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SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc

Drain Cleaning, Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

SOS Drain & Sewer Services, Inc. is a drain and sewer cleaning company serving the entire Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, metro area. We have been cleaning all types of drains and pipes, big and small, since 1941. We specialize in drains and sewer lines, and we provide video inspections for residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Our experienced drain cleaning rechnicians are dedicated to providing our customers with excellent services. SOS Drain & Sewer Services specializes in: • Clogged drains, high pressure jetting • Pipe thawing • Root removal • Line location • Preventative maintenance programs • Video documentation From water heaters, sump pumps, or line services, we are skilled and capable of resolving all drain issues. Our friendly, clean, courteous, and reliable service men provide you with reliable service with low rates. Our trucks show up fully equipped and we are fully insured with excellent Better Business Bureau ratings. Call SOS Drain & Sewer Services today for an appointment.

Business highlights

84 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Drain & sewer cleaning, interceptor & storm basin pumping, video inspection & locating, frozen line thawing, preventative maintenance program & design

Services we don't offer

Ask for details

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9615 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
4%
3
0%
2
1%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 76-100 of 615 reviews

KENT N.
12/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
They are very good because they respond very promptly, they are reasonably priced, and they have excellent technicians. I think they give 10% discount because of their listing in Angies List.
Description of Work: I used SOS Drain & Sewer Services to do some sewer cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
You are correct in thinking that the 10% discount comes from mentioning that you found us in Angie's List. We have a coupon available for future jobs as well. We greatly appreciate your business and are so happy we could help you. Have a wonderful holiday season and stay warm!

Steve P.
11/2013
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Our kitchen drain clogged on Friday evening so we went without using the dish washer or sink over the weekend as our regular plumber is closed on weekends. On Monday morning our regular plumber called back and after hearing about the issue, recommended SOS. Looking at Angie's List, I saw that they did good work, so I called at about 10:00 a.m. and set up an appointment to come between 3:00-5:00 p.m. that day. Relieved that the issue would finally be resolved, I waited at home for the plumber to arrive. At 3:30, after no one showed up, I called and received an answering service. At 4:30 the owner called me back profusely apologizing for the no show. There had been a series of issues on another job that took up the whole team and the owner's phone had been inaccessible. That is definitely understandable and we rescheduled for the next morning. Adam from SOS arrived between the agreed upon hours of 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. and was professional and friendly. He cleared up the clog in less than an hour and was very thorough in ensuring that there would be no further issues with the clog. He cleaned up after himself and we were back to having a functioning sink. Definitely something that we take for granted but after dirty dishes have been piling up for four days, doing dishes was a pleasure. So, while things ended well, and the delay was understandable, I still waited around in vain for a few hours on Monday and went without a functioning sink and extra half day, which is why I rated SOS at a B. Price was a B because I started researching other companies here on Angie's List when I wasn't hearing back from SOS and saw that another provider charged $89/hour so they came in at a less expensive price (I used an Angie's List coupon to get the price to $94 for just under an hour's work). I would however use SOS again as my experience was positive overall and they took care of the issue at hand.
Description of Work: Cleared a clogged drain

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$94.5

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
[Member name removed], we again apologize for that inconvenience and thank you for your understanding with the situation. It is very rare that another job will use up our team's time like that but, unfortunately, it is something that happens every once in a great while in this job. We are so happy that Adam was able to help you that following morning and get everything cleared up for you (we too can appreciate clean dishes). We appreciate your business and are so happy to hear that despite the previous issue, you will continue to use us in the future. Your business means a lot to us. Have a wonderful holiday season!

Joel M.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing, septic tank, drain pipe, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 3 more
Prompt, excellent service, at a good price. I would not hesitate to use SOS again. Thanks.
Description of Work: I used SOS DRAIN AND SEWER SERVICES

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Thank you [member name removed] for your business. We're so happy we were able to help you and we're grateful that you took the time to write down a detailed review.

KRISTEN M.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Randy answered our call in the afternoon for help and came on the same day at 6:00 p.m. He had to auger out the drain from the sink side and then again from the cleanout plug located near the basement floor. He opened the line without any further trouble and we were glad we called him. He, without asking, gave us a discount on the cost of service because we obtained his company's name from Angie's List.. Randy was very pleasant and professional. We would have no problem in recommending him to our friends in the future. We will certainly call him back in the future if we have need for his services.
Description of Work: Augured out kitchen drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
We're so happy Randy was able to help you. We greatly appreciate your business and your detailed response. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Michele E.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
My washer backed up the main house drain in the basement when emptying so I called SOS early one morning and was able to be seen that day within a two hour window. The representative of the company was very polite and asked if I preferred if he take his boots off when entering the house. He then preceded to the basement to discuss the problem with drainage, obtained the electric snake from his truck which was on a cart, wheeled the cart down the stairs (no damage to steps or flooring), and cleaned out the drain. He tested the drain after cleaning it by pouring a bucket of water down the drain but I also had him wait while I filled the washer up with water and drain it. No problems! I was given a 10% discount because of my membership in Angie's List. I would use SOS again if problems arise in the future. I obtained the great service that one hopes for.
Description of Work: Basement drain had become clogged so that water from washing machine would overflow the drain during spin/emptying cycles. The drain was easily cleaned out within 10 min. or so buy using an electric snake. The culprit---clumping cat litter had managed to get into the drain and formed a grout like plug!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$126

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
We're so happy we could help! Thank you for the detailed response and description of the job. As always, thank you for your business and we look forward to helping you in the future.

M. E. C.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have used them a few times and their service has always been excellent. Their price is wonderful and they are always prompt. I have never had trouble contacting them or scheduling an appointment. Everything was done correctly the first time.
Description of Work: They cleared the main line of tree roots.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David J.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Highly professional, showed exactly where break in sewer line was and advised on potential scope to repair.
Description of Work: Located break in sewer line and made recommendations for repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Jodi H.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Wonderful! I called, was able to get an appointment almost immediately. I had a 2 hour window in which they would show, they were there right within the timeframe. Randy was very polite and professional. They brought a mechanical snake to clear out the drain, everything was very clean when they left. While he was snaking the drain, and diagnosing, I was given tips on how to keep the drain clear, things to look for as far as problems. All in all, a quick professional and pleasant experience.
Description of Work: I had a slow moving floor drain that backed up with every laundry load, he cleaned out the drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Dawn G.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The floor drain in my laundry room has been backing up when the washer drains for over a year now. I had another well known name brand company out to service the issue about a year ago when the issue caused a back up in the basement shower. They came out and snaked the main line to the street, but didn't do the floor drain from the laundry room to the main line, so that drain continued to back up when the washer would drain. It continued to get worse over the past year until it completely covered the floor before slowly draining. I called the morning of Oct 11th to check on prices and availability. Prices were very reasonable and he could send someone out that afternoon. I said I would have to call them back to schedule so I could make sure someone could be there to meet them. I called them back to schedule the appointment almost 2 hours later, and they were still willing to come out that afternoon. Randy came out on schedule, called when he was on his way as promised, and did an excellent job in a professional, timely manner.
Description of Work: Cleared clogged floor drain from laundry room to where plumbing exits the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Richard F.
10/2013
5.0
sewer cleaning, plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
The drain was plugged from one end to the other. I tried running a snake from the sink down, but I could get passed some of the pipe bends and had no success. A man came from SOS and was able to run a snake all the way through the drain, but the drain still wouldn't flow. The following Monday they sent a crew with a pressure device that after some coaxing were able to get the drain flowing. It was a little messy, but they did a good job cleaning up.
Description of Work: Our kitchen drain was plugged and they unplugged the drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Tony F.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The bathroom sink always drained slowly. Liquid drain cleaners were not doing the trick, so I called SOS Drain and Sewer Cleaning Services. Brad removed the P trap and snaked out the plumbing. It was all very quick, skillful, and clean. In and out in around 15 minutes, or less.
Description of Work: Brad cleared out a slow draining bathroom sink.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$94.5

Maureen S.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I got a 10% discount from them because I told them that I was a member of Angie's List. I like them for everything, they were very pleasant when I called and they ask when I needed the service. I think they could have come the same but I ask them to come two days later because I was going to be in the house waiting for something else. They came on time, they did a fine work and I have no complains.
Description of Work: I used S O S Drain & Sewer Cleaning Services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$94

LINDA K.
09/2013
4.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Guy that did the work was not on time - didn't show up at all once. Had to call him more than once. But he got the job done and there has been no problem since then. Once he finally got here he worked hard.
Description of Work: Cleaned roots out of sewer to street and cleaned out 2 drains

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Mary C.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Adam arrived only a couple hours after I placed the call. He fixed the issue with my drain within an hour and identified the problem causing the backup. Adam was very professional and fixed our backed-up drain. He tested the drain before leaving and made sure that the problem was solved. Thank you to SOS for great service.
Description of Work: Cleared drain

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Steven A.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
He found the first breech about 10 ft from the sump pump, which confirmed my thoughts, but was told couldn't take the camera past the broken area. went in the other direction, and could only go 50 ft due to length of camera line. it would have been nice to go all of the way around if he could have. I would use this company again.
Description of Work: Having water issues in my basement, I wanted to get my drain tile inspected with a camera at before spending $1000's to replace all 4 walls. called and made an appt for the next day. the technician that showed up was on time and professional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Anne B.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Adam R. was the serviceman. He did an elegant job of unplugging our line after our washing machine flooded the laundry room. He explained to us what steps he had taken and gave us an idea of what we may expect as far as servicing issues in the future. Prompt and thorough professional work /finish--nice person, nice job.
Description of Work: He fit a double 3" blade through our main sewer line and cleaned it out/fixed it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Thank you for your business! We're glad Adam was able to get your washing machine up and running again as well as help you prevent future problems. We're always here to help if you need anything in the future!

Debra P.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
More disappointed with myself for not popping the floor drain cover off and checking before I called for service. However, the service guy explained that since both our AC condensate line and our dehumidifier lines run into that drain, they had created a gel-like substance of gunk that basically sealed the drain. Kind of an expensive lesson, but I know now to check at least once a year, which I admit I hadn't done. He came within the time slot, called about 20 minutes before he arrived, was polite, expedient, and that was that.
Description of Work: I had thought our main sanitary line was backing up, since the basement floor drain was not draining. It turned out to be just the floor drain, which he cleared very quickly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Happy to help! Were glad that Randy gave you some good info on why the build up in your lines was happening and how to prevent it. If you need service in the future we are happy to help. Thank you for the detailed review!

ANN Z.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They discovered that it wasn't blocked but collapsed in a section down at the end. They were able to determine exactly where the collapse happened.
Description of Work: We had what we thought was a blocked drain pipe. I asked them to water jet it out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Happy to help. Hope your repairs for the collapsed area go smoothly!

MADELINE V.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Did excellent work. They charged my girlfriend the same price for the same job. Very responsive and pleasant.
Description of Work: Cleaned drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$94.5

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Happy to help! Thank you for your business.

JUDY A P.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I called S.O.S. Drain & Sewer Cleaning Services late in the morning because I had water backing up through the basement floor drain, and into the laundry tubs. I was told they could be here between 3:00 and 5:00 pm, and around 3:00, Randy called and said he would be here before 4:00. He arrived and determined that I had two pipes that were mostly blocked. He explained the cost, and cleared the blockages. Randy couldn?t have been nicer, and took the time to give me tips on how to avoid future problems.
Description of Work: Opened two nearly blocked drain pipes

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$147

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Glad we could help! Thank you for your business and detailed positive review.

Ron R.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Selected due to Angie's List rating. Called at about 1:30pm with our emergency situation (sewer backup up into lower level plumbing) they said they'd see what they could do on availability, got a call 10 minutes later with a truck on the way, arrived by 2:30. That was beyond expectation. We never had any issue like this so this was a first for us. He located the main sewer line cap and brought in big monster snake and immediately fed into the main sewer line, he said he felt the obstruction clean out at about 50 feet in, which would be in the middle of our front yard. I could never have done this myself. They also found the basement line backed up into shower and was clogged and it was extra charge but they addressed that too, and I had them snake the line in kitchen for good measure since that i s so heavily used and we have a garbage disposal. They were neat and cleaned up fine and for a messy no fun job they handled it well. The timeliness saved us from considerable damage as sewer water was starting to back up into a carpeted area.
Description of Work: Cleaned main sewer line and two others after we discovered the sewer was starting to back up into our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$242

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Thank you very much for your detailed review! We we're happy to help with all three drains and getting you back up and running before any damages to your home.

colleen L.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
I wasn't able to get ahold of the person I normally use to do my biannual maintenance on my main line, so I came on Angie's list and found SOS> I like to get my main line done every couple of years, as I have lots of trees and get roots. I called this morning and Randy actually came within a few hours. He did a great job and said I was one laundry load away from a flood! Talk about good luck ! And even better , he cleaned up so well, you couldn't even tell he had been in my house. While SOS was more expensive then the company I have used for years, I would hire them again.Plus they give me an Angies List discount which was nice.
Description of Work: Main line preventive maintenance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$121

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Thank you for having us fill in! We are happy to help again in the future.

Grace B.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Excellent! The Service Person called when he said he would, arrived on time and it was a quick in and out!
Description of Work: SOS came out and cleaned out a main drain floor. It took about 20 minutes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$105

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Happy to help! Thanks for your review.

Ingrid M.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
SOS was prompt, friendly. There was a bit of difficulty getting our antique drain cap back on, but they offered to replace if they were not able to fix the stripped threads. They got it back on, and, even with the setback, got the job finished in the timeframe I expected.
Description of Work: Used a professional size/strength snake to clear slow bathtub drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Glad we could help! Thank you for your business.

Lillian M.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Home warrenty provider. Work done as expected. On time, polite and effiecient. Would use again (but hope I don't have to
Description of Work: Drain clean out due to backup.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Response from SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc
Thank you for your business. We are happy to help you again in the future if needed!

Contact information

4825 Hanover Rd, MOUND, MN 55364

http://www.sossewer.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Drain Cleaning,
Plumbing,
Sewer Cleaning,
Home inspection,
Septic Systems

FAQ

SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc offers free project estimates.
No, SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc offers warranties.
SOS Drain & Sewer Services Inc offers the following services: Drain & sewer cleaning, interceptor & storm basin pumping, video inspection & locating, frozen line thawing, preventative maintenance program & design
Ask for details

Contact information

4825 Hanover Rd, MOUND, MN 55364

http://www.sossewer.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM