Your Clogged Drain Cleaning Crisis Started with…..

This is probably the whole list. There are 4 main drains that can clog inside a home: kitchen, sink, shower, toilet. While clogs are inevitable, a list of the usual suspects to keep under control should help you stay “unplugged” as long as possible! Kitchen sink: Grease. This belongs in a theater near you, not… Read more »

Minnesota Drain Cleaning Before Disaster Strikes

At SOS Drain and Sewer Service, we are happy to help our Minneapolis and St. Paul neighbors when they have plumbing problems. Still, there are times that a homeowner should consider calling a drain professional even if there is not a major problem. The sewage system may seem fine, or there may be small clues… Read more »

Handling a Clogged Floor Drain

A backed up floor drain can cause significant damage and grief, especially in a home with a finished basement. Flooding from a floor drain is usually the result of either a blockage in the main line leaving your home, or because of a backflow of water coming into the house from the sewer system. In the… Read more »

Advantages of Minnesota Water Jetting Clogged Drains

When your drain pipe is clogged, there are several approaches that a professional plumber can use to address the problem. One of the most effective approaches is a method called water jetting. This is done by blasting a high pressure stream of water into your pipes, clearing away waste build-up and other debris that is… Read more »

What is hydro excavating?

What is hydro excavating? It is a process of moving soil that is direct, more cost-effective, and that results in less trauma to utility lines. It was invented in Canada as means of excavating frozen dirt for the oil and gas industries, and has since been popularized in the plumbing industry. It combines high pressure… Read more »

Protect Your Landscape with Trench Drain Cleaning

All types of outdoor environments require proper drainage. When water collects on the surface, it can saturate the ground; thus, jeopardizing the structural integrity of nearby buildings while washing away otherwise healthy grass and plant life. There are several different ways to promote proper drainage, including the use of a trench drain. What is a… Read more »

Sewer Warning Signs: You Might Have a Clogged Inside Main Line

The sewer system inside your home is very similar to a tree in structure. You have all the small lines or branches running from the drains throughout the house to the one central inside main line or the trunk. When the trunk begins to clog up with gunk all the other branches are going to… Read more »

Avoid Trouble With Your Kitchen Sink Drain

Garbage disposals are the busy homeowner’s dream: they are quick, convenient ways to get rid of small kitchen waste. If they are used incorrectly, though, they can wreak havoc on your sewerage system. If you recently installed a garbage disposal system, we have some tips for you to keep things running in tip-top shape. Even… Read more »