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Cardinal Services is your complete source for all your residential and commercial drain cleaning needs. We've been serving the needs of our customers in the Twin Cities area since 1976. Whether it's that annoying slow kitchen sink or a flooded basement, our technicians have the training and the tools to handle the smallest or the largest drain cleaning job and we guarantee to fix it right the first time.

Our family owned and operated company is one of the best second opinion drain cleaning companies in the area. We pride ourselves on giving our clients honest and quality service. Please don't be fooled by big name companies, ALWAYS have a second opinion done for peace of mind! We also offer Emergency Services for those unexpected hiccups in your drains and pipes.

At Cardinal Services we understand that we've been invited into your home to perform a much needed service and, as your guests, our technicians will conduct themselves in a highly professional manner and maintain a neat and clean work area.
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Cardinal Services, Inc. specializes in complete commercial and residential drain and pipe cleaning services. We are one of Coon Rapids most trusted second opinion drain cleaning specialists. We will get your drains and pipes cleaned out in an affordable and efficient manner. All of our employees are experienced and trained in the mechanics of drain and pipe systems.
We specialize in water jetting and hot water jetting of mainlines and storm sewers! We use our hot water jets to thaw the ice out of lines at 180 degree water temperature which thaws ice quicker than cold water jetting ever could! So never have your pipes burst from the harsh winter weather when you hire us!
Backed up sewage and drain lines can lead to disastrous results for your toilets and sinks. Avoid this nightmare by hiring Cardinal Services, Inc. to inspect your drains, sewers and pipes using televised technology to get a precise look into the damage. We offer complete commercial and residential video inspection services.
Reviews (19)
Amy F.
Amy F.
Sep 29, 2021
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The first company I'd hired to clean my main line had told me it was blocked and likely damaged, and that I'd need to get it excavated (under the street, aka $$$). I saw enough positive anecdotes about Cardinal that I hired them for a second cleanout attempt, and it turned out the "solid blockage" that the first guy couldn't get past was just a ton of tree roots. Lee and Jackie got my line completely cleaned out in just under two hours, showed me Lee's progress on the camera as he went along, and confirmed my pipes are actually in totally fine condition. Lee draws
Becky Ellis
Becky Ellis
Jul 25, 2021
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Lee and Jackie should be your first call!
I had an issue with my main sewer line draining slowly and backing up into the basement floor drain. I called a "nationally known company" which I shall not name here, and they worked on my issue for FIVE hours, spending a majority of that time with their machine stuck in the pipe. After finally getting their equipment out, the "nationally known" technician stated that my main had collapsed, and estimated $7,800 to fix the issue. I sought other bids, of course. I would like to thank another water & sewer company for referring me to Cardinal Services; I
William Fletch
William Fletch
Feb 01, 2021
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Has an attitude problem!
I was doing an home inspection on a property and he was not very professional at all as far as character.
I do feel as I was watching him that he does know his business very well. Word of advice, treat people the way you would like to be treated.
Amanda W.
Amanda W.
Dec 22, 2020
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I highly recommend them. Lee was very helpful, he even took time out to show me everything he was doing and how it was done. I totally forgot my wallet was in my other vehicle so I couldn't pay him tell that night he was very understanding and flexible. Thank you Cardinal Services you guys rock.
Gretchen G.
Gretchen G.
Dec 01, 2020
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Wonderful experience! I live 1800 miles from my mother so I rely on Yelp reviews to help her find dependable and affordable services in her local area. She reached out to Cardinal Services and they were able to come out the same day. Her problem was solved, the prices were fair and she was given advice on how to avoid the same situation in the future. We are adding Cardinal Services to our trusted service providers list!
Deidre G.
Deidre G.
Oct 05, 2020
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Not only were they able to come out right away, but the couple (Jackie & Bill?) were super fast, helpful and knowledgeable about the whole process. We had a clogged main line due to tree roots and they took the time to show me and plan for maintenance in the future. The price was unbeatable and their friendliness mixed with expertise was amazing!
David Yerigan
David Yerigan
Dec 16, 2019
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Positive: Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Had a emergency sewer back up. Had water coming out of floor drain and up in the shower. Had a friend recommended Cardinal. Gave them a call and were out in less than a hour. Lee and Jackie were very professional. I would highly recommend them for anyone to use.
Ashley Neitzel
Ashley Neitzel
Aug 25, 2019
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Wow wow wow! These guys are so great and so friendly. From now on, I refuse to have anyone else clean my drains. Lee and Jackie were so wonderful and so thorough, very reasonable and affordable. Thank you guys so so so much again, we really appreciate your expertise and hard work.
Liz S.
Liz S.
Apr 16, 2019
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I'm so happy! They cleaned out my main line quickly and were informative and friendly! I would recommend anytime! Thank you!
Nadia V.
Nadia V.
Jun 13, 2018
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Cardinal Services was amazing! I had a similar experience as another reviewer. We were told by Uptown that they would never be able to clear more than 20% of the sewer line because of roots and they recommended replacing several feet of the line for $5000. I was looking for a second opinion and found Gene's Water & Sewer who recommended Cardinal Services. Cardinal Services was able to almost completely remove the roots and showed me with the camera that there is very little wrong with my sewer line. I will have to have it cleaned every couple of years but they saved me a lot of money
D. Hoversten
D. Hoversten
Jun 15, 2017
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Good plumber did a good job clearing ou the main. But broke the wash tub sink snaking it out than said he would fix it for free it took him a hour to clear the main witch seems kinda slow but he did a good job so you cant rush quality i guess but he also broke the wash tub within that hour he said he would fix it free of charge and doit off the clock between gixing that and yaping to my wife for about a half hour he charged us for 2 when one of those hours was fixing his mistake and talking not plumbing.
Jessica Z.
Jessica Z.
Apr 06, 2017
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Our main sewer line was backing up in the basement. We initially called Uptown Plumbing as we had had them do work at our house previously.. Someone came to our house and spent ~45 min attempting to unclog the drain. He said he was hitting something about 10ft out. After using a camera, they recommended excavating and repairing a section of our sewer pipe for $6000. We decided we wanted another opinion before making a pressured/rushed decision to spend that much money.

After calling around, Cardinal Services was recommended to us by Gene's Water & Sewer who said that we most likely
Nicole L'Allier
Nicole L'Allier
Sep 02, 2016
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Highly recommend Cardinal. They have cleaned out our main line and figured out the problem (which wasn't easy) - giving us recommendations for maintenance and prevention. They are knowledgeable, friendly and definitely do not try to pressure you into a service you don't need. THANKS Cardinal for all your help!
Martin L.
Martin L.
Aug 15, 2016
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I hated having to call Cardinal but was happy with the end result. Cardinal came highly recommend from a friend of mine. They came with in an hour (they were kind of in the area). Tech came in, reviewed the situation, got his gear and started to work. 2 hours later we were clear of roots and debris. A quick run of the camera displayed no damage to the pipes and we were clear to the city line.

I felt confident in the tech's ability and what he was telling me as he worked through the situation I had. The tech was personable and friendly. I would definitely call them again (and will every couple
Dan Beck
Dan Beck
Feb 05, 2016
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We've had Cardinal clean our main line 3 times in recent years (gotta go after those roots from time to time.) They're always prompt, professional, and effective - and the price is right. They've never tried to up-sell us, and the last time they were here they cleaned the sludgy kitchen stack, no extra charge. Highly recommended.
Nic L.
Nic L.
Sep 23, 2014
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Woke up to our sewer line backing up at 7am. By noon Cardinal had Alex out to clean out the roots and, after two hours of the auger doing its thing, had our lines completely cleared out. To be safe we had him run the camera down the lines to make sure there weren't any breaks in the line and it all came back clean.
Tony Notto
Tony Notto
Nov 14, 2012
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I actually chose to go with a different company that could get out to my home sooner to clean out the main line which is backing up into my basement. Even despite that, when I called Alex back to tell him this, he was extremely courteous and wanted to make sure I was getting proper service so he went over several tips for things to look for to make sure the other company is doing the clean-out properly. I would not hesitate to call Alex or Cardinal in the future.
Ben Fink
Ben Fink
Aug 19, 2012
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Cardinal Services was recommended to me by Gene's Water & Sewer to clean my main drain. I originally went to a competitor I found online with a discount promo. I ended up giving them almost $300 with no progress in my drain. This competitor told me that they need to dig up my front yard for $4500 to repair. Cardinal came out as soon as I called them and cleaned the drain properly. He cleaned out the roots and said my drain was in great shape (after looking with the camera). I will definitely call Cardinal when the roots grow back. Thanks for your professional integrity!!
Dan C.
Dan C.
Sep 02, 2009
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I had an emergency backup in my main sewer line. I called Cardinal and they have people who take your information and then someone in the area called me back within 15 minutes. We scheduled for him to come out to my house within the hour. He was a touch late but it was understandable because he was on another job. So far so good ...

Alex came and was a very nice guy. He seemed very knowledgeable and explained to me a lot of what was going on. He fixed the problem and the whole experience was as bearable as was possible with poo on your basement floor.

Then I woke up the next morning and