Ron the Sewer Rat has been fulfilling the drain cleaning and sewer inspection needs of Twin Cities' residents since 1972. We take pride in the quality of our work, and we strive to offer great customer care at an affordable price. Our honesty and integrity have enabled us to build lasting relationships with our customers for nearly 50 years.
Kyle and the team were great! Called when they were about to head to my house, showed up when they said they would, took off their shoes, protected the floor and walls while cleaning out the mainline, did a thorough job and there were no surprises with the charges. Good customer service at reasonable rates.
I've been a customer for over a decade and continue to confidently recommend them. Keep up the good work guys! I am a Home Inspector by profession. With the varying sewer companies I'm exposed to on the job, I can easily say Ron's is a superior service. I've had them out to my own home three times now to keep my line clear of roots and debris.
Kyle and the team were great! Called when they were about to head to my house, showed up when they said they would, took off their shoes, protected the floor and walls while cleaning out the mainline, did a thorough job and there were no surprises with the charges. Good customer service at reasonable rates.
I've been a customer for over a decade and continue to confidently recommend them. Keep up the good work guys! I am a Home Inspector by profession. With the varying sewer companies I'm exposed to on the job, I can easily say Ron's is a superior service. I've had them out to my own home three times now to keep my line clear of roots and debris.
Services
A) Drains back up for a variety of reasons including: (1) Roots. Any line with improper or worn seals will allow roots to grow through the seams; (2) Improper installation of the drain line; (3) Objects that should not be flushed, including wet wipes, paper towels, feminine products and grease. A Yes, it's a good idea to have your main line cleaned at least every five years.
At Ron the Sewer Rat, we've been serving Twin Cities area for 46 years as the premier sewer and water service line contractor. Due to our longtime service to the region, we regularly need new plumbing experts to join our team and service our expanding client base. Ron the Sewer Rat regularly interviews applicants for a drain cleaning job.
Reviews (27)
Erika S.
Feb 01, 2022
Report
Blake P.
Feb 01, 2022
Report
Ann Romine
Jan 29, 2022
Report
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Christian was great and gave us valuable in info on adding sewer line coverage to our homeowners insurance - which we did that day (only $50/yr through our carrier). Excellent service and knowledge that he was willing and able to share
Service:Â Drain unblocking
Christian was great and gave us valuable in info on adding sewer line coverage to our homeowners insurance - which we did that day (only $50/yr through our carrier). Excellent service and knowledge that he was willing and able to share
Service:Â Drain unblocking
Kirsten Edwards
Jan 27, 2022
Report
Alexander Olson
Jan 24, 2022
Report
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Cristian came out to our house and was absolutely great. Very nice, explained things, showed us what happened to our main pipe line which was clogged from roots. We would definitely call them about again if anything happened to our place. Thanks again Cristian!
Service:Â Drain unblocking
Cristian came out to our house and was absolutely great. Very nice, explained things, showed us what happened to our main pipe line which was clogged from roots. We would definitely call them about again if anything happened to our place. Thanks again Cristian!
Service:Â Drain unblocking
Philip Reilly
Jan 22, 2022
Report
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Responsiveness, Value
The basement drain had started to back up. Nick H took the time to diagnose the problem and cleared the drain in about an hour. He was timely, helpful, and professional. I would definitely recommend this company.
Service:Â Drain unblocking
The basement drain had started to back up. Nick H took the time to diagnose the problem and cleared the drain in about an hour. He was timely, helpful, and professional. I would definitely recommend this company.
Service:Â Drain unblocking
Meredith Oberg
Jan 20, 2022
Report
Christian was awesome. He was friendly, professional, and timely. He was very knowledgable and gave me some great recommendations for taking care of my old south mpls home. As a newer home owner I had some general knowledge extra questions in addition to the drain that needed to be cleared. He cleared that, left the house spotless and was overall wonderful.
Emily Nagan
Jan 20, 2022
Report
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Jon arrived at our house yesterday and got the job done! He was professional and thorough. He asked us if we preferred for him to wear a mask, cleaned up after himself and even shoveled a path to our side door because he didn't want his machine to mess up our wood and cork flooring! We will definitely call RTSR again. Thank you.
Jon arrived at our house yesterday and got the job done! He was professional and thorough. He asked us if we preferred for him to wear a mask, cleaned up after himself and even shoveled a path to our side door because he didn't want his machine to mess up our wood and cork flooring! We will definitely call RTSR again. Thank you.
R. K.
Jan 19, 2022
Report
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Great Service! Had a recurring clog in 2 kitchen sinks. Used same plumber 3 times in 2 years, was charged $$$ each time. Called Ron and had appt in 2 days. Tim K used machine to drill out the plug, and explained how to keep the drains clear. Lower cost compared to others. Thanks Tim & Ron!
Service:Â Drain unblocking
Great Service! Had a recurring clog in 2 kitchen sinks. Used same plumber 3 times in 2 years, was charged $$$ each time. Called Ron and had appt in 2 days. Tim K used machine to drill out the plug, and explained how to keep the drains clear. Lower cost compared to others. Thanks Tim & Ron!
Service:Â Drain unblocking
Jonathan Babcock
Jan 03, 2022
Report
Dan D.
Nov 11, 2021
Report
Smita M.
Sep 29, 2021
Report
We had Jordan from Ron The Sewer Rat come clean floor drain and main line from roots (we do this every year). Jordan was very thorough - brought in a second machine to make sure he got all the way to the city line (needed an addition 64ft). He took a video, pointed out cracks that needed prompt attention, gave us phone numbers of recommended places for that service, and even checked out our lint traps. While this should have been a 2 hr job, Jordan spent nearly 4 hours fixing the problems Roto Rooter was not good enough to find and take care of. After all this work, we were expecting a hefty upcharge
Gary H.
Aug 18, 2021
Report
Mike came to my home and I watched him inspect the sewer line. We discussed his inspection results and he also checked the toilets. I believe he was honest and didn't try and push any unneeded work. I am very satisfied and will continue to use this company. The entire operation is professional and easy to deal with.
Stephanie G.
Jul 09, 2021
Report
Jason T.
Feb 08, 2021
Report
Sigrid F.
Dec 16, 2020
Report
Kyle called ahead of time, waited for me at my to be sold house, and was very respectful about brining equipment in, taking his shoes off, keeping things as neat as possible. He answered my too many questions politely and explained the process of getting video for the buyers to verify that the sewer had been cleaned out. He was careful about cleaning up and overall, a positive experience. I would hire this company again.
Melly N.
Sep 02, 2020
Report
Had drainage problem in the bathtub, call them and was able to get appointment on the same day. They give me a phone call first to let me know they were on their way. They text me ahead of time to let me know who was coming, a picture of the technician and small brief information about him. They charge me $148 very reasonable. It would of been 5 stars If I didn't had such a bad experience with the person on the phone who made the appointment. She wasn't even listening, felt like she was inpatient, rushing through everything. I kept repeating over and over again about my infor, which was
Katie P.
May 21, 2020
Report
We needed our main sewer line unclogged (thanks Richfield plumbing) because the spring roots in the ground were causing issues in our basement drain. We called a handful of people we got recommendations from and Ron the Sewer Rat was able to come and snake out the main line to get it all cleared out in literally less than 15 minutes from hanging up the phone to see if someone was available. It's been about a month since they came out and we've had no issues (knock on wood). The guy who came out also was super willing to answer any other plumbing questions we had, which is a lot because
Dan F.
Mar 26, 2020
Report
My second time using these guys. First time was good, following a toddler's experiment with flushing a tube of toothpaste.
Second time was even better.
We have a 95-year-old house with an ancient bathtub and a drum trap from back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Ron crew came out Tuesday and said pipes would have to be rerouted to get to the trap. Sewer Rat: No charge.
The plumber they recommended was way better than our previous plumber and came the following day, Wednesday.
Pipes rerouted, Sewer Rat tech was back the Thursday. He sawed off the old drum trap lid, snaked down 20&apos
Second time was even better.
We have a 95-year-old house with an ancient bathtub and a drum trap from back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Ron crew came out Tuesday and said pipes would have to be rerouted to get to the trap. Sewer Rat: No charge.
The plumber they recommended was way better than our previous plumber and came the following day, Wednesday.
Pipes rerouted, Sewer Rat tech was back the Thursday. He sawed off the old drum trap lid, snaked down 20&apos
Abbie F.
Mar 23, 2020
Report
I would highly recommend! Great customer service and communication. They were fast and responsive. I will definitely use them in the future for any and all drains and sewers. I also really appreciate knowing how much the service is going to be versus many of the other places that charge a trip fee and then come up with an astronomical amount once they are there that will be waived if you go with them. Ron the Sewer Rat surpassed all of my expectations and I will call them for sure! THANKS!
Nikohl H.
Mar 18, 2020
Report
I had a drain clog and didn't hesitate to call Ron the Sewer Rat for the second time! The first time was for a second opinion for a drain situation and Trent came out to help. I found them to be VERY honest, professional, and friendly. This time, I was able to schedule promptly and the work was done in a very timely manner. I would recommend them to anyone because I trust they will do a great job and help alleviate stress that comes along with needing home repairs.
Shawn M.
Jan 08, 2020
Report
Purchasing a home and called Ron for an inspection. Technician came out but couldn't scope because of roots blocking the line. He indicated it would have to be cleared first. I authorized him to do the work but he had only booked time for an inspection so would have to come back. I was charged for this initial scoping and would have to pay for another scoping tied to the cleaning. Such a scam.
Mark V.
Dec 18, 2019
Report
I'm a contractor and have been on the same worksite as these guys.
Thereby able to over-see how much they really care.
No foul language or disgruntled remarks, just get to it and solve the issue.
They are extremely focused and determined to solve your drain problem as thoroughly and efficiently as possible.
Thereby able to over-see how much they really care.
No foul language or disgruntled remarks, just get to it and solve the issue.
They are extremely focused and determined to solve your drain problem as thoroughly and efficiently as possible.
Missy A.
Nov 04, 2019
Report
Our house is 100 years old and the two young men who came to our aid, had the wisdom and smarts of at least that many years.
The newer worker of the two was intuitive enough to check in with home base to get assistance when he wasn't 100% certain on how to remedy something. We appreciate this company very much and will continue to rely on them as the trees around our home continue to grow (we have ongoing root issues).
Ron the Sewer Rat employees are hard working and knowledgeable. They taught us a lot about what's happening out of sight and underground and why. Thank you!
The newer worker of the two was intuitive enough to check in with home base to get assistance when he wasn't 100% certain on how to remedy something. We appreciate this company very much and will continue to rely on them as the trees around our home continue to grow (we have ongoing root issues).
Ron the Sewer Rat employees are hard working and knowledgeable. They taught us a lot about what's happening out of sight and underground and why. Thank you!
Jen R.
Sep 09, 2019
Report
Fixed a slow/clogged drain in the laundry room, will definitely be using them again! Easy to schedule an appointment online, great communication from both office staff and repair tech. They even called to offer us an earlier appointment if we wanted which was nice. They also sent text updates which was great. Repair tech Trent was friendly, got the problem fixed quickly, straightforward & fair pricing for the issue. Will 10/10 use again!
Anna B.
Jul 30, 2019
Report
Ron the Sewer Rat is the team you want for any and all problems with your drains/sewers. Their pricing is transparent, techs are thorough and kind, expertise is on point, and communication is excellent.
Tim came to our house as part of our seller's inspection/to-do list. He scoped and cleaned our sewer line, called the city about an issue that was impacting us but on city property, and gave me a clear summary of his work and of what the city told him. 10 out of 10 I would recommend them.
I got pricing for the same work from another company and was quoted double what Ron the Sewer Rat quoted
Tim came to our house as part of our seller's inspection/to-do list. He scoped and cleaned our sewer line, called the city about an issue that was impacting us but on city property, and gave me a clear summary of his work and of what the city told him. 10 out of 10 I would recommend them.
I got pricing for the same work from another company and was quoted double what Ron the Sewer Rat quoted
Gary H.
Jul 24, 2019
Report
