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OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE

Septic Systems, Excavating, Plumbing,

About us

Olson's Sewer Service & Olson's Excavating Service employes 19-25 employees. We are licensed by the MPCA #216 for SSTS Installer and SSTS Maintainer. A majority of crew are certified pipelayers. We comply with all federal and state DOT regulations and driver testing. Two employees are trained in NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit requirements. Please ask about our Neighbor + Neighbor Discount for sewage treatment system maintenance.

Business highlights

71 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Olson's provides maintenance, installation, & repair for onsite sewage treatment systems including pumping, line cleaning, lift station pump repairs. We clean & thaw sewer drain lines with rotors, high pressure jetters, & televise sewer lines. We also install and repair municipal sewer & water services. We provide full service excavating-residential & commercial, demolition, site development, excavation for new & remodel consturction, finish grading, drainage grading,storm sewers, hauling, etc

Services we don't offer

We do not install water wells.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.029 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 29 reviews

John G.
08/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Excellent. I ended up paying a lot less than I originally feared for this septic system.
Description of Work: Repair lift station malfunction

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

Susan C.
03/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Diagnosed and corrected very quickly. Pleasant and professional.
Description of Work: Backup in basement drain. We have a Septic system.

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

Bonita K.
01/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Thank you for the opportunity to provide service at your home. We appreciate your business! Lee Weigt

John M.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
We noticed a black oozing mud puddle in our yard even though it was 30 degrees outside. Called
Description of Work: Repaired a leaking septic line between house and septic tank.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$267

Jeffrey B.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Thank you for your review of our service. We appreciate the opportunity to work at your home and appreciate the business. Best regards, Lee Weigt

Jeremiah I.
10/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
see above. They scheduled pumping, showed up on time, very friendly and professional, pumped, inspected, and submitted report. Overall pleased.
Description of Work: They scheduled pumping, showed up on time, very friendly and professional, pumped, inspected, and submitted report. Overall pleased.

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
$250

NANCY K.
08/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
All went well. Pump fixed
Description of Work: cleaned out lift, discovered bad pump motor . found company to replace the pump motor

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
$500

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Hi [removed member name]: Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about service from Olson's Sewer Service. We appreciate your consideration. We were happy to be a part of the repair work on your lift station and it is good to know that the referral for the pump repair was satisfactory. Thank you for your business! Best regards, LeeAnn M. Weigt Vice President Olson's Sewer Service, Inc. Olson's Excavating Service

Vince J.
07/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Great. Very responsive the fees were close to their estimate.
Description of Work: Replaced septic tank lift pump.

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
$1,500

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
( members name removed): Thank you for your comments on Angie's List. We appreciate the time you took to share your review of our services. Thank you for the opportunity to provide service at your home! Best regards, LeeAnn Weigt Olson's Sewer Service & Olson's Excavating Service

Mark A.
07/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Fantastic! Office gals were great to work with and very helpful.
Description of Work: Pump and inspect.

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
$400

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Hi (removed member's name) Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of our services. I will share your comments about our staff with the team! We appreciate the opportunity to work at your home and are especially pleased that you found our work satisfactory. Best regards, LeeAnn M. Weigt Vice President

Randy E.
06/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Came out same afternoon I called and made special point of getting to me that day. Had all the equipment necessary to do the job. Explained the process and worked hard to make sure the snake camera worked well. Went two ways thru the tile and ran it a second time to see if we could get it past a collapse and did get it further. Marked spots that the tile terminated on the way to daylighting of tile. Very personable and professional. The work was expensive, but I got the info I needed within a few hours of my call to them. Excellent work. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Used snake camera to examine old plastic drain tile around foundation of home.

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
$400

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Hi (removed member name)! Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of our services. We appreciate the opportunity to work at your home and are especially pleased that you found our work satisfactory. Best regards, LeeAnn M. Weigt Vice President

robert L.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: cleaned out our septic tank. showed up on time. after they left never knew they were there , meaning they cleaned up after themselves. we have used these folks for years and we would have no problem recommending them.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$396

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Hi (removed member name): Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We appreciate the opportunity to work at your home and your loyalty. Best regards, LeeAnn M. Weigt Vice President

Ray S.
07/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
The work turned out to be fine. They were professional and thorough. They really cleaned up after themselves. They explained everything, so they were really good.
Description of Work: We used Olson's to pump the septic 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
$425

Karen S.
07/2014
5.0
septic tank, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They are superb. We've used them several times and they're really good. It's pretty expensive. They're very professional. They're very neat when they put the dirt back where it belongs; they're very thorough. I just highly recommend them. They were very respectful; about the landscaping and they're very knowledgeable about our questions.
Description of Work: Olson's Sewer Service/Olson's Excavating Service had two different jobs done. They repaired a sewer line between the house and a septic system. They replaced a drainage pipe.

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
$5,000

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Hi [removed member name]: Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review about Olson's Sewer Service & Olson's Excavating Service on Angie's List. We really appreciate your comments. Thank you for the opportunity to provide service at your home. If we have another super wet spring like this year, your drainage improvement will handle it! Best regards, LeeAnn Weigt

Julie H.
12/2013
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
I can't remember the exact price, so 300 is my best guess. Olson's was on time, did the work without requiring me to be present and are very professional.
Description of Work: Pumped septic

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
$300

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Hi [member name removed]: Thank you for sharing your comments on Angie's List. We appreciate the opportunity to provide service at your home. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season! Lee Weigt

Marianne & William A.
11/2013
5.0
septic tank, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
septic tank pumping._x000D_|Landscape _x000D_|Both went very well.
Description of Work: .

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

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Hi [member name removed]: Thank you for taking the time to comment on our service at your home. We appreciate your business! Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Lee Weigt

Carla M.
11/2013
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
First we had to have a tree removed before they could dig the line up. When we called and told them tree was out they responded immediately.
Description of Work: Repaired sewer line. Very responsive. Called right back when I first called. Did the service in a timely manner. Other companies could not get to us for several weeks. Since this was a sewer backup in our basement we needed work done immediately. They were here!

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
$3,500

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Hi [removed member name]: Thank you for taking the time to comment about our sewer line repair work on Angie's List. We appreciate the opportunity to provide service at your home. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Lee Weigt

Marcia Y.
08/2013
5.0
excavators, septic tank
  + 0 more
Prompt service performed while we were at work. No damage to landscaping. Great job.
Description of Work: Pumped tanks.

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
$500

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Hi (member name removed): Thank you for taking the time to provide a review about our service on Angie's List. We really appreciate the opportunity to provide service at your home. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Best regards, Lee Weigt

Patricia G.
07/2013
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
Very well. they gave an estimate, came back and fixed everything completely.
Description of Work: Fixed a broken septic tank pipe that a fence builder had damaged.

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
$400

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Thank you very much for taking the time to submit a review on Angie's List. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness and your business! Best regards, Lee Weigt, Vice President of Olson's Sewer Service and Olson's Excavating Service

Susan R.
02/2013
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Good experience! They did originally tell us around 9AM and it ended up closer to 12, but we were glad they could fit us in today, and we did get a call when the truck was on its way.
Description of Work: They came out to check on a sewer backup. It turned out that the line from the house to the street was frozen; they cleared that and ran a camera out to the street to check the whole line. Quick and simple and greatly appreciated!

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
$159

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Hi [member name removed]: Thank you so much for your feedback on Angie's List. We appreciate the opportunity to provide service at your home. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Lee Weigt

Art M.
05/2012
5.0
excavators, plumbing, septic tank
  + 1 more
We have a mound septic system and the tank closest to the mound had issues with the riser that caused the cover to fall into the tank , damaging the pump and destroying the plumbing in the tank. So instantly we had no septic system. One of the owner's at Olson's talked me through a damage assessment, estimating my tank capacity and letting me know how long we had before we would need to be pumped out. This was done while I was outside looking at the damage. They spent at least half an hour with me before I agreed to use them. After coming out, Olson's gave me a range of options to address the issue. I never felt pressured to take a more expensive option (though I opted for some more expensive options). There was no deception about what still functioned and what didn't function, and I was given the option of retaining any part that was replaced. I was very satisfied by the knowledge and performance of everyone I dealt with at Olson's. Cool pink trucks too!
Description of Work: Pumped out tanks, replaced mound septic system tank risers and caps (2 each), replumbed the pumping/effluent chamber and replaced the pump and alarm system.

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
$2,900

Response from OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE
Hi [member name removed]! Oh gosh-I am just seeing this review for the first time. Sorry to be delayed in responding. Thank you for taking time to share your comments on Angie's List. It means a lot to the whole crew when folks compliment their work. I remember this situation and am so glad it all worked out so you could get through the weekend. Hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving! Best regards, Lee Weigt

brian K.
08/2011
5.0
excavators, septic tank
  + 0 more
I contacted Olson's for our every other year septic service. Everything went flawlessly. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: This was my second experience with Olson's Sewer Service. Everyone I had contact with at the company was professional, courteous and contentiousness. I highly recommend the company and will use them again in the future.

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
$400

MATTHEW AND KATRINA L.
06/2011
5.0
excavators, plumbing
  + 0 more
They were friendly, punctual, and knowledgeable. I found another company that I like so I would probably use them again before I call up Olson's.
Description of Work: Olson's Sewer Service gave me an estimate for excavating and replacing a pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Ethan T.
02/2011
5.0
excavators, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
After pinpoint the issue with Zell plumbing of the phone to a backed up water main (check out my other review Zell), I called Olson Sewer, they could not tend to the issue immediately as I hoped due to the lateness of the day. But they were able to schedule an appointment the following day at 8am. Joel showed up promptly at the expected time. He explained to me that he was going to try and trouble shoot the issue from the outside to prevent any damage to my house as he informed that it would be very messy fast if he were to try to unclog the drain from inside. This shows me that Olson does there best to consider the customer's needs before their own as it was still very cold that day and I appreciated that greatly as I was still try to clean my flooded house. Joel went to work digging though the partially frozen ground and within 1.5 hours he had already figured out that the main line was not clogged due to debris or ice. Water was backing up due to a broken pipe from the main water line. He explained and showed me the actual area of the break and stated that Olson Sewer will call me shortly with an estimate of repair work. They did promptly and stated it would come in between 550 and 750. Within 30 minutes, a second technician came and both him and Joel had the pipe fixed and in working order a bit under 3 hours. Actual cost came in at 612 dollars, much lower 750. In summary, very impressed with Olson Sewer's professionalism, thoughtfulness, punctuality, efficiency, and quality of work. That's why they are my Sewer guys! Keep it in the pink! (~if you didn't get that last comment, its the company slogan..:D )
Description of Work: Joel from Olson sewer repaired a broken pipe from a main water line coming out to my septic tank. The piece of broken pipe was outside my house underneath the lawn between the septic tank and the main drain underneath my 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
$612

brian K.
10/2010
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
I did not find Olson's Sewer service on Angie's List, I was told about the company by a local nursery. I called Olson's and spoke with Dale, I was impressed with his professionalism and set up an appointment for him to come out and look at the job. Dale came out and bid the job and another company that is well rated on AL came out and bid the job as well. All in all I was more impressed with Dale and his bid was a few hundred dollars less than the other company so I gave Olson's Sewer Service the go ahead. A little before the project was to begin, Dale stopped out at the site with the worker to survey the project, the worker suggested using sand for the majority of the fill/grading and then use black dirt on top of the sand to facilitate the seeding of the lawn. Dale and the worker mentioned that this would likely reduce the original quote. The work turned out exactly as I wanted and the end invoice was approx. $1000.00 less than the original quote. It is rare to encounter a company with the integrity and character demonstrated to me by Olson's Sewer Service so they have my absolute recommendation and the won me over as a customer. Well done Dale!
Description of Work: I had a dozen or so trees cut down and needed the area that formerly contained the trees graded and readied for seeding a lawn. I also had a large hill that I wanted to visually soften by making it a much more gradual incline.

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
$2,900

LESLIE M.
10/2006
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
Very professional from day one. They utilized a video tape made by McDonough's (who discovered our sewer line was broken), they contacted our city hall on the same day of the initial visit, "digging day" was only delayed by a day (despite several days of rainy weather that week). The crew was very professional and precise (our gas line crossed the sewer line a few feet from the house) and worked well as a team. Despite our front lawn at one point being 2 huge mountains of dirt and a deep crevice, they managed to transform it at the end of the day to even flatter than what it had been before they had started. Dale communicated well with us from start to finish. Even though they ended up having to remove our front steps (cement), they maintained the original estimate. We hope we won't need these services again in the next 40 years, but we will happily recommend this company.
Description of Work: Replaced sewer line from house to street.

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
$4,090
    • 1(current)
    • 2

Contact information

17638 LYONS ST NE, Forest Lake, MN 55025

www.olsonsinthepink.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Septic Systems,
Excavating,
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning

FAQ

OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE offers free project estimates.
Yes, OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE offers emergency services.
Yes, OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE offers warranties.
OLSON'S SEWER SERVICE/OLSON'S EXCAVATING SERVICE offers the following services: Olson's provides maintenance, installation, & repair for onsite sewage treatment systems including pumping, line cleaning, lift station pump repairs. We clean & thaw sewer drain lines with rotors, high pressure jetters, & televise sewer lines. We also install and repair municipal sewer & water services. We provide full service excavating-residential & commercial, demolition, site development, excavation for new & remodel consturction, finish grading, drainage grading,storm sewers, hauling, etc
We do not install water wells.

Contact information

17638 LYONS ST NE, Forest Lake, MN 55025

www.olsonsinthepink.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed