Over 20 Years Experience * Fast Professional Service * Affordable Rates * 24 Hours / Day 7 Days a Week / Association Member / San Diego Better Business Bureau
Business highlights
33 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Plumbing-Drain & Sewer Cleaning, Hydro Jetting, Camera Inspections, Sewer Line Inspections
plumber fixed a pipe for $20 and unblocked kitchen drain for $88. rescue rooter would of charged at least $139 for unblocking drain.
Description of Work: unplugged kitchen drain. was fast and professional. and they were able to acommodate the time frame i needed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$108
Patricia R.
08/2012
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
We called Affordable Drain Servide on a Sunday morning. Nick came within half an hour, daignosed the problem and cleared the line. He even did a free camera check of the line to make sure everything had been removed. He was professional, responsive and thorough. We will definitely use them again.of
Description of Work: We called Affordable Drain Service on a Sunday morning when our drain backed up into our son's house. We live out of the area and our son's roommate called so we needed someone who we could trust and would be there quickly. We chose Affordable Drain Service because of the recommendations on Angie's list.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$162
Chris E.
08/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
See above.. Great work! Thx...
Description of Work: My tenant called last week with a plumbing issue. Water was backing up thru the toilet. Jaimie came out and cleaned the main line from the roof. He did and left. Over the weekend, the same problem came back. Monday, Jaimie came out again and suggested we have a camera put into the line. Billy came out later that day and checked the line with the camera. He found the line blocked with paper and cleared it out again. He explained why the first cleaning did not do the job and didn't charge me for his visit and work. WOW!! Awesome! I really appreciate the service and the personal skills both Jaimie and Billy exhibited. I highly recommend Affordable..Thanks guys!!! A great experience..
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$148
nicholas P.
08/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
Billy, the tech who did the work, kept me informed on his arrival time, and once here was friendly, professional, and thoroughly explained what he was doing and what the problem was in the drain system. Great job.
Description of Work: Using a camera to inspect and then hydrojetting a drain line from house that services pool drains in concrete walkway and landscaping drains, which had become blocked with roots.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$385
Laura H.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
He was very quick and professional.
Description of Work: Cleared clogged wahing machine drain. Had to clear it from the roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$162
Kevin O.
07/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
Kevin was the service technician. He was outstanding. He was on time, personable and did a high quality job. The job was completed mess free and he was very skilled in his work.
Description of Work: Unclogged drains on my pool deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$295
Derick R.
06/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
I had a clog in the bathtub. After trying to unclog it myself with an auger, plunger, and chemical drain cleaner, I called Affordable Drain Service, Inc. I was given the estimate and set up a time for the representative to come to my apartment. I was given a 2-hour window of when the rep would arrive. He arrived right at the start of the 2-hour window time. He was professional and got the job done in about 15 minutes. The cost of the service was exactly what I was quoted it would be on the phone. I will call them the next time I need service and will recommend them to all of my friends.
Description of Work: Cleaned the drain in my apartment bathtub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$88
Richard E.
06/2012
4.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
ttI called Affordable plumbing. I gave the receptionist the tenant's telephone number so they could talk directly and set the appointment. I gave them my information including credit card number. The receptionist said she would mail me a receipt but never did. So, I still need to call to get that. I believe all went well because my tenant didn't call back. I asked the receptionist to have the service repair person leave a message on my answering machine telling what he found. He said some rust from the vent had clogged the drain. He left his telephone number. I called him back to find out what that meant and ask if I needed to take some action to alleviate future problems but he didn't return my call so it's still somewhat of a mystery to me.
Description of Work: My tenant called me about a bathroom sink drain that was not draining.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$88
Thomas M.
05/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
I had hired another company to clear a show drain. After 2 weeks, slow drain again; they came out "under warranty" to clear a 2nd time. After 2 more weeks again, slow drain. They said they would not come out again, instead it would cost $375 for a "hydrojet". Could never get a manager to speak with, so I bought an angieslist membership and picked these guys.... Jeff arrived right on time. Scoffed at the previous work done and had our drain running in under an hour. Figured out what the previous guy didn't do correctly and he was successful. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Cleared a slow upstairs shower drain which a previous company was unsuccessful at clearing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$88
Michelle M.
05/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
Overall, great......from start to finish!
Description of Work: After a week of clogged drains in both the laundry sink and kitchen, Affordable Drain Service was the ONLY company that could resolve our issues after 2 other plumbing companies came out and said we needed to have a camera put down the line because the problem was too extensive and neither company was able to successfully snake the line. When I spoke with Nick at Affordable Drain, he said that he thinks they would be able to snake the line and NOT need to camera the line (which is also more expensive). I was very thankful that he was suggesting the less expensive option to start with which he could have easily not done. :) When the serviceman, Steve, arrived to our house, he asked my husband and I to explain what was going on and he was very confident that he could successfully snake out the line. Of course, within approx 30 minutes Steve had SUCCESSFULLY solved our week long drain drama! We will continue to use Affordable Drain Service from here on out.....they are reasonably priced, confident, and good at what they do. On a side note, I never write reviews for companies but my husband and I were so impressed that I just had to write one.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
THERESA S.
05/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
We called Sunday morning and they were out in about 30 minutes. The fixed the problem promptly. Would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Sink and washing machine were backing up on a Saturday night.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Brendan T.
05/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
On time, great price, very professional. Way better and cheaper than a plumber.
Description of Work: I have used this company several times, but the most recent time they did some drain clearing, and also some camera work. The camera operator was very experienced and good, and was able to not only fix the problem by identify the source of the problem. I am a general contractor, and was very impressed with the service.I have used this company over 15 times and never had a problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
MARY S.
04/2012
5.0
sewer cleaning
+ -1 more
In less than an hour went from a main line that was backing up to a cleaned out main line.
Description of Work: Main sewer line was cleared of roots and tested. Alan did a great job of explaining the problem as well as the solution.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$108
Bob P.
04/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
Jeff of Affordable Drain Service arrived exactly on time and asked me to state what I needed him to do that day. As he worked on each item he explained what he was doing and answered many questions I had about our house drains in general. When he put the scope in the drains he showed me on the screen what part of the house was being examined and what to look for if there would be a problem. Fortunately everything checked out OK, but the rain gutter drain. In that case he was able to determine that the water flow was not plugged at the bottom of the rain gutter but rather somewhere up in the rain gutter near the roof. I will check this part out myself later and see if just a strong jet of water with my hose can fix that part. Jeff was particularly helpful in explaining the function of the "vault" where the check valve is located and how it operates and what to do if someday it fails before help can arrive to mitigate major flooding. He made sure I understood the whole system and his great attitude made this service visit very successful on all fronts.
Description of Work: We asked Affordable Drain Service to inspect all of our main house drains for any problems that may be developing. We also wanted them to inspect an outdoor drain where the rain gutter was connected to see why it was overflowing each time it rained.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Scott D.
03/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
I had a drain problem just last week. So I called up my other plumber, and the guy who does the drains and everything else was not available and he couldn’t get him. So my plumber recommended Affordable Drain Service Inc. They came out and did a good job. Actually there was a problem and they thought that they’d fixed it and then it happened again within a week. They have a thirty day guarantee and so they came out, and they put a camera down through it and showed me. There was a huge root growing in but it was growing in right where the city meets my drain out in the street. Knowing that San Diego city is not fixing a lot of things because they don’t have any money, so eventually after talking to them, I decided to go with a different kind of drain treatment that uses high speed jet. It literally cuts the root apart with a high speed jet. It did cost me some more but they gave me a discount because they had already run another rotor rooter thing out there but it was not the kind of thing that could get that huge root. So we came to negotiate over the fact that I’d already paid $108 and they gave me a discount of $50 on the high speed jet thing and we got that done. The guy was very nice. I will use them again in the future. In fact I have put up their name on my cabinet. So it was my other plumber who recommended this company to me because the guy who normally does his drains was not available. He was doing other jobs and so my plumber recommended this company to me, and they did a good job.
Description of Work: I used Affordable Drain Service Inc for drain service. They cleaned up the drain that goes all the way to the street.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$108
Mark D.
03/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
Called the company and was at my front door in less than 30 minutes. Cleaned out main drain. Also had kitchen line cleaned. Great price. Total job took about 75 minutes. Will use again. Very satisifed.
Description of Work: Main sewer line backed up due to roots.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$138
Peter T.
03/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
My experience with ADS was great from the beginning - the phone operator I spoke to was clear, friendly and professional. Less than 30 minutes later, Steve (the plumber) called and said he would be with me in 30 minutes (and he was). He was friendly, knowledgeable and ready to perform the necessary testing to discover the root cause of the problem. Most importantly, he explained everything he was doing, might need to do and how much each service might cost. That might sound simple but previous experience suggests that it is not always the case. In the end Steve did have to access the drains from the roof and quickly cleared the blockage. Finally,he looked at the blocked toilet but solved the problem with a plunger - saving me money. He could have used more specialist equipment right away for an additional charge (and, frankly, I wouldn't have questioned it) so he deserves credit for his integrity. A previous experience with a drain cleaning service is the reason that I joined Angie's List in the first place. Today was the second time that I used services recommended by Angie's List and so I feel like I've already got a good return on investment.
Description of Work: Cleared a blockage in the main line at the rear of the house; unblocked a toilet (isolated problem not related to the main line problem).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$222
Fred L.
01/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
Kevin discussed problems and soothed mother in law not an easy task!!
Description of Work: Washer , shower, bathtub all backed up. Happened 2 years ago also. lots of trees and roots in our area. Anderson charged twice as much then and had to go through toilet. Kevin went roof route worked in half the time. He was great. will never use anybody else. they only do drains etc. not plumbing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$168
Annette H.
01/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
As I said above, drain cleaning is what this young man does and he knows his stuff.
Description of Work: Billy arrived on time cleared the kitchen drain in about 15-20 mins. He was efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this company.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
michael C.
01/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
It was New Year's Eve and I had a big dinner planned. We were expecting 8 guests at 6:30. You can always count on your plumbing backing up at the worst time. Well, this was it. At 6:00 pm my kitchen sink backed up and the bathroom sink overflowed onto the floor. I called Affordable Drain Care and they said they would page the plumber. In a few minutes I had a call back from Paul, the plumber. He was on a job but would get to me as soon has he was finished. We went on with our feast. At 8:00 pm Paul came to the door. He was super cool and and very professional. We went around back and he had to get up on the roof (in the dark) to see what the problem was. In less than 5 minutes he came back with the diagnosis and an estimate of $162. I couldn't believe it would be that cheap on a holiday weekend and at night. Paul was low key and my guests hardly knew he was there. In about 30 minutes he was done and cleaned both drains. Everything worked great and I was totally satisfied with the work. Paul was great and certainly someone that I could trust in my home. I would highly recommend Affordable Drain Care and will use them again should the need arise.
Description of Work: I had my Kitchen Sink and my Bathroom Sink backed up. I have no clean out for either drain and he had to go on the roof to perform the work. He had to use the snake through the roof vents to clean the drains.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$162
Marsha G.
12/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
IF YOUR DRAIN IS CLOGGED, you need this company. They were forthcoming about the cost structure. They did not play the "we have to see it before we tell you" game. A general plumber may not have the right machinery to get the job done. My problem was solved in minutes, because in the words of the dude who fixed my problem..." I do this all day long"!
Description of Work: Typical holiday disaster. Old house, old pipes, old sewer line in old neighborhood. Too much stuff down the disposal. Water in drain backed up into my shower and was cascading out of the shower pan onto the floor before. The dude used this "mean' looking auger with a blade on the end and obliterated the clog-FAST.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
LINDA T.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
+ 1 more
Great save! Without going through more detail, just imagine no bath or shower, no toilet, no tap water, sink, dishwasher or washing machine....AND you are on a deadline to make a meeting in a couple of hours... Affordable Drain Service and their technician, Nick, really came through when I needed an immediate intervention. He worked fast and thoroughly, cleaned up after himself, was very orderly and aware of what needed to be done. Granted, this wasn't brain surgery but still a service I required right then, early Sunday morning. I really appreciated that he scoped the line free of charge and gave me some good maintenance advice as well.
Description of Work: 7 am last Sunday morning my plumbing backed up without warning. I had a 11 am appointment with a client in their offices and could not be late...what the heck to do? Could not have been more upset if my hair had been on fire! At least I had the sense to confer with Angie's List. Affordable Drain Service was high on your list of providers for Drain Services with many reports and A ratings. Actually we have used a different drain service for years, George Baird Drains, but they are a small family owned busines and don't work on Sunday. So I called Affordable and they had their technician on duty call me--within about 15 minutes I think. Nick said he could come right over and he did. He arrived in less than 45 minutes from when I discovered the problem, had unloaded his equipment and within about 45 minutes had resolved my problem. In addition to clearing the Main line to the street, he showed me the camera traverse of the reach of line and showed me the tree roots...then after cutting them away, showed the clean line. He is a very proficient young guy with a nice manner and attitude and 8 years of experience with this company. He answered a lot of questions and did a great job just in the "nick" of time for me. And he even apologized that he had to charge extra for the Sunday work...of course I expected that and was happy to pay it, considering the alternatives. I was able to make that important meeting, all clean and sparkly and I really appreciate the effort.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$162
DWYANNE J.
11/2011
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
I have 3 toilets in a 4 bedroom home that we recently moved in. The main toilet was clogged, that my wife and I attempted to unclog. After a few minutes, we realized this was no ordinary clog. I had feared that the clog my be a symptom of the main drain, but the remaining 2 toilets were "OK". I contacted Affordable Drain service on a Friday evening. There was a mix-up with my name which lead to a delay on relying the information to a plumber. Saturday morning the issue was resolved with setting a scheduled time convenient with my wife since the plumbing issues wasn't immediate. Affordable Drain was on time, diagnosed, repaired the clogged toilet, and preformed tests insuring the clog was repaired after extracting a steel wool-like globe from the toilet drain. I was surprised with the price, and I will keep them in my contacts.
Description of Work: Clogged toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$88
Toni M.
09/2011
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
EXCELLENT SERVICE! From my phone call, answered by a friendly, very competent staff member, to the solution of my problem--less than 90 minutes! This was late in the afternoon, when i was afraid i might be put off to the next day--but it didn't happen. The repairman was at my front door in less than 30 minutes, knew what he was doing, and did it. All at a very reasonable price.
Description of Work: clean out main sewer drain line
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$108
linda P.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They came out quickly. They did a good job. The price was reasonable. The fellow was very professional. I definitely would use them again. They were very good.
Description of Work: I used them for plumbing services.
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Service Categories
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FAQ
Affordable Drain Service Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
Monday: Open All Day
Tuesday: Open All Day
Wednesday: Open All Day
Thursday: Open All Day
Friday: Open All Day
Saturday: Open All Day
Affordable Drain Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Affordable Drain Service Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Affordable Drain Service Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Affordable Drain Service Inc offers a 15% senior discount.
Yes, Affordable Drain Service Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Affordable Drain Service Inc offers warranties.
Affordable Drain Service Inc offers the following services: Plumbing-Drain & Sewer Cleaning, Hydro Jetting, Camera Inspections, Sewer Line Inspections