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Draintech

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

Draintech, in Ames, IA, is your one-stop shop to solve all of your plumbing and drainage issues since 1990. We have an impressive amount of experience in unclogging drains and ensuring pipes and lines are running efficiently. Let our courteous, dependable, friendly plumbers provide more information or a quote for service. We are there when you need us the most! For septic tanks and systems, drain cleaning, septic pumping and more, give us a call!

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Open 24-Hours, Drain and Farm Field Tile Cleaning, Water Jetting, Septic Tank and Grease Trap, Pumping, Sewer Televising, Pipe Locating, Backflow Prevention Testing, Septic Inspections, Plumbing Repairs, Water Conditioning, Gas Piping, Plumbing Code Consultation, Excavating, Horizontal Boring, Plumbing Inspections, Bathroom Remodeling, Hog Confinement, Drainage, 24/7 Emergency Service

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

yes

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.718 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
11%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews

Cindy A.
03/2021
1.0
excavators, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Terrible. Don't use call another company. They don't do it correctly so they can continue to come back. Instead of using the cutter the first time. They continued to come back without the cutter and still charged each time. So what should have been 1 trip for $300 ended up 4 trips for $1000. The 3rd trip they were supposed to bring the cutter but didn't have time, but still charged $75 for stopping!
Description of Work: Drain cleared

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,000

Rich T.
06/2019
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Everything went very well. The technician was extremely knowledgable and spent a lot of time teaching me the do’s and don’ts regarding the proper care of the system. He was very patient and easy to talk to. I’m very glad I chose this company.
Description of Work: Septic System pumped out

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

Cassy W.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Gail H.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Good.
Description of Work: Cleaned out a washing machine hose.

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

Dean P.
01/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Very prompt in responding to my call and work done at my schedule. Plumber was very efficient and careful. New hot water was installed and old unit removed. Noticed a drop in water pressure at several faucets which was resolved before leaving.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

John N.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They replaced our water heater. We had to change the original installation date because of a funeral and they handled that just fine as they were able to come a few days later as we requested. The only negative was they were about 30 minutes late, which wasn't a problem other than I wondered if something went wrong with the date change. Work was done in a professional manner at a reasonable cost and they left no mess for us to clean up.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$840

Gary C.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This is a very easy company to deal with. The drain cleaning technician came out within an hour on the afternoon we called. He was pleasant, courteous, and professional. The work took him less than half an hour. The drain cleaning technician explained what had clogged the drain and showed me the problem which he said was a minor clog. He accurately described the condition of the sewer pipe after he'd cleaned it. The drain cleaning technician did not try to add on any extra services. The cost of the work was the cost quoted to me on the phone as an estimate.
Description of Work: The drain cleaning technician cleaned out the toilet drain in the basement for 30 feet.

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
$116

Wendy H.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Draintech's representative, Derrick, arrived on time, fixed our problem with ease, and was a super nice guy. We had a problem on Sunday evening: running the shower or sink upstairs caused water to fill up in the kitchen sink! My husband got on Angie's list and found that Draintech was well rated, so we called them. We scheduled a visit for Monday morning. The problem turned out to be a hair and gunk blockage. It as fixed by snaking out the pipe under the kitchen sink. The whole service call lasted only 1/2 hour. I was already pleased with the service, but what really got to me was, at the end, the Draintech guy pulled out a spray cleaner and wiped up the area under the sink where there had been a couple drips. He also put down a tarp to protect our kitchen floor. I could not have been more pleased.
Description of Work: Draintech cleared our clogged drainpipe.

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
$65

Dennis B.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called early in the morning on Labor Day after discovering that our sump pump had failed after a heavy rain. A technician arrived a couple hours later and promptly replaced the sump pump. From talking with him I know he had several pumps to replace that morning which probably delayed his response but I was happy he could take time away from his family on a holiday to take care of our problem.
Description of Work: Replaced sump pump

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
$377

Dee M.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He cleaned our kitchen drain which had been blocked. The person did an excellent job including cleaning up when he was finished. Our only issue was that he arrived 30 minutes before the scheduled time. I was walking the dog in our neighborhood at that time. Luckily my husband arrived home just in time to let the service person inside the house. Thus the B rating for punctuality.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Katheryn W.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
These guys are great! Not only do they come out quickly but the tech did an excellent job. My toilet was really plugged up - so bad that he had to take the toilet up. By the time he finished he was drenched in sweat - poor guy! With all that he was polite and very professional. I called Draintech a month later because my other toilet was clogged. I think the manager or owner came out (can't remember exactly). He unclogged it quickly and asked me what toilet paper I used. He told me to switch to a different brand that breaks up better. He also looked in the tank and put in a device that makes the toilet flush better. With these changes I feel really good that it will be a long time before my toilet is clogged again. However, if it is they are the only ones that I will call.
Description of Work: Unclogged toilet and bathroom shower

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
$200

Brian G.
06/2013
4.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
My experience with them has been good. I am having a hard time in this area because of rains and other people's problems with some pumps and things so I got setback a little bit but the final product is just what I wanted. I am really happy with it. It was not their fault that everyone else had problems.
Description of Work: I used Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning for completely remodeling the bathroom. I added a few things to it as they went ahead and got a lot more things done as well.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Anna D.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It went well. We have been using Dranintech for many years and have been happy with their services overall. They are always friendly and efficient.
Description of Work: Tree roots taken out of main drain, drain pipe scoped out with camera

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Catherine M.
05/2012
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
He was very conscientious about not doing more than he had to because of cost. He really tried not to tear up my carpet. They were very careful about my property. They were a really great service if you have to use one. They were a great service to rely on. They responded very quickly when I called. They were here that day. They cleaned it all up. I would give them an A as well. They did quite a bit of work. I can't remember the price, but, I wasn't surprised or upset by it. The quality of the work was excellent. They were very professional and very conscientious about what they were doing. I would continue to use them in the future if needed.
Description of Work: I called Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning once because I had water in the basement. They came and cleaned that up.

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
$150

JEANETTE S.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
One of our drains started to back up one evening and one of our neighbors referred us to Draintech. The plumber came out right away (abt 45 minutes after our call) and fixed the drain. Our plumber, Ben, was very friendly and explained everything he was doing along the way.
Description of Work: Draintech unclogged a sewer drain in the bathroom.

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
$200

James S.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were on time and got it fixed right away. They were reasonable. They were great and I don't have any complaints at all. They were polite and professional. Their price was right in line with everybody else for the same service. Their quality of service has been great. I've had them three or four times.
Description of Work: I used Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning & Water Jetting three weeks ago for a bathroom fixture service.

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
$110

CURTIS B.
02/2010
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We are very happy about the work that was done, but the cost ($725) was considerably higher than the estimate (which was $150 to $500). Considering the large range of the estimate, I really anticipated the final price to fall within it. As far as I know, there were no unexpected issues that came up, so this was quite frustrating. The workers were very polite, professional, and answered any questions happily.
Description of Work: Draintech repaired a leaky toilet drain and replaced some of the stack that it connected to.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$725

MARY P.
09/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They do an excellent job. They give us excellent rates. They are always here when they say they are going to be. They have excellent customer service. They are very responsive. We have used them for all of your plumbing needs and we plan to keep using them in the future.
Description of Work: They have helped us with all our plumbing needs and we have been using them for all of our plumbing needs.

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

    Contact information

    2825 Wakefield Cir, Ames, IA 50010

    https://www.drain.tech/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    Closed
    Tuesday:
    Closed
    Wednesday:
    Closed
    Thursday:
    Closed
    Friday:
    Closed
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Licensed*
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Plumbing,
    Drain Cleaning,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Drain Pipe Installation,
    Water Heaters,
    Septic Systems,
    Excavating,
    Sewer Cleaning,
    Water Filtration and Softening

    FAQ

    Draintech is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: Closed

    Tuesday: Closed

    Wednesday: Closed

    Thursday: Closed

    Friday: Closed

    Saturday: Closed

    Draintech accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Draintech offers free project estimates.
    No, Draintech does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Draintech does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Draintech offers emergency services.
    No, Draintech does not offer warranties.
    Draintech offers the following services: Open 24-Hours, Drain and Farm Field Tile Cleaning, Water Jetting, Septic Tank and Grease Trap, Pumping, Sewer Televising, Pipe Locating, Backflow Prevention Testing, Septic Inspections, Plumbing Repairs, Water Conditioning, Gas Piping, Plumbing Code Consultation, Excavating, Horizontal Boring, Plumbing Inspections, Bathroom Remodeling, Hog Confinement, Drainage, 24/7 Emergency Service

    Contact information

    2825 Wakefield Cir, Ames, IA 50010

    https://www.drain.tech/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    Closed
    Tuesday:
    Closed
    Wednesday:
    Closed
    Thursday:
    Closed
    Friday:
    Closed
    Saturday:
    Closed