A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc

Sewer Cleaning, Drain Cleaning, Plumbing,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

A-1 Sewer & Septic Service INC. is a local, family-owned business providing outstanding plumbing repairs, complete drain cleaning, and tank pumping services since 1968. We service the entire Kansas City metro area and are a proud member of the Better Business Bureau to ensure our customers’ satisfaction. Our plumbers’ knowledge, skill, and professionalism combined with our value pricing and 24/7 response puts A-1 ahead of our competition. We hope you will allow us to service any of your plumbing needs, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations. For your no obligation quote, call us today!

Business highlights

57 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Septic, Water heaters, Backflows, hydro-jetting, sewer inspection, Septic tank cleaning, Sump pumps, grinder pumps, sewage pumps, E-one Pumps.

Services we don't offer

water pumps

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Reviews

4.7265 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
5%
3
1%
2
4%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 51-75 of 265 reviews

Michelle D.
01/2020
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Tech did a fine job of keeping our home clean while he brought in/out equipment and worked.
Description of Work: Main line cleaned out of tree roots

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
$120

Norma S.
01/2020
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
After hosting 25 guests over the holidays, we woke up to a gross basement. Within just a couple hours of our phone call, Monty was able to arrive. He diagnosed the problem and successfully unclogged our sewer line on New Year’s Day for a reasonable price. That’s the way to start 2020!
Description of Work: Sewer cleaning

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
$295

Judith W.
10/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Chuck was so conscientious. Very personable. Did a great job cleaning up afterwards. Have used this company previously. Highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Basement floor drains/pipes were obstructed by roots that had penetrated the pipes and had to be cleaned

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

Chris Y.
09/2019
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
They were great and did a fantastic job. Will call again for any plumbing needs. Very professional!
Description of Work: Washing Machine plumbing

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

Patricia E.
09/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Went extremely well. They cleaned out my water line completely, when the other company I hired couldnt and they told me I needed $10k repair.
Description of Work: Drain cleaning

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
$700

ED K.
09/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Very professional and described what was done!
Description of Work: Preventative maintenance

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
$135

Kristin A.
08/2019
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I had a puddle of water around the basement drain. he quickly figured out the main line was ok, the drain had a short line to the main drain, and that was blocked. He fixed it within about 10 minutes. Polite, professional, I would hire again. Other companies had specials, so I could have had it fixed for less money elsewhere, but I have used this company more than once, and am happy with them.
Description of Work: backed up basement sewer

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
$135

bret H.
08/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Work was done quick and with a smile. Big Mike is the man ask for him!
Description of Work: Main Drain maintenance

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
$134

Fran A.
07/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Both Techs were very professional and knowledgeable. Both were polite.
Description of Work: New faucet installed and unclog Kitchen drain.

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
$134

Shannon S.
07/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Replaced spout and stopped leak on pipe in basement.
Description of Work: 1 pipe leak and bathtub leak

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

Sonny P.
07/2019
5.0
water heater repair, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
It went great . The Service Tech was competent, knowledgeable and did a great job. His name was Shane and I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Replaced water heater.

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

Jan Marshall B.
07/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Michael was our plumber he was fantastic patient and got our problem solved!!! Highly Recommend
Description of Work: Kitchen Sink Clogged

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

Dottie H.
06/2019
5.0
plumbing, septic tank, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
Great. The service man laid canvas down before bringing in his equipment. He was professional and explained everything he did.
Description of Work: Our plumbing was backed up

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Rusty L.
06/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
We appreciate the excellent response and service. Very professional, thorough, careful, courteous, timely. Our Service Technician, Ricardo, was top notch.
Description of Work: Clear Main Sewer Line backup

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
$134

Alan B.
05/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Everything went very well. I called on a Sunday describing our problem, of our double laundry sinks backing up and overflowing whenever we did a wash. I was hoping to find an affordable service, as some of these companies have amazingly high rates which we cannot afford. They said they did not charge extra for weekends, and a technician was here within 2-hours. He knew exactly what the problem was and how to correct it. He had to send the electrically driven auger quite a way down our sewer line for the water to run thru it well again. But then we found the sinks were still overflowing, so he had to run the pipes in the cabinet under the sinks. So we were charged for 2 clean-outs, but the final price was considerably less than I've been quote by other high-priced companies in the past, about 1/3rd as much. So I am very happy with this service and have carefully logged them to my computer Plumbing file as the ones to call in the future when we will undoubtedly have similar problems.
Description of Work: Used motorized auger to clean basement floor drain as well as laundry sink pipes

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
$202

Laura C.
05/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The young man was very professional. I was very pleased with the out come. No more standing water... Thank you
Description of Work: Main drain was clogged

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
$198

Fran A.
05/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Very well, very professional. Tech was knowlegable and knew what he was doing.
Description of Work: Clod drain.

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
$136

John R.
04/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Tim was quick and clean. What’s not to like?
Description of Work: Sewer cleanout

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
$134

Lauren B.
04/2019
1.0
home inspection, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Being a first time home buyer can be a stressful time. A stressor that I did not expect was getting a sewer scope. Not only did the tech try to slap me with a mystery $75 additional fee with no explanation during it after the fact, they also completely misdiagnosed a collapsed sewer line as “sludge that just needed to be augered”. This is the difference of a couple hundred dollar auger vs $5,000 repair that I could have been hit with after purchasing my home. Thankfully the seller had a more reputable company inspect the line and caught the issue. Still created a huge inconvenience and caused renegotiation/escrow delays due to the misdiagnosed issue with the initial inspection by A-1. My advice... USE SOMEONE ELSE unless you like being charged a premium from a company who can’t even provide the minimum. They have no intention of refunding my inspection fee even after it was brought to their attention
Description of Work: Sewer inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0


Anthony B.
04/2019
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I have an older house with odd pipes that got clogged and needed a plumber. They sent one within 30 min. and he was able to get everything cleared at a very reasonable price. I would definitely call again.
Description of Work: Great service and price

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
$135

Barbara C.
04/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Mike was great - very professional, discussed possible causes, etc. I think he felt worse about the "bad news" than I did. Video inspector (Paul?) spent time with me on the phone explaining everything. I haven't seen the report yet, but I have seen the marks for the break he made. Both of them obviously knew what they were doing and communicated the issues clearly to me.
Description of Work: Snaked the sewer line, did video inspection of sewer line

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
$200

Dan W.
04/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Service pro showed up about 2.5 hours after my first call, got my sewer line draining again. Unlike other companies I had previously used there was no long winded sales pitch to replace my entire line. Which is good, because an occasional root cleaning will do the trick. I'll be using the company again pro-actively next time before there is a back up.
Description of Work: Sewer Clog

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
$134

Constance L.
03/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
I was very impressed by the approach to my problem. It was immediately obvious that the service technician was not just trying to make a sale. He first asked if the pump stopped working when the temperature first became very cold. I told him it had not worked for weeks--we had been using a wet vac to pump the water out. He observed that some water was being pumped out, but the hose was so collapsed that the flow was restricted. Also he speculated that water had probably frozen in the hose during the extended period of extremely cold weather, thus restricting any flow. Because of the age of the pump, he acknowledged that at some point we would need a new pump, but not now. He recommended options regarding the type of hose being used, and he told us how much a new pump and installation would cost. I very much appreciate his honesty, and will certainly call this company about plumbing issues and share this experience with others.
Description of Work: Assessment of a sump pump which was not working

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kai R.
03/2019
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Michael quickly identified the location of the blockage and removed it swiftly. He was very professional and helpful. Could not ask for more!
Description of Work: Blockage of drain from kitchen and washer.

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
$135

Katie C.
02/2019
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They responded quickly to our call, and even let us know a technician was available sooner than what they quoted us. They were quick to get our new water heater and get it installed. Pricing was fair. I was able to pay over the phone with a credit card, which was helpful as I was at work when service performed.
Description of Work: Replacement Water Heater

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
$1,300

Contact information

1891 Merriam Ln, Kansas City, KS 66106

http://www.a-1sewerandsepticservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

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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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Cleaning,
Plumbing,
Septic Systems,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
No, A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc offers warranties.
A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc offers the following services: Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Septic, Water heaters, Backflows, hydro-jetting, sewer inspection, Septic tank cleaning, Sump pumps, grinder pumps, sewage pumps, E-one Pumps.
water pumps

Contact information

1891 Merriam Ln, Kansas City, KS 66106

http://www.a-1sewerandsepticservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM