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The Drain Guy

Drain Cleaning, Drain Pipe Installation

About us

The Drain Guy is a professional sewer & drain cleaning service that operates out of Cambridge and services the entire metro Boston area as well as the north and south shore. With almost 10 years hands on experience working for other companies since 2003, owner as well as drain technician I have had the pleasure of helping thousands of home and business owners solve their drain & sewer related issues. We offer a prompt, friendly, and professional service 24 hours, 7 days a week, including holidays, with NO NIGHT OR WEEKEND CHARGE.! Work guaranteed !! Accept credit or cash. Another Phone 508-202-7699

Business highlights

12 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential Services We Unclog all types of drains. • Toilets • Kitchen Sinks / Disposals • Bathroom Sinks • Showers / Tubs • Laundry Drains • Main Sewer/Septic Lines . Down Spouts / Area Drains • Roof Drains To avoid water damage and messy sewer back ups usually caused by tree roots in old cast iron and clay pipes. We offer discounted prices on scheduled preventative maintenance contracts . ( No Obligations on Contracts) Discounted prices also on multiple drains on same visit .

Services we don't offer

plumbing installations and replacements.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.915 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews

LYELL S.
02/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Matt Hurly came out and was able to access the blocked drain pipe from the basement. He managed to clear the blockage, and the tub in now draining well. Thank you for the care taken to move items that might have gotten wet/dirty and for putting everything back. I really appreciated that attention to detail!
Description of Work: stopped up tub

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
$125

Andy M.
08/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Great communication, great service, would use them again and recommend them to others.
Description of Work: The pipe that my kitchen sink, dishwasher, garbage disposal and utility sink was backing up. The blockage was too far down for me to get to.

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

Mark H.
04/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The Drain Guy team called back within 10 to 20 minutes, and scheduled the clean-out for the same day -- in the early afternoon. They showed up almost exactly on time, were friendly and professional, and did a great job. They appreciated the clean-out port that Bolivar installed, to make the job easier. The job was done in ~30 minutes, and everything was cleaned up when he left. Quick response, on time, great service and a good price -- what more could you ask for?
Description of Work: We have an old iron bathtub drain line upstairs, that slows down and clogs up every 2 years or so. It was becoming clogged this week, so I called our favorite plumber, Bolivar Plumbing in Wayland. Ron called back within 20 minutes. He uses "The Drain Guy" for drain clean-out work, and sent my contact to them.

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
$125

Maya G.
01/2016
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Tried to unblock pipe with snake and pressure....although unsuccessful. It was later determined that blockage was caused by a broken/dislodged back-flow cap. "Drain Guy" was professional and thorough.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Keith F.
09/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Matt was excellent! He was punctual, professional and wanted to do the job right. I know who to call when my drain gets clogged! Thanks Matt
Description of Work: camera on the main 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
$250

Tammy K.
09/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Matt was fantastic! Our toilet was clogged on a Saturday - we spent all evening with a plunger and a snake to try and fix it ourselves. After admitting defeat, we called Matt (at around 8:30 p.m.). We reached his answering service and left a message and he called us back in about 2 minutes and then was at our house an hour later (no kidding - it was amazing). He was very personable, professional, and charged a very reasonable fee. He definitely saved our weekend, as we had out-of-town guests arriving and being down one bathroom would have been a bummer. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and neighbors and will use him again in the future if the need arises.
Description of Work: Unclogged our very plugged toilet after our toddler tried to flush a massive amount of toilet paper.

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
$125

Antonio O.
07/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I called the Drain Guy for a slow drain I had in the laundry room sink and clogged up bathtub in the basement seems that the draining pipes were connected and was causing a blockage. He was very punctual and friendly when he came out and quickly accessed the problem. He was able to unclogged the drain and solved my draining issues with the sink and bathtub in no time. He was very clean and tried not to leave a mess behind for me. Thank you Matt!
Description of Work: Snaked out a blocked up drain and cleaned out lint and soap scum billed up in laundry sink.

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
$180

Chris B.
05/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Matt ran a snake several times from drain plug to tank, with large & small cutters. We filled & emptied washing machine to test it. He cleaned up everything, but didn't make much mess to be cleaned. Promptly arrived on a Sunday night - pleasant as can be - he explained a lot. Apparently he does a lot of work in Metro West . . Wayland, Ashland, etc. He was all I could have hoped for, and more.
Description of Work: cleared a blocked main drain to septic tank in a 1924-built house; replaced the drain "cap" which had been curiously repaired by melting lead into threads

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

Erika K.
01/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I called on Saturday night about a clogged shower drain - Matt called me right back and scheduled an appointment the following morning. He was very professional, even wearing booties to protect the floors, and got the job done quickly and for a reasonable price. I highly recommend The Drain Guy and would call again!
Description of Work: Unclogged a shower 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
$125

Jeremy N.
01/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
It sounds silly, but this was an amazing experience. I saw the main drain clogged up in the evening, and finally got around to calling at about 9:10. I tried calling the Drain Guy because of the good review and the fact that he was pretty close by to my house. I left a message at 9:10, got a call back at 9:15, and before 10 Matt comes in my door, hands me his card and introduces himself. He got to work promptly and cleared the main drain. He showed me what the problem was (built up grease in the main drain trap) and suggested cleaning it out myself every so often. I then asked him if he had time to do another drain, and he went right to work on a backed up bathroom sink drain. It took 4 iterations with the snake to pull out all of the mop pieces which were clogging the drain way past the sink trap, but he kept at it till it worked And afterwards he cleaned up the entire area! I was amazed that about 2 hours after I called in the evening everything was fixed and cleaned up. I paid him right there with a credit card. With the charge being so reasonable and the service so excellent, I even added an extra tip. Anyone in the area with a drain problem should give Matt a call!
Description of Work: Unclogged my main drain and a heavily clogged bathroom 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
$235

Shirley H.
07/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The Drain Guy (Matt) was very professional: he arrived when he said he would, introduced himself and got right to it. He unclogged our sewer line (one internal and one external clog) and made some suggestions to help prevent the same problem in the future. Matt was very personable and professional. He cleaned up, too! I will be recommending him to all my friends and I will be suing him again.
Description of Work: I had a flooding basement because of a clog in our main sewer line.

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
$255

Kristin M.
02/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Matt responded quickly to my call the night before Thanksgiving and arrived on time. He handed me his business card and introduced himself before entering. Matt came in, assessed the situation and explained everything. He unclogged the sink quick and showed where we might have difficulties in the future. He was very professional, friendly, and was very reasonably priced.
Description of Work: We had The Drain Guy unclog a stubborn bathroom sink drain the night before Thanksgiving.

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
$99

Barbara V.
02/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Great!
Description of Work: Drain clogged because I put candie wax down 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

Jeff C.
02/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Matt arrived on time, got to work quickly, fixed the clogged drain (and showed me what was clogging it!), cleaned the tub when he was done, and gave me a generous discount because I'd been referred by another plumber.
Description of Work: Snaked clogged shower 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
$115

randall M.
01/2014
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
8pm on a Sunday evening, discovered gray water coming up through the downstairs shower drain. Blocked main line. I called Matt at the Drain Guy. He answered his cell phone and promised to be at my house in Wayland by 9:30. He was on the North Shore. He arrived at 9:30, on the dot, set up his snaking equipment and quickly and cleanly took care of the blockage. We were back in business by 9:45. Matt was professional, courteous and has state-of the art equipment. I would recommend his service highly. His prices are fair. I was over a barrel (sunday night) and he did not charge a premium or overtime.
Description of Work: Cleared a blocked main line drain to my 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
$150

Response from The Drain Guy
Thank you so much for taking the time to do review, it means a lot!!

    Contact information

    82 Berkshire St, Cambridge, MA 02141

    www.thedrainguy.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Licensing

    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

    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

    Drain Cleaning,
    Drain Pipe Installation

    FAQ

    The Drain Guy is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    The Drain Guy accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, The Drain Guy offers free project estimates.
    Yes, The Drain Guy offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Drain Guy does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, The Drain Guy offers emergency services.
    Yes, The Drain Guy offers warranties.
    The Drain Guy offers the following services: Residential Services We Unclog all types of drains. • Toilets • Kitchen Sinks / Disposals • Bathroom Sinks • Showers / Tubs • Laundry Drains • Main Sewer/Septic Lines . Down Spouts / Area Drains • Roof Drains To avoid water damage and messy sewer back ups usually caused by tree roots in old cast iron and clay pipes. We offer discounted prices on scheduled preventative maintenance contracts . ( No Obligations on Contracts) Discounted prices also on multiple drains on same visit .
    plumbing installations and replacements.

    Contact information

    82 Berkshire St, Cambridge, MA 02141

    www.thedrainguy.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM