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Michigan Power Rodding Inc

Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning, Plumbing,

About us

Plumbing, drain cleaning & television inspections. Water damage restoration and drying

Business highlights

29 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, mold remediation, jetting & root gator.

Services we don't offer

We do not do new construction or remodels. We specialize in repairing existing systems.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.825 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.2
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 25 reviews

David B.
03/2018
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The tech came out and was very courteous and respectful. They had to remove the toilet in order to get the cutter into the line running to the sewer. He did an excellent job cleaning up afterwards as well. The symptom that caused the service call was resolved, sadly there is the possibility of a larger underlying issue.
Description of Work: Sewer Obstruction

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
$350

Marvin P.
01/2018
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The service came in the evening at no extra cost and was very efficient and professional. The drain was cleared and checked for any damage, leaks, etc. Service provider was knowledgeable and pleasant and very careful about keeping things clean and tidy and cleaning up after himself.
Description of Work: Needed a drain pipe cleared that the first plumber I called could not entirely clear.

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
$222

Tom C.
05/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Just outstanding service. We could not have been more pleased.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Bonnie W.
01/2016
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
When we moved in at the end of 2013, we meant to have the line inspected- but couldn't, because we couldn't find the cleanout. Well, we did a little demo over the holidays and uncovered it, so decided now was the time. The service pro (Justin?) was great- narrated the camera, answered all my questions, and helped me figure out where some "mystery drains" went to with a quick dye test. Will definitely retain them again.
Description of Work: Camera inspection of sanitary sewer to the 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
$290

Janice G.
10/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Called them for a difficult pipe clean out. Absolutely prompt, capable, complete cleanup, reasonable.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary S.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
After a bad rain storm, in the early morning, I discovered that my floor drain had backed up an flooded my basement. I had about 2 to 3 inches of standing water. The rain caused a lot of backups and I called several other companies who wouldn't be able to come out for several days. This company said they would come out that night.. They got there at 10 pm. Long story short - he eventually got the water to drain, but he thought the line collapsed. Unfortunately he didn't have the scope, so I had to call someone that could scope the line and replace the sewer if need be.
Description of Work: Clean out backed up storm 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
$189

Sarah M.
10/2014
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
It went great! We called and they were able to come out the same day. They even had evening appointments so that we didn't need to take off of work. The service person (I unfortunately can't remember his name) was extremely professional, worked efficiently, and didn't make a huge mess in what could have been a very messy job! We definitely plan on using them if/when the roots grow back...
Description of Work: We initially hired them to do a video scope of the main sewer line for our new house to determine why it kept backing up ($300ish). While they were doing it, they found 2 areas where roots were growing through the sewer pipe. The same person who did the scope was also able to remove the roots ($200-ish)

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
$510

William H.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Sinks to Sewers is my go-to plumber, but they didn't return my call after leaving a message. Called Michigan Power Rodding on Saturday morning, and they came the same day. Scott was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Got the clog cleared, checked my the drain in cellar floor for me, gave good tips on how to keep pipes clear. Accepted a coupon, and gave a 39 day warranty on the work. Great job!
Description of Work: Unclogged bathroom 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
$172

Philip G.
06/2014
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Scheduled 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Window Phoned ahead. Arrived several minutes early. Determined problem. Gave estimate. Performed work quickly and efficiently. Cleaned up. Very courteous.
Description of Work: Clean main house drain to street.

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
$300

Charles L.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Truck and one man arrived on time with all the tools necessary, except a ladder. Total job time about 1.5 hour. Inspected the problem. Ran the power snake one way and pulled out roots. Ran the power snake the other way and cleaned out a plastic blockage. Ran water through the drain to verify it was open. Gave me advice about another storm drain that will need cleaning. This job cost more than I expected but the result was worth it.
Description of Work: Cleared a blockage in a storm drain. Ran a power snake through both ends of the storm 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
$255

Judith S.
11/2012
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Stephen was professional and efficient. He arrived within the expected time frame. The company was willing to adjust their usual blocks of time to suit my availability. The company gave me a call when Stephen was dispatched to my house. When he arrived, he explained the work and the charges and adhered to my time constraints. When the work was completed, he detailed the work performed in writing and explained the warranty on the work. Overall, a very good experience.
Description of Work: Cleaned sewer line from basement to main sewer line in street. Removed tree roots. Also replaced drum trap on pipes under laundry tub in basement.

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
$498

Gail R.
05/2012
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
I have used them a number of times. I chose them because they offer service on the weekends without any extra costs. They came out on a Sunday two hours after I called them. They are so reliable. They are in constant contact with me so I know where they are in relation to my house. I know when they will be there. If they say they will be there in 10 minutes, they are there in 10 minutes. They will give you a range, like 9:00 - 12:00 but its not like you would step out and miss them because they are in constant contact with you. I like their service men. They really do go the extra mile. Like, if you say that a little something else is going on, they are really happy to check it out with no extra charge. The thing is, I knew how much it was going to cost before they came. They have actually been to the house 6 or 7 times over the years and my experience has always been an A. I think their pricing is pretty competitive but I have never checked any other prices. Because they came right out the first time I have always just stuck with them.
Description of Work: I use Michigan Power Rodding to take care of my sewer line annually. They put their lights and camera down the sewer line and they saw that some roots had gown in so they cleaned them 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
$255

Lester W.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
They were very good and came on time. I called them in a panic at 3 p.m. and they came at 5:30 p.m. This company corrected the problem and their prices were very reasonable. They were very systematic and had a well-trained technician. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Michigan Power Rodding to clear a backed up sewer line in the back of 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
$60

JOHN A.
07/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Prompt, professional, effective, and hardworking. Our incident occured on a weekend.... we called them and 6 hours later, they were here. They examined the situation and found that they had to go back to their office to get their Gator sewer cleaning machine, but gave us their full attention from the time they arrived to the time the repair was completed. They explained exactly what they needed to do, discussed various options with their pros and cons in advance, and effectively unclogged the sewer. They also went beyond the minimum by advising on what to do next. Not cheap, but excellent and always on duty!
Description of Work: Within 6 hours of being called, on a weekend, cleaned out clogged backed-up sewer and basement floor drains. They informed me that since my basement was more than 100 feet from the main sewer at the center of our street, that standard mechanical methods such as snakes would not reach the full distance, as they were limited to 100 feet. Hence, if the clog were further from my basement than 100 feet, the mechanical snake would not reach. They recommended the use of their "Gator" water-driven sewer cleaner. Operating at 2,700 psi (skin shreds at 700 psi!), the Gator removes roots, debris, and other clogs over a much longer distance. In fact, the clog was found at 110 feet out, so the mechanical methods would not have worked. They also perfomed cleanup of the remaining water (we had used uncountable trips with mop and bucket, up the steps, to remove most water, before they arrived), and they disinfected surfaces. They also recommended how to clean up (both companies and things that should be removed, especially corrugated cardboard.)

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
$510

William H.
04/2011
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
NO issues from start to finish.
Description of Work: Pricey, but probably worth it.

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
$200

AMY M.
03/2011
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We were given a very detailed explanation of work perfomed and what to expect.
Description of Work: Exterior drain cleared

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
$169

Barbara S.
12/2010
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Michigan Power Rodding has worked at my house numerous times over the years- Sept., 2005, April 2006, Dec. 2008 and Sept. 2010 and I cannot say enough good things about them. They are incredibly competent, efficient, knowledgeable, helpful, thorough, caring, and they use excellent equipment. They go the extra mile over and over and really go way beyond the call of duty. I had a very unusual and complicated sewage system in my house which they were able to figure out back in 2005 and then and since they have taken excellent care of it and have been extremely helpful with it.
Description of Work: The technician performed a tv inspection and cleaning of the sewage line, provided me with a DVD of the inspection and a detailed explanation of what was going on. Subsequently, the company provided me with a written report and the manager spent a lot of time with me over the telephone discussing the results of the inspection. Also, prior to the work, the owner of the company spent a lot of time with me over the telephone explaining the nature of the procedures that they would be performing.

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
$765

Barbara P M.
07/2010
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Came when promised, worked efficiently, offered helpful suggestions to avoid future problems and gave an accurate estimate of charges before beginning work.
Description of Work: Cleared drains in bathroom and laundry.

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
$470

Patricia H.
10/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had 2 different sewer problems. Each time they came and fixed it. They were very good. I called a plumber and he said that he did not know how to fix it. Michigan Power came and fixed it. They were very prompt. If something did not work, they would come back and make sure it worked. That was what I liked about them. The prices were not cheap but they were competitive. I will definitely use them in future.
Description of Work: Michigan Power Rodding fixed some sewer problems twice in the last couple of months.

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
$213

KATHLEEN D.
09/2009
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The intermittent water in the basement was casued by the water softener dumping into a floor drain that is connected to the foundation / storm drain system. The technician cleaned out the foundation / storm drain system. A full garbage bag of tree roots were removed from the system. The technician broke the drain cap to gain access to the drains. When he finished he put the water softener hose back in the open drain. He suggested that the next time I go to Lowe's to buy a replacement. Over night the water softener recharged and the the hose came out of the drain spewing water all over the floor - Murphy's law I guess.
Description of Work: Diagnose and remediate source of water in basement

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
$255

Katherine K.
09/2009
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were very punctual. We have used them before. They were professional.
Description of Work: Our kitchen sink was backing up. Michigan power rodding came over and snaked it out. They also snaked out our sewer drain in the basement.

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

Alan F.
02/2009
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I cannot say they did anything right. Other than showing up, everything else was severely lacking.
Description of Work: Michigan Power Rodding was called to clear two of my parking lots drains. They arrived on time, but, without proper equipment to do the job. They had to borrow part of the equipment from our company(a pump) to get started. Then they sent another person with another inadequate pump and wasted two hours doing nothing susbstantial because of poor equipment. They charges us $510 and I still have the problem. They wanted to come back today and charge another $750 to finish. I spoke with the crew manager and he totally disagreed. In fact, they brought out a pump cpable of about 400 gallons per hour to clear a 4000 gallon puddle.

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

$510

GARY R.
10/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I was impressed with the way this company treated me. They were polite and courteous and I could tell they respected me and my home. They wore covers on their shoes while in my home and they laid covers over my carpet to keep them from getting dirty.
Description of Work: They snaked out my pipes in my main line leading to the street. I don't remember what they charged for this service but I believe it was reasonable.

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

LYNDA R.
09/2006
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I've had Michigan Power Rodding out on three occasions, over the years, to have my sewer line cleaned and EVERY single time they have been prompt and courteous. They give you the price in advance so there are no surprises.
Description of Work: Main sewer line cleaned and TV'd.

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
$586

TAMMY T.
07/2006
3.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Called because bathtub was backing up and we couldn't clear it with liquid drain cleaners. Tech snaked drain; found mass of "cotton products" (tampons, paper towels, and baby wipes) so no warranty. We do not flush any such products, so assumed they were from previous owners, would be ok. Tub drained fine, charge $273. 3 months later, same problem. Same tech found more cotton products, so not covered by warranty. I objected - we do not flush such products, so if they're down there, he must not have cleared them out the first time. He said line was draining fine when he left, and cotton products now, so no warranty. He ran a camera into the line but couldn't clearly see due material clogging line. Said he'd need to clear line with high pressure water (for extra $600). Scheduled to do that another day, pd $586 for snake & camera. 3rd visit, different tech used camera, found broken pipes! No high-pressure water. Referred us to companies to repair broken pipes. No charge for 3rd.
Description of Work: They came out three times to clear our drains which kept backing up. They finally found that broken pipes under the basement floor were preventing the lines from being fully flushed, and to thus keep backing up again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$859

    Contact information

    P O Box 3839, Ann Arbor, MI 48106

    www.michiganpowerrodding.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Monday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Thursday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Friday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Saturday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Licensed*
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    Service Categories

    Drain Cleaning,
    Sewer Cleaning,
    Plumbing,
    Mold Testing & Remediation,
    Water & Smoke Damage

    FAQ

    Michigan Power Rodding Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Michigan Power Rodding Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Michigan Power Rodding Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Michigan Power Rodding Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, Michigan Power Rodding Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
    Yes, Michigan Power Rodding Inc offers emergency services.
    Yes, Michigan Power Rodding Inc offers warranties.
    Michigan Power Rodding Inc offers the following services: Residential & commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, mold remediation, jetting & root gator.
    We do not do new construction or remodels. We specialize in repairing existing systems.

    Contact information

    P O Box 3839, Ann Arbor, MI 48106

    www.michiganpowerrodding.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Monday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Thursday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Friday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    Saturday:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM