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DEPENDABLE SEWER SERVICE

Drain Cleaning, Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

Family Owned and Operated Since 1977 ADDITIONAL PHONE#: (989) 631-9111 & (989) 846-6286 We are here to serve you 24/7!

Business highlights

47 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL & MUNICIPAL DRAIN CLEANING & REPAIR, UNDERGROUND VIDEO INSPECTION, SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS, ROOTX APPLICATION, PLUMBING REPAIR & INSTALLATION, CATCH BASIN CLEANING, BASEMENT WATERPROOFING.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.842 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
5%
3
5%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 42 reviews

Madelyn G.
10/2021
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came and gave my elderly grandmother a 2,580+ quote on her pipes even said it could be another grand after that! I thought that was absurd so I of course got her a few more estimates. 212$ is what we ended up paying thanks to Dougs plumbing. It was one crack in the pipes, they wanted to redo her whole entire piping under the house. Dependable should not be in the name for they were just trying to get some money out of a elderly women! Pitiful. I would NEVER recommend.
Description of Work: I needed a patch for the water line.

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


Terri V.
10/2018
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Old sump had fried without our knowledge and basement acquired water. Had NO clue on how to replace/reinstall the replacement pump we purchased or hook it up, so we called Dependable. Set up appt for that day, they called back within 2 hours to confirm that their tech Jeremy was on his way. Professional, prompt response, courteous, and took the time to explain the sump system and preventative measures we should take in the future. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND and will use them again with no hesitation.
Description of Work: Sump replace/reinstall

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
$160

Lee M.
08/2017
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The three men were very professional and prompt. They explained what they were going to do and kept me informed during the entire process. The men returned the site back to original condition. They washed off the driveway and patio. They gave me a final explanation of the project and answered my questions. I was very impressed and will not hesitate to call them in the future if needed.
Description of Work: On my initial consultation, Dependable spent a lot of time checking out my problem (sinkhole next to the house). Sewer line to house connection repair needed. When Dependable arrived for the repair, they put plastic protectors on my paver patio to protect the pavers from the dirt they would pile there. They excavated an area and replaced the broken section. Dependable vacuumed and power washed the line, and camera checked once again (did camera check initially when they came out for consultation/estimate).

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

Jennifer B.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I've called them out on a couple of jobs. I called them out for a toilet installed plus a bunch of other little tiny things that were kind of festering and half of them be looked at and fixed and never it never showed up on my bill I mean it was just a little fixes. Bob's a great guy.
Description of Work: Plumbing services.

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

Nancy S.
07/2017
3.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The first technician came out on a Friday and upon reviewing work said someone else would have to come and set it up for Monday. On Monday I was told a Foreman would be out between the hours of 2 & 4. No one showed and no one called to re-schedule. I had someone at my home for this time for nothing.
Description of Work: Requested someone to come to home to provide estimate for drain work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Joan T.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
"Came quickly and job done right with no problems since "
Description of Work: Plumbing
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Bethany G.
04/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Everything was wonderful. The young men who came over were very nice and professional. We would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: We had a backed up pipe that needed unclogged as it caused our kitchen sinks to overflow whenever the sump pump kicked on and flood our kitchen and basement. Luckily, we caught it as it was happening and didn't need to hire a clean-up crew, too!

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

Tracy C.
04/2017
3.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
First guy came out and lugged his machine up and down my carpeted stairway leaving stains. About 6 weeks later I had to call them again to return due to drain issues again. The second guy covered my stairway with a canvas tarp and ran the snake further through the drain. The return visit did not cost me anything due to the "warranty" they have for their services provided.
Description of Work: Needed my main drain snaked out.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Brent G.
01/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Went well very professional and quick
Description of Work: New toilet installation and pipes snaked

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

Richard C.
02/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He showed up, worked diligently and got the job done. Would 100% use them again
Description of Work: Cleaned out the line from the house to the tank

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
$175

Haroula R.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our primary sump pump failed triggering an alarm after midnight on a Sunday night/Monday morning of a holiday weekend. Although we had a secondary back-up in line, this two was really struggling given all the recent rain. We called a few plumbers in the area who were supposed to have 24hr emergency service but Dependable Sewer was the only one who had someone to answer the phone. We explained our situation and we were quickly connected with a plumber, Derrick. He arrived to our home within 30 minutes and even though it was now after 2am, he was both jovial and professional. Derrick was able to replace our sump and get everything up and running very quickly. An overall stressful situation was resolved and we are very pleased with the responsiveness and quality of service. Thank you for all the help and we will definitely look to you for our plumbing needs in the future. (As an aside the two other "24hr" emergency plumbers have yet to call back even though we left messages. If we waited for them for service we would be dealing with a flooded basement right now....)
Description of Work: Repaired sump pump

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
$375

Lisa M.
07/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
Absolutely the BEST service anyone could ask for!!! We called mid-morning on a Sunday with no expectations of service until Monday, but were so pleasantly surprised that someone showed up within 2 hours of our call. VERY friendly, knowledgeable and had the best attitude anyone could ask for on a Sunday afternoon dealing with a clogged sewer line. He ran the line twice, about 80 feet, changing to a bigger one on the second run, and being new owners of this older home were so relieved to be told that no other major issues came up. We will likely need to have this service done again for maintenance, and will definitely be calling these guys again!!
Description of Work: Cleared out the clogged basement sewer line and plunged another drain in the basement (no additional charge).

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
$240

Sarah M.
07/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Not only was Freddy informative but he unclogged a bonus sink in my basement for no additional charge! He was efficient, timely in his repair, and they came to my home same day! I will use this company for all of my future plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Unclogged two sinks and fixed a 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
$215

Pam T.
08/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
It went very good. They were very efficient, timely and cleaned up after themselves. I also had some other questions and Bob took the time to explain everything to me. I would highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Repaired leaking toilet and other leaking 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
$170

Charles H.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We purchased a new dishwasher to replace the one that came with the house when we purchased it 12 years ago. It was an obvious DIY job. The old plumbing was a Gordian Knot of PVC and rubber hoses and some really badly done expansion fittings under the sink, behind and underneath the old dishwasher and in the basement. Josh had done an emergency repair to our kitchen plumbing at Christmastime this past December and quoted me a reasonable price at that time for the upgrade and corrections he anticipated needed to be done if we planned on installing a new dishwasher. As expected, Dependable Sewer told me exactly when I could expect the work to be done, how long it would take and how much it would cost. These guys are efficient, knowledgeable, experienced, polite professionals. Their specialty is sewer repair and cleaning but they are licensed and insured plumbers. They can do it all. They said they respect the territories of local plumbers and don't advertise as plumbers so as not to step on anyone's toes but if asked to do a plumbing job anywhere in the service area they will respond quickly and efficiently to get the job done to the customer's satisfaction. They have service outlets in Bay City, Midland, Saginaw and Standish. I can't give Dependable any higher recommendation than to say I wouldn't turn to anyone else than them to do plumbing in my house. This is the second time in the past 5 months I have turned to Dependable Sewer for their expertise as plumbers. They have been in business for a long time, are top notch service providers and guarantee all of their work. .
Description of Work: Dependable Sewer sent us Josh and Troy to do the installation of our new dishwasher and to upgrade and correct the kitchen plumbing and the drain line in the basement. They re-plumbed the drain of new dishwasher directly to the garbage disposal and added new water supply lines to sink and dishwasher with proper shut offs and anti-hammer device and corrected the old drain from the kitchen to waste line in basement. Having brought everything up to code, they hooked up the dishwasher, cleaned up what little mess they made while working, explained so that I clearly understood I understood what they had done and why and accepted a personal check for their 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
$380

Pamela S.
04/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I contacted the company on a Friday morning. They came to my home on the same day, and completed the work on Monday morning. To do the work, they had to dig out some plants that surrounded the pipe. They completed the job, replanted the plants, and powerwashed dirt and debris that had gotten onto the sidewalk. I was very pleased with their work.
Description of Work: Dependable Sewer replaced an old, clogged pipe that connected my home to the city sewer system.

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
$1,200

Linda H.
02/2014
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Second time only had to pay for 2nd guy. Took care of problem with no fuss,very profession and polite. Would be the first call I would make again.
Description of Work: 1 person came the first time and with the small space couldn't run bigger machine' had to call them back 10 days later. Brought 2nd guy to help run big machine.

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
$50

Catherine G.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The serviceman was 6'7" and was absolutely scrunched into a very small space....but he was very pleasant and did an excellent job!
Description of Work: My daughters sink was not draining.

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
$70

Charles H.
12/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
We were without the ability to use our kitchen sink or dishwasher starting Christmas morning and I began calling plumbers right away as we were hosting dinner and being unable to do dishes afterwards was going to be a disaster. I had been in contact with several other area plumbers (Superior in Cass City) and plumbing contractor houses (Shetler in Pigeon, MI; Kundinger and Kroll in Sebewaing and Shelby Mechanical, LLC) before calling Dependable in Bay City. All of the others either didn't want to drive the distance to do the job, were too busy already with other work and could not give me a time they would be able to do the work or made promises to return my phone calls and failed to do so or took my call with a promise to get back with me later in the day about when they would show up but again failed to do so. But Dependable not only were ready to accept the job they asked me when I wanted them to start!!! They then gave me a time to expect them TODAY and met every other criterion I can think of a business that appreciates being able to make their customers happy. I was quite pleased-- even impressed-- with the ability of this service person to get the job done exactly as advertized. I have a house probably built back in the 1920's and a lot of DYI work has been done by previous owners. Most of it very amateurishly done and often incorrectly using whatever parts they could scrounge up. My drains in the kitchen are a "gordian knot" of elbows and t's of pvc compression fittings and it lacks a vent of any kind. Also, the traps are nearly corroded through and the dishwasher is not properly connected to the garbage disposal. The plumber when he had finished clearing my drains and verifying that no other emergency repairs were needed outlined what work he would see performed were the kitchen his own. He wrote it up as an estimate and priced the job quite reasonably . I plan on having Dependable Sewer Service back next Thursday or Friday to do all of the recommended follow-up work.
Description of Work: After introducing himself, the plumber asked what we thought the issues were, then he examined the situation (confirming my suspicions of a clogged drain but dismissing my fears of a ruptured or separated drain line in the wall), provided an estimate of the work required including possible contingencies and the anticipated charges. Then he did exactly what he said he would do quite professionally and efficiently. He then reviewed with me what he had done and made recommendations for follow-up work to bring my system up to date and code. He billed me exactly what he told me it would cost, accepted my credit card as payment and left. The entire job took 45 minutes from the moment he walked through my back door to the moment he walked out having completed the job.

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
$140

Debra A.
07/2013
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Excellent and professional work, prompt and did a wonderful job.
Description of Work: Installed plumbing for dishwasher and refrigerator

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

Joel C.
05/2013
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They are fine, laid back, and did what they said they would do. They are good. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used Dependable Sewer Service about a month ago. They just located the sanitary sewer lines for me and cleaned out an old drain and pipe cleaning.

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
$650

David V.
04/2013
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Very speedy response and handled the job with no issues.
Description of Work: After what seemed like the great flood, our basement drains were plugged from letting the rain water go down. Called them and even with the demand they had still found a way to squeeze me in. They were very prompt and fixed the clog right away and cleaned up what little mess was left.

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
$70

Leann Q.
03/2013
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
From the initial phone call to the prompt professional service, they get a Stellar rating from me.
Description of Work: A very stubborn kitchen sink clog! The just would not drain. Had to snake the 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
$70

Gilbert E.
02/2013
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Awesome young man named Kevin who knew what his job was and handled it without wasting any time. Explained how the draining system work so maybe I can clear it myself if it arises again.Kevin is an asset to Dependable and I would highly recommend him and his company to anyone.Thanks Dependable
Description of Work: cleared an very old basement drain that prevented us from using our washer and dishwasher without flooding our basement

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70

Gilbert E.
02/2013
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He showed up in the given time and went straight to problem and he knew exactly what to do. He did not waste anytime and as he worked we carried a conversation without him taking his eyes off the job. He know what he was doing, but insure that the drain was properly cleared he did it twice. As all the water went down he explained how the draining system worked so hopefully I won't have the same problem again.
Description of Work: A Caring Professional
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
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Contact information

PO Box 1400, Bay City, MI 48706

www.dependablesewer.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

Insured
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Service Categories

Drain Cleaning,
Plumbing,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Heaters

FAQ

DEPENDABLE SEWER SERVICE 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

DEPENDABLE SEWER SERVICE accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, DEPENDABLE SEWER SERVICE offers free project estimates.
No, DEPENDABLE SEWER SERVICE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DEPENDABLE SEWER SERVICE does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, DEPENDABLE SEWER SERVICE offers emergency services.
No, DEPENDABLE SEWER SERVICE does not offer warranties.
DEPENDABLE SEWER SERVICE offers the following services: RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL & MUNICIPAL DRAIN CLEANING & REPAIR, UNDERGROUND VIDEO INSPECTION, SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS, ROOTX APPLICATION, PLUMBING REPAIR & INSTALLATION, CATCH BASIN CLEANING, BASEMENT WATERPROOFING.

Contact information

PO Box 1400, Bay City, MI 48706

www.dependablesewer.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