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Drain Busters

Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning, Plumbing,

About us

I am a second Generation Drain Man, learning from my Father(R.I.P. Donald Whitters). I Always treat my customers the way I want to be treated by my service companies.

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Drain Pipes, Sewer, Outside Clean-Outs, Apartment & Commercial Work.

Services we don't offer

PLUMBING REFERRING TO REMOVAL OF PERMANENT PIPES OR JOBS REQUIRING A CITY PERMIT FOR COMPLETION. We Do have Great Referals though!!!!

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.0327 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 327 reviews

Erlyne S.
04/2022
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are very dependable and efficient. They are always available.
Description of Work: Fixed the kitchen sink
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Keith C.
07/2021
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Technician showed up ten minutes early and was very polite. He told me right away he was overbooked for the day and might only be able to do the sewer main as the secretary did not give him enough time to do the work on his schedule. Luckily, with him being early and working quickly he was able do both items and did a great job. There was a minor hiccup when his equipment did some very minor damage at top of my stairs and he immediately filled out accident report, offered to make second trip to repair and I said was not needed. As way of apology he deducted cost of shower drain cleaning from my bill which I thought was fair. This is a nice family owned company and I plan on hiring them again!
Description of Work: Sewer main cleaned and also shower drain cleaned.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$230

Sherry J.
02/2021
5.0
home inspection, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Excellent. JT explained the video while we watched it and indicated where there were problems with the sewer line. Very professional and helpful.
Description of Work: Video of the sewer drain because it had backed up previously

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

SUSAN (& CRAIG) J.
10/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
We replaced a portion of the main drain line from the house to the septic tank. The people who repaired our main drain recommended we clean out the buildup in the pipe that was not replaced. They recommended Joe at Drain Busters for the job. We had a time constraint to get it cleaned. Drain Busters accommodated us by scheduling the next day. To check the pipe Joe snaked a camera from the clean-out to the septic tank. Joe showed us the picture showing significant buildup in the pipe. During the clean-out Joe snapped the line. It was a difficult job. Though he was able to remove a portion of the buildup, he was not able to remove it all. As a result, he charged us less than the original estimate. Joe is knowledgeable, pleasant to deal with, and we highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Needed to clear out scale build up from the outside waste pipe to the septic.

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
$95

Emily L.
03/2019
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Drain Busters does an excellent job. They have cleaned out main drain annually for over 5 years and do a great job every time.
Description of Work: main 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

Nicholas S.
04/2018
5.0
home inspection, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Joe did a very thorough job. Though he couldn't get through the whole sewer line because sewer was so bad, he got as far as he could and explained things well. He gave insights into why the sewer was acting up and talked about the history of the pipes for the area. Joe was friendly and helpful and we are so happy we got a sewer inspection. Used through Structure Tech inspection.
Description of Work: Sewer inspection for home inspection

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kate G.
12/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Called just after noon on Friday. Received a call back from a friendly and understanding woman who scheduled my service that evening. Bad weather slowed travel and I received a call from the friendly technician giving his ETA. Professional, friendly and efficient, Jeff asked a few questions and then got to work, explaining what he was doing, what he was checking and why. A brief and pleasant experience. Will be calling this family's company for any cleaning I require.
Description of Work: Bath tub drain clearing

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

Judy L.
08/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were very reasonably priced and they did a great job.
Description of Work: They cleaned a 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

Brad L.
07/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Great service. Called when they were on their way, they snaked the drain and advised lint trap on laundry to avoid future issues. Work guaranteed for 6 months. I would definitely recommend!
Description of Work: Cleared basement floor 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
$90

Elizabeth P.
05/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Our tech was FANTASTIC!!!! I was given an arrival time when I scheduled the service the night before (it was not urgent). Our tech called is 10 minutes before our early schedule time, and showed up right on time. After introductions, he went to my kitchen sink, as it was my primary concern. I had a pipe that was cracked that he pointed out. He ran up to the hardware store and replaced it, only charging for the pipe piece (which he gave me the receipt for). He had it replaced and the drain open in a matter of minutes! He also gave me some information on keeping it clean. He then went to my clogged upstairs tub, which has been clogged for three years (a toddler, a washcloth and the rest is history). After checking it out and trying a few things (all of which he made sure that I understood the risks and got permission for), he told me that if he continued he would break the pipe. He told me that I wad going to need a licensed plumber (he was not, and told me so in our introduction) to have it repiped. He then went to our downstairs tub, that worked but drained really slow, and cleaned that out. It works like new! He only charged for the kitchen sink as he couldn't fix the upstairs tub. I can't recommend them highly enough if you have a clogged drain!
Description of Work: Kitchen and bathtub slow draining/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

Phillip S.
05/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Very pleased with the service. They were very professional and communicated well! They'll be our 1st call for any drain work.
Description of Work: Basement floor drain was very slow.

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
$80

Camie S.
01/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Went well, able to do what 1st company could not do. Would hire them again. They did everything as promised and explained as they went.
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
$205

Geoff T.
11/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
These guys provide the best drain cleanout service and most reasonable price in the metro area.
Description of Work: Main drain 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
$90

Bill O.
09/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Fantastic - excellent service! So much better than Roto-Rooter!
Description of Work: Clean main line and floor 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

Mary Pat D.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
I called joe to come out and he came out within week for maintance cleaning.I have had him out before and did a great job.He was having problems passing the line and knew something was wrong.He got his camera and went thru the line and saw something at the end of the line and didn't know what it was.He called the city to come out and look at it and it turned out I had a manhole cover in my front yard that needed to be flushed by the city.He did all this without charging me extra.I can't begin to tell you what peace of mine this gives me with my sewer line.Joe was so professional and knew exactly who to talk to with the city utility and he got the city to come out right away.
Description of Work: Clean my main drain 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
$84

Robert E.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Joe was efficient and thorough. He quickly found the cause of the drain flies due to the poor quality of work that was done by another drain cleaning service.
Description of Work: Cleaned a slow drain which was harboring drain flies.

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
$85

Mollie W.
09/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe was great!! Answered the phone right away, gave me an upfront cost, and even came out just a few hours later. He took 10 minutes to find and clear the toothbrush my 4 yr old had flushed a week prior. Joe was very nice, knowledgeable and professional. I would certainly recommend Drain Busters to anyone!,
Description of Work: Cleared clogged toilet

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
$80

Sandeep B.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
He was great! Answered our call immediately and gave us a time and also the price right over the phone so there were no surprises. He was very friendly, open and informative. The issues turned out to be minor and he did not have to do full blown drain cleanings. As a result he said he did not want to charge us the full amounts he had quoted and just charged us a fraction - $40! We made the check out for a little bit over as we almost felt guilty paying so little for his time and patience. He gave us a lot of information on how to avoid the problems we had. He left us with two functioning drains, feeling a bit sheepish and apologetic for having taken his time on a Friday evening, but relieved that we did not have any major problems. We are so grateful for having providers like Joe in our area. We look forward to recommending him to our friends and neighbors. Not to wish drain troubles on anyone but in case there are any - help is at hand in the form of Drain Busters!
Description of Work: He came out in response to a clogged bathroom toilet and 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
$40

Catherine S.
07/2015
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Water was backing up from the floor drain. I called Drain Busters and they were able to come out the next day. Provider was prompt and courteous. Arrived when scheduled, got right to work, and cleaned up after himself.
Description of Work: Cleared floor 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
$85

Heather L.
02/2015
2.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I had Joe out to clear my floor drain in the spring of 2014. He did an excellent job. He was extremely helpful, functional, and the price was great. Last week my drain started backing up again, it happens about once a year. Having had such a positive experience last year, my first call was to Joe. However, I never received a call back. I left 2 messages and tried calling approximately 4 times. I ended up having to call another provider to get the job done. I am disappointed because I really wanted to be a repeat customer.
Description of Work: Was tryging to have my basement floor drain cleared.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$85

Julie H.
12/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We've used him and he is great. They are very responsive and low cost. He came as soon as he could. She called on a Saturday and he was there on Tuesday. He did drain on an apartment building I had.
Description of Work: Drain Busters unclogged drains for my mother-in-law.

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

Penny E.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Made his appointment window despite the terrible icy weather (and called to confirm). Quick, efficient, professional, courteous. Great price and service.
Description of Work: Cleaned kitchen drain, removing clog causing a 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
$75

Janet M.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I had a floor drain in the basement that I thought was backing up, I had puddles but no rain. I called him thinking this was the drain he had unclogged the previous time I had seen him. He was running water in the basement and then came up and said he had figured out the problem. He opened up a second fridge I have and water poured out of it, the freezer had quit working. He shut off the water. He is very honest. A one man operation. I would definitely recommend him to anybody. He's great.
Description of Work: He diagnosed a water problem in my 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
$25

Debra M.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Joe was able to schedule me early in the week and during the evening. He did call me to let me know he was running behind--had a job where the scope changed during the call. When he arrived, he sincerely apologized and offered a discount. I declined the discount because I certainly understood his delay and appreciated his forewarning. He explained his process and performed the service efficiently. Really appreciated his good service.
Description of Work: Cleaned out basement floor drain.

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
$85

Gail F.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
First call to Joe was made as I had some water coming up from the sewer drain. Joe was respectful of my desire to protect the entry floor of my house. He was upfront and realistic about what he could do and about the effectiveness of the routing with the house having an inadequate clean-out. He went well over the allotted amount of time for cleaning a main line, yet did not charge extra. His request in exchange was that I not get agitated should he be delayed on a subsequent call. A more than reasonable request being how my job set him back on getting to other jobs on time. Second call to Joe was for cleaning the main line in another emergency. Again Joe was respectful of protecting my flooring. This time he was able to do a thorough job of cleaning the main line, as the plumber was there working on the new clean-out. Joe gave me a welcome break on the price of his second trip as well.
Description of Work: Cleaned the main line. House did not have a large enough clean-out to do do a lasting, complete job, so Joe came a second time when the plumber was there working on a new clean-out after heavy rains left water 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
$115

Contact information

1874 Jade Ln, Saint Paul, MN 55122


Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Plumbing,
Home inspection,
Pooper Scoopers

FAQ

Drain Busters is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Drain Busters accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Drain Busters does not offer free project estimates.
No, Drain Busters does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Drain Busters does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Drain Busters offers emergency services.
No, Drain Busters does not offer warranties.
Drain Busters offers the following services: Drain Pipes, Sewer, Outside Clean-Outs, Apartment & Commercial Work.
PLUMBING REFERRING TO REMOVAL OF PERMANENT PIPES OR JOBS REQUIRING A CITY PERMIT FOR COMPLETION. We Do have Great Referals though!!!!

Contact information

1874 Jade Ln, Saint Paul, MN 55122


Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM