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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 201-327 of 327 reviews

NICOLE M.
06/2007
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe was very thorough in explaining the cleaning process throughout the job. He answered all of my questions and was pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: Main sewer line was cleaned 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
$95

RACHEL B.
06/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They are very reasonably priced and they work very quickly. It is a family business and we have gotten to know them over the years. They are very respectful and efficient.
Description of Work: They've cleaned our clogged sinks and bathtubs for us several times.

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 B.
05/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I originally thought it was just the laundry room floor drain, but the technician quickly diagnosed the main drain and demonstrated the logic behind his reasoning. Technician was very friendly, polite, and was on time. Also suggested I contact my city regarding a potential issue for their sewer system.
Description of Work: Cleaned out the main sewer 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

Melissa D.
05/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Everything went really well! Joe showed up exactly when he said he would. He evaluated the drain and had it cleaned and draining within 5 minutes. Joe was really nice and explained everything he was doing. He also tips on how to prevent the same situation from happening again. Very Professional! I would definitely use his company again and recommend it to others.
Description of Work: Waste water drain from kitchen sink 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
$65

NANCY D.
05/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
On time and did a very good job. It took longer than he expected but he still charged me the same price he quoted which included an Angie's List discount. I will call DrainBusters again. This drain problem is an ongoing issue and usually has to be cleaned out every couple years.
Description of Work: The floor drain in the basement was plugged and very messy/smelly.

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
$65

LIANE W.
05/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe promptly returned my phone call and provided same day service. Over the phone, he provided an estimate of cost depending upon what the problem was. When he arrived, he was thorough in educating me about what he was looking for, what he found, and how he was going to fix it. After he resolved the problem, he checked to make sure everything was working correctly. Finally, he gave me some advice to avoid the problem in the future. In spite of the fact that I was his last call on a sunny Friday afternoon, he didn't rush his work or the process.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and cleaned clogged main line under the house from the 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
$65

DIANNE P.
05/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They did a good job. They were pleasant and prompt. They had to come back out but did so at no additional charge. I would absolutely use him again.
Description of Work: They cleared a drain for me.

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

KIMBERLY P.
05/2007
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
We have used Drain Busters to clean our main line annually since we moved into our home nine years ago. The service has always been friendly and courteous. Phone calls are returned promptly and they show up on time. Work is done quickly and everything is completely cleaned up. What I appreciate most about Joe is his honesty. Last year he told me our drain was really in good shape so it really wasn't necessary to have it cleaned every year-once every two years would be fine. I highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Cleans main sewer line for the house on an annual basis.

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
$65

AIMEE F.
05/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He came to my house and cleaned the main drain. He was great at communicating with me on the timing of arrival at my house. He cleaned the main drain and did clean up.
Description of Work: The main drain was cleaned. He was very easy to work with. I will use this company again for the work.

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
$65

DEBY T.
05/2007
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The job was done quickly and professionally. Joe pointed out some plumbing issues I have, which was much appreciated. He is a proud member of Angie's List and will give great discounts and advice. Highly recommended! It is understandable, that he has won awards through Angie's List.
Description of Work: Joe and an employee arrived 10 minutes early for the job! They were both friendly and professional. Joe knows what he is talking about, and was able to pinpoint my issues within minutes. I wanted to have him clean out my sewer drain, as well as open a clogged basement sink, but because of how old my home is (65+ years old), there was no direct access to the sewer line. Joe is an educator, as well and told me that I needed to have a plumber install an access valve to the sewer line. Joe offered a huge discount to come back and clean the sewer drain, once the access was installed.

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
$65

Tammy B.
04/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe gave great customer service! I will call him every time in the future.
Description of Work: Cleaned out a drain and fixed the 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
$95

WILLIAM C.
04/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Was punctual. Cleaned up well. Very reasonable cost for a Sunday emergency cleaning. Informed us of the issues and how to reduce chances of future problems. Excellent!
Description of Work: Cleaned main sewer line 55 feet toward street on a Sunday afternoon.

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

SUSAN O.
03/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He explained everything, he was just exceptional! He called to stay he was late and he went out of his way to be accommodating!
Description of Work: I had an issue with the floor drain, but the problem ended up being 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
$95

Daniel H.
03/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I called on a Sunday to schedule a Monday appointment (the clogged drain wasn't critical) and to my surprise, Joe picked up. He said it was no problem, set up an appointment for 10:00 the next day, and told me it would be $65. What he told me on the phone is exactly what happened. He was in and out, $65 and 15 minutes later I had a clear floor drain. I will use Drain Busters whenever I can in the future.
Description of Work: Cleaned a clogged 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
$65

MAUREEN M.
03/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They returned my calls promptly and scheduled a visit for a time that was convenient for me. The day the work was scheduled (3/2/07) was the morning after an exceptionally heavy snow fall. In spite of the snowy roads, they arrived only a half hour later than the scheduled time and they called well in advance to let me know. I am very pleased with the work and their manner.
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
$75

CAROL A O.
03/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I have used this company several times now and they are always very neat, clean and professional. They always come on time and are very responsive. I would use them again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: The toilet and main sink in one of my bathrooms were not draining properly, so they unclogged them by using a motor-driven snake.

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

Pat G.
02/2007
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It worked out well. Courteous and cleanly. Reasonable price.
Description of Work: Sewer and drain 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

MOLLY D.
02/2007
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
He was excellent! First and foremost he asked great diagnostic questions to be sure the problem was what I thought it was. And then when he came in, he was very careful in my home not to leave any mess behind. He offered a discount if I signed up for an annual call from him (of which I agreed). And then at the last minute I asked for some additional help with my toilet. He was very responsive! Although we had a prescheduled time, my only complaint (if you could call it one) is that he didn't call before the scheduled time to explain that he was running late. But the service far outweighed the few minute wait. He offered the Angie's List discount and honored it after the service was complete. I have since recommended him to a family member.
Description of Work: He came out and cut through the roots in my main drain. This is annual service but the first time I have used Drain Busters.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Anne H.
02/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Extremely helpful - he even gave advice for how to prevent/deal with the problem in future so we would not have to call for help.
Description of Work: Our floor drain was clogged with grease & lint build-up - they "busted" it.

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
$65

A L B.
01/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He came back a second time without any problem. The problem came back, but it wasn't because the job wasn't done right the first time. Excellent!
Description of Work: They snaked my 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

DEBORAH A.
01/2007
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It was a horrible project, and I should have called them sooner. As it turned out, a bird had fallen into the exhaust pipe, clogging the drain almost completely. Needless to say, it wasn't pretty. Joe cleared the drain, then rigged up a temporary bypass for the laundry sink area so that I could wash my clothes and showed me just what to do to try to make a seal in a really rough and rusty area. This was above and beyond the call of duty, and it worked, saving me hundreds of dollars to remove the old tub and to put in a new one. Unfortunately, the kitchen drain clogged up again in a day or two; more bird remained. Joe returned that night and made sure that he got rid of the entire blockage (it worked! No extra charge). I have used his company for years. They are responsive, competent, easy to deal with, and charge about half of the big company's rates. This was one long and horrible job for the price!
Description of Work: The main drain from the kitchen sink was very clogged. After trying everything in my arsenal, including taking it apart in the kitchen area and snaking down into the basement area, I called Drainbusters. I also wanted their help/advice about what to do about an ancient drain that had rotted out under my cement laundry tubs, leaving broken, leaky, and heavily rusted connections and no way to obviously remove them (I also tried everything there, and nothing worked).

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

JEFF G.
01/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Stop looking and call this guy. He deserves your business. He honored his 6-month guarantee, so I paid nothing even though I doubt this clog was related to the work he did previously. I greatly appreciate his professionalism. I suggest you work with him, he does good work, he's inexpensive, and you can trust him.
Description of Work: Re-cleaned drain he had cleaned 2 months prior.

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

SHARON F.
01/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He returned my call promptly, arrived on time to do the work, and did a great job, with no mess.
Description of Work: They cleaned a slow drain. I thought the problem was in the main sewer line, but Joe checked it and said it didn't need cleaning. He was very good at explaining what he was doing.

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
$65

ROGER S.
12/2006
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe was quick to return my call, and we scheduled a time for him to come and fix the problem. My wife was at the home when Joe came, and he was very friendly and explained what he would do to fix it and how to help prevent it in the future. Joe was by far the most courteous plumbing person we have every used. His price was also very fair and I appreciated that.
Description of Work: We had a washer drain line that plugged up from lint buildup over time. Joe had to snake out the drain line from the washer to the 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
$65

KRISTIN M.
12/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe was extremely nice! He chatted with my boyfriend and I as we watched him work and then did a very nice job of cleaning up the sink and drain area of the basement after he had cleared the clog. He said his father instilled in him the importance of leaving a customer's house the way he would want his own house to be left after the job was done. We really appreciated that because, as you can imagine, a clogged drain can leave a stinky mess!
Description of Work: I spoke with Joe Friday night after business hours and described the situation. He had me test a few things while he waited on the phone and was able to accurately diagnose the problem. He said that it wasn't an urgent problem that needed to be fixed that night, and recommended that I wait until the next day which would save me at least $250. He was able to work me into his schedule for the next day and fixed the clogged floor drain at that time for the regular rate minus an Angie's List discount. Total cost was only $55!

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
$55

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