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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 251-327 of 327 reviews

BURTON B.
07/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
It was a pleasure to deal with Joe at Drain Busters. I first called on a Friday and Joe was timely in his return of my phone call. We were unable to schedule over the weekend(we were busy when he was free), but he got me in on the Monday following my call. He quickly diagnosed that it was not the main sewer line. In ten minutes the drain was cleared of the lint build-up and he cleaned up the area where they had made a small mess. He did point out that there were roots in the line and that clearing it would be preventative at this stage. There was no hard sell about clearing the roots which I appreciated. We will definitely use them when we do the line out to the street. They were much more reasonable in price than Roto-Rooter!
Description of Work: The drain in our basement was backing up and draining slowly when we did laundry.

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

SANDRA T.
06/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Totally satisfied. Joe explained everything, worked efficiently, and was warm, friendly and professional. He answered all of my questions. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Joe and Jeff, a trainee, cleared the main drain to the street and checked on a sluggish kitchen 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
$95

JAN F.
06/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The service was excellent. He was extremely polite. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: He cleaned out a plugged 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

ROBERT Z.
06/2006
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe was so polite and professional in every way. My wife was home with our newborn infant, and Joe helped out with the search for the second clean out. He was very friendly and explained how we could go about fixing the remaining problem. We have arranged for Joe to do a preventative cleaning on the main line of our much maligned sewer at our rental property. We'll be calling Joe from now on for all our sewer problems. Great guy. Give him your business.
Description of Work: Joe came out to clean out my main line which was backed up. The second clean out that is closer to the street wasn't discoverable - as new owners in the house with a finished basement by the previous owners, we were not certain where or if the second clean out existed. Joe help us search for it, but we were unable to find it. With a big front yard, it was quite a reach, and Joe wasn't able to clean out to the street. Because of this, there was no charge, despite the fact that he had done a cleaning on the basement drain as well.

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

SCOTT H.
06/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe was flexible with scheduling (evening appts) and punctual. His first visit confirmed, that I had a main drain line clog and he prepared to clear it. He could not quickly locate the cleanout (buried in the basement sandpit). Rather than charge me extra for spending time to dig, he explained where the cleanout should be located in the sand pit and that I could call to schedule a new appointment, after I found it. He did not charge me for his visit. After I located the cleanout, Joe was able to return. After meeting Joe, I trusted him to use the lockbox, to enter the house while I was at work. Joe called me after he finished, to tell me what he had found. He was able to clear half a garbage bag's worth of tree roots and debris from the drain line (apparently this is an extraordinary amount). He cleaned up the work area very well. Aside from the garbage bag, I could not tell he had been there. Everything drains very well now. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Water would back up into the basement when draining the washer. Joe cleared the main drain line out 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
$95

Anne K.
05/2006
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had a great experience with them. Not only did it correct the problem, he was willing to describe the possible causes of the problem; how I should check for the city code inspection that must have been made; and explained that if I ever wanted to completely fix it what would need to be done. He suggested a solution to help the shower head, and was polite, cheerful, and tidy. I would definitely use them again!!
Description of Work: They came to check my drain, which had been backing up in the tub and seemed connected to the sink as well. Because I could wait, he offered a cheaper price to come. When they arrived, they snaked the drain, removing the clog - snaked it twice to be sure. He indicated that part of the problem was that the previous owner had done it himself and put the basin pipe too close to the wall, causing problems. They cleaned up afterwards.

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

RENE P.
05/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I selected Joe not only, because he received great grades from Angies, but because he gave an estimate over the phone. Another company said that they would give an estimate after they arrive, then you decide whether you want to proceed. First of all, what can you tell by just looking at a floor drain, and second, who is going to send them away as long as they are there? Joe with Drain Busters is top notch.
Description of Work: Cleaned drain in laundry room.

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

VENITA H.
05/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Called on Thursday evening and Joe came Friday afternoon. He was even early. Out of all the plumbers we have used, this is one we will make SURE we keep!
Description of Work: Snake out gunk from drain in basement bathroom shower drain. Check to make sure it no longer was plugged up.

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

JUDY M.
05/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were prompt, the price seemed fair. He thought it was in the city line, so he called the city for me, and they sent someone out and the city said it was between the house and the street. So he came out again the following day and worked a good hour and got it cleaned and really worked and did a very good job. He even did an extra cleaning in my drain between my bathroom and the sewer. He was prompt, professional, and his price was fair (I know because I did a lot of comparison shopping). He charged me half the first day he came out, and the other half when he finished the job, which I thought was very fair. He's the only one I've had come out that used an electric auger. He also guarantees his work for six months.
Description of Work: I had them come out because I had a clogged drain in my laundry room. He called back the same evening he did some work for a follow-up, and when I said I needed more work done, he came out the next day.

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

WILLIAM W.
05/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Polite, confident, very descriptive as to what the procedure they were going to perform. Even helped out diagnosing a clogged toilet for no charge & gave us suggestions on how to fix the toilet.
Description of Work: Unclogged kitchen drain that I had tried to unclog with a snake & it was at least 20 feet down the pipe.

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

DEAN G.
05/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Very good. Priced very fair. Will use again.
Description of Work: Cleaned drain at clean out near street. Drain mostly cleared before they arrived. Did run the clean out tools anyway to make sure it was OK. Did not charge full price.

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
$50

AMANDA G.
05/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Drain Busters were great! They arrived on time, were courteous, cleared the plug quickly and went above and beyond the call of duty. (They filled my water softener with salt for me!) They explained everything they were doing and cleaned up the area when they were done. I will definitely use Drain Busters next time I have a plugged drain!
Description of Work: Drain Busters unplugged our 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

BETH B.
04/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Great! Not only was he professional and fast, but he was very informative, and I learned much about the whole drain system!
Description of Work: Joe cleaned 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

A L B.
04/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe was excellent and patient and deserves your business. I have been an Angie's list member for two years now, and this is my first post. He was on time and committed to getting the job done. I called him at 7:00ish in the morning, and he was there by 2:00 PM the same day and at a reasonable price.
Description of Work: Cleared up my floor drain by snaking the main line to the sewer.

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

GRETCHEN H.
03/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were on time, early even, and made quick work of my clogged drain.
Description of Work: Cleaned out the drain in my bathroom sink.

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
$65

HEIDI W.
03/2006
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Outstanding service. Joe was on time, polite, and very careful about moving his equipment down to the basement. He also took the time to explain things to me, did not pressure me for additional services, and did a great job of cleaning up afterwards (not a small task with several pounds of sewer gunk!) We got great service and results for the money.
Description of Work: Cleaned both our main drain and the sewer out 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
$95

MAIA & BRETT H.
03/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe was very professional and explained the whole job. He knew a lot about pipes and was a very friendly guy. He only charged $10 extra to clear our sink, even though it turned out to be a somewhat involved job.
Description of Work: Snaked our slow-draining bathtub, and he snaked and pulled a small lotion bottle out of our sink 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

JAMIE C.
03/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe was thoroughly knowledgeable, friendly, and trustworthy. He walked us through exactly what he was doing and gave us tips on how to care for our pipes, as well as other things he noticed in the laundry room. He charged a very fair price and gave us a 6 month unconditional warranty on his work. We would strongly recommend his services to anyone needing drain cleaning. He also has great recommendations for other plumbing contractors should you have other plumbing needs. Thanks, Joe!
Description of Work: Joe came to our home and cleaned out our pipe that runs the water out of the washing machine and kitchen sink. The floor drain in our laundry room had backed up a few times. We were unsure if it was the main sewer line or an inside line. When I called Joe, he helped by phone to determine the problem. If it had been the main sewer line, the floor drain would have backed up by flushing the toilets and running the bathtub water. That was not the case; therefore, Joe determined it was an inside line, and it would only cost us $65 for the job. Joe scheduled an evening appointment between 6-7 p.m. which was great due to our work schedule and commutes. Joe arrived shortly after 6 p.m. and left by 6:40 p.m.

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

Kris M.
03/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I was able to get an appointment right away, and Joe and his team were on time, worked quickly and efficiently, were careful to keep everything clean, and they are fairly priced. Their work guarantee is great too, compared to others. I highly recommend them and will definitely call Joe again if I have a drain problem.
Description of Work: They cleared the bathroom sink, tub and basement floor drains which were clogged and backing up.

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

JANE M.
03/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Our main drain had backed up and was flooding the basement. I called Drain Busters in the morning, and because the service technicians could not get to my house until after 6pm, they discounted the price. The were very professional, friendly and helpful, and they left the basement clean. I will not hesitate to call them again.
Description of Work: Cleared out main 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
$100

DOUGLAS W.
02/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe and company came out and had it cleared within 15 minutes of setting up. We are extremely happy all-around with work performed. Joe had committed yesterday to a flat 65 dollars prior to coming out. I can't say I could have done the same. We will definitely use them in the future for plumbing work when needed.
Description of Work: The main drain pipe for our washer, dishwasher and kitchen sink in the basement floor was backing up through the floor drain. This has been a slow draining pipe for at least two years. We had the pipe 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
$65

SARA M.
02/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We were very happy with the service we received. After my initial voice message, I received a call back within a half hour. The price quoted was for the actual job, not just an estimate. Scheduling with them was very easy, as we were able to have them come out when we needed them, and they gave us an hour window of when they would be by to fix the drain. They promptly showed up on time. They asked if we wanted to watch them as they did their job and after they cleaned up nicely. I thought the tub might need to be cleaned as well. They looked at the tub, cleaned out one little area, but didn't charge us for it since they didn't actually snake the drain. (They had quoted an additional $30, if they needed to snake it). Overall, I thought the service was reasonably priced in comparison to other companies and I thought the service was quite good. They were very nice, very punctual, and very efficient.
Description of Work: They unclogged the bathroom sink on the second floor.

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
$65

STEVEN S.
02/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The work was done on time, at cost, and the guy couldn't be friendlier. This is the second time that we have used Drain Buster's service, and again, they were an easy A+
Description of Work: They snaked out a floor drain in my laundry room.

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

JEFF S.
02/2006
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Joe was prompt in returning my calls and was very polite. He and his assistant, Jeff, were on time and very accommodating (even cheerfully putting up with my three attention-craving dogs). They worked quickly, and they charged only what they had estimated on the phone. Joe additionally worked to make sure my floor drain was clear and explained every step of the process to me. They completely cleaned up after themselves, offered a 60 day guarantee, and suggested possible future maintenance. I appreciated their service and VERY fair pricing! They are top on my list, and I would recommend them highly.
Description of Work: The main sewer drain was clogged and backing water up into my basement. Joe & Jeff cleared the clog, which was nearly all the way out to the street. Joe also made sure that my floor drain was clear and working properly.

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
$105

ANN Z.
01/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Drain Busters is excellent! He unclogged my drain quickly, which was most important, but he was also very tidy, polite, and responsive. Joe was also very kind to show my two little boys all his tools and how to use a sewer snake! Also, he was a little late, but called me to let me know that he was on his way. I would for sure use Drain Busters again.
Description of Work: After I spent 2.5 hours trying to unplug my drain using a plunger, snake, and Draino...I called Drain Busters. Joe was at my house the next day and unclogged my drain in about 10 minutes.

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

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