For more than 25 years Dr. Drain Plumbing has provided fast, reliable and guaranteed service for all types of plumbing needs. From plumbing repairs, septic repairs and wells to the installation of complete plumbing systems. We can handle it! We are one of the few plumbing companies with a full one year on all parts and labor guarantee. That alone tells you your plumbing troubles are over. Dr. Drain Plumbing is locally owned & Vet owned operated by Ted Bunnell. Ted has is a part of every job and is available to every customer before, during and after the job. We're the Triangle region's residential and light commercial plumbing repair and installation experts. You can expect our service team to be professional and courteous, to always make sure your questions are answered and to do the highest quality work.
Business highlights
34 years of trusted experience
Veteran Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly
Services we offer
All plumbing repairs and new installs (ANYTHING PLUMBING), Exterior water and sewer drain pipe installation, gas leak repair, drain, sewer cleaning, septic repairs, water heaters, pumps, remodeling - general, kitchen & bathroom, well repairs
Ryan came on time and took care of our issues throughly with detailed explanation. Now we know who to call when we have plumbing issues. I strongly recommend Dr. Drain based on my past experience with other plumbing companies.
Description of Work: Toilet Flopper replaced and faucet tightened
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for your nice review.
Maggie T.
06/2018
1.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Plumber came out, later than scheduled, but things happen so that was not a problem. I asked for an estimate to install a whole house filter that we are planning to purchase. Ryan went under out house to look at our inflow pipes and then checked the water pressure in our house to make sure it wasn't too high for a whole house filter. He noted that it would void any warranty. He found that our pressure was high and left with plans to return the next day and replace the pressure valve, which he did. He did not supply the water filter estimate at that time, but took the paperwork regarding the filter and said he would get back to me with an estimate when he replaced the valve. The next day, after he replaced the valve, I again asked him for an estimate for installing the filter. He said he wasn't sure but he would research it. Two days later, when I did not hear from him, I called the office, again stating that I needed a work estimate for filter installation. That was four days ago. Still no response. As far as I can tell, we got a valve which we may or may not have needed to the tune of over $500, and NO estimate.
Description of Work: Estimate for installation of a water filter
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
$500
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
First I would like to say I am very sorry we dropped the ball on getting you an estimate. I had a death in the family and was not keeping track on things in the office like I normally do. As a matter of a fact I did not know this happened until today 6/29/18. I called home owner but the damage has already been done. This is not how things are done at Dr. Drain. This is not normal.
Doreen S.
05/2018
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
 + 0 more
Dr. Drain was excellent to work with-first of all, my countertop install people communicated poorly-they put in countertops Friday am and told me I should get plumber to install new faucets,3in1 drain for Blanco sink etc.-Friday afternoon.So, I set up Dr.Drain for 1pm-when Countertop people finished they told me to give my new filgranite sink plenty of time to "seed"-they expressed concern about 1pm Dr. Drain appt.so I called office and they were wonderful-they called their 3pm appt.to see if they could do them at 1pm and then do me at 3pm-everything worked out and it was much appreciated as I had been without kitchen water etc. for several days.Ryan was really excellent-he explained everything thoroughly and took his time answering all my questions -his work was impeccable -he was dealing with very old pipes with the potential for "issues."I also had him look at my upstairs bathroom that has polished brass in shower, sink etc.-he explained what it would take to change out all of that.If and when I decide to tackle that I will definitely use Ryan and Dr. Drain-in fact, I will be using them for any and all plumbing issues.Thank You Ryan for all your hard work!
Description of Work: Installation of new faucets,disconnetion of garbage disposal ,re-connection of RO water filter after countertop install with kitchen remodel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$790
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
We love to see people happy with our work.
bingyan W.
05/2018
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Ryan came to our home today to check our leaking problem from shower. He was very professional, polite and did thorough checking. I really appreciate his honesty and professionalism. I will definitely hire them again
Description of Work: leaking shower
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thank you.
R. Michael W.
05/2018
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
Not quite what I've come to expect from an A rated Angies List service provider. Technician was professional and the work was done well. However, when I woke up this morning, there was no hot water. So I'm outside at 5:30 am trying to get showers running for my family. Fortunately, he had simply forgotten to turn it back on. Problem solved, but not the best way to start the day. More troubling though was their punctuality and price. Had an appointment for 11am. Got a call shortly before saying they were running a bit late. No problem. Plumbing repair is not an exact science. They called back at about 11:40 saying my technician would arrive in about 20 minutes. After me calling the office back an hour later that went unanswered, the technician finally arrived a little after 1pm. As for price, $700+ seems steep for the work and time involved. But, with the $75 service call fee that would have been required anyway (and not credited toward work performed), it would have probably cost as much in total if I'd sent him away and called someone else.
Description of Work: Tankless Water Heater Flush & Clean, Replace 2 Hose Bibs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
$730
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Sorry we did not meet your standards. We do call when running late. Sometimes thing just snow ball like job took to long or a lot of traffic. Price was fair for what work we did. Sorry your unhappy.
Nancy M.
02/2018
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Dr. Drain did a fantastic job on our toilet and our bathroom faucet installation! Quick, efficient service, very friendly and informative, and at a price much lower than other master plumber's quoted. Ted got here on time, told us what the problem was, answered all of our questions and completed the work beautifully leaving no mess behind. We liked the work and him so much we just called to ask him to clear a kitchen drain for us. We highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Faucet installation and Toilet Rebuild
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks
DANDALA VINOD R.
02/2018
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Repair person was on time, effectively communicated issues and perform the job efficiently
Description of Work: water heater tune up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks
John D.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing, wells
 + 0 more
...he diagnosed the problem as being located in the well house behind my house, as opposed to being in the house itself. I followed his advice to place a heater in the well house to thaw the system, and it worked. I wasn't charged anything because he didn't have to come out to the property. Next time I do need someone to come out to the property for plumbing problems, this is who I'm going to call.
Description of Work: I called Dr. Drain when a deep freeze left me with no water in the house. We discussed the situation on the phone and....
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
glad it worked out for you.
Doug A.
11/2017
2.0
plumbing, home remodeling
 + 0 more
They refused to do the work. Apparently, the obstacles created by the City and County Inspections Department have this organization over a barrel. There was no desire to address my concerns or to help me deal with the issues I clearly defined before they even responded to my inquiry. Dr. Drain infers they are a quality service company. I question their commitment to service.
Description of Work: Repairs to remodeling project. Permitting for plumbing work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Sad to say we could not help. The work that was done on the plumbing was pretty bad work that the home owner did him self. Nothing to code. All the walls and floor needed to be exposed to have it inspected. The home owner did not want to do that. We did not want to put my license on the line for this person who was trying to get away with not pulling permits or to open the walls and have the plumbing done the right way. We wish him the best of luck and maybe next time don't try to cheat and not pull permits ;)
Al H.
10/2017
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Excellently, with good observations and recommendations
Description of Work: Fixed leaking toilet drain flap, and inspected all of the home's plumbing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for the A
Kima K.
10/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Ryan was very knowledgeable,professional and nice.he answered all of my questions. I am so pleased to have Dr. drain to come and serviced what was needed..I will definitely use Dr.Drain again!!!!
Description of Work: Pluming inspection on three toilets one flap replaced and positioning toilet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thank you for this great review.
Catherine B.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The gentleman who came out was very informative and worked quickly to fix the problem.
Description of Work: We had the insides of three toilets replaced as they had been running when not in use.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Happy to help you out.
David M.
09/2017
5.0
bathtub refinishing, plumbing
 + 0 more
Plumber was available next day. Was very professional and worked quickly. He also explained everything he was doing and the cost associated with each project. It was a little expensive, but expected for the short notice.
Description of Work: Replaced 3 faucets and 1 shower trim.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for the A rating.
Andrew P.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
I described the fact that we got short bursts of hot water interspersed with long periods of cold or barely warm water and mentioned that we had installed a recirculating pump in the furthest bathroom when we had installed the water heater. Dr. Drain immediately identified failure of its non-return valve as the likely cause of our hot water problems and removed the pump. This has taken care of our problems and probably saved us over $1000 in the cost of a new water heater. I was delighted to find a plumber who considers the whole picture and was not just interested in selling a new water heater. He has my highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Our eight year old gas water heater was performing erratically and had been diagnosed with thermostat problems. Dr, Drain came out to give us a quote on a new water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Glad we could help save you money.
Sarah B.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Excellent all around service from Crystal scheduling the appointment to the plumber Ryan whom was extremely knowledgeable, courteous, & professional. I would highly recommend this company & I plan on using them for any future plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Toilet service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Very nice! Thank you for the kind words.
William P.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They did a great job with communication and took the time to inspect the entire house. Would hire them again.
Description of Work: Bought the $75 angies list deal. Needed additional parts for the repair which increased price.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thank you for the A score.
Robin B.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Ryan was wonderful. He spent the whole day connecting, disconnecting and adjusting our menagerie of pipes under our house. He explained very thoroughly the issues we had as well as taking pictures. Really professional (especially since I wasn't going under the house!!) . The water was only off a few times and Ryan kept the house clean as he needed to come in and out. Now, our water is flowing much better and I don't fear waking up with a broken pipe. Great service.
Description of Work: We live in a 60 year old house and the plumbing was like a spider web under our home. The whole house needed to be re-plumbed. The piping was 3/4" to 1/2" back to 5/8" back to 1/2" well you get the picture. Also there was galvanized, plastic and copper piping. Drain pipes were sagging almost to the ground. It was a mess.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks so much for your kind words. Glad we got picked to bring your old plumbing back to life.
Paula E.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
really well. on time, inexpensive, professional.
Description of Work: clogged drain in sink
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Laura B.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Ryan was very professional. He went above and beyond what needed to be done. I would hire them again
Description of Work: Toilets installed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks so much for your kind words.
Jonathan C.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Good. Issue fixed from symptoms/behaviors experienced from toilet.
Description of Work: Backwater Valve Cleanout identified during toliet inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks. We love seeing all AAA's.
Lindsay D.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Great! We were very happy with the work and the cost and would definitely call Dr Drain again the next time we need a plumber.
Description of Work: We needed a few plumbing odds and ends taken care of: removal of a water filtration unit, replacement of an outdoor spigot, and fixing a water pressure issue in a bathroom faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Wonderful! We love happy people.
Kouros O.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The gentleman who was dispatched, Ryan, was very professional. He explained the problem and my options in an articulate, patient and polite manner. The faucet was promptly installed, and the worksite was left in a clean and tidy state. I will definitely call this company for any of my future plumbing needs. The owners of the company should feel privileged to have Ryan in their employ. The service cost was $273 + tax. A 5% coupon was applied bringing the total to 278.80. I paid using a check as there was a 5% fee for using a credit card
Description of Work: My kitchen faucet was removed and a new faucet (purchased by me) was installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$278
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thank you for this great review.
Mary M.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Dr. Drain Plumbing has provided excellent service in every category every time I've needed them over many years. I recently moved outside of their service area. I called them when I noticed that a cold water faucet was not working. They responded to my concern and came to assess the problem. In this case, the problem was not with the plumbing, but with the washing machine. :-/ I was charged only a minimal fee. Dr. Drain has always been a company I wholeheartedly recommend!!
Description of Work: Determine the cause of cold water faucet not working in laundry room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
You are very sweet with your kind words. Thank you!
Mary M.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I was very satisfied with the results and I was glad that I asked questions and received really helpful answers.
Description of Work: I called Dr Drain Plumbing to request an appointment and was very pleased with the prompt response from the scheduler. The plumber, Ryan, arrived on time and was great about answering my many questions. I explained that I was in the process of replacing an old sink/vanity. I had shut off the water, but when I disconnected the plumbing and the vanity I discovered previous water damage on the vanity and on the floor under the vanity. Ryan examined the hot and cold supply stops and explained that they weren't shutting off and needed to be replaced. He also tested the water pressure: 135 PSI; (Normal is 60 PSI) and recommended installing Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV). I was very satisfied with the results and I was glad that I asked questions and received really helpful answers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Emily S.
06/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
Ryan came by an hour after I called the main office and gave me an estimate. I told him that I wanted to shop around a bit (he handled this very graciously). I got prices from three more plumbers that afternoon, and his was still the best. He came back the same day to do the work, and also pointed out and talked me through a few other potential plumbing issues in the house.
Description of Work: I had a main and kitchen drain that needed to be snaked.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Bathtub Restoration,
Septic Systems,
Natural Gas Lines
FAQ
Dr Drain Plumbing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Dr Drain Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Dr Drain Plumbing offers free project estimates.
Yes, Dr Drain Plumbing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dr Drain Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Dr Drain Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, Dr Drain Plumbing offers warranties.
Dr Drain Plumbing offers the following services: All plumbing repairs and new installs (ANYTHING PLUMBING), Exterior water and sewer drain pipe installation, gas leak repair, drain, sewer cleaning, septic repairs, water heaters, pumps, remodeling - general, kitchen & bathroom, well repairs