Dr Drain Plumbing

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

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

Services we don't offer

No well pump replacing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9404 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 51-75 of 404 reviews

Bunny S.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Ryan was wonderful. Large plant pot had to be moved and supported and he did the whole thing! Rebar supporting the tree had gone straight through the sewer line. Ryan removed the rebar moved the pot and reinstalled. Then removed and replaced the injured section of sewer line. Above and beyond service.
Description of Work: Clogged exterior 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
$650

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for sharing this great review.

Gail M.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I would most highly recommend Dr. Drain Plumbers. My husband and I have used them many times and have always received prompt, courteous, professional, knowledgeable service. We have used other plumbing contractors in the area, but the technicians from Dr. Drain have been the best at diagnosing and repairing all our plumbing problems at reasonable prices. Trust me: you can trust them.
Description of Work: Needed a shower head repaired this time, but have used them many times before to address water pressure issues and to repair leaking faucets and problems with toilets.

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

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thank you. Always a pleasure working for you.

Rick C.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Super service from a super service award winner! Would not hesitate to call Dr. Drain back for any plumbing issues. We will also recommend the company (without any reservations) to our neighbors who need plumbing help. Thanks for your great work, Ted!
Description of Work: Contacted the company to replace a 30 year old toilet and get advice about blockages to exterior drains. Got help in a very timely manner. Ted was knowledgeable, personable and clearly quite skilled. Promptly replaced the toilet and offered spot-on advice about the outside drains that saved us lots of money. We were so impressed that we called back the next week and had another repair done -- replacing a leaky bathtub faucet and 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

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks so much. I enjoyed doing the jobs for you mostly because you are very nice people and had friendly dog.

WANDA G.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It went very well. They worked very hard, as it was more problematic than they originally thought. They fixed the problem and were very prompt and professional. He cleaned up afterwards.
Description of Work: We bought a deal for $18 for $20 Toward Plumbing Services - Trip Fee Included for a clogged 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

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks so much for taking the time to post this review. We love seeing all A's.

Philip W.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Good company. Tech was very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Special for a toilet tune up. The toilet was leaking but afterwards the leak was fixed. Tech was very professional and knowledgeable and took time to estimate costs of some other repair projects. Would highly recommend.

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

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thank you. Glad we could help.

Robin C.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber was easy to schedule. Work performed to satisfaction. Plumber took time to fully explain what needed to be done and why.
Description of Work: Toilet repairs; pressure reducing valve installation

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

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for taking the time for giving us a great score.

Bill H.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Did both jobs quickly and efficiently.
Description of Work: Replaced well pressure tank and toilet water valve.

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

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thank you for giving [Member Information Removed] a great review.

Ellen R.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Good Job!! Came on time and did a very good.
Description of Work: Repaired faucet in the bathroom.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thank you

Nancy M.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Dr. Drain had a special where for one low price we could get a toilet overhaul and an assessment of all of our plumbing needs. Crystal, the contact person/scheduler is fantastic! She is knowledgable and very nice to talk with! Ryan was right on time and just super to work with. He is very pleasant and explained everything in detail so that we understood exactly what the problem was and what he would do. We had another estimate for more than twice this price to do the same work. We want to use Ryan for all of our plumbing needs from now on. Good job, Drain Doctor!
Description of Work: We needed a toilet flapper replaced and a bathroom faucet replaced in a 1961 house.

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
$270

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for taking the time to write this wonderful review. I will be sure to pass it on to Ryan and Crystal.

Douglas B.
12/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Over the phone they gave me a standard quote for toilets. When they realized 2 toilets and bathrooms were exactly the same and could be done on the same visit, they reduced the price and gave an Angies list discount. This amount was less than two other estimates. The plumber advised me before starting that older toilets may have a damaged/corroded flange waste pipe and this would complicate the replacement and cost more depending on how difficult it is to fix. After removing the toilet, the plumber showed me that our flanges displayed some corrosion but not enough to be a problem.
Description of Work: remove and take away 2 old toilets, install 2 new low flow toilets I had purchased.

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
$500

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for great review

Benjamin F.
09/2016
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
That was good. It was good, it was good work.
Description of Work: I used Dr Drain Plumbing for plumbing - drain cleaning,

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for the all most A

Joyce H.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Crystal, in the office, replied to my message from Angie's List within 40 minutes and arranged for the plumbing service technician, Ryan, to be at our home within hours. Ryan reviewed our concerns and prepared an estimate. Ryan recommended that we buy the parts at Lowes to minimize the cost and specified what we needed to buy. The actual repair was done the next day. Ryan arrived within the prescribed time window and made the repair. His work was excellent and we were very appreciative that he took great care of the wall with in the closet that provided access to the tub plumbing he needed to replace. He left a very clean work space. We received a 10% discount on the estimate for being first time Angie's List users and the price for work done was very fair. Dr Drain, specifically Crystal and Ryan, is the best plumbing service we have ever used! They have our highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Our guest bathroom needed a new tub and shower faucet replacement. We were also concerned about the water pressure in the shower in the master bath.

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
$425

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for the review

Braska Williams J.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Awesome!! I described everything about it above.
Description of Work: They have been twice. They came the first time to install a new outdoor faucet, and the second time, they came to fix a leaky toilet. Super nice and very helpful.

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

Braska Williams J.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ryan did a great job. He explained up front some challenges with the job and the possiblities. He explained everything and completed the repair.
Description of Work: Take off a faucet in my bathroom that was leaking. I had tried and could not get the faucet removed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$98

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thank you

Cameron S.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Awesome! Ryan was super duper mega knowledgeable and a real professional.
Description of Work: Home re-plumbed.

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
$4,000

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks so much for a great review.

Mary M.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: I contacted Dr Drain Plumbing to check for leaks in the first floor bathroom of my 25 year old house and to make repairs as needed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$595

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for the great review.

Mary D.
07/2016
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Once again, Dr. Drain was awesome from start to finish. Crystal was friendly and so easy to work with scheduling the appointment. Ryan is amazing, always explains in terms I can understand and is the fastest with the best quality I have ever seen. Dr. Drain is definitely the best plumber we have used and will continue to use for any plumbing we need.
Description of Work: Water heater had water in pan, caused by leak from bad pressure valve under house. Replaced water heater valve, installed pressure releasing valve, and installed required thermal expansion 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
$585

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks so much for the nice review

Karen T.
06/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service man Ryan was very good. He was able to order the parts that I needed. He explained everything to me. The job was done super fast and results were great. I would highly recommend Dr. Drain.
Description of Work: I called Dr. Drain and spoke to Crystal to get an appointment for a leaky faucet. Crystal was great in getting me an appointment right away. She was very pleasant and great to work with.

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

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for the nice review

Brian K.
06/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our master tub was leaking from the cold handle, Ryan with Dr. Drain investigated and found out that the prior owners stripped the plastic piece which meant you couldn't replace it or get it out easily. Instead of immediately saying we had to replace the whole thing, which a different plumber said, he spent 3 hours heating up a blow torch and trying to get a metal piece to attach to the plastic. He eventually did and got it working which saved us a ton of money. 3 Months later it just wore out, instead of making us buy a $500 whole new faucet he found just the valves which were the problem and replaced those. Ryan and Crystal are awesome and very responsive to work with. I will never use another plumber as long as I'm in Raleigh. Can't say enough good things about Dr. Drain.
Description of Work: Ended up replacing valves in our master tub by having to cut out sheet rock to get to them

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
$800

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for taking the time to tell your nice story about us.

David J.
06/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The main line of the waste drain for the house had a section with a rusty section and some indication of an old leak. Dr. Drain was able to cut out the bad section of the old pipe and put in a new one. It was quick, straight forward, done in a timely manner for a competitive price. This is the second time I've relied on Dr. Drain to fix a problem and the second time it was an excellent experience.
Description of Work: Replaced bad section of waste drain main 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
$325

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for the A

James M.
06/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Service was excellent. Plumber was prompt, polite, and skilled. He helped us to understand move about underlying issue of high water pressure & also showed us where mold could be an issue in the walls as a result of leaking over time.
Description of Work: I don’t filed... cause of the leak, replaced value, checked pressure in house.

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

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thank you

Michelle M.
06/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Excellent! gave great APS and good service!
Description of Work: Clean shower 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
$225

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks a lot for the good score

Amanda V.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ryan was on time, fast, efficient – he explained what he was going to do and now he was going to resolve my problem – and he resolved it perfectly!
Description of Work: Leaking 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
$195

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for the A

Kelly S.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great! Poured rain on 5. 5, but, Ryan continued on completing the work needed under & outside of house. On 5. 6 completed repair on toilet & left bathroom spotless.
Description of Work: Removed water pipe in crawlspace & replaced pressure reducing valve, & replaced toilet flange.

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
$890

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for the nice review.

Mary M.
04/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Inspected toilet and found no leaks, he said possibly water was coming from another source. Told us to keep an eye out for leaks and to call him if we had anymore problems. He was very thorough and professional. Since then we have had no other leaks. Would use this company again and recommend them to others. Did not charge because we had no problem.
Description of Work: Inspected toilet 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

Response from Dr Drain Plumbing
Thanks for taking time for giving a great review.

Contact information

5209 Woods End Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

http://DrDrainPlumbing.com

Service hours

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


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
L.29649
Trade License Locale
NC
Trade License Authority
North Carolina Board Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


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
No well pump replacing.

Contact information

5209 Woods End Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

http://DrDrainPlumbing.com

Service hours

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