Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service

Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning, Plumbing,

About us

Meet the Business Owner: In 1973 I helped out a friend to operate a Roto-Rooter in the greater Albany area. As the year progressed, I learned how much I enjoyed the challenge of diagnosing and solving customer's problems. I became a service technician for Roto-Rooter in 1974, then opened a Roto-Rooter franchise in Berkshire County, MA in 1979. In 1982 I then moved to Rensselaer County, NY to operate a 2nd franchise in the Troy and surrounding areas. In 1989 I took over the Roto-Rooter operation in Nashville, TN. But I realized how much I missed the Northeast, so I decided to move back in 1991 to NY and Drain-Away Sewer & Drain Service was opened. History: Established in 1991. With experience dating back to 1974, Richard J. Blanchard opened Drain-Away Sewer & Drain Service in 1991. Through dedication and hard work, the business has grown to service both residential & commercial customers. Drain-Away's highest priority is fast and quality service thanks to our expert technicians and courteous office staff. SPECIALTIES: We specialize in sewer and drain cleaning for both residential and commercial customers, as well as plumbing repairs, video inspecting, water jetting, excavating, internal commercial grease tanks and sewer line repairs. Contact us to discuss your plumbing and drain needs. Albany NY area; 438-9646 Troy NY area; 274-0065 Schenectady NY area; 355-9755 Amsterdam NY area; 843-0515

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Sewer & drain cleaning. We offer a 20% Military discount for all our Active/Non Active Military Members! Thank You for your service. Now also offering 15% 1st Responder discounts

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.082 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
2%
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0%
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1%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 1-25 of 82 reviews

Katie C.
07/2022
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They arrived quickly and got the job done efficiently with a fair price.
Description of Work: cleared pipe

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sharon D.
12/2020
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
It went very well, they showed up on time, courteous, respectful and did a good job
Description of Work: Snaking of Main Line
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Dawn C.
11/2020
5.0
drain pipe, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
They did a great job. They were great at communicating about the arrival time of the technician and were very responsive to our questions. I can tell they did a great job because I just finished 4 consecutive loads of laundry and ran the dishwasher and no signs of trouble. They honored our late request for the Angie's list deal.
Description of Work: Sewer clog and roots in 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
$170

Cheryl H.
09/2020
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Excellent. This company showed up when they said they would be there. Same day service. Took care of the blockage. Very reasonable pricing. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Clogged sewer line from the building 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

Rick L.
09/2020
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
The reason for the failure to drain was not found. Based on my description of the problem and the fact I didn’t know where the drain went to, the owner did not guarantee he would be successful. He did not push to do the work and left it up to me if I wanted to try it.
Description of Work: Try to find blockage in my basement sump overflow

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Brian G.
08/2020
5.0
drain pipe, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
I called late in the afternoon and it only took a couple of hours for them to arrive, which saved me a lot of grief. Everyone was nice and pleasant to deal with. The guys who came out did a great job on getting the blockage out. I definitely will hire them again.
Description of Work: Clean out the sewer 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

Michael C.
05/2020
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
great Very efficient and professional
Description of Work: main sewer line cleaned

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

Jeff B.
04/2020
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
Very tough clog, but they stuck with it and cleared it. Very pleased. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Snaking of 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

Rod A.
04/2020
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It went well. The first guy came fast. I'd already determined the blockage was more than 50 feet down. The first guy brought a 100' reel and the blockage was beyond that. The boss brought a 120' reel and after linking the reels they cleared the blockage at 170 feet. Gave me a 6 month guarantee. Would hire again.
Description of Work: Blockage in 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
$400

Arlene M.
04/2020
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Richard and his assistant were very professional, respectful and kind. They did the work in a timely fashion and answered all my questions. The lady on the phone was very helpful and knowledgeable as well. They were also the best price. In the past, I have called roto-rooter but they were extremely expensive. In fact, I had delayed calling a professional for many months because I was worried about cost and spent a lot of time and hard work on home remedies (it worked for a while.) The point is, I will call them again without hesitation if I ever have need again.
Description of Work: Bathroom tub and sink drain needed to be unclogged.

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

Paul H.
04/2020
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Excellent! Extremely prompt and professional! Ahkim diagnosed the problem immediately and solved it quickly. Thank you very much for helping us today! -The Hussons
Description of Work: Main clog removal

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 Beth M.
03/2020
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Drain-Away and our technician Akhim surpassed our expectations. Every person we dealt with was professional, courteous, and so helpful. This was a very busy time, but they still found a way to fit me in as an emergency call. Ahkim went above and beyond, fixing the main problem and answering all my questions in a patient and knowledgeable manner. He left the space clean and tidy, and was the consummate professional. He also looked at another issue I was having and atraightenedhbyIn the future this will be my go to company for all things plumbing!! Thank you and great job!
Description of Work: Toilet removed and blockage found

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 B.
03/2020
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Late in Friday the receptionist called with the quote I requested.They still have veterans 20% off a reason to try no matter what.On Monday Laurie called me from her home with the flu and the time Richard,the owner would be there.He arrived and completed the job in less than an hour. He talks to you not down to you.If only he did regular plumbing. The price $235 after a $55 military discount less than the original quote.Thank you for being one of dwindling good guys.
Description of Work: Sewage was coming back into the house everything backed up.We needed help now.

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
$235

Darlene M.
02/2020
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They arrived when promised; did a thorough job cleaning out the main sewer drain. Good job!
Description of Work: Main Sewer Line
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Andre B.
01/2020
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Rich is a great professional and person. He did a great job cleaning the mainline that had been neglected for years. He was honest and didn't add any extra charges to the angies list deal. I used other drain cleaning companies in the past, and so far Drain Away did the best work. I fully recommend them, honest, professional, and affordable.
Description of Work: Clean mainline inside house and exterior section. Also, they worked in my laundry machine drain 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
$350

John L.
10/2019
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Called early Saturday morning due to backup in my sewer line. Office answered call on second ring and set up a visit for the early afternoon to assess and fix problem. Richard showed up and identified and fixed the problem in about 20 minutes. Fast and friendly.
Description of Work: Clean out of the Main sewer line

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
$300

Thomas M.
08/2019
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
It was more than the 100 feet covered by the special, but they still gave me 20% off the whole cost. They did a good job.
Description of Work: Clean main drain to 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

Toni C.
07/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Very professional. Rich was in and out within an hour. He saved the day as we had been without proper plumbing for about a week while trying to fix ourselves. I wish we had called him in the beginning. Great services and will definitely call again if we have any plumbing issues.
Description of Work: Cleaned Lateral 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
$165

Ed B.
01/2019
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Excellent service from both Lori who answered my call at 7am and James who performed the work. Lori called me ahead to notify me James was on the way and to ask me some questions so that she could give me a discount..James took time to explain why the pipe clogged and also cared enough to ask me if it was ok to wheel the cleaning machine through my kitchen to my laundry room where the pipe was. (it was snowing outside and he was concerned about the floor getting wet). Entire process took about 35 minutes and went very well. James let me know the job is guaranteed for 30 days.
Description of Work: Cleaned out a plugged drain line that my sink and dishwasher were connected to.

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
$144

joe G.
01/2019
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Excellent less than hour to clean james explained many things to me about sewer drains Price was way less than anyone else highly recommended by me 190.00 to clean sewer line
Description of Work: clean 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
$190

Lawrence F.
11/2018
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Yesterday, I was faced with my worst nightmare...major plumbing problems on Thanksgiving morning! I woke up to the sound water gurgling through my pipes in the basement. When I went downstairs to investigate, I found that water had backed up and filled my utility sink, there was water on the floor and the grinder pump was running continuously. Not having a regular plumber I had used in the past, I immediately went to Angie's List for help and found Richard's "Drain-Away" service. I called at 6:30 AM on Thanksgiving morning and Richard picked right up (which was amazing by itself!). I explained the situation and he said he would be here in about an hour. He arrived exactly when he said he would and went down to check things out. He determined there was a blockage between the house and the septic tank and said it would be better to clear the blockage from the tank back to the house. We went out back and dug the hole to get to the cover of the septic tank. Once we opened it up, Richard was able to use his snake to clear the line and all was back to normal. I can't thank Richard enough. He was very responsive to my call, arrived when he said he would, and was very reasonably priced. I found the problem at 6:30 AM on Thanksgiving morning and all was fixed by 10:00 AM! I would definitely use Richard again and highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Clear Line from House to Septic 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

Daniel Y.
08/2018
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
If you’re not using Drain Away, you need to. Best price, they stand by their 6 month guarantee, they are very responsive, and are professional. Don’t get ripped off by the big rooter companies.
Description of Work: Sewer line 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

Jeff N.
01/2018
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Drain-Away was excellent. They were able to get out to the house the same day even though it was late. They diagnosed a difficult problem and tried multiple solutions, spending a quite a bit of time with me. Their rates were very reasonable and competitive. I will definitely call Drain-Away for any future service
Description of Work: Needed the main sewer line cleaned 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

Barbara W.
01/2018
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We were having a big snow storm and I called 6 other Plumbers and all said I had to wait 2 days before they could help me out. The girl on the phone a t Drain-Away was very nice, told me I would have to wait several hours but they would come that day. The guys that came around 7pm were great. Fixed the problem quickly. I was very happy with there service. Will definitely call again and recommend to friends.
Description of Work: Bathroom sink clog

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
$135

sherri P.
11/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Excellent! Rich was quick, efficient, and very reasonable. I would absolutely use his services again.
Description of Work: Sewer line 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

Contact information

51 Terry Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303


Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Plumbing,
Drain Pipe Installation

FAQ

Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
Yes, Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service offers free project estimates.
No, Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service offers emergency services.
Yes, Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service offers warranties.
Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service offers the following services: Sewer & drain cleaning. We offer a 20% Military discount for all our Active/Non Active Military Members! Thank You for your service. Now also offering 15% 1st Responder discounts

Contact information

51 Terry Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303


Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day