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
Great. I've had a plumber come a number of times over the years to work on this. It was fixed this afternoon by these guys. Very professional and clever. Our problem was a wine cork in the drum drain! Amazing detective skills!
Description of Work: Needed to work on very slow draining bath tub.
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
$130
Sarah S.
10/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
Quickly cleared the line . Checked machine operation . Cleaned up after work completed
Description of Work: Drain for washing machine was plugged .
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
$135
Monica M.
09/2017
5.0
sewer cleaning
 + -1 more
They fixed my sewer problem in one hour. They were very professional and clean. Price was affordable and they give me 6 months guarantee. I'll definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Coudlnt use anything in my bathroom due to a sewer problem.
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
steven G.
09/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
It went well. Company was easy to reach. They set an appointment and showed up promptly. The technician surveyed the job and quickly got his tools and got to work, clearing the drain in about 5-10 minutes. He then checked surrounding fixtures and made sure all were running well. He did very well. Two items keep this from being a top rated review. 1) where the drain was put back together after servicing, it now has a drip. I should be able to snug the connection and take care of it but leaving a drip should be avoidable. Simply running hot water will usually reveal a leaky drain connection quickly. 2) Neatness - was pretty average for this type of work. In this business, putting down a quick drop cloth would seem to be more professional. Now this (item 2) is picky on my part - most plumbers and drain technicians are not going to be that neat. It would have gotten extra credit though! Overall, this contractor did a great job, about 15% more expensive than the place I usually use (which was unavailable today), but this contractor did a good job and the fact that I could get this fixed on my lunch hour was highly valuable. The company reminded me that I would get 10% off as the call came in through Angie's List.
Description of Work: I had a blocked bathroom sink drain. I had the drain snaked.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
michael C.
09/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
i contacted the company in the morning. We made an appointment for 2pm and the serviceman Jeremy was right on time. He diagnosed the problem, unclogged the pipes, cleaned up after himself and was on his way by 3pm. I would definitely call this company again if I have any plumbing issues. With his positive attitude and attention to detail, this young man is an asset to his company.
Description of Work: My kitchen and shower drains were clogged.
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
$125
Zachary B.
07/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
So far so good. No issues to report. The 6 month warranty helps me rest easy!
Description of Work: I needed my my main drain snaked.
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
$170
Andrew P.
07/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
I called at 6pm and someone showed up within an hour. We had recently had a bathroom installed in our basement, but did not have an access panel installed for the cleanout. We needed to cut a hole in the sheetrock. We also have a Saniflow pump for the basement bathroom that became blocked due to the blockage in the main line. They cleaned that out as well, which was above and beyond what they were originally called out to do. Wound up costing more than we anticipated, but there was more work to be done than we originally thought. They were very professional, brought in additional resources to assist and made sure the job was done.
Description of Work: Waste was backing up into basement bathroom.
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
$280
Lindy S.
06/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
Richard was informative, courteous, and efficient. The work was quick, and how to prevent it again was explained. It was very inexpensive. Richard also told me it was guaranteed for 6 months! He also explained how to know if the sewer line was included and what could be done then. If I ever have other drainage problems I will call Drain-Away!
Description of Work: Clogged Floor Drain Cleared.
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
$125
Response from Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service
thank you Rich
Douglas M.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
I recomend doing bussiness with these guys total professionalism great price,quick response time and honest they were a breath of fresh air I'll go nowhere else for any plumbing needs.I would like to add (what you see is what you get-no bs) they gave me 20% milatary discount aswell as 10% senior citizen discount.don't be shy to try them!they were great! Douglas j. MacDormand
Description of Work: backup with bathroom 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
$111.36
Sharon T.
05/2017
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Service was professional and thorough. We have had no further sewer problems.
Description of Work: Sewer line was plugged with tree roots. Had a plumber two weeks earlier who cleaned the sewer clean out , charged us $200 and would not return my calls when I left messages that we had the same problem again! So I checked Aggies List and contacted Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service. The service man came, cleaned the entire sewer line and clean out, and charged us only $148!
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
$150
Susan R.
04/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
Andre and Roy cleaned the pipe and unclogged it within minutes. They were thorough and very respectful.
Description of Work: Our basement had flooded for the first time ever. We have a French drain and gravity well which had overflowed. It turns out that the the drainpipe leading to the street was clogged.
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
$200
Ann E.
04/2017
5.0
sewer cleaning
 + -1 more
These folks responded quickly to my call and were on-site within about an hour. The responsiveness was great. They observed the situation and within a minute-or-two had determined the problem. They had the right equipment for the job and withing ten to fifteen minutes had eliminated the clog that was within ten feet of the house. They proceeded to probe further down the line in case a similar issue was growing further down the line. They made sure that all the surrounding are where they were working was well protected. When they finished, they cleaned up the whole area. A job that I expected to take hours took less than one hour. They explained everything they were doing clearly. The price quoted was exactly the price charged - plus they even gave the Angie's List discount without even being asked. Without question, will have them back to help with any other issues.
Description of Work: Sewer line had backed up and had no idea what the issue was. Water had backed up covering the floor in the bathroom and other downstairs rooms. It turned out that roots had invaded the sewer line and caused a clog in the line.
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
$250
reginald F.
04/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
I was impressed with Drain Away's representative, Andre, He was on time, had a professional manner and most of all had good plumbing skills. He knew what he was doing and didn't make a mess fixing the problem. Andre assessed the problems and corrected it. The price was extremely reasonable for the job done. I had experience with another plumber the week before that obviously didn't have the same skill level as Drain Away. The plumber tried to sell me some elaborate fix. It just did not make any sense to me. In addition there was no initial visit fee or hourly rate with Drain Away, but there was with the plumber who made the kitchen sink worse. I have no problem recommending Drain Away to my clients, family and friends.
Description of Work: Kitchen sink was clogged. Within the hour the sink was unclogged.
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
$125
Larry T.
03/2017
2.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
There were terrible communications problems, and I was surprised because the first day I called, they came out to look at our problem. On that evening, they were really helpful and generous with their time. I told them that I'd be in touch soon. Between January 26 and March 25, I attempted contacting them many times through Angie's List, phone calls, and email. I received a few responses through email and Angie's List messaging stating that the owners would call me, and whenever I called their number, the nice woman at the other end promised to pass along my messages. I received one reply on my answering machine saying that they would be able to accomplish the job, but when I tried to follow up, I received no responses. Eventually, I gave up. I did send one last message asking why they had not replied to me, and they never responded to that message. Overall, this was disappointing, because when they did stop by on that first evening, they appeared to know their stuff.
Description of Work: I needed a backup sump pump put in my basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
thomas G.
03/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
Andre was on time as promised. Diagnosed and quickly and cleanly fixed the problem at a price less than expected.
Description of Work: Drain cleaning
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
$125
Kierstin R.
03/2017
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Upon calling, they arrived within 30 minutes on a Sunday afternoon. Once the job was assessed, start to finish was no more than 20 minutes which was fantastic as I had company arriving. Their price was fair and got the job done professionally. Definitely recommended!
Description of Work: Sewer line snaked
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
$225
Joeseph B.
02/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
I had water and sewage backing up into my basement due to roots in line from my house to main sewer. This has happened several times over the years. They came within 3 hrs of my call and performed the work in about an hour. Andre knew what he was doing and we talked about future maintenance. Good job all around; fair price based on past experience. Will use again.
Description of Work: Clear sewer line.
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
$170
Jim A.
02/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
sewer gas smell in 20 yr old house often due to traps and clogged drains - drain away sent drain truck to check. drains were clear, so plumber came next day to inspect pipes. he found the problem, gave an estimate, and completed work neatly.
Description of Work: non-emergency sewer gas smell
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
$800
Erin V.
02/2017
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Responsive and polite on the phone. Easy to diagnose and resolve when they arrived within 24 hours of call. As an engineer, I appreciate being shown what's going on. There was a trainee who came along and the plumber did a great job explaining to him and me what they were doing and why.
Description of Work: Needed main drain snaked due to backup into basement.
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
$225
Scott S.
01/2017
5.0
drain pipe
 + -1 more
John and crew were on-time for all appointments and did an excellent job. They knew what they were doing and got the job done in the time and for the cost they quoted.
Description of Work: broken sewer line needed to be repaired
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
$1,700
JIM S.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
This is by far the very best Drain cleaning service around. On time, polite, neat, good price, very Knowledgeable and even a Veterans discount.
Description of Work: Cleaned drain and pipes of tree roots .
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
$148
Kimberli R.
01/2017
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Rich Blanchard and his crew at Drain-away were very responsive and put our worries at ease when disaster struck on a holiday of all days! This is our second experience with them for separate issues in our 1940s house. Their team is well-versed in older home plumbing methods and are able to identify and resolve the issue quickly and professionally. Not before long, the job is complete, you may have even learned a thing or two from them, the mess is cleaned up and with a kind smile, they are on their way and life can return to normal. We HIGHLY recommend their team for quality work, extensive experience, professionalism and kindness.
Description of Work: Unclogged a drain.
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
$250
Bruce K.
12/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
Service was prompt and efficient. Repairperson was knowledgable and courteous.
Description of Work: Clear and snake out drain
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
$150
Julie M.
11/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
It wasn't an emergency....YET! I let them know that on the phone, but they scheduled me right away anyway. The kid came out on time, was professional and even helped me clean things off my cellar stairs that had been piling up, to be able to fit that monstrous machine down them. My old knees and hips will forever be grateful for that! He did his job and was friendly during the process. I think the price was fair (compared to other companies) and I'd definitely use again and recommend this company to anyone, like myself, afraid to hire a plumber!
Description of Work: Every drain in this old two family house was slowing down and knew I needed my main drain snaked out.
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
$167
William P.
11/2016
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
It went really well with minimal disruption to the house and yard. The kitchen line required the lion's share of attention due to the pipe run and layout of the fixtures. Each fixture was cleaned and tested. The system works like new.
Description of Work: the main sewer line from the house to the street and kitchen below slab lines required cleaning to make them operational again.
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Service Categories
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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