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%
3
0%
2
1%
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 51-75 of 82 reviews

Sean D.
06/2021
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall it was good
Description of Work: They cleanout.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

RACHEL Y.
12/2020
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Very quick and well
Description of Work: Unclogging drains

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

Phil D.
09/2020
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
clean out main drain
Description of Work: Rich and Ray were very good. They were thorough and very professional. I would hire them again. Thanks guys

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
$163

RP C.
09/2019
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
How did it go? Very well.
Description of Work: Drain 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
$250

Jerry S.
07/2019
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Did great job.
Description of Work: Unclog kitchen sink drain

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Josh S.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I made several attempts to unclog the drain myself. I finally called Drain Away and they were there within 30 minutes and Andre was ready to go! He had the clog cleared and my piping back together in about 30 minutes.
Description of Work: Unclogged bathroom 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
$140

Kent G.
10/2016
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
I called and the gentleman who came was very quick to show up (within a hour of calling) and did a great job on my sewer line. Their prices were very reasonable! I called two other companies and these guys not only beat their prices (significantly) but where ready to come out ASAP! I cannot be more happy with this company and they will be the ones I will call first going forward.
Description of Work: I had a backed up 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
$160

Hal G.
09/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
What is amazing is the response time. We were in need of assistance and we could have easily been told that it was too late in the evening and that we would have to wait until the next day. It was 10:30pm and he arrived at our home to help us out. Extremely professional and compassionate. We will definitely call on them again in the future. We are very grateful and appreciative that there are still companies out there with such a wonderful work ethic. Thank you.
Description of Work: High pressure cleaning through the septic to clean the drain lines.

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

Tammy B.
09/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I love Drain away, they a prompt and they get the job done. I have used them before and do not have a bad thing to say. Andrea came today and he was prompt, courteous, and informative.
Description of Work: Snacked out 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
$160

Theresa F.
09/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They responded within an hour of our phone call and came to our home the same evening. It was not an easy task. The serviceman was courteous and completed the job to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: Cleared the obstruction in the main house drain.

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
$130

Donna J.
09/2016
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Guy came out looked at all toilets and said toilet not blocked. He suggested since toilet were so old that we replace it. We did and the issue was solved. They prompt,courtesous,and very efficieciant.
Description of Work: I thought I had a blocked toilet.

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
$86

Toni S.
09/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The service man, Rick Blanchard, was prompt pleasant, and very professional. He located the trouble promptly, and worked quickly. He checked everything before he left in order to make sure that nothing leaked.
Description of Work: fixed the leak in our kitchen plumbing.

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
$111.46

Philip D.
09/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They came here on Sunday to inspect the leak and came back and had to dig up the pipe and installed new pipe and got it running at least we could use the water. Then came back today and got it all cleaned up.
Description of Work: He repaired a 100 year old sewer drain and cleaned out the drain 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

Chris M.
09/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Very quick response, polite and professional. Happy to explain what was going on and how he was fixing it. Nobody is excited to have to get this done, but overall I'm happy with service and effectiveness.
Description of Work: Drain from kitchen sink was all backed up in our older home. Pipes were partially blocked going all the way through basement and water ran VERY slowly from the sink and disposal. They used a snake and cleaned out the system Runs great 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
$140

Jean M.
08/2016
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The gentleman that came to unclog the sewer drains was extremely professional and knowledgable. I called a different company first and they never showed. I was so happy when I came across Drain-Away. He was there at the exact time he quoted and was the most friendly plumber I have ever met. Not only does the quality of work matter tremendously to me, but good customer service is huge on my totem pole and let me tell you, this company has all that!!! I'm extremely satisfied with the work and customer service skills. It was nice to be treated like a human being and not just a paycheck. And not only that, the man also gave me many tips on how to keep the sewage drains clean. I will be using this company in the future and am recommending them to everyone that needs a plumber!!! Thank you again for turning my s***** (no pun intended) day around!
Description of Work: Unclogged sewer pipes.

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
$315

Matt B.
08/2016
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
We called on a Sunday. They got back to us promptly, within an hour, to set up an appointment for the next morning. He was on time, professional, and gave us good advice. We would definitely recommend this company to others needing their sewer lines or drains serviced.
Description of Work: Unclogged our sewer lateral and accurately diagnosed the remaining blockage as being in the city sewer main. Provided advice on contacting the city.

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

Stephen M.
08/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Drain Away cleared out all of our drains and told us where our issues were. They were fast and very professional! We have used them several times and highly recommend their company.
Description of Work: We had a major back up in our main drain of our commercial building.

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

Keith Z.
08/2016
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Andre came this morning as promised. He knows what he is doing, got right to it, and did a great job. A big plus are his customer service skills. He explained what he was doing along the way, answered questions patiently, and has a terrific sense of humor. As a result it was a pleasure doing business with this company.
Description of Work: Sewer drain was plugged, and needed to be cleaned out.

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

David V.
08/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
No complications, paid price quoted
Description of Work: Clogged pipe from years of non use.

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
$125

Jamie D.
08/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They came within an hour of us calling and did not leave until the issue was resolved.
Description of Work: Our drainage pipe was clogged with rust, which isn't an easy thing to unclog!

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
$130

Harvet J.
07/2016
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Laurie and Andre do a good job and give a d*** to make it right!
Description of Work: Cleaned 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
$200

Kristin O.
07/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I contacted Drain-Away on a friend's recommendation when one of my toilets wasn't working correctly. The woman I spoke to in the office was very friendly and told me a service man would get to me today and that she would call when he was on his way. About 30 minutes before he arrived, the office called (I believe her name was Laurie) and she said he was on his way. He showed up in a lettered truck and uniform and was very professional. He worked on the toilet for a little while and after discussing what was going on, we decided to replace the whole thing. He went over the cost before he did anymore work and it seemed very reasonable (I provided the toilet - it would have been a higher fee if the company had to go get one). It didn't take too long to have the new toilet in and it works great! He cleaned up after himself and again, was very professional. They take credit card too which is always convenient. I've referred them to several family members and am actually going to be calling them shortly to look at a drainage issue I am having with my bath tub. Thank you, Drain-Away!
Description of Work: Had a toilet replaced (wasn't running 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
$154

Maria R.
07/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They arrived at the approximate time and did all necessary work. They cleared the clog which was under a concrete floor. Tested water flow twice and were done in approximately one hour.
Description of Work: My washer was backing up!!! They came same day I called and even let me know when they were heading to my house so I could meet them there and not miss hours of work waiting.

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
$120

Ann Marie R.
07/2016
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Drain Away Sewer and Drain Service. The first time I used them it was an urgent matter. They were there for me. Their employee was professional and thorough. He explained everything he was doing and how to prevent this issue in the future. They were able to give me a discounted price that made it affordable considering the urgent need to complete this work.
Description of Work: They had to clear the 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

melissa L.
07/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Drain away is very professional, on time and always pays attention to detail, when doing the job as well as clean up.
Description of Work: We had drain away clean out a main sewer line in one of our apartment buildings

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

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