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AALCO The Drain Doctor

Excavating, Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

Dick Crane began AALCO Septic & Sewer with one service truck over forty years ago and has grown to become a leader in the industry in the Central New York area. Utilizing new technologies as they came about such as Terralift, High Velocity Water Jetting and Video Pipe Inspections, Aalco has advanced with the industry. This family run business has been repairing and installing septic, sewer and drain systems for home owners and businesses in Syracuse, Oneida, Utica, Rome, and all surrounding areas since 1971. We understand emergencies don't always come between 9-5 on weekdays. With 24/7 service you can be assured you will speak to a friendly representative anytime you call who can immediately dispatch a technician to your location quickly. No answering machines here.

Business highlights

54 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Interior & Exterior Drain Cleaning, Plumbing, Septic System Repairs, Inspections

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

3.47 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
29%
4
29%
3
14%
2
14%
1
14%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.5
value
3.5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.8
Showing 1-7 of 7 reviews

gerald C.
10/2017
3.0
excavators
  + -1 more
Okay, but do not pay them until they fill up their holes. Otherwise you may wait.
Description of Work: Estimate work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0

$300

Andrew L.
09/2016
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: While they did clear our drain, the mess and disaster that they left was horrifying! They caused a flooding that ruined our bathroom floor, and the entire room below! All of the sheet rock and insulation needs replacing, everything became covered in mildew (and probably sewage), and homeowner's insurance would not cover it. They pulled a toilet to run a snake, but the toilet was lower than the other drains, and all the water flooded. It will cost us thousands of dollars to fix it.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Deborah R.
10/2015
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
unknown

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

John R.
03/2014
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
professional job
Description of Work: remove old and install new septic tank

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

John R.
09/2013
4.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
the job was finished neatly, grassed in area was left in good shape. the work was done in a rather tight area considering the decking nearby and the limited work space. The site manager did a good job explaining what was to be done and how the site was to be finished. The job was done on time and all my questions were answered.
Description of Work: remove old septic tank and replace it with a new tank.

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
$3,500

Response from AALCO The Drain Doctor
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a performance review for our company. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and look forward to seeing you again in a few years when your septic maintenance comes due.

Zach S.
01/2010
4.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They arrived on time, did the job they were able to do in a quick, professional manner
Description of Work: The basement sewer drain backed up, so I called them Friday morning and they arrived Friday afternoon.Water-Jetted and Snaked sewer pipe, they removed some debris, but where unable to get past the trap at road, due to further obstructions.

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
$300

JON L.
06/2007
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This is a terrible company. They did not know what they were doing. These people are incompetent, money grubbing idiots. They caused me an awful lot of extra work. I was not impressed with their work at all. I'm surprise they are even in business.
Description of Work: Mrs. Rooter tried to get tree roots off of our sewer line. They removed our basement toilet in order to do this and they left me in a terrible mess. I had to put my toilet back and fix it by myself.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$300

    Contact information

    PO Box 6217, Syracuse, NY 13217

    www.callthedraindoctor.com

    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

    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Excavating,
    Plumbing,
    Sewer Cleaning,
    Septic Systems

    FAQ

    AALCO The Drain Doctor is currently rated 3.4 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

    AALCO The Drain Doctor accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, AALCO The Drain Doctor offers free project estimates.
    No, AALCO The Drain Doctor does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, AALCO The Drain Doctor offers a 5% senior discount.
    Yes, AALCO The Drain Doctor offers emergency services.
    No, AALCO The Drain Doctor does not offer warranties.
    AALCO The Drain Doctor offers the following services: Interior & Exterior Drain Cleaning, Plumbing, Septic System Repairs, Inspections

    Contact information

    PO Box 6217, Syracuse, NY 13217

    www.callthedraindoctor.com

    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