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Top Rated Plumbers in Nicholasville, Kentucky

#1

The Drain Dr.

5.0
(44 reviews)12.5 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

813 Winchester Rd Suite#105, Lexington, KY 40505, USA

(859) 800-1980
Overall Score84/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Donna Biggs

My experience withe The Drain Dr could not have been better. John is thorough, professional and one heck of a nice guy. Hope not to need plumbing services anytime soon but know that I will call no one else! Ty

7 months ago
Mike Wolken

John was prompt in returning my call and scheduling my appointment. Great guy. Very knowledgeable and professional. Took care of the multiple drainage problems quickly and effectively. His price was more than fair. Most professionals would charge twice would it cost me to have him come to my house and repair my plumbing issues. Highly recommend!

2 years ago
Renee Park Mooney

John was able to identify the clog location and found an easy access point to enter the sewer line. I called John after my plumber tried a few times and was unsuccessful. Super nice guy and gives a 6 month warranty on his work! I liked his straight forward pricing to do the job.

2 years ago
#2

Pipe Surgeon Plumbing

4.8
(370 reviews)12.6 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

909 E Loudon Ave #1, Lexington, KY 40505, USA

(859) 629-8700
Overall Score80/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
John Selegue

I had a total plumbing replacement a year ago -- water lines, drains, everything. All galvanized pipe was supposed to be removed. Bathroom sink continued to clog and I've had two more plumbers in to work on it. The first crew did an expensive quick fix that lasted a couple of weeks. The second crew has been here the last two days. Pipe Surgeon left a section of ancient galvanized drain that is causing the problem.

3 weeks ago
Bailey Benedict

We had an old sink that had some leaky pipes and a hose behind the dishwasher that needed replacing. The technician who handled our repair was friendly and thorough. Prices were reasonable and the company was fast in getting us seen. We did have an issue get identified that needs repair in the future and we will definitely consider Pipe Surgeon Plumbing again.

5 months ago
Joy Wolfe

*Follow-up service Jan 2026. Corbin returned after I expressed concern with an attached wall heater and reset it, set my water heater to a warmer ‘A’ setting and reinstalled the accompanying utility closet door in front of the water heater - all on a very wintry day. I mentioned that rusty water had been seen from the bathroom faucet twice on the hot water side and Corbin felt it might be due to older pipes. The work was very appreciated and Corbin did a great job.*. Aug 2025 After further inspection of the installation of the water heater, I have to rescind my original recommendation. Corbin and Jacob installed the brand, new water heater on top of a bed of rust left by the previous water heater. This will only cause the new water heater to rust. The attached picture shows the rust in front and to the left of the heater. I had CLR (calcium, lime, rust remover) available had they even known this product existed that could have removed the rust. However, I was not made aware of the rust on the floor. I communicated with the owner, Jake, who informed me they could uninstall the water heater, at additional cost to me, if I wanted to clean up the rust. Unacceptable. I am left with a very expensive, compromised water heater with a warranty that might cover rust in the future but won't cover labor expenses to the tune of $1,000 or more. Very poor business practice in my opinion. Would watch your back. ***Amended*** I had a fabulous experience with the owner Jake as well as the two technicians Corbin and Jacob who efficiently and professionally installed a new gas water heater and repaired a defective toilet. Five-star service. Would recommend!

4 months ago
#3

Peterman Brothers Heating Cooling Plumbing

4.9
(783 reviews)11.2 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

250 Simpson Ave, Lexington, KY 40504, USA

(859) 762-1549
Overall Score72/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Bill McCoy

Derrick Hagen, a Peterman Bros. plumber, recently installed a combination sump pump with battery backup in our basement. He installed the pump promptly and expertly. As a bonus, he left the area cleaner than it was before he arrived and is a genuinely nice guy!👌 I should mention that the wiring for the sump pump and a septic (muck) pump were previously brought up to current electrical code by a Peterman electrician, who also did excellent work.

7 months ago
Nathan Mann

Mark was very thorough and went above and beyond to fix our drain clearing issues. Not to mention he has also very kind and easy to deal with. On the second visit to flush the water heater Riley was fantastic as well. Solid, thorough company, polite, professional service techs and very fair priced.

1 month ago
Kimberly Draper

Riley was so professional. He was very courteous and sweet to our dogs of course all the barking of having a stranger in the house. He was very informative on questions I asked. Im very glad I found Peterman Brothers for something I had to have done in Dec of 25 because now I have the membership and its money well spent. Thank you so much Riley for your help...

1 month ago
#4

Sureflow Plumbing

5.0
(84 reviews)8.4 mi
ClosedDrain Specialist

Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503, USA

(859) 536-8432
Overall Score69/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Sophia Carlton

David was so easy to get a hold of and came out to fix the drain only an hour after I called. It was genuinely so quick! Truly we will be recommending Sureflow Plumbing to anyone. He problem solved and was able to find a work around for our unique drain issue and was so diligent and explained what he was doing. It also was way more affordable than other quotes we got. Couldn't be more pleased!

2 months ago
Veronique Chellgren

I had Sureflow plumbing install a toilet and unclog a bathtub. I highly recommend them - the quality of the work is excellent, it's reasonably priced, and they show up in a timely manner when they say they will. I also liked that they cleaned up after themselves and disposed of any garbage themselves. I will definitely be going with them for all my future plumbing needs!

5 months ago
Sherry Tracey

My sewer is a grinder pump system connected to the city sewer in Versailles. Not all plumbers know how to correctly diagnose this system but David from Sureflow did. I sincerely appreciated his timely response and knowledge. I will recommend them again.

3 months ago
#5

Apex Solutions

4.9
(117 reviews)8.7 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1031 Wellington Way Unit 230, Lexington, KY 40513, USA

(859) 583-7294
Overall Score66/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Richard Cooke

Mr. Rodney Raley, just serviced our septic tank, he was prompt on time. He was professional, very efficient and courteous. Apex’s price was accurate and competitive. Rodney cleaned up and made sure that I was happy with his work before he left.

3 months ago
Wendy Zumwalt

Always a pleasure to get Joseph April for plumbing. He came prepared, worked hard and fixed our bathroom leak and plumbing in our workshop. He's a great person to have on our repair team.

3 weeks ago
Isaac Holderman

Zach Hazlett & Apex solutions provided excellent service. Very professional with a great price. Absolutely would highly recommend.

1 month ago
#6

Kentucky Plumbing (KYPD)

5.0
(473 reviews)0.8 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

101 Virginia Ln, Nicholasville, KY 40356, USA

(859) 695-3927
Overall Score66/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Susan Kline

From first call to installation completed was less than 24 hours. I called and Ivan was here within an hour with an estimate and said most likely they could install it the following day. A few hours later I confirmed I wanted to proceed with installation and was she able to schedule for first thing the following morning. Ivan arrived earlier than I expected which was great. He was polite, didn't waste any time getting to work and within a few hours the job was done. Great experience, highly recommend and I will use KYPD for all my plumbing needs in the future.

1 month ago
Ben Nicholls

Big fan of these plumbers. They did an excellent job installing a Rinnai tankless water (I also bought it from them). They plumbed the water lines, gas line, and vent for the heater. I called them again a year or so later to do a regular maintenance flush of the heater. While doing the work, they were happy to answer questions about doing it myself. I was particularly impressed with Corie on the phone (yes, you get to talk to an actual person when you call them and she was unfailingly friendly and competent). Ivan, the plumber they sent, was punctual and did an excellent job. They will be the first number I call for plumbing in the future.

1 month ago
aaron blevins

They came quick. Tim came out and Gave me a great and reasonable estimate and got the job done the next day. Nice respectful and affordable the service lady Cori was so helpful in getting any issues there was resolved. Great company and Will use these guys in the future.

3 weeks ago
#7

Good Help Plumbing

5.0
(49 reviews)2 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

104 Quarter Mile Way, Nicholasville, KY 40356, USA

(859) 671-9213
Overall Score65/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Nicholas Heuer

Transparent, honest, and highly consultative — exactly what you hope for when dealing with plumbing issues. Jared quickly identified the root cause of the problem and walked me through multiple solutions, clearly explaining both the short-term fixes and long-term options. I never felt pressured — just well-informed and confident in the decision we made. Outstanding experience from start to finish. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.

4 months ago
Vicky Chen

Had a great experience with Jared! He replaced our sink faucet and even went out of his way to find and pick up the replacement for us, which made the whole process so easy. He was super friendly, professional, and did an excellent job. Everything was done quickly and smoothly. I would definitely recommend Jared to anyone looking for reliable plumbing work!

1 month ago
Katie Adams

Best Plumber we have ever used. Jared installed the plumbing in my new shower last year and then today I had an emergency water leak and I decided to call him again! I sent him pictures and he walked me through what to do until he was able to leave the job he was finishing up. Thankfully he was able to come and fix before a disaster hit my dinning room! Very thankful for him and his expertise! He cleaned up the mess and I didn’t even have to put my three dogs up b/c he is also a dog lover! Please call him if you have an issue!

2 months ago
#8

Mr Rooter Plumbing of Lexington KY

4.8
(1226 reviews)11.3 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1099 S Broadway Ste 120, Lexington, KY 40504, USA

(859) 251-6500
Overall Score64/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Sarah Dowell

Our plumbing backed up in mine and my neighbors homes. Mr Rooter sent Mike out and it was fixed so quickly! He was so nice and made sure to take stuff out of the bathroom and put it all back and cleaned it all up! So nice will definitely recommend!

3 weeks ago
EDNA STEVENSON

Mike and Eric did a great job. Very respectful of my property and to me. They worked great together. Thank you

1 month ago
Paul Johnson

I had a great experience with Mr. Rooter Plumbing. I called yesterday for a kitchen faucet repair, and they sent a plumber out today. Michel Estes was very efficient, professional, and mentioned he has 14 years of experience, which definitely showed in his work. While he was here, I mentioned that I needed my water heater replaced and was still waiting from another company to schedule the visit for the repair. He offered to give me an estimate, which was reasonable, and was able to complete the replacement the same day. I was really impressed with the fast service, professionalism, and quality of work delivered by Michel. Highly recommend!

1 month ago
#9

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond KY

4.8
(550 reviews)17.8 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

101 Bradbury Pointe Dr, Richmond, KY 40475, USA

(859) 600-0575
Overall Score61/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Robert Hannah

I want to extend a thank you to the Mr. Rooter team that came to my house to inspect my septic tank. They originally came to empty the tank and install risers but upon inspection found my tank lid was failing. Working with Shawn Smith was fantastic, he was up front with cost and scope and is a true professional. His team, Mike and Colby are surgeons with the Bobcat and I enjoyed talking to them while they were here. I’ve tried multiple other companies to complete this job and Mr. Rooter made it happen. I would only call them in the future for my plumbing issues or questions. Great Job!!!

3 months ago
Allison Copper-Willis

Shawn Smith was assigned to my home today for a plumbing issue. He got there before scheduled time which was great…he got done quick and fixed the problem and updated me promptly. He was respectful to my home and was polite. All around a great guy and a wonderful experience with him and the company.

2 weeks ago
Mollica Hall

Called with an emergency. They sent someone within a few hours to fix my kitchen sink. Yes, very pricey, but very professional and kind. Dean was the guy who was sent and I am VERY thankful for him! He explained it all to me, took extra time to go over things with me, 11/10 service from Dean. He was easy to talk to, made me feel comfortable, helped my husband and I in a bind and truly went above and beyond. He even made sure everything worked fully before he left. I also had this poor man walking around our house trying to find our main water line. (Sorry Dean!) Great guy. Great service. The woman on the phone (I forgot her name unfortunately) was also so kind while I was crying on the phone trying to schedule this emergency. They called to let me know when Dean was on his way which was also so helpful and he arrived in the exact time they said. Truly, I am so thankful for Dean and this company. Yes, pricey, but I was more than willing to pay it for the service and the professionalism! Will definitely call them if needed again and will forever request Dean!!!!

7 months ago
#10

Elite Performance Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, and Water Heaters

5.0
(27 reviews)11.3 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

3499 Blazer Pkwy #326, Lexington, KY 40509, USA

(859) 350-6712
Overall Score58/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Titus Tindall

Mike was very knowledgeable and did a great job on our Instant water heater. I would recommend them to anyone needing a plumbing job done.

1 year ago
Paul Niekamp

Fantastic service. Quick response, reasonable prices up front, clean, friendly, and professional. They gave us multiple options along with the pros and cons of each and let us decide what we wanted with no pressure either way. The work was done well and our plumbing issues were solved. We have found our go-to plumbers from this point on.

1 year ago
Jonathan Rogel

Jacob was Great very friendly and knowledgeable. He came by took a look at my water heater and fixed my issue quick. Even let me know what could be causing the issues and ways I can prevent it from happening again.

9 months ago
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Professional Drain Cleaning in Nicholasville, Kentucky

Finding a reliable plumber in the 'City of Festivals' shouldn't feel like a chore. Whether you are living in a historic home near downtown Nicholasville or a newer development toward Brannon Crossing, a clogged drain can bring your daily routine to a screeching halt. We understand that your time is valuable, which is why we’ve streamlined the process of finding professional help in Jessamine County.

Our service goes beyond a simple directory. We actively scan a network of 15 local plumbing experts, filtering them specifically by your Nicholasville zip code. We don't just give you a list; we call these professionals to verify their 24-hour availability and ensure they have the tools ready to tackle your specific drain emergency. This means when you get a recommendation from us, you know they are ready to work right now.

From the limestone-rich soil that impacts local pipes to the unique plumbing layouts of Kentucky ranch homes, our verified plumbers understand the local landscape. No more spending your afternoon leaving voicemails for busy shops—we do the legwork to ensure your drains are flowing freely by sunset.

Common Drain Issues in Nicholasville, Kentucky

Hard Water Scale: Nicholasville sits atop Kentucky’s famous limestone, which often leads to hard water. Over time, calcium and mineral deposits build up inside your pipes, narrowing the passage and making it easier for hair and soap scum to cause frequent backups.

Historic Piping: Many homes near the heart of Nicholasville feature older plumbing infrastructure. These aging pipes are prone to corrosion and sagging, which can trap debris and lead to stubborn clogs that a simple store-bought plunger just can't handle.

Invasive Tree Roots: The lush Kentucky landscape is beautiful, but the roots of our mature oaks and maples are constantly seeking moisture. These roots can penetrate sewer lines in older neighborhoods, causing massive blockages and potential pipe collapses.

Kitchen Grease and Southern Cooking: We love our home-cooked meals in Jessamine County, but pouring fats, oils, and grease down the kitchen sink is a leading cause of drain failure. These substances solidify in the cool underground pipes, creating a 'fatberg' that requires professional hydro-jetting to clear.

Seasonal Drain Maintenance Tips for Nicholasville, Kentucky

Winter Freeze Prevention: Nicholasville winters can bring sudden deep freezes. Ensure your outdoor hoses are disconnected and your crawl space vents are closed to prevent your drain lines from freezing and cracking during a Kentucky cold snap.

Spring Rain Prep: With heavy spring showers in the Bluegrass region, ensure your floor drains and sump pumps are clear of debris. Silt and mud washed in by heavy rains can quickly overwhelm an unmaintained drainage system.

Summer BBQ Maintenance: During the busy summer months and local festivals, your garbage disposal sees extra action. Avoid putting fibrous vegetables like corn husks or celery down the drain, as these frequently cause holiday-weekend clogs.

Fall Leaf Clearance: As the leaves drop, keep your outdoor area drains and gutters clear. Clogged exterior drains can lead to water backing up into your basement or foundation during late-autumn storms.

Average Drain Cleaning Costs in Nicholasville, Kentucky

$125-$475

The cost of drain cleaning in Nicholasville typically depends on the location of the clog (sink vs. main sewer line), the method required (snaking vs. hydro-jetting), and whether you need emergency service after hours or on a weekend.

Frequently Asked Questions about Drain Cleaning in Nicholasville, Kentucky

How quickly can I get a plumber to my Nicholasville home?

Because we filter specifically by your zip code and call to verify current availability, we often find plumbers who can arrive the same day, frequently within just a few hours of your request.

Are the plumbers in your Nicholasville network certified?

Yes, we only work with certified plumbing professionals who are licensed to operate in the state of Kentucky and have a proven track record in the Jessamine County area.

Is 24-hour emergency drain cleaning available in Nicholasville?

Absolutely. We specialize in verifying 24-hour availability, so if you have a midnight sewage backup, we will find the specific plumber in the Nicholasville area who is currently on call and ready to assist.

Does the hard water in Nicholasville affect how often I need drain cleaning?

Yes, the limestone-heavy water in our region leads to mineral buildup. Local experts recommend a professional cleaning every 1-2 years to prevent these minerals from creating permanent restrictions in your pipes.

Can you help with clogs in Brannon Crossing and other outlying areas?

Yes, our zipcode-specific filtering covers all of Nicholasville and the surrounding Jessamine County areas, ensuring we find a technician who is already nearby.