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Top Rated Plumbers in Cambridge

#1

Callahan Plumbing & Drain

4.9
(47 reviews)2.3 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

697 Cambridge St suite 437, Brighton, MA 02135, USA

(617) 404-3689
Overall Score94/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
حسين الغريبي

Clogged outside underground pipe. To replace the pipe, they had to dig up most of my yard. Dion, his crew and the whole project were fantastic. They worked quickly and efficiently. They provided excellent customer service, and were respectful. My front yard looked great after they completed the work. No clogging and no more issues with my drains. They are great.

2 weeks ago
Phung An

This company and technician are amazing! They deserve 10 stars. I requested an appointment online very late at night and the technician showed up the next morning, 8AM!!! The toilet in the second floor bathroom of my home was leaking into my first-floor living space. The technician had a clean cut and was very nice. He was also professional and knowledgeable. He was able solve my problem for only $64! I couldn't believe how cheap it was! I thought it would cost hundreds of bucks! I highly recommend this company to anyone searching for a trustworthy plumber. I'm looking to remodel two bathrooms and add a 1/2 bath in the future, and will definitely give them a call!

1 week ago
Titus Pittman

These people have great service! My ac was serviced via their affiliation to Home Depot. After moving into my new townhouse, I wanted to have it serviced immediately. After a few days, I realized that the unit was no longer cooling. I made a call for service. They came and performed a new inspection, and charged my system without any charge. Thanks! I will refer you to anyone that needs ac repair and service. I have a home warranty, and I hope they call you. If not, I will ask that you be sent out.

1 week ago
#2

Rhino Rooter

4.7
(119 reviews)3.6 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

11 Cushing Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA

(617) 360-1553
Overall Score94/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Mohammad T.

We had for the first time ever a major kitchen sink clogging issue yesterday. I called Rhino Rooter this morning and left a message for David. He called me in a very timely way and asked for an explanation of the problem and gave me a good sense of the estimate over the phone. He came in a timely way on a busy snowy day. He is very friendly and most pleasant to interact with. He was very clear in explaining what the problem was, and using his machine unclogged the pipes and all is working well now. He even fixed a problem I had caused trying to do it myself as a complimentary gift. You will not go wrong with this gentleman and his professional service at Rhino Rooter. He is very upfront about anything that may cost and does not recommend anything to be fixed if not essential. We are most grateful and have arranged with him to fix a couple of other pluming problems on a less busy day. This was emergency for us and he met our needs perfectly. The big lesson he taught us was not to try to fix it ourselves since we can make things worse (I did), and those liquid solutions do NOT work (and can be dangerous) and can damage pipes as well. We know now who to turn to for our pluming needs. Thanks David!

3 weeks ago
Mark Grunbaum

Rhino Rooter did a great job clearing the blockage in my main drain this morning. After breaking up the stubborn blockage, he ran the auger 100ft to the street two more times to make sure all the debris was cleared, then tested it to guarantee the problem was truly solved before he left. David was easy to reach, easy to deal with, showed up when he said he would, and left the area clean when he was done. Best of all, his price was very fair.

1 month ago
Christine Bellemare

THEY ARE THE BEST!!! I had a serious problem with the main drain to my house. They were here first thing in the morning and were able to fix the problem. And it was a huge problem! They were so kind and friendly and I was shocked at how inexpensive it was. Definitely a company you can trust!

1 month ago
#3

The Drain Guy

5.0
(23 reviews)0.8 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

82 Berkshire St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA

(617) 591-1199
Overall Score94/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Peter Martin

Prompt response for a clogged kitchen sink drain run. Patrick was on time, careful with protecting our home from potential mess and tool damage to flooring, highly professional and an excellent communicator. He was very clear about costs up front, with the caveat that there might be unforeseen issues that could increase said costs. I look forward to our next drain issue:-)

10 months ago
Joshua Kruger

The Drain Guy is top notch. When you need someone to trust these are the guys. Responsive, fast, friendly and reasonably priced. I have referred them to friends and family and they have not been disappointed.

8 months ago
Wendy Hancock

I called 4/8/2021 and got the calling service that dispatched me out to the Matt who returned my call (within an hour), and was very professional over the phone and was able to schedule me in for the next morning 4/9/2021! Patrick came to my house and he was through, and communicated everything very detailed, but in a way I could understand. He also cleaned up after he completed his work! Patrick was professional, friendly and easy to talk to. Thank you, The Drain Guy"! Will be highly recommending you to anyone in need, and also will call again for your services!

4 years ago
#4

Corbin Plumbing & Drain

5.0
(37 reviews)2 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

500 Rutherford Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA

(617) 446-7661
Overall Score90/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Firza Syifa amelia

Our main sewer line had some problems. Cast iron pipes that were originally installed in the house had corroded, and some sections even had bottomed. Axel was sent to assess the situation after we called Drain & Water. The two options were: 1) relining the sewer main line under the concrete slab; and 2) pipe burst the sewer main line under the driveway. Their quote was substantially lower than that of two other plumbers for the same scope. Axel responded to all of our concerns and questions. He was in good contact with us during the entire process. Drain & Water coordinated the underground utility service and handled all permits. The crew came to our house every day to introduce themselves, tell us what they planned to do and give us a schedule of when the drains would be closed due to the work they were doing on the sewer line. They also gave us an estimate for when they could be used again. Every day they cleaned. Give them a call if you've ever needed plumbing or drainage work!

1 month ago
Deian Ciuruschin

Vince arrived and cleared the toilet in just 30 minutes. He was extremely nice and left the area clean. Also told me about the 6 month guarantee for call outs and work. Excellent service, fixed the same day! Vince, Vinces dispatcher, the followup person that called and gave me a time estimate, and Vince are all to be thanked. All were very helpful and nice! Many thanks! !

2 weeks ago
Japheth Arambulo

Ira was fantastic. He was very thorough in his work and fixed multiple issues with the original water heater installation. He also provided us with the names and numbers of a water damage company to help clean up any water damage that was caused by an improper installation. Iras efficiency, care and attention to detail would make your entire staff an amazing one.

2 weeks ago
#5

John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning

4.9
(806 reviews)11 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

4 Breed Ave, Woburn, MA 01801, USA

(781) 569-6695
Overall Score90/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Frank Knippenberg

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The name to know when your drains don’t flow — and they just proved it again. I could tell we were heading toward a full-blown main sewer line disaster at one of our rental properties, so I called John’s Sewer & Drain first thing Saturday morning hoping for help before things got… unpleasant. Within about 2½ hours, their tech Paul Kelly was already on site and ready for battle. Paul was awesome — super friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and clearly someone who takes pride in doing the job right. He walked through the issue, explained everything, and handled the whole situation like a pro from start to finish. He even made sure everything was well cleaned up before he left (which, given the nature of sewer work, deserves an extra five stars on its own). As someone who manages rental properties, having a company that shows up quickly and sends technicians like Paul is priceless. I’ve used John’s Sewer & Drain before and never had a bad experience, but this one was next level. It was a great reminder of why they truly are the name to know when your drains don’t flow. If your pipes are plotting against you… call John’s.

1 week ago
Nick S

I just had John’s Sewer & Drain Cleaning out for some maintenance work on my drainage system, and the experience was outstanding. Mike (#312) arrived within a few hours of my call to inspect the main sewer line from my house to the city street sewer. He thoroughly explained their video inspection service and how it takes a close look at the sewer line, keeping an eye out for clogs, cracks in the underground pipes, and tree roots breaking through the pipe. He walked me through the entire process and even provided a USB stick of the video when he was finished. The inspection showed everything was clear, so there was no need for additional cleaning or to pay for any other services, which was something I really appreciated. Mike was genuinely committed to making sure I only paid for services I actually needed. It’s rare to find someone so honest, caring, and focused on helping things run smoothly without unnecessary costs. Their honesty and transparency were truly refreshing. While he was here, he also snaked our bathroom drain, which had been draining very slowly, and that process was quick and pleasant. I highly recommend John’s Sewer & Drain Cleaning and Mike (#312). I fully trust their work ethic and quality, which has made me a customer for life. I'll absolutely call them again for any future drain maintenance or services. No need to look at anyone else, go with John’s Sewer & Drain Cleaning (and ask for Mike #312!)

3 months ago
Craig

We had an issue with our septic pipes and John's was great. Aidan came first thing in the next morning and cleared up our issues. He was very nice, quick and cleaned everything as soon as he was done. The service was reasonably priced for the work done and I'm very happy with the service provided.

4 months ago
#6

ABC Plumbing Drain Sewer Cleaning

5.0
(12 reviews)3.1 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

26 Amsden St, Arlington, MA 02474, USA

(781) 641-3823
Overall Score89/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Ian Woloschin

My kitchen sink in my new-to-me-but-100-year-old home clogged and my puny manual snake just wasn't powerful enough. I called ABC Plumbing late in the day and Brian asked if this was an emergency or ok to wait until the morning and in the interest of saving some money, I asked for the next day. He wound up having to cut open the waste pipe and found all sorts of things (a whole chicken leg bone, how!?) trapped in the pipe before even reaching the clog. Brian patched everything up and even made a few minor improvements and we're good as we'll get without a full kitchen renovation.

7 months ago
Christopher Corbett

I have never worked with a contractor of any kind more willing to go the extra mile, educate the customer, and respond when needed. ABC is aces.

1 month ago
Shannon Tivnan

I’ve been using ABC plumbing for several years now. Brian is extremely knowledgeable and gets the job done quickly and efficiently! Overall a very trustworthy and reliable company. Thank you ABC!

1 year ago
#7

Mr. Drain Inc

4.9
(242 reviews)14.1 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

70 Finnell Dr #11, Weymouth, MA 02188, USA

(617) 446-9991
Overall Score89/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
David Johnson

Used Mr Drain for pro-active main drain cleanout and they were awesome! Very professional and great to work with. Very satisfied and will use them from now on every year. Have had experience with others that were very unreliable and challenging to work with. Mr Drain was the best to deal with in all aspects of the service.

1 month ago
joanna macdonald

This was an amazing experience! I had waited all day for another company to show up and eventually had to cancel because it was already 4pm and I still had no idea when they were coming. It was Friday night with a major snowstorm expected this weekend and I made a last-minute call to Mr. Drain to see if they could help unclog my drain. I called at 5:18pm, and Aaron had already come and gone by 6:30pm! My pipes are now draining perfectly. Aaron was wonderful, and Christine, the owner, was equally incredible. I can’t recommend them highly enough!

3 weeks ago
Assaad Mhanna

Mr. Drain is a very responsible company. very qualified, nice people caring about their clients. I am very satisfied of the work done in my house and don't hesitate to recommend them for anyone who would like to do work with no surprises.

1 month ago
#8

Avantel Plumber of Boston MA

4.9
(35 reviews)1.3 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

50 Euston St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA

(857) 491-4570
Overall Score76/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Brooklyn Whitney

Needed drain cleaning in Cambridge and they did a thorough job. Everything works perfectly now and the service was friendly

3 weeks ago
Cindy Zayne

I requested same day plumbing in Jamaica Plain and they arrived exactly when promised. Very professional and efficient team

3 weeks ago
Curtis Drew

I had an emergency plumbing situation in Roxbury and they responded so fast. Really saved the day when I needed urgent help

3 weeks ago
#9

Johnson Bros. Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

4.8
(337 reviews)8 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

75 E Elm Ave, Quincy, MA 02170, USA

(617) 479-9911
Overall Score74/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
John Donnelly

I called Johnson Brother's Plumbing in a panic as the main drain out to the pipes in the street was backed up. I have tenants and there was a bad smell in the basement. I called three plumbers and Nate Johnson was the only one who answered his phone. He was incredibly polite and was able to come to the house that same day, diagnose the problem, and clear the line. He was professional, skilled, and he did it all for a very fair price. He helped me out of very tough day, and I can't say how grateful I am for his help. I highly recommend Nate and Johnson Brothers Plumbing!!

1 month ago
Amanda Bruce

They were very responsive and got the job done in a very timely fashion. They came within 2 days of my call. They replaced my vanit and I would strongly recommend them- nice service. They will be coming back to finish the back splash. I am very happy with their work.

2 months ago
Paula Reilly

It would have made much more sense (and been a great deal less obvious) if the plastic tubing was anchored along the wood shelf and run through the garage wall as there was space to place the outside faucet further down. Also, curious as to why two holes were drilled through the plasterboard where the tubing exits the garage. Bill was paid with an additional 10 percent tip for time spent. I thought the job was pretty straightforward-wish I had supervised work more closely.

5 months ago
#10

Frankie Drain Services

4.9
(94 reviews)6.7 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

80 Fairlawn Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126, USA

(617) 615-1792
Overall Score74/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Henry Anyabuoke

The service I received from Frankie Drain Services was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The technicians were not only prompt and professional but also incredibly efficient and detail-oriented. They took the time to thoroughly explain the process, answered all of my questions with patience, and made sure everything was completed to the highest standard. I felt completely confident in their expertise and appreciated how respectful and courteous they were throughout the entire visit. Overall, I'm beyond satisfied with the service and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need!

2 months ago
Duncan Passell

Frankie did a fantastic job! I had a blocked toilet and a garbage disposal issue as well as the dishwasher backing up into the sink but within 2 hours, my problems were gone! I would recommend him for his professionalism, his can do attitude, and his quick service time!

6 months ago
Jensen Varghese

Frankie responded to my request quickly, came the next day and fixed our issue with plumbing underneath kitchen sink quickly. He is efficient and does quality work and is also a friendly guy. I will call him again for any plumbing needs

6 months ago
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Professional Drain Cleaning in Cambridge

Cambridge is a city where historic charm meets modern innovation, from the brick sidewalks of Harvard Square to the high-tech laboratories of Kendall Square. However, with historic New England homes comes historic plumbing. Clogged drains can be a major disruption in a busy academic and professional hub, which is why our service is designed for maximum speed and zero guesswork. We don't just provide a list of numbers; we actively manage the search for you. Our system scans our network of certified plumbers across Cambridge, filters them by your specific zip code, and then we personally call to confirm they can handle your specific drain issue right now. Whether you are living in a classic Triple-Decker in Mid-Cambridge or a modern condo near the Charles River, we ensure you get a professional who is actually ready to work.

Common Drain Issues in Cambridge

Many Cambridge homes, particularly in the historic districts near Brattle Street, still feature original cast iron or clay pipes. Over the decades, these pipes accumulate scale and sediment that trap debris, leading to frequent backups that standard hardware store chemicals simply cannot fix.

Cambridge's beautiful canopy of mature trees is part of its character, but those roots are notorious for seeking out moisture in old sewer lines. We frequently see roots penetrating pipes in neighborhoods like West Cambridge, causing slow drains and total blockages that require professional intervention.

In high-density areas around MIT and Harvard, shared plumbing systems often take a beating. From 'flushable' wipes to heavy grease buildup in shared kitchens, these high-traffic systems require professional-grade hydro jetting to restore proper flow and prevent building-wide backups.

Massachusetts water, while high quality, can still lead to mineral buildup in older plumbing fixtures and pipes. Over time, this restricts flow and makes it significantly easier for clogs to form in bathroom sinks and showers throughout the city's older housing stock.

Seasonal Drain Maintenance Tips for Cambridge

As leaves fall along the tree-lined streets of Cambridge, ensure your outdoor drains and gutters are clear to prevent basement flooding during heavy New England autumn rains.

Cambridge winters are brutal. Keep your drains moving and maintain your heating to prevent standing water from freezing inside pipes, which can lead to catastrophic bursts during a deep freeze.

When the snow melts toward the Charles River, the local water table rises. Check your basement floor drains and sump pump lines to ensure they aren't clogged with winter grit or debris before the spring thaw.

During the humid Cambridge summers, outdoor gatherings are common. Never pour fats, oils, or grease down the kitchen sink, as they solidify quickly in cooler underground pipes and cause major blockages.

Average Drain Cleaning Costs in Cambridge

$200-$650

Prices in Cambridge vary based on the severity of the clog, the age of the plumbing system, and whether emergency after-hours service is required. Advanced solutions like hydro jetting for main line blockages will typically fall at the higher end of the spectrum.

Frequently Asked Questions about Drain Cleaning in Cambridge

How fast can I get a plumber to my Cambridge home?

Because we call and verify availability in your specific Cambridge zip code before connecting you, we can often find a plumber who can arrive at your property within a few hours, even for 24-hour emergencies.

Do you service both residential and commercial properties in Cambridge?

Yes, our network includes plumbers equipped for everything from small apartment clogs near Central Square to heavy-duty commercial kitchen drainage systems in Kendall Square.

Are the plumbers in your network licensed for Massachusetts?

Absolutely. Every plumber we verify for your Cambridge zip code is fully licensed and insured according to Massachusetts state requirements and local Cambridge codes.

What is the most common cause of drain issues in Cambridge?

Given the age of the city, many issues stem from aging cast iron infrastructure and tree root intrusion in older neighborhoods like Riverside and Cambridgeport.

Why should I use your service instead of calling a plumber myself?

We save you the time of calling multiple companies only to find they are fully booked. We filter by your zip code and confirm a plumber's 24-hour availability for your specific problem before you ever pick up the phone.