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Drain Doctor Inc.

Local business · 612 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145, USA

3.6(44)
Plumbingdrain cleaningsewer line clearing

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Highlights

  • Named techniciansreviewers repeatedly praise specific techs by name
  • BBB accreditedholds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
  • Long historyfamily owned and operating since 1984
  • Solid Google rating4.3 stars across 90 ratings
  • Harassment allegationa recent review reports inappropriate remarks from a technician
  • Unannounced price increaseone recent visit ended above the quoted cost
  • Review counts disagreedirectories differ on total reviews and ratings

Drain Doctor has been unclogging pipes around Somerville and the wider Boston area since 1984, and the company describes itself as family owned and operated over that whole run. It's built around one job — sewer and drain cleaning for houses, apartments, and businesses, not general plumbing repairs. The recent stretch of Google reviews tells two different stories. Techs like Hector, Kevin, Keyshaun, and John W get called out by name for showing up, explaining the problem plainly, and clearing the line without pushing extra work. But the same six months also produced two serious complaints: one customer says a technician arrived two hours late, never introduced himself or showed ID, and left with a bill higher than what was quoted; another says a technician made harassing, inappropriate comments during a home visit and that the company's response — a promise to "have a chat" with him — fell short. That mixed recent signal sits on top of a long track record: 44 reviews across six sources going back to 2021, a 4.3-star average on 90 Google ratings, and a Better Business Bureau A+ rating as an accredited business. Other directories tell the numbers a little differently — one lists 76 ratings at 4.4 stars, another shows a separate profile with only 26 reviews — but the overall shape holds: a business that's mostly kept customers satisfied over four decades, with a real minority of serious complaints mixed in. Before booking, get the price confirmed in writing and ask who's being sent out — the recent billing complaint involved both a late arrival and a technician who skipped introducing himself. For a clogged drain or a slow sewer line, Drain Doctor's long local history and its BBB standing count for something. Given the two recent complaints — one about billing, one about a technician's conduct — it's worth locking down the price and confirming who's showing up before they arrive.

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Most recent comments

  • 5.0Jul 1, 2026

    I can’t recommend Hector and his team at Drain Doctor enough. I needed a second opinion at the last minute after another company gave me an expensive recommendation that didn’t sit right with me. Hector came out quickly, thoroughly inspected the issue, and was honest from the start.<br><br>He was extremely knowledgeable, took the time to explain everything, and never tried to sell me services I didn’t need. He was able to resolve the problem quickly and efficiently, which gave me a lot of peace of mind.<br><br>It’s hard to find contractors you can truly trust, but Hector and his team earned my trust. If you’re looking for honest, reliable, and hardworking professionals, Drain Doctor is the company to call. I’ll definitely be using them again and recommending them to my family and friends.

    Evander PierreView on Google Reviews
  • 5.0Jun 16, 2026

    Kevin at Drain Doctor! Shows up on time with a great attitude, totally professional. Thank you to Kevin he is top notch. Problem solved👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • 5.0Feb 7, 2026

    Thank You so much for the speedy, professional help with our drain. Keyshaun is a fantastic tradesman, and was able to repair our clogged drain in a very efficient amount of time. In addition to identifying the problem, he let us know how to prevent a further issue, and that was very helpful. In addition to the knowledge of his trade, Keyshaun was very personable and pleasant to converse with. I will be sure to recommend this company in the future. Thanks again.

  • 1.0Jan 12, 2026

    I had a very unprofessional experience with Drain Doctor.<br><br>I waited approximately two hours for the technician, Martin, to arrive. When he did, he walked directly into my home without showing any identification or introducing himself. I was handed a document to sign regarding potential pipe damage and was then told a higher price than I had originally been given, which appeared to be due to a lack of communication within the company regarding the original quote.<br><br>During the visit, the technician, Martin, repeatedly shouted “HELLO” whenever he needed something. Martin was not able to unclog the drain and had to leave to go to another job. I was told I would be contacted and another technician would be sent. Before leaving, Martin stated that I already had his personal phone number and suggested I contact him directly for future preventative drain work outside of Drain Doctor.<br><br>After he left, I observed a mess all over my kitchen floor and cabinets, scratches on our wood floor, and damage to the entrance of our home, which appeared to have been caused by his tools.<br><br>Since I was never contacted, I reached out to the company two days later, and spoke with a supervisor named Hector. He stated he had meant to contact me but something had come up. When trying to recount my experience, Hector was clearly laughing. He went on to accuse me of interrupting him; although he hadn’t allowed me the opportunity to explain what had happened without ridiculing me. When I told him he was being rude, he called me rude and said he didn’t want my business.<br><br>Based on this unprofessional experience, I would not recommend Drain Doctor.

    Carla CastellucciView on Google Reviews
  • 2.0Jan 7, 2026

    We had two drains clogged and the drain doctor came out within 24 hours of our call. We were given no time range of when they would come and it was a complete surprise when they showed up (woke us up at 9am to the door knocking). The guy was helpful and nice, he unclogged the drains quickly. We were charged $195 per drain.

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Plumbingdrain cleaningsewer line clearing

Also offers

clogged drain repair

Languages

English

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  1. Added 44 new comments, added 11 new photos, established rating 3.6

    • behind the score: Harassment allegation — a recent review reports inappropriate remarks from a technician

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