# Cape Drain & Rooter

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Phone:** (508) 333-8798 · **Website:** http://capedrainrooter.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 39 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 28 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Cape Drain & Rooter is a small, drain-and-sewer specialty outfit on Cape Cod, run day-to-day by Curran Kelly and his brother Patrick. The work sits in plumbing's messiest corner — clogged drains, sewer lines, camera inspections — and answering the phone quickly has become a recurring theme in reviews: several describe Curran picking up within a ring or two, even on emergency calls.

Thirty-nine Google reviews, nearly all from the past year, are five stars without a single negative one in the mix. The specifics repeat: same-day visits, clear explanations of what's actually wrong before any work starts, and prices reviewers call fair or reasonable. A June 2026 review described clearing a drain that had reportedly been clogged for 25 years; a July 2026 review described diagnosing and repairing a crumbling pipe between a house and its septic system the same day it was called in; and a December 2025 review described fixing three radiators at a historic home, including one that multiple prior plumbers had said couldn't be repaired at all.

For a stubborn clog, a sewer backup, or an emergency plumbing problem on the Cape, Cape Drain & Rooter has built a strikingly consistent record of fast, well-explained, fairly priced fixes — the kind of pattern that's hard to find across even a handful of reviews, let alone forty.

**Strengths:**
- Fast emergency response — reviewers describe same-day fixes, calls answered in a ring or two
- Clear explanations — reviewers say the problem and fix are explained upfront
- Fair pricing — repeatedly called reasonable across many reviews
- Tackles tough jobs — cleared a drain clogged for 25 years

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Repeatedly praised for fast, often same-day emergency response, including calls answered within a ring or two _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psc2JEVjJlbVJoUkVKUmNXeGpjMWQ1T0hkVFJYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlsbDV2emRhREJRcWxjc1d5OHdTRXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had an emergency plumbing issue, and the response was quick and completed professionally. They arrived on time, diagnosed the problem r…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GNlZGSnpSRk5rTFV0aFNVMWZOakpTVXpSQ2RYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnF6VFJzRFNkLUthSU1fNjJSUzRCdXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Curran answer on the first ring! Got to our home quickly and resolved our issues! Great Guys! Reasonable pricing!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xad2JqaDZjbFkyWlVGeGVtNHRkRVZ0V0RFdFZsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZwbjh6clY2ZUFxem4tdEVtWDEtVlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ When the outpipe of your house clogs these are the guys to call. I called and after two rings someone picked up the phone to help me thro…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSbGNXc3dRelZJY1VGTFNrUXdhbmt5VlU5WGEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRlcWswQzVIcUFLSkQwankyVU9Xa3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Curran Kelly arrived that same day, and had all the equipment to diagnose a crumbling pipe between the house and the septic system.  He r…”
- Reviewers across many months describe clear, upfront explanations of the problem and the fix before starting work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoaVJYZzNXakY0ZFZCbFpWOHdNVTQ1VTJGMVgyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhiRXg3WjF4dVBlZV8wMU45U2F1X2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Easy as can be. I needed help and was able to make an appointment exactly when I needed it. These guys were so easy to work with, friendl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xad2JqaDZjbFkyWlVGeGVtNHRkRVZ0V0RFdFZsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZwbjh6clY2ZUFxem4tdEVtWDEtVlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ When the outpipe of your house clogs these are the guys to call. I called and after two rings someone picked up the phone to help me thro…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCVlpGOVFYMDE2ZDIxMGRDMVllRzUwU1VKRFJGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjBVZF9QX016d210dC1YeG50SUJDRFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a great experience with cape drain. They responded quickly after I called about a completely blocked kitchen drain and were able to…”
- A June 2026 review described clearing a drain that had reportedly been clogged for 25 years _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twVFNVUkpiMkk0VDBaYVEycE1NMHhEYVZreVZtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpTSURJb2I4T0ZaQ2pMM0xDaVkyVmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Curran and Patrick did a wonderful job. We had a drain that has probably been clogged for 25 years. They opened it. I would highly recomm…”
- A December 2025 review described fixing three radiators at a historic home, including one other plumbers had said couldn't be repaired _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwVWJrcGxibmR4V0dONVIySnFSbmxQUmxOVVNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpUbkplbndxWGN5R2JqRnlPRlNUSUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Curran Kelly was **so helpful** at my mom‘s very historic house. He quick addressed issues with three radiators— mind you —one of the rad…”
- A July 2026 review described diagnosing and repairing a crumbling pipe between the house and septic system the same day it was called in _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSbGNXc3dRelZJY1VGTFNrUXdhbmt5VlU5WGEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRlcWswQzVIcUFLSkQwankyVU9Xa3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Curran Kelly arrived that same day, and had all the equipment to diagnose a crumbling pipe between the house and the septic system.  He r…”
- Multiple reviewers describe pricing as reasonable or fair _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210TVEyVm5aaTE2V2kxdFJWUmZZMUF0U0Vvd2FsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmtMQ2VnZi16Wi1tRVRfY1AtSEowalE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Curran did a great job at a reasonable price.  Arrived as stated.  I would recommended him to others”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GNlZGSnpSRk5rTFV0aFNVMWZOakpTVXpSQ2RYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnF6VFJzRFNkLUthSU1fNjJSUzRCdXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Curran answer on the first ring! Got to our home quickly and resolved our issues! Great Guys! Reasonable pricing!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25admQxWm5hbVJDZFdsdlRqUm1lVkZPTkhoaWFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZvd1ZnamRCdWlvTjRmeVFONHhiaWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Curran answered the call quickly and came the same day. They worked quick and were very reasonable. Highly recommend Curran and the Cape …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKM1RFUjNjSEJ5ZERsRmNVdEJWMW80U2t0RU5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJ3TER3cHBydDlFcUtBV1o4SktENGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had work done by them; very reasonably priced, and quality work. Highly recommend.”
- Provides drain cleaning and sewer services, including sewer repairs and camera inspections, across Cape Cod _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://capedrainrooter.com) — “Cape Drain & Rooter provides drain cleaning and sewer services, including sewer repairs and camera inspections, across Cape Cod, Massachuset…”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://capedrainrooter.com) — “Cape Drain & Rooter provides drain cleaning and sewer services, including sewer repairs and camera inspections, across Cape Cod, Massachuset…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sbmVFVnFRekJ4UTFZeE1uWmhNVFpXVEZFelRHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlneEVqQzBxQ1YxMnZhMTZWTFEzTGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I am extremely happy with Cape Drain & Rooter! I had a badly clogged kitchen sink, and they were the third company I called after two oth…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSbGNXc3dRelZJY1VGTFNrUXdhbmt5VlU5WGEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRlcWswQzVIcUFLSkQwankyVU9Xa3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Curran Kelly arrived that same day, and had all the equipment to diagnose a crumbling pipe between the house and the septic system.  He r…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCVlpGOVFYMDE2ZDIxMGRDMVllRzUwU1VKRFJGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x316d6197310e44e7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjBVZF9QX016d210dC1YeG50SUJDRFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a great experience with cape drain. They responded quickly after I called about a completely blocked kitchen drain and were able to…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
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## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20Drain%20%26%20Rooter&query_place_id=ChIJIaPkAv1SzUcR50QOMZdhbTE): 5.0★ from 0 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20Drain%20%26%20Rooter&query_place_id=ChIJIaPkAv1SzUcR50QOMZdhbTE): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://capedrainrooter.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alison Caron · 2026-08-11**: I am extremely happy with Cape Drain & Rooter! I had a badly clogged kitchen sink, and they were the third company I called after two other companies were unable to clear the pipe. Cape Drain & Rooter got the job done! I only wish I had called them first. If you have a stubborn clog, save yourself t…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Invest Info-Brokers · 2026-08-08**: Cape Drain & Rooter is by far the best of all companies on the Cape, Ive had the pleasure of dealing with. Curran is honest, straight forward, affordable & fast. They go in, diagnose the problem & fix the issue immediately. I would highly recommend this company if you have issues with your drains or…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jackie · 2026-08-06**: Easy as can be. I needed help and was able to make an appointment exactly when I needed it. These guys were so easy to work with, friendly, pleasant, and did a great job! They are also consistent communicators, I felt so much relief. I’d trust them again in a heartbeat.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Parker · 2026-07-31**: Curran & Patrick were prompt, professional and knowledgeable.  They came the same day as call.  Communication was excellent.

If needed l, we will go with Curran and his team without hesitation.   The problem was fixed promptly.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alexandra Buchanan · 2026-07-30**: I had an emergency plumbing issue, and the response was quick and completed professionally. They arrived on time, diagnosed the problem right away, and had everything repaired efficiently. They took the time to explain what was wrong, answered my questions, and made sure everything was working prope…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brenda Day · 2026-07-29**: They showed up on time and cleared the clog quickly and explained everything as he went. I would recommend them for any plumbing work!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steven Coren · 2026-07-28**: Prompt, professional and spot on
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Janet Coppinger · 2026-07-28**: Very fast service! Great communication too.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kevin · 2026-07-23**: Excellent, professional, and timely service. Curen and Patrick responded quickly and removed the clog from the feed to my septic. I was pleased with the service and would highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · anthony dellanno · 2026-07-21**: Curran did a great job at a reasonable price.  Arrived as stated.  I would recommended him to others

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