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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Drain Doctor Inc.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$290 – $710
Typical plumbing job around $500
Drain Doctor Inc. is a Somerville drain and sewer company that's been around since 1984, and its record over the past several years is a genuine split: a wide base of specific, positive service calls alongside a handful of serious complaints that go beyond ordinary quality gripes. On the positive side, reviewers describe technicians — Hector, Keyshaun, John W, Kiko, Stevie F, Randy, Joe, and Chris among the named ones — showing up quickly, sometimes within the hour on weekends and holidays, diagnosing the actual problem, and not pushing extra work. One reviewer sought a second opinion after another company recommended an expensive fix, and says Hector was honest from the start and solved the problem without upselling. Others describe simple jobs finished with no charge, or techs who explained every step before doing the work. The negative side of the record is not just about slow arrivals or rudeness, though those show up too — one 2024 review describes a technician arriving two hours late and later shouting when frustrated, and a January 2026 review describes a technician walking in unannounced and the price rising past what was originally quoted. More serious: in a January 2026 review, a customer said she was sexually harassed by a technician in her own home, and that when she reported it, the manager's response was that he'd "have a chat with him to get his side of the story." In a 2025 review, a customer described a technician cutting a 12-inch hole in a pipe while snaking a drain, flooding the basement onto an electrical panel — the company sent someone to wet-vac the mess but offered no other help. And in a 2023 review, a customer described repeat visits that never actually fixed a sewage backup, ending with raw sewage left in the basement and a threat to charge more for another call. The company is BBB accredited with an A+ rating and describes itself as family-owned, serving Greater Boston since 1984. Given the range here — real technical competence and honest service in most accounts, alongside a personal-safety allegation and more than one account of the company not making things right after its own mistake — this is a case where it's worth being deliberate: ask who's being sent, confirm pricing before work starts, and know that the record shows mixed outcomes in getting things resolved when something does go wrong.
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. 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. 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.
Kevin at Drain Doctor! Shows up on time with a great attitude, totally professional. Thank you to Kevin he is top notch. Problem solved👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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.
I had a very unprofessional experience with Drain Doctor. 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. 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. 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. 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. Based on this unprofessional experience, I would not recommend Drain Doctor.
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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Re-analyzed rating 2.4 → 2.9
Established 2.4 rating