Drain King Plumbers

Rating: 4.7 out of 5

Drain King Plumbers reviews (400)

  • Review from cmacgregor302 Macgregor
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 8 May 2023

    Quick Response

    A rep showed up within a short time to assess the situation and advise options. Quick, and straight forward.

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We are very happy to hear that we could quickly and easily assist you. Feel free to reach out to us anytime! ? - Drain King Plumbers

    Reply created 8 May 2023
  • Review from HomeStars user from Etobicoke
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 26 Apr 2023
    Repair or Replace Faucets or Pipes
    Quick, reliable and affordable. Replied within minutes of ad being posted and provided service within an hour. Extremely happy with this company.

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you for taking the time to review our business! We are very happy to hear that our team was able to provide you with quick, reliable, and affordable services. We are always willing and happy to assist you; feel free to reach out to us at any time! ? - Drain King Plumbers

    Reply created 26 Apr 2023
  • Review from Heather, Toronto
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 25 Apr 2023
    Repair or Replace Faucets or Pipes
    We called drain king at 8:30pm when we learned that water from our toilet was leaking into our neighbours below us. We were so impressed with the speed our plumber arrived, his ability to resolve the issue in the toilet quickly and his easygoingness in a stressful time. We would absolutely use this service again, and are grateful they were able to help us!

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 10-star review, Heather! We are thrilled to hear that our technician was able to quickly resolve the issue for you and that his easygoing personality was beneficial in this stressful situation. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to servicing you in the future! Feel free to call or text us anytime ? - Drain King Plumbers

    Reply created 8 May 2023
  • Review from Customer of Drain King Plumbers
    Rating: 1 out of 5
    Review left on 24 Apr 2023

    Repairs

    Initially, we were very satisfied with this company; their technicians were polite, efficient, and completed ther required work to our satisfaction. Three months later, they sent a follow-up email with a $25.00 coupon for future repair work. However, upon booking a second repair job, they conveniently forgot to ask about the coupon, either when we booked the appointment, or at the time of payment. When we called to ask if the coupon could be applied retroactively, they refused, citing some horse crap about administrative inconvenience, blah, blah, blah. There will NOT be a third call to this company for any future business. They are NOT the only show in town. In this day and age of computers and integrated software, there is no excuse for them to refuse an accommodation, since they have all the records they need. Our review is now downgraded to 1 star. They rate 10 stars for coming up with convenient excuses over the phone!!!

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    Reply created 24 May 2023
  • Review from Karen, North York
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 3 Apr 2023
    Repair or Replace Faucets or Pipes
    Alexs customer service and product knowledge were excellent! We really appreciated his patience with our questions. His professional and friendly manner made us feel comfortable and at ease. We appreciated the quick turnaround time to our repair request.

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you kindly, Karen, for the 10-star review! We truly appreciate your time and efforts to share your feedback with Alex and Drain King Plumbers. We are so happy to hear it was a positive experience as customer satisfaction is one of our top priorities! Feel free to reach out to us any time. ? - Drain King Plumbers

    Reply created 4 Apr 2023
  • Review from Customer of Drain King Plumbers
    Rating: 0 out of 5
    Review left on 14 Mar 2023

    Snaking bathtub drain

    Technician came to clear our bathtub drain. While snaking the drain he accidentally drilled a hole through the drainpipe leaving much water damage in the basement . When he returned to analyze and view the damage, we were told that the cost to fix it would be $2,400. Absolutely unacceptable!!

    Answer from pro:

    Hi John & Christine, Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us. While we appreciate your frustrations surrounding the repair required to fix the pipe that got damaged during the snaking, falsifying information to tarnish our reputation is in poor taste. As you mentioned in your review, a hole was apparent in the drain pipe following the snaking conducted by one of our technicians. What you did not mention is the terrible condition of the drain pipe upon our technician's arrival or the form you signed acknowledging that we are not responsible for damages caused by snaking, as any professional knows older drains are more susceptible to breaking. The technician did not knowingly or accidentally create the hole in your drain pipe due to negligence; there is always a possibility, especially with older drain pipes, as they deteriorate over time and aren't as strong as they used to be. Still, when you called to inform us of the hole in your drain pipe causing a leak, we sent the technician back within one hour of receiving your phone call. The office staff you spoke with asked for photos of the leak for us to review and informed you that because of the service provided (i.e. snaking) and the condition of the pipe before, additional fees are required to fix the leak, as it was something out of our control and likely to happen to any other plumber conducting a thorough snaking. Based on our records, the quote you received was $1300 + HST ($1469 after tax), so we are unsure where you came up with $2400. Your tub waste and overflow needed replacing, and we were not doing it for free- considering the condition of your pipes and how they were deteriorating, you were likely looking at a leak anyway, even if we hadn't snaked it. However, since the damage occurred during a snaking conducted by one of our technicians, as a courtesy, we revised the quote to offer a discount making it $1170 + HST ($1322.10 after tax). Given our attempt to do right by you as a customer, a zero-star review seems extreme and unfair- as there was no negligence, ill intent, or unreasonable quotes provided like the amount you stated. We quoted you a competitive rate, then offered further discounts after hearing your concerns, and even provided a complimentary Lifetime VIP Membership (valued at $149 + HST), giving you access to members-only rates, coupons, VIP priority service, and more, on top of it for your frustrations surrounding this appointment and as an incentive for the opportunity to service you again. Given the circumstance, we hope you can understand our perspective and reconsider your zero-star review, as we care deeply about our customers- and it does not accurately represent our company and work ethic, but your frustrations about an unfortunate circumstance out of our control. We encourage you to contact our office at (416) 661-5464 to discuss this further or if you have any questions. We hope to hear from you soon! Have a lovely day. - Drain King Plumbers

    Reply created 31 Mar 2023
  • Review from HomeStars user from North York
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 17 Feb 2023
    Repair or Replace Faucets or Pipes
    Wonderful customer service. Reached out to Homestars for plumber for ongoing shower concern and had leak under kitchen sink at same time. Received prompt phone call from DrainKingPlumbing asking if I still required service and to please call. Called and said I'm not sure what problem is and was told a technician could come out and diagnose and give me a quote. There was no cost, no obligation for me to go with them. Didn't realize this kind of service existed! Alex was sent out and arrived early. Checked out shower by running water in shower and bathroom sink, and said not the shower probably water heater. Said their company could probably give me a few names to contact. Found leak under sink and gave me options. I could purchase the faucet through them or purchase my own and they would install. No pressure at any time. Purchased my own faucet and Alex came to install. Arrived right on time, professional, eager to please, and installed. Very pleasant to deal with. Would definitely use and recommend DrainKingPlumbing to anyone. ..... and ask for Alex. Company professional and kept me in the loop the whole time. Very impressive.

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you so much for your 10-star review! We truly appreciate the time taken to share your experience with us and your recommendations of our company. We are thrilled to hear your visit with Alex was satisfactory and the work was completed well. Feel free to call us at any time! :) - Drain King Plumbers

    Reply created 15 Mar 2023
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 23 Jan 2023

    Clogged drains

    When the drain pipe underneath my kitchen sink got clogged I called Drain King and they came very promptly and fixed the situation rather quickly. They were very easy to deal with and the person who came was very polite. When another issue comes up that requires a plumber these guys are on the top of my list.

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you, Russel, for your 10-star rating and feedback! We appreciate your kind words and are very happy to be at the top of your list for plumbing companies - what an honour. ? Feel free to reach it to us anytime in the future! - Drain King Plumbers Team

    Reply created 23 Jan 2024
  • Review from Customer of Drain King Plumbers
    Rating: 1 out of 5
    Review left on 17 Jan 2023

    Wow, EXPENSIVE!!

    To be fair - the company had good communication and the guy that came out was nice and did the work - hence 2 star for satisfaction. The issue - price. Your website shows there is no extra fee for weekends and holidays and you're open 24/7. Therefore how do you charge extra for an 'after hours' appointment? How do you charge extra because your company needs to keep staff available to service calls received 'after hours'? It's your decision to offer your services round the clock. We had trouble redeeming the coupon on the website first off. That is a no brainer and the tech should be able to authorize immediately. And then to hear the cost - almost $600 to solder a pipe together that had come apart? I think the tech couldn't even justify that price. We did manage to get the bill down, but even that seemed hefty. If we were closer to the property, we would have done the work ourselves. I believe many of the happy clients do not realize just how simple some of these repair jobs really are. Before booking with any company here on out, I would ask if there is a minimum fee, as well as the hourly fee, travel fee, emergency fee......

    Answer from pro:

    We appreciate you taking the time to express your concerns to us and would like to clarify some things we feel got lost in translation. The cost of our services remains the same regardless of the day we are conducting them. If you were charged an amount for a service over the weekend or a holiday, it's the same amount you would have been charged had you booked during regular business hours. The difference in pricing is relative to our free estimates at no obligation to you, which are offered Monday - Friday between 8 AM - 6 PM. If you're requesting we send someone in the evening, over the weekend, or during a holiday, a potential trip charge may apply should you decide not to proceed. We cannot send technicians out for a free estimate at all hours of the night or days of the year, and we hope our customers can appreciate that. Although the trip charge exists, we waive it for anyone who proceeds with work, similar to what we did for you, so the service cost remains the same at the end of the day. We've discussed the coupon with the assigned technician and our other staff to eliminate potential complications surrounding honouring any coupons available on our website. Concerning the associated costs, our prices align with our competitors and do not exceed the standard rates for service in Ontario. We can appreciate that service costs have gone up in general. However, it's not something to be said about our company alone. Any reputable and reliable company is charging similar amounts, if not more. You received same-day service from a respectful and knowledgeable technician. You had the ease of knowing we have a good reputation online and are deemed reliable by many previous customers in addition to receiving a warranty for the work. Lastly, we offer flat rates that are provided upfront, so there wouldn't have been any discussion of a travel fee or hourly charge. We hope this clarifies things for you and would be more than happy to discuss the pricing further, especially if you have received quotes from companies of a similar calibre that do not align with what we charged you. The goal is to build long-term relationships with our customers, and we will always try to rectify any potential wrongdoings or mishaps on our end. We encourage you to call our office at 416-661-5464 if you wish to discuss this further. Have a wonderful day! - Drain King Plumbers

    Reply created 3 Feb 2023
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 31 Dec 2022

    Toilet and plumbing issues

    Everything from the phone call to set up appt and intake questions of work needed to the work provided by Akshay was great. I love that they send a picture of the technician before they arrived and tracking as well. Very professional and honest service. Price was reasonable. Fixed our problems and happy with the results. We highly recommend Drain King Plumbers and thank you Akshay!

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you kindly for the 10-star review, Tina & Phil! We are ecstatic to hear about your positive experience with Akshay and Drain King Plumbers. We are glad to hear your problems have been resolved. Feel free to reach out in the future should you require any other plumbing or drain services; we are always happy and willing to assist you! ? - Drain King Plumbers

    Reply created 4 Jan 2023