Drain Doctor

Business Details

42 Years

experience

Emergency

services

24/7 Drain & Sewer Cleaning Experts in Somerville, MA

Established in 1984, Drain Doctor has built a reputation as a trusted provider of comprehensive drain and sewer solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Greater Boston. Our team of certified technicians utilizes advanced equipment and time-tested methods to address even the most complex drainage challenges, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deliver emergency services when our customers need us most.

With decades of hands-on experience and a commitment to transparency, we offer free estimates, maintain full insurance coverage, and collaborate with local plumbers to ensure our clients receive comprehensive support. Our preventative maintenance plans and specialized services, including grease trap cleaning and video inspections, reflect our dedication to long-term customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Services

Sewer Cleaning Drain Unclogging Grease Trap Maintenance Video Inspections Water Jetting Pump Truck Services Preventative Maintenance Emergency Repairs Commercial Drainage Residential Solutions

Details

Year established: 1984

Highlights and features

We offer 24/7 emergency drain services since 1984 with rapid response times
Free estimates available over the phone with transparent flat-rate pricing
We provide referrals to trusted local plumbers for complementary services
Our team uses advanced equipment like video inspection systems and water jets
Fully insured with decades of experience in residential and commercial drainage

What people say

Quick response Professional technicians Affordable rates 24/7 availability Effective solutions

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Services

Sewer Cleaning

Our technicians clear blocked sewer lines using power snake machines, removing debris, tree roots, and buildup to restore proper flow. We service connections to city sewers or septic tanks, employing methods that prevent future blockages while maintaining pipe integrity through regular maintenance plans.

Drain Unclogging

We resolve household drain issues caused by hair, grease, and soap buildup using specialized snaking equipment. Our team restores functionality to bathroom sinks, showers, and kitchen drains while identifying recurring issues that may require preventative maintenance or system upgrades for long-term solutions.

Video Inspections

Using advanced camera technology, we inspect drainpipes to identify cracks, blockages, and wear patterns. This non-invasive method provides precise diagnostics for repair planning, meets requirements for property transactions, and includes a customer copy of inspection footage for documentation purposes.

Grease Trap Maintenance

We clean and maintain grease traps according to Massachusetts state regulations, preventing hazardous buildup in restaurant and commercial kitchen drainage systems. Regular service prevents overflow incidents, maintains compliance, and extends system lifespan through proper waste management practices.

Water Jetting

Our high-pressure water jetting service clears stubborn blockages in sanitary mains and storm drains using calibrated equipment that cleans pipe walls without damage. This industrial-grade solution addresses severe buildup cases while following safety protocols to prevent unintended flooding during residential operations.

Questions

What services does Drain Doctor offer?

We provide sewer cleaning, drain unclogging, grease trap maintenance, video inspections, water jetting, and 24/7 emergency services for residential and commercial clients.

Do you offer emergency drain services?

Yes, we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for urgent drainage issues with rapid response times across our service areas.

How can I get a free estimate?

Call us anytime for a free estimate with flat-rate pricing, or schedule an onsite assessment at your convenience without additional charges.

Do you service both residential and commercial properties?

Yes, we handle drainage needs for homes, businesses, and industrial facilities with equipment and methods tailored to each environment.

Are your technicians certified?

All our field personnel receive ongoing training in drainage solutions and operate with professional-grade equipment to ensure quality service outcomes.

What areas do you serve?

We primarily serve Greater Boston including Somerville, Cambridge, and surrounding communities with prompt local response times.

Reviews (5)

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Anewa Starr

Jan 14, 2022 Report

Thanks for the professionalism, courteous and expertise of your plumbing service technician Mr Jake. He tackled the plumbing issue with expertise leaving us with a feeling of confidence that the job was well done. I was so stressed yet his calm manner and total focus on completing the task at hand deserves an A+. Also thanks to Jennifer and Diana for placing my order and detecting how stressed I seemed. Jennifer followed up to make inform me of the arrival of Mr Jake, and Diana also made sure all was well with me as she detected how truly stressed I was. Thank you for a great crew who work for

Chris Morris

Jan 10, 2022 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Martin #218 helped us out today. He was friendly and helpful explaining the issue. He was knowledgeable and offered the solution we needed to fix the problem. He worked quickly and finished the job in a couple hours. Thanks for your help!
Services:Install garbage disposal,Repair pipe,Find & repair leak

Jan 10, 2022 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Martin and his team did an excellent job replacing the sewer line. I was kept informed every step of the way. Their work was professional and very neat.
Service:Repair sewer

Phuc Do

Jan 03, 2022 Report

This is the first review I've ever written due to the service being very deserving. Danny showed up to my house at 6:30PM to fix my kitchen sink that's clogged. I told him I felt like I've been living in a hotel because I've been washing my dishes in the restroom for the last four days. He inspected the drain and told me it's a 50/50 chance he can fix it but if he can't then he won't charge me. After an hour he couldn't fix it but he kept trying other things. He kept running into one problem after another. He could've cut his losses and left after an hour to move on to the next job but he took

Ollie

Dec 19, 2021 Report

I called Drain Doctor around 2:30 PM the day after Christmas because our sewer line was clogged. First I was told that because of Christmas they had a lot of calls so the earliest someone could come was around 8 PM. But 2 min later they called me back because Martin was in the area and was OK to take one more job before his break so he arrived at our house around 3 PM. He first checked on what was wrong and un-clogged the sewer line. He proposed we run the camera to check on what else could be wrong as there w as lot of water / waste that accumulated under the house and we found out that parts