Richard was extremely efficient and accurate with his assessment of my issue. Price is very reasonable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good guy and easy to deal with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Richard is great. He came with his camara and assessed my cottage 100' behind the Main House.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He immediately knew the problem informed me what it was, why it was happening, how he could resolve the problem and what I should do to permanently fix it. He did the job for the price he quoted on the phone. He even gave a written guarantee that if it need another clean out it was no charge. This is the only person anyone with a drain issue should call. His equipment is top notch he has all the latest machines to do it correctly. Thank You Richard for being a hard working honest company. read more

Can't recommend enough. I called due to a backup in my main line running to my cesspool. I was quoted some much higher prices from other companies just to arrive at my house. The owner came on time, quickly diagnosed my issue and was able to snake my line clean in no time. The price was very reasonable and I like the fact that it is a veteran owned company. Will give a call again the next time something happens instead of trying to play plumber myself. read more

Honest reliable and excellent service. Up front pricing. Can't ask for anything else in the sewer and drain business! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]called American sewer and drain cleaning based on reviews here and was so happy I did![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm usually a diy guy but had a clog I couldn't clear. Rich showed up on time had all the right equipment, and spent the time needed to do the job 100% correctly - a man with great pride in his work! very honest, and fair, (funny too, could be a comedian!) anyhow he cleared the clog. I won't say what he found, but he's a plumbing magician! read more

Richard was great in showing me the issue with my main sewage line by using his camera. He took time in clearing my line with the correct size snake unlike the large sewage companies that I have been foolishly using for years. Richard is the owner and it's great to deal with rather than some workers. I will use him for my future sewage cleaning work and stop using one of those large sewage cleaning companies read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I called American Sewer and Drain on a Saturday morning, Richard called me right back and scheduled a visit for later that day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Richard called and gave me an ETA & he showed up when he said he would. He worked on my clogged kitchen drain for almost 3 hours until he was sure the drain was cleared. He verified everything was working correctly before he left and his prices are beyond fair. He also gave me a one year guarantee in case I had any future issues. I highly recommend Richard and American Sewer and Drain and would definitely utilize him int he future if necessary read more

I would like to start the review by saying all the past reviews are real! The owner, Richard, is a true professional. I called Rich yesterday, told him my sewer line was backed up a few months ago, I cleared it with Drano. Since I haven't have a professional to check the sewer line for over 10 years, I want to check the pipes to make sure they are in good shape. Rich explained what he would do over the phone, he gave me the pricing upfront, and is a reasonable price. He was here today on time. He checked the main sewer line with the camera system, clear out the branches in the line. He also checked the other drain lines (kitchen, bathroom), everything looks okay. Rich is knowledgeable, get the job done, keep my space clean, and most important of all, he is HONEST! He did NOT upsale me. A lot of other people in the home improvement/repair industry, they would have asked me to do the additional jobs that I don't need already. I have no problem to recommend Rich to my friends and family. read more

After discovering a sewage backup in my garage where the cast iron drain pipe is located, I checked Yelp and chose American. The owner, Richard, quoted me a price of $200, which was acceptable to me, and came the next day, immediately starting to roto-root the line, even though I had expected him to begin with his "free sewer inspection camera" as stated both in his Yelp page and on his website. Just a few minutes after starting, and, clearly, having trouble getting through, I - - standing behind him - - noticed water coming up through a break in the driveway asphalt (the 40-year-old driveway is in bad shape, and I had just finished sealing it, purposely leaving some larger divots unfixed, like this one). When I alerted him about it, he, immediately, stopped, and announced that it was due to "orangeboard" - - a tar and cardboard "pipe" system between the garage and cesspool piping, which was to save money over cast iron or copper, but, due to being too easily broken by roots and other things, and its lifespan of up to 20 years, its use was prohibited in the 70s; our house was built in 1964, so, it is incredible that it lasted nearly 6 decades - - and that it had to be replaced by a professional, which he cold not recommend, meaning that I had to search for another contractor. When I asked how much his cost would be, I figured that he would reduce the $200, considering that he accomplished nothing, except for exposing that the orangeboard had a major issue. As a handyman, myself, if I quote someone a price, but, can't finish the job, then, I don't expect to be paid in full, so, I was surprised that he charged me the full price, especially with a big bill coming to dig up the old pipe and replace it with PVC ($1700 on my credit card) with another Yelp contractor, who came the same day (he happened to be in a nearby neighborhood when I called, and did an amazing job). American Sewer may do good work - - especially, given the stellar reviews - - and he was friendly, but, perhaps, too quick on the draw with his invasive equipment, but, he should know when to cut customers some slack, especially when he couldn't finish the job, himself. read more

American Sewer and Drain Cleaning - Garage line back-up; oddly, it did not back-up into the house, and seemed to be just water, not sewage - Plumbing Near Me - North Babylon, New York

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Snake out the kitchen sink line. It has a bad turn in the line that fills with sludge. A long snake is needed to clear it. Our technician was great. He knew what to do and totally cleared the line. We were very happy with his knowledge and that he is a very nice person. It was a holiday so we got a surcharge but it was still totally worth it and we appreciate the service. We plan to take out a maintenance plan so we don't get any more holiday surprises. read more

Recently used American sewer because of the problem I had at my daughter's house with main sewer. Made an appointment a few days in advance. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were on time for the appointment and very good at keeping in touch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They texted that morning to confirm the appointment as well as when they were on their way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Richard arrived, assessed the problem using the camera, then proceeded to thoroughly clean all the roots out of the sewer pipe. When he was done, he used the camera to show us that all the roots had been removed. He was not only thorough, but professional and a total gentleman. I would highly recommend them for any sewer problem you have. read more

Great service. Very honest. I had an emergency and gave me the soonest appointment he had but ended calling me to come sooner since he was done to get the problem fixed. Super grateful for his work and urgency. read more

Great service from a veteran. Very responsive & no hidden charges or extras. What we were told was the service we received. I'd recommend to anyone & will use them for my annual clean out. read more

Our basement bath backed up and was slowly back filling the floor drain Sunday night. After reading lots of reviews, I called these guys and Rich called me back. He was pleasant and said he would be here Monday around 11. He showed up as promised, cleared the drain and found the issue to our problem. His prices were very reasonable and I'm glad I called him. Especially when I read all the nightmare stories about other rooter services... definitely hire these guys. read more

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It was a pleasure hiring this company to fix my sewer drain clog. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He was punctual, responsive, and kept the area clean as much as possible. He utilizes a camera probe during his work, which is an amazing feature, to clean the main sewer pipe. He showed me the tree roots that were blocking my pipe in great detail. I would hire this company again without hesitation if I ever need to unclog a drain. read more

They were great. Came on time and did a competent job clearing my drain. I would hire them again. Much better and cheaper than Roto Rooter. read more

Highly recommend American Sewer & Drain. Richard called me back almost right away & was able to come take a look at my sewer drain the next morning. He spent almost a hour helping diagnose the problem even though it turns out the sewer wasn't backed up as expected. Will definitely use them again if/when needed because he's prompt, professional, and provides trustworthy services. read more

Fast, honest and fair service. Richard came to clean out a clogged bathroom sink drain that has been a recurring problem. He was here the morning after we called him and rectified the problem quickly and efficiently. Fair price and a nice guy. Don't hesitate to call him! read more

My master bath drain had so much gunk in it that I needed to call a plumber. I saw all of the excellent reviews and sent a message (with pics) to Richard through Yelp. He responded within the hour. He answered my questions, gave a reasonable quote based on the pics and my description of the problem. He came the next day within the time frame that he originally told me. My contractor met with him and everything went well. Job done, pipe is clear, gave me a 1 year guarantee and a veterans discount. Don't look anywhere else. Richard is prompt, has reasonable prices, guarantees his work, and supports military vets. Thanks Richard! read more

Excellent service Professional and courteous service man. 190.00 to run line to the street. a camera allows you to see the line as it is clean. I think it is important that fellow Yelpers have a base line of the cost for services. read more

Richard called promptly after leaving his last job exactly as he said he would. Took the necessary time to set up of his tools and buckets and tarps to keep everything neat and tidy (much appreciated!). He asked what I had previously done especially with commercial cleaners like drano. He knew that I had previously attempted to use drano because it softens the trapped grease making the snake less effective. However, he did get the snake into the drain about 60 ft in and then the clog was finally gone. He put my p-trap back and tested the line by filling the sink halfway and letting it drain while the faucet was running. It drained so fast! All in all, it was about 50 minutes from start to finish and it turned out to be the exact cost of the estimate. He did not even ask for me to give a review, but I just had to leave one after such a great service call. Prompt, accurate estimate, courteous, effective. Would not hesitate to call for future issues. PS- also was given a 1 year guarantee. Amazing! read more

I called American Sewer to clean the main sewer line based on the positive reviews I read. I was glad I did. Richard was prompt, upfront with his pricing and gave me a year warranty. He very efficient and did an excellent job. I would definitely call him again if I needed his service. It was a pleasure to deal with him. read more

We had an issue with our kitchen and bathroom drains and were at our wits end trying to fix the problem. We tried everything and nothing worked. We read the reviews for American Sewer & Drain Cleaning and decided to give them a call. We were not disappointed. They originally told us they couldn't fit us in to their schedule for a few days but were able to adjust their schedule to accommodate us. We were extremely impressed by the work performed and their professionalism. The reviews were not inflated. They are that good. I highly recommend them for all your plumbing needs. read more

The owner, Richard, is as nice and as dependable as you could possible wish for when needing a service such as this. Recently, my wife and I experienced one of the worst ways to wake up in the morning. With a stuffed up toilet. A mess all over the bathroom, with a nasty clean-up ahead. We called American Sewer, and right away you knew they were pros... asking questions that would determine if this was a problem with the toilet... or the sewer. They were correct in it being a sewer issue. Problem was, they were booked (this was a Friday, and we were expecting weekend guests... ugh!). But Richard called back when he found he had extra time and was here by midday. Any homeowner in the same situation would be as happy as we were to see him! Very quickly, he found and fixed the problem. He was quick and clean. The service was at a very reasonable price. As I told him as he left... "I hope I don't have to see you again soon!" If you have a sewer or drain problem.. make this your first call! read more

I am happy I made the decision to go with American Sewer. I had a clog in my drain that created water backup. Richard was able to locate the problem and snaked the pipe with ease. I also did a camera inspection of the sewer line. The previous plumbers I've hired was nowhere near efficient and were rip-offs. Overall, Richard was punctual, honest and very reasonable with his pricing. read more

I used American Sewer some five plus years ago and I needed my main sewer drain cleared of the obstructions again. My concern was tree or bush roots clogging the system. I made a call and appointment with Richard (the owner) He confirmed a time for Saturday morning this January 2nd, 2021. Richard called to inform me he was on his way over. He arrived as stated and began working. Richard is a very professional and easy to communicate with as he described in detail via his camera, knowledge and great personality what the issue was. In my case I had roots entering from underneath the cast iron pipe just a few feet away from the foundation. He cleared the roots and showed me where the cracked pipe was allowing the roots to settle in. Richard did a fantastic job before and again today. He recommended a company who can do the follow-up main drain repair. In the mean time we don't have to worry about another back up any time soon until the repair is completed. If you have a cogged anything in your house, please call American Sewer to ease your worries knowing Richard will be there to save the day. His quoted fees are spot on. Call 516-799-7099. Thanks again Richard for your hard work and much appreciated service! read more

American Sewer and Drain Cleaning - "T" trap in lawn - Plumbing Near Me - North Babylon, New York

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Richard and Marci (not sure of the spelling) were responsive, quick, and provided great communication. My mother has been using a cheap sewer/drain company but they did poor work and finished our last job in less than 30 minutes. 4 months later, our sewer system backed up. Should have checked yelp and that's how I found Richard. As per reviews, I liked how he used the camera to diagnose the problem properly within the pipes. The reason why I chose their service. Communication- Marci responded to my request with great attitude and you can tell she was very helpful and wanted to take care of my issues. It's hard to find someone who's respectful or cares about their job on the phone nowadays. Pricing - transparent, clearly communicated and no BS fees or costs. Service - Richard came on time, did his work, and kept me informed while I was out-of-state via phone. Had the same issue (as Thomas P.) where tree roots were growing into the pipes which he found with the camera and removed. Icing on the cake was his guarantees of work up to 1 year. I have yet to see that kind of service. The previous company that I used wouldn't come back when they were just at my house less than 4 months ago. On top of this, they support the military and also provided me with a military discount. Richard/Marci, thank you again for the great customer service and work. Semper Fi, Tom read more

I called American Sewer on the advice of a plumber after he was stumped by the plumbing layout of my old house. Richard of American Sewer had the tools to solve the mystery. A house trap had disappeared under part of the cement floor of the basement years ago. With his special cameras, Richard was able to determine where it could be found. As a result, we were able to clear an annoying recurring clog in the line which backed up waste water, making a major mess. He saved us! All this for a reasonable fee that was clearly explained before and during the work. Richard is a great, honest guy. I have no qualms about recommending him. read more

Great experience. Very professional. Highly recommended for your sewer/drain needs. Thank you

Quick, efficient, and courteous! I sent Richard a message on Sunday AM, and he was here within 24 hours and fixed our shower drain clog efficiently. He was very polite and also wore booties when I asked him to take off his shoes. Would definitely recommend, great service and company! read more

Richard was very professional, prompt and did a great job. He was able to power flush out some small hex tiles that were dropped down the drain during our renovation and made sure the drain was clean all the way out to the street. He shows you the issues and results on camera with a fiber optic line that he can send through the pipes. Highly recommend. read more

After having some troubles with another sewer cleaning company, my expectations were set really low. However from initial contact with the receptionist I felt good about this company. The rep over the phone was very clean about costs and scope of work they can do. The owner/operation, Richard showed up right on time, was quickly able to assess the work that needed to be done, and began work as he masterfully removed the blockage in our sewer pipe. He wrapped it up with video tour of our sewer and suggestions for the future so we don't see him again anytime soon. He even gave me a one-year warranty on his work. Hoping I don't have to use their service anytime soon, but if I do, I can be confident that it will be done right. read more

Called Richard Friday evening said he can get there Saturday morning Richard came cleared blockage ! Richard is a professional and a gentleman . Price was very reasonable will refer Richard to everyone I know who needs a sewer and drain cleaning expert ! read more

This guy showed up on time, did an excellent job, fixed the problem was gracious, funny, and kind the whole way Great prices Scoping with camera included in initial snake price!! Wow!!! I would recommend him wholeheartedly went above and beyond thank heavens for Richard read more

American Sewer and Drain is a first class operation. Even though they were closed for a holiday they were the very first response on Yelp that I received and they explained that they would return and be available Monday morning. I explained that I needed service today and that I would wait to hear from other plumbers. I eventually heard back from a few other plumbers, 2 of them promising someone would contact me before coming over. After waiting most of the day I heard back from only one of those 2 saying that he couldn't make it to me after all. I recontacted Richard from American Sewer and Drain and he promised I would be the second customer he would service on Monday morning. As promised he called and came over even earlier than I expected. He was thorough, fair with pricing and ultra professional. He fixed my immediate problem and made recommendations for repair on an outside pipe that would have to be repaired or replaced. While this was outside his scope he offered to refer me to a cesspool company to get an estimate. I would definitely recommend Richard and his company American Sewer and Drain Cleaning anytime! read more

found the problem that 2 previous clean out people couldn't, using the camera to troubleshoot is a must in plumbing cleanouts. richard is the best i've encountered for this problem. prompt, reasonable, a really nice person, cannot say enough positives. bottom line, he solved the problem and found me the solution. plus he guarantee's his job for one year, no one else ever did! clean truck, with clean and up to date equipment, to me that says it all. many thanx! read more

We had a problem with our sewer over the 2019 holidays. We didn't know why the pipes were making bubbling noises. Finally we called American Sewer and had The owner diagnose and fix the problem. Reliable, honest, and fast service. The price is discussed during the phone call and during the work. No surprises. The work is guaranteed for one year! We had a great experience with American Sewer that we recommend this company to anyone looking for a knowledgeable professional reliable service. Thank you Richard for your expertise!!! Go Yankees !!! read more

I forgot to write this review of American Sewer and Drain's work from over a year ago: A drain from the kitchen to the far end of the basement had been clogging repeatedly for years and was now resisting ordinary efforts to clear it. Rich opened the trap at the far end and worked hard until he cleared it completely. He put his camera in and showed me the result, and also turned it the other way to discover (happily) that the man line all the way to the street was perfectly clear so there would be no need to do anything else. Rich was prompt, smart, hard-working, honest, and reasonably priced. I can also add that no drain problems have returned, even all these many months later. read more

Rich is a true professional and a one man show and great at what he does, his service was prompt, his pricing was up front and straight forward with no gimmicks or games. Rich was able to book an appointment for me which he was 10 minutes early, called in advance and his truck, equipment and appearance were all spotless considering his line of work this is a task I'm sure. Long story short cleared a blocked main line for me in about an hour, showed me the line with the snake camera and the pipes in the house. Replaced 2 broken sewer main caps, all said and done $225 and a one year guarantee, don't waste your time with roto rooter or companies alike. read more

As someone who doesn't know much about plumbing, seeing a backed up drain can be stressful. What's even more stressful is finding someone who is honest and fair. Richard was very patient and answered all my questions. He cleared out some roots in the sewage and it is as good as new. It only took about 45 minutes. He also used a camera to show me the root of the problem. Everything was extremely fair price and the pricing is transparent on his website. 10/10. Thank you Richard. read more