Our sewer line backed up while my husband was out of town (horrors!), and I needed fast, affordable service. I was a little worried about being taken for a ride because I don't know the first thing about sewers. So I did some research and found Augie's website. This small business owner also serves our country in the Air National Guard, so right away, I'm optimistic. Pricing info is posted on the site, and you can text him to set up service! I tried the text method, and got a prompt response, and a next-day appointment. Augie gives you a heads-up when he's on the way, and checks out your problem thoroughly. It's immediately obvious that he knows his trade, and takes pride in his work. He explains your situation, what you might be doing to contribute to the problem, and how he proposes to fix it. In my case, the best way to clear the clog was to uncover the cleanout, which someone had cemented over years ago. There was no way to do the job properly that day, although I think Augie might have actually offered to uncover the cleanout for me if I hadn't told him I could get my brother-in-law to come over later and help. He did not charge me for the visit, taught me what I needed to know to find the cleanout, and promised to come back. And that's exactly how it worked. The next day, Augie came back, and the line was clear in less than an hour. I was charged the same total price I saw on the website, and it didn't seem to bother him that I was standing around watching the whole process (I learned a lot, actually). Now I have a clear drain and a better understanding of how my house works. I would recommend Augie to anyone who needs help with a drain or sewer line. read more

This morning the day started with the realization that our main sewer line had backed up. The last time we had a sewer line backup we made the mistake to call Roto Rooter. Roto Rooter was a nightmare, one of their techs managed to get his cleaner stuck in my drain, he told me if they couldn't get it out, they would have to dig up my front yard to correct the problem - and I would be responsible for the huge cost it would incur. They had different people out here all day long to no avail. That night another tech finally corrected the problem, but no discounts or apologies were offered. That was our experience before today when we called Augie. We are very happy with the service we received from Augie's Sewer & Drain Cleaning. When we called, Augie scheduled us for an appointment window that was just a few hours away. He then notified me he was running ahead of schedule and got here before I expected. We had just got new carpet in our basement and he covered it for protection. He worked quickly and before we knew it, problem solved. Augie was upfront about his pricing, he was friendly, he made the effort to clean up any mess, and he got the job done fast. Augie's Sewer & Drain Cleaning will be our first call next time. Thanks Augie! read more

My basement drain has been slowly backing up recently until today when after I used our washer, I got a large wet backup. I had a plumber out a couple years ago for a similar problem but couldn't remember who that was so I searched google for drain cleaning. Augie was the first listing & upon looking at the services on his site, decided I would call him. Actually I texted him because his site said "Don't call... Text Augie". I love texting & prefer it over calling so that was a plus for me. I got nearly an instant response via text and he came right over. Besides the fast texting response, I also like that he had his prices on his site so I had an idea what it would cost me. You never really know what a company is going to charge for a trip charge plus their time so this was also nice to see. Augie came over right away, explained my problem to me & went to work removing the clog. The whole process from the time I texted him until he left was only about an an hour. This was a very positive experience & cost me less than I expected! Augie was friendly and acted like a pro. If I have any drain issues in the future, I'll certainly call him. read more

I have used Augie's twice in the past month. The first time Daniel came out to snake a standing shower drain. He was extremely professional and personable. I was so impressed by the service I used Augie's again today. This time I had an issue with not getting hot water in a different bathroom shower in my home. Tim came out and initially tried, successfully, removing the cartridge that regulates hot and cold water flow. This worked, on a 38 year old original faucet, but had a drip of water from the faucet every 30 seconds or so. After some discussion, we agreed the valve should be replaced. I can not begin to express how happy I am with the service he provided. Again, as with the first plumber, he was very personable and professional. In both instances the area was cleaned up well and the pricing was more than competitive, very reasonable! read more

My drain was backing up in the basement. I called (and texted which was nice) Augie's and they scheduled a visit right away. From the conversation we had on the phone, Augie thought he knew what the problem was before he came out. I have a big tree out front near my main drain and roots get in the pipes every one or two years. Augie's was honest and I didn't feel like they were trying to get as much money out of me as possible. Cleaning the main drain was affordable, especially compared to other companies such as Roto Rooter which charge by the hour instead of by the job. I will definitely call Augie's next time I get roots in my pipes. They told me there's nothing I can do to prevent it from happening other than replacing the pipes and re-routing where the pipes run. read more

I put a baseball uniform in the washer w/ a small amount of water and then noticed that our garbage disposal mess from upstairs was backed up into our laundry tub. And the water on the floor should have been a dead giveaway after my teenage son did laundry! It was 11:15 p.m. and I found Augie's website and sent him a message through the website. 20 minutes later I had a text telling me he could come out today between 10-12 p.m. He was here by 10:30 and the problem was fixed within an hour. It was a little challenging because we have a low spot under our cement floor and the drain was longer then he thought - but he got it clear and we're back to doing laundry! Also good information from Augie about enzyme cleaners used periodically in the drain! read more

Really great service. We are first time home buyers and new to the problems of a home. We had a sewer smell in our basement and noticed that the water was not draining as fast as we though it should. I emailed Augie's explaining what was happening and wondering what it would cost. He told me what it would cost if it was just the drain being clogged and that s what he actually charged me, no hidden fees, he even cleaned my floor before he left! He was very knowledgeable and told me what to look out for in the future to prevent major problems. Walked me around my yard and showed me where the main drain was and what to look out for. I would definitely recommend him and will be calling him again without hesitation. read more

Last week I went down to my basement to find water in my utility close. After consulting my insurance company I started looking for a plumber to come and assess the situation. I came across Augie's (TJK Plumbing) because of their reviews. They did not disappoint. Within 2 hours Brad was on site assessing the situation. Brad was very courteous and patient with me as I tried to learn and ask questions. He ultimately located the issues and did a few things to fix the problem so that it shouldn't happen again. I went from frantically trying to figure out what happen and having my weekend ruined, to a very satisfied customer. I would highly recommend Brad and Augie's (TJK Plumbing) to someone looking for service read more

Brad came over today to replace a Pressure Vacuum Breaker that had frozen and cracked over the winter. A Pressure Vacuum Breaker is the thing that connects the water line that comes from inside the house to the lawn irrigation system that is outside of the house. It had frozen because I didn't turn the water off from inside last fall. The quality of his work was very good (no problems of any sort). He was on time, he took off his shoes every time he came into the house, and he explained everything he was doing. On top of that, he seemed like a really nice guy. I recommend him (and TJK plumbing in general) very highly. -Dan read more

TJ responded to my inquiry within 30 minutes of my submission. We set up a date and time to have my bathtub/shower faucet replaced. Josh gave me a call when he was about 45 mins away. I've had numerous repair projects completed on my home over the years but none have gone as well as the repairs done by Josh. I have a new faucet / drain in the bathtub that I'm sure will last many many years. Josh was professional, polite and explained what he needed to do without making me feel like I needed to take notes. TJ is incredible and Josh made the whole project go smoothly. read more

Joe from Augie's was friendly, professional, explanatory, and tolerant of my need to hover and ask a thousand questions. He was in and out in under 30 minutes and my drains have never drained better. They were upfront about pricing and a pleasure to do business with. Joe also recommended additional services without creating the impression he was trying to "sell" me. And, when he was all done, he cleaned my floors and my bathtub, assuring me at every step that he'd leave it clean! I will certainly be calling Augie's when it's time to perform my full sewer service! read more

As told when scheduling the appointment, I received a call from Josh 30 minutes before arrival. He was able to quickly understand my plumbing issue and get to work. While I had a relatively simple problem, it was more involved than what I'd be comfortable doing myself. Josh had to cut a hole in my ceiling to access a leaking pipe. He was very careful and put drop cloths everywhere to minimize the mess. He identified the problem and made a suggestion as a fix that I understood. The job was finished very quickly, effectively, and most importantly competently. read more

I had new counter-tops put in, with an under-mount sink. Tried to reattach the drain system myself, but realized there was no longer room. The drain in the wall had to be lowered. Kurt came to the house within an hour of my call (Friday afternoon), and had it all done and working in just over an hour. He was on time, courteous, and did great work. When he was done, he did a thorough job of checking for leaks, and cleaned up the mess; even mess that he didn't make. I can now have a great, stress free weekend. Thanks Kurt and TJK! read more

We had a sewer main backup in the basement at my mothers house in Golden Valley and Daniel was there to help us out in under 20 minutes. He was courteous, helpful, knowledgeable and kind. He had the roots cut out and the main cleared with in minutes, so we could start the cleanup and prevent any further damage. He was very informative and answered all of our questions thoroughly. We will definitely use this service again. And have used them in the past with the same results. Thanks, Brady Johnson read more

I had two new toilets installed by TJK plumbing and Augie's Drain Cleaning. Brad arrived promptly. He immediately took off his shoes when entering my home and was extremely neat, using drop cloths, and cleaning up everything before he left. He was friendly and polite. Everything was completed to my satisfaction. Caulking around the toilets was very neat. The toilets function perfectly. A professional job all around. I will call TJK plumbing for my next plumbing job for sure! read more

Friday I discovered I had drains that were not working properly with water backing up into my bathtub. I remembered the good service my parents received from TJK Plumbing & Augie's Drain Cleaning. I called and setup an appointment for the next morning. Daniel M was right on time and knew exactly what was causing the issue. Daniel was extremely pleasant and very professional, politely answered my questions, and efficiently fixed my drain issue. Thanks Daniel for saving the day! read more

I've used TJK Plumbing a couple different times. They are up front with their pricing before they start the job. Most recently i had Dan over to fix a leak that had sprung by the water meter in the basement. Let me say that Dan is really awesome. very professional and outgoing, he went above and beyond, even helping me troubleshoot another potential issue. i will continue to use TJK (hopefully won't need to though) I will ask for Dan again if i do need them! read more

We had Brad come to our parents' house to take care of a few things we needed done before putting the house on the market. Brad was thorough, professional, and friendly. He helped, not only with what we called him in for, but with things we should check on a house that's been empty for 3 months through a very cold winter. He called before arriving and had the parts and tools he needed in his truck. We would definitely use them again! read more

I called Augie based on the reviews I saw here to help with a clogged basement drain and was so pleased with his work! I own an old house (100+ yrs) that had an irregularly sized cap to the drain stack but he managed to get his equipment through and clear out some very heavy roots that were the source of the clog. He was very amiable and professional and I will most definitely be calling him for maintenance. His prices are great too! read more