We live in a walkout basement style home, built in 1949. Our house has cast iron pipes and an "old school" P-trap in the downstairs basement shower. Recently heard the concerning, "Dad the shower is not draining" and the dread and fear of old home ownership crept in. I tried vinegar and baking soda, Greengobbler, plunger and a shop vac. Nightmares and fears of breaking concrete floors and thousands of dollars tried to creep in. I asked a neighbor if he new a honest, good, drain guy and he referred Nick. Nick owns San Diego Drain Krew and actually lives a few houses away. Nick sent his employee Kevin who was polite, friendly, concerned and hard working. Kevin tried two different "snakes" and niether worked. The snakes were actually being damaged as Kevin tried to feed them. I looked on line and saw that many old pee traps have very hard 90* turns (instead of gentle 45*). Kevin had to retreat but first asked if we had a "cleanout" which we searched for and located in the basement. The cleanout had a rusted/melded cap as it had not been opened during our 29 years in the house (and probably much longer). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nick, the owner, refered me to a plumber Chris at CML Plumbing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Before I contacted CML I watched a YouTube video on how to remove a melded cap and, as an old retired Fireman thought "I can handle this". After trying a lubricating spray and heating with a small propane torch I was not having success and I called Chris at CML. Chris confirmed my thoughts of needing to cut the cap off. I did this myself (thank you Chris for not trying to upsell me and giving free advice). I cut the cap out and proudly even saved the threads. Kevin came back out the next day and snaked the whole cleanout and the shower is draining like a champ!!! All we ever want is good and honest people who dont sell fear or upsell. The price was very reasonable (DrainKrew was not going to charge me for the first day). Thank you!!! I know, I write novels read more

We were fortunate to find Drain Krew from our plumber's referral. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great customer service, friendly and professional service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We have called upon them twice now and each time, they have made time in their schedule and even extended their work day to deal with our blockages.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We appreciate their upfront estimate, thorough and professional work and also the expert advice in preventing clogs and blocks in our old pipes. We will be using their services again to do some drain work and highly recommend them! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thank you Kevin, Ryan and Nick for the great customer service and thorough work![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Nick and his team do everything right: show up on time, take care of things quickly and completely, and are friendly all the way through the process. I can't say enough good things about them! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nick was very responsive, and Kevin was the one who came to unclog a grease buildup under my kitchen sink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He was very helpful and solved the issue, as well as explaining the cause of the buildup. Always good to use locally owned small businesses. Would definitely recommend. read more

Kevin came out to help us sort a clogged drain in our unit. Super friendly and polite, he sorted everything out quickly and efficiently. I am impressed with their service. Well done guys! read more

We had yard drains that weren't draining. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Called and they came the next morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ryan and Kevin were super nice and did a great job quickly scoping and cleaning out the lines and recommending how to repair and maintain in the future. 100% recommend them. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nick Krewson is very responsive and his staff is wonderful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our annual service is easy to schedule[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and Nick is very well connected in the community and has made excellent recommendations in the six years we have known him. I have no hesitation at all and recommending San Diego Drain Krew ! read more

Honest, great skill, and proper tools to get the job done quickly and efficiently! Somehow I had lost his contact info after having a bad experience 4 years ago with a different plumber they were telling me I needed to tear out my walls and replumb both bathrooms... Nick came & cleared the problem then within a short amount of time. This time same thing another plumber made the problem worse yesterday. Told me I was gonna have to "tear out drywall for over 200 to do or nine to $1200 to jet from roof" I said no- he left a mess and charged me $69 for making it worse. Thankfully I found SD DrainKrew info late last nite- Kevin came this a.m . & in about 15 minutes skillfully cleared the hair clog. I give 6 stars out of 5;) read more

San Diego Drain Krew - Kevin from DrainKrew finessed this icky hair clog out in minutes that another plumber spent hours making worse yesterday. - Plumbing Near Me

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great company with excellent customer service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a good value for service. Cleaning drains is hard messy work. We tried ourselves before calling for help. We were referred to SD Drain Krew by our longtime plumber. So that says a lot if a professional is recommending this company. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Kevin from the "Krew" arrived promptly at the scheduled time this morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A very knowledgeable, effective, and kind worker. He knows his stuff and was able to resolve the issues straight away. We are very happy to have learned about this locally owned small business and recommend you call Nick the next time you need help with a drain problem. You won't be sorry. Fair price and great service by knowledgeable, friendly and caring people! They deserve 5 Stars! read more

A big shout out to Kevin @ SD Drain Krew [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kevin was punctual polite and knowledgeable[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Within 20 min my drain was flowing thanks to Kevin read more

Anderson Plumbing was unable to snake my kitchen sink drain and they recommended hydro-jetting to clean out the sludge. I called Nick to get a second opinion. His crew was able to snake down through the kitchen vent pipe and clear the blockage. I'm very happy and highly recommend calling Nick. read more

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We had a back up that an emergency plumber didn't clear fully on a Sunday evening even though he charged us and pulled off a toilet. We had a big rooter company come on Monday morning who said we needed to fully replace all our plumbing with an estimate of $12-24k due to cracked/broken pipes. Our regular plumber recommended Drain Krew and so happy they did. Nick's crew (Kevin) came the same day and were able to fully clear our blockage from the roof. He sent a camera through and didn't see any cracks at all and they're providing us with that footage. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They saved us stress and a ton of money, were honest and communicated in ways we understood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend! read more

I have been a client of San Diego Drain Krew for 7 years. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have always been very impressed with the quick response time, the courteous and excellent service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I first met Nick, the owner, who has always responded immediately to my requests, mostly emergency. Over the years, I also became acquainted with Ryan. My most recent emergency was water coming from underneath a toilet while doing laundry. I called on a Friday afternoon around 1pm. Nick had Ryan there by 2:00 pm. Ryan did his camera inspection and cut the roots that were there. In doing his inspection, he noticed a misalignment with our line to the City's in the alley. He took a video and encouraged me to contact the City. I followed through and the City came out to do their own inspection which confirmed what Ryan saw. The City has approved to repair the problem. I am so grateful for the honesty and going above and beyond by San Diego Drain Krew. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Most importantly, I felt truly taken care of by San Diego Drain Krew[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]As a realtor, I rely on trustworthy, responsive professionals to help keep transactions smooth and stress-free--and Nicholas at San Diego Drain Krew delivered above and beyond expectations![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a last-minute issue with a stubborn root ball clogging the sewer line at one of my listings, threatening to delay the closing. Nicholas showed up promptly and worked tirelessly to clear the blockage. What impressed me most was his professionalism, honesty, and commitment to getting the job done right. I'll be recommending San Diego Drain Krew to all my clients from here on out. If you need someone reliable, knowledgeable, and dedicated, look no further. These guys are the real deal! read more

This company is fantastic. We have an ongoing issues with roots in the plumbing line heading out to the sewer. Our house is over 60 years old and this is expected with the tree planted in the front when the house was built. So the roots are invasive. Nicks crew is always speedy, prompt and friendly. I highly recommend them. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nick and his company at San Diego Drain Krew were a lifesaver![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am a realtor and I had a listing that was about to close escrow. It was a 1929 Spanish estate that had a backup in a bathtub. The owners called a company on line who were dishonest and told the owners it would be a $10,000.00 repair. After hearing rave reviews about San Diego Drain Krew I called Nick and he was out promptly and used his drain camera and machinery and cleared a 90 foot drain out to the street. They were honest, clean and extremely reasonable. I will always refer them to all my clients and friends. Paul Roberts Realtor read more

Great customer service, fast response and work completion, great prices. Will recommend to others.

did a great job very professional we will recommend him for sure Came on time and helpful

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nick responded right away when I texted him about my clogged kitchen drain.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Michael came out quickly, got the drain cleared in minutes and they charged a very fair price. I will be using them in the future and will be referring them to all my friends. read more

It's 9 PM, I tell my 10 Yo son to take a shower and go to bed. He comes running out of the bathroom, "Dad the showers not draining and it's overfilling." Long story short, we are on septic and I knew it was clogged. I had a friend who was a plumber and said he didn't have the equipment needed for this job and to call Drain Krew. I texted them that night, 30 seconds to a response and they were at my doorstep 7 AM the next day. Crazy. Nick had all the latest and greatest equipment, HD cameras etc.. 200 feet away I had tree roots which were causing the block. He fixed it, charge a more than fair price and we are back and running. My son stinks no more. I instantly shared Nicks contact w/ all my buddies because you never know what will happen in the middle of the night and you need help. read more

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No drain clog is too tough for Nick and the San Diego Drain Krew. We had a pretty major clog in the main line last December. Nick showed up and within minutes had it cleared. Here we are seven months later, no problems. Got a clog? Call Nick at San Diego Drain Krew. read more

Nicks Drain Krew are absolutely wonderful ! Micheal Rose did an excellent Job clearing our Main Drain and others thr the house! Tenant Originally called Roto Rooter! They came out did a 75 ft run then said they would have to come with a camera. They did , then said the Main line needed to be replaced at a cost of 6.ooo.oo Dollars ! Called Nicks they were there in an hour and cleared everything! Roto Rooter are criminals. I've dealt with them before ! Beware! I don't usually call out an employee but if Alex from Roto Rooter shows up....turn him away! read more

Nick and his crew are the real deal. These guys are awesome! We had a drainage emergency recently and a friend recommended them to me. Nick responded right away, they came to my house quickly and had the matter resolved in a timely manner. They were knowledgable, friendly and the service was affordable. All-in-all this was a great experience and I will absolutely recommend them to friends and family! read more

Nick was recommended by another plumber to hydro jet my laundry drain pipe. I didn't realize that this type of service was in such high demand, especially during/after/still in the pandemic. Nick came out and accessed the issue. He asked a few questions and began doing his magic. He cleared out so much sludge (sand, debris, and whatever else) from the pipe that I literally had to shovel it into the trash. His prices are more than reasonable and the amount of knowledge he has is amazing. He even gave me a little breakdown of my pipes for the entire house just by visually looking at what I had. We've only been in this house for 3/4 years and this tidbit of information was extremely helpful. Now my I have to do 2 weeks worth of laundry for a family of 4 to appease my wife. I highly recommend Nick. I shared his contact to my realtor friends too. read more

When my hand sink got clogged I worked on it using drano, drain blaster and a snake for countless hours and nothing worked. I called San Diego Drain Krew and spoke to the owner Nick, he was extremely professional and accommodating to my schedule. Nick assigned Ryan to take care of this task for us. Ryan was scheduled to be onsite at 8:30am and arrived at 8:15am. Punctuality is extremely important to me, to arrive 15 min early to take care of a job is unheard of nowadays. What took me hours and failed miserably took Ryan 10 min!!! I think it took Ryan longer to offload and load his tools. The cherry on top was they do not charge you an arm and a leg like other plumbing companies. Please do not hesitate to call this company, I guarantee you will not regret it. I will always refer this company to my family and friends. I know for a fact this company will be all over the US one day. FYI a General Contractor referred me to this company. For those who don't work in the field for a a General Contractor to refer you speaks highly of you. read more

Nick was quickly responsive throughout the drain clearing process. He called back quickly, was flexible with his schedule and showed up on time. He did a very professional job while at my home. Excellent experience!! read more

we had a total blockage of our main sewer line; toilets would not flush. Ryan came out and cleared us out in about an hour; my plumber could not do it in 5 hours.totally worth the cost ( which IMO was very reasonable.). super friendly and very competent service! do not hesitate to call them! read more

What a stud, we have a drain that needed cleaning. Nick came out and worked on the drain and was pulling back large amounts of build up from the line. Definitely recommend calling out the Krew to take care of your maintenance needs. read more

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A mainline problem on a Friday afternoon is a bad way to start a weekend. San Diego Drain Krew came in same day and saved the day. I can't say enough good things about Ryan. He is a pro with the right tools for the job including a badass camera snake. I would highly recommend Nick and San Diego Drain Krew to anyone with a drain problem. read more

Was referred to Nick for a drain issue and he was so prompt and friendly. Despite it being Friday afternoon, he was able to squeeze us in at the end of the day. Michael and Kevin arrived when promised. They were so patient, kind and thorough and resolved our issues. Little things like wiping down the under sink area after cleaning and making sure to take the extra few minutes to test and make sure no leaks and all in order. I am so grateful. Service to this degree is so appreciated and I will remain a loyal customer. read more

The best drain crew in San Diego. Nick was able to clear my clog in my old pipes from root issues that were backed up 100 feet deep in the pipes. I would highly recommend his services ! read more

If I could give San Diego drain Krew a 10 star review I would, The level of expertise, and customer service is one of the best I have experienced in a long time , I wish more business would take more pride like nick, awesome job, highly recommended . read more

Nick and his Krew are true professionals with reasonable prices. Same day service on a clogged drain created by a tampon that the tenant flushed. So consider this a PSA: do you not put anything down the drain you shouldn't. Thank you Nick! read more

This is literally the best drain company in San Diego. Nick and his Krew are the best at what they do. The Drain Krew is honest, professional and hard working. It's a pain when your sink or toilet is backed up. It's also a great relief to know that the Drain Krew is a phone call away. Thanks Nick and Ryan. read more

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You can trust Nick Krewson as he is a man of integrity! We had blocked underground drains on our property, which led to water overflows. We called another drain cleaning company who jetted our drains, but the severity of blockage in one of our pipes led them to refer us to Nick Krewson. Nick quickly assessed our situation and gave me a realistic idea of what the repair would involve and the cost, which looked to be a significant project in terms of scope and size. To his credit however, Nick was able to simply remove a large plug of roots almost 3ft long (see photo) that upon removal allowed our drains to flow properly again. This made our job go much more quickly and easily and as a result he reduced his fee considerably. A less honest contractor could have just proceeded with the larger project and collected much more money. I am extremely grateful to Nick for helping us so quickly and cost-effectively. I plan on calling him for regular maintenance to make sure we don't have a huge problem with drainage again. read more

San Diego Drain Krew - Nick Krewson with a large plug of roots which clogged our underground drainage pipe. - Plumbing Near Me

I called San Diego Drain Krew because we have older pipes and they needed to be flushed out. Nick, the owner, is friendly and professional. He worked me into his busy schedule. He showed up when he said he would and went right to work. His work was clean and efficient. I recommend Nick at the San Diego Drain Krew if you find yourself with pipes that need flushing out. read more

Nick is awesome! He has helped me with my drain line as well as my clients. His customer service is fantastic, and he does not try to sell me a service that I don't need, or that my clients don't need. He's super responsive and overall a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend his services if you need snaking, jetting, or a camera scope! read more

Nick is the man! He saved my mom from her issues with her washing machine by clearing out the overflow pipe. He is kind, punctual, and honest, I cannot recommend Nick enough. A true master at his craft! read more

I highly recommend Nick. He saved the day! He and his equipment are clean and presentable and he wore a mask. He has a friendly, professional and confident attitude even though he had to crawl under the house to access a makeshift cleanout. He Photographed the sewer line and told me what was happening the whole time as I watched on his screen. He located the plug and identified what was plugging it. He hydrojetted it, located the buried cleanout and marked it on the lawn, located the root intrusion and marked that on the lawn. He airdropped the video of the process and explained the elevations and lengths of different sections of the sewer line all in a very short time. His price was very reasonable. I could not be more pleased with his work or the value for the price. Thank you Nick! read more