Sewer Detectives is the BEST!! He is my go to person for anything plumbing; I have a complex plumbing at my duplex that I rent out, he is kind, prompt, professional, and always finds the problem. Sometimes its an issue caused by renters, sometimes its just old pipes, whatever the issue, he provides a reasonable solution, quote, and promptly fixes the problem. You can't go wrong choosing JP. read more

Located D-box and inspected leach field. Found no issues. I would highly recommend JP @ Sewer Dectectives for any septic issues. read more

This is what a great local small business is all about. I reached out to JP when my sump pump stopped working. He replied promptly and with a few text messages he was able to walk me through options, pricing and scheduling. The day of the job the crew arrived on time and inspected the pump. They let me know what the issue was and that we'd need a new pump they could get for me in the afternoon. They accommodated my schedule and came back the day after with the new pump. Got the job done, quickly and communicated throughout. Price was great compared to other quoted I had been given. What an unbelievable experience. Thanks! read more

Can't say enough good things about JP. Was able to come out on short notice. We needed a sewer scope done on our house due to a home inspector not being able to access the main line. JP came out ran his scope with no issues, got me the video and statement I needed to satisfy a home buyers needs. Great guy to talk to and knows his stuff. Very helpful and glad we discovered JP and the sewer detectives! Not overpriced like the big companies (RR) for anyone who wants to figure out those initials. Will only ever use the sewer detectives for any future issues. read more

JP and his crew are awesome! I had a hell of a time finding a good plumber who knew how to properly diagnose and fix a sewage ejector pump in the lower floor of my house. A few years ago I gave up on plumbers and hired a general contractor that was able to bring in someone to replace the pump but it continued to have issues periodically and eventually failed which led me to finding Sewer Detectives. JP's team replaced it with a better quality pump and discovered that it was plugged into a shared line. He hooked me up with a good electrician who put it on a dedicated line. It's been more than a year since the work was done and it's been problem free. These guys definitely know what they're doing. I highly recommend them! read more

JP does great work and is a quality person. I cannot say the same about other plumbing/septic companies I've worked with recently. He went above and beyond to diagnose an issue for our house and gave a very reasonable price for addressing the problem. He didn't give us a runaround and was straight forward about what he could do and what he wouldn't/couldn't. I will definitely work with him again if we end up getting hooked up to sewer in the street. read more

These guys were awesome! Answered my call on a Saturday and were at my house Tuesday morning. They showed me how I could easily fix the issue myself and didn't charge me anything. I appreciated their honesty and responsiveness. read more

Highly recommend JP and Sewer Detectives. We had a sewer line break and he responded quickly and layed out all options for us. The repair was done quickly and efficiently and the cost was very fair. We will definitely call on him again if the need arises. Thanks for a job well done! read more

Sewer Detective (JP) is very responsive and honest in the pricing snd service he provides. Our family had an emergent situation last week and JP answered immediately and was at our door within hours. He went way out of his way to assist our family and was extremely fair and generous with his charges. We would highly recommend this company and will continue to use his services for years to come! Thank you for coming to our rescue! read more

JP came through on a sewer pipe inspection on a pretty quick turnaround time (next day). He arrived early, was friendly and conducted a thorough inspection in a timely manner. We appreciate his help and will consider his services in the future. read more

JP is the man to call to fix your side sewer. I our case, our problems were multifold. We had persistent tree roots growing into our side sewer from a city-planted tree. The tree roots were also obstructing the sewer under the sidewalk and the street. Our basement sink was backing up on top of this. JP gave a root sample to a City arborist, who confirmed it was the tree in question. This was important because the City was attempting to force us to pay for problems located in the right-of-way. JP's knowledge was instrumental in working things out with the City. He is very trustworthy, and comes up with the most effective solution, so it is no wonder he is one of their preferred contractors. This could have been a nightmare of epic proportions. In performing the repairs, the Sewer Detectives was efficient and on-time despite having to dig further than anticipated. He used a camera to make sure their were no obstructions and finished the job early, when included replacing the sidewalk as well as any concrete contractor, and getting sign-offs from the City. read more

Sump pump rescue!! They came out immediately, crawled all around under my house to find what I was sure was going to be a water nightmare and a sump pump needing replacement (or worse). Instead they said it's doing its job and recommended a few tweaks that I could do myself vs hiring them (what?!). I will definitely call them when it's time to replace. Thank you!! read more

JP, did a great job for me! He and his crew worked VERY quickly and got the job done. I thinks he's very honest, and not looking for the $$ but to build trustworthy customer relationships. Highly recommend! Will use again! read more

JP and the Sewer Detectives team did a great job repairing our sewer line in June of 2016. Things were going well for 3 years and then we noticed warning signs of a potential issue this June 2019. I contacted JP and he we was immediately responsive and came out first thing! They found the source of the problem, which appeared to be paper towels clogging the line! Totally not their fault but they jetted and scoped the line and resolved the issue. JP takes care of his customers and gives amazing service and information. We will definitely continue to work with Sewer Detectives and refer them to our family and friends. Thank you JP!! Tara + Todd Raymond read more

They spent over 10 minutes on the phone with me explaining what I could do to make the repair myself. What an honest business!

I can't say whether JP does a good job or not, as he didn't seem to want the business. I called and spoke with him, and when he asked me to text him with my info and address, I did so. Queue a week later, still no response. I gave him 8 full days, then texted him to inquire whether he was still interested. He finally wrote me back over a day later to let me know he could come by.... thanks but no thanks. I already found a more responsive company. Maybe he does good work, but it seems he needs to work on his customer service. Was he too busy? Had an emergency at home? I'll never know as he didn't give me any indication as to why he simply never responded. read more

JP and his apprentice were wonderful. I can't thank him enough for his professionalism and keeping me updated every step of the way. That was some super service. I'm glad to have a working toilet and kitchen sink now :) Thank you guys. read more

J.P. and his crew were terrific (and super friendly)! They were knowledgable, responsive and did great quality work. We had a sewer back-up but did not know the reason. They were onsite the same day, recommended a pumper to relieve the back-up (All-County Septic), replaced the pump quickly, then replaced the alarm, which had also failed. The new systems were all upgrades. When I got the bill I was amazed and thankful to J.P. It was more than reasonable. When you are in such a situation you are at the mercy of the people you call to help. You hope for the best, and J.P. is the best. If you go with any other company to address your septic needs, you are missing out. I can't give a higher recommendation. read more

We have a new home and Sewer Detectives found out our problem. We had such an awful smell we were kicked out of our home. Martin came out and told us what had to be done to our new sewer system in 5 minutes. The original Sewer guy had to come out and fix it at his expense. These are the most honest people I have ever seen. We have rentals and wished we would have known that they existed because you will get the run around with other agencies these guys are the best. Thank You Sewer Detectives, Connelly Rd. in Snohomish home smells a lot better now! read more

JP and team are extremely knowledgeable, and are significantly much more cheaper than others. I saved well over $4k compared to some of his competition. Also, they are very responsive, and they go above and beyond the call of duty. read more

JP and his crew were not on time, they were EARLY! JP quickly assessed the situation and gave us two options, one more invasive than the other. We started with the less expensive path and luckily, that did the trick for my backed up kitchen sink. Sewer Detectives were quick and professional all at a fair price. Too, JP likes cats. read more

JP "SewerDetectives" was very difficult to communicate with, at one point he said "I am on my way" ..i texted him GREAT! then 3 hours passed and i sent a text, asking him when he would get here. he texted and said: I have already been there and left" (he never rang my door bell, nor texted my iPhone nor called me upon his arrival!!!?) ..with that and many more uncertain communications with him, and a final estimate of 5,000.00 to 6,000.00 dollars to "repair" my perfectly good working Sammamish Wa., home septic system. JP's bid included replacing 80% of the septic pipe and additional work inside my septic tank and a new d-box. The Evergreen Sanitation company in Lake Stevens did the work for 1,100.00 1 new d-box and approved their work with King County. Do not use JP nor SewerDetectives read more

Honest, we have had so many plumbing & septic issues in our house these last 2 years, we have literally been throwing money down the drain on bandaids disguised as "repairs". In our desperate 4th plumbing/septic issue in the last 2 months, we called Sewer Detectives today around noon and JP was here before 1:00. He and his son spent over 2 hours jetting, clearing, snaking and searching for the root of our problems. They cleaned out our current blockages and even though he discovered we have backflow issues with our system (amongst other inexplicable plumbing connections), he still warrantied his work for 6 months. Their pricing was hundreds of dollars less than a couple of other companies we contacted and they had amazing customer service! Instead of rushing into expensive replacements, JP prefers we moniter our system levels so that we know exactly what we are dealing with before we spend the big bucks. Look no further if you are in need of septic repairs, they are truly kind, honest & informative. We have found our forever guy with JP! read more

After a sewer clog scare a few years ago, and after hearing about old-house sewer problems, and after seeing rat holes in the ground near our sewer lines, we wanted to be proactive and find out what the problems were. Really didn't want a major plumbing emergency one day! We had 3 companies scope our 90 year old sewer line. Turns out we had one sizable hole, at least one other smaller hole, and three different sewer pipe types looking askew. We selected Sewer Detectives to replace many feet of line, at two different angles from the house, all the way to the city line. JP explained and showed us the scope results, gave options, and provided an estimate that included everything we'd need. It was a major project, and JP and his team kept us informed about the timing, permit, and city inspections. The sidewalk was blocked, a giant piece of machinery cut grass and driveway. In just a few days, the work was done, sprinklers and sod replaced, and concrete poured. They even put in a catch basin for the house gutter run-off, to prevent debris from entering the sewer lines. We are happy customers! I feel so much better knowing every flush now makes it to where it's supposed to go, and that no rats can get in the pipes. read more

I could write pages about JP and his crew. It's hard to find a tradesperson of such decency, integrity and knowledge these days. My first sewer repair estimate from the big plumbing company was huge. Summary: JP gave a very competitive estimate, and made sure of no destruction to yard or home. Fast, thorough, and explained everything before during and after. I'd use them again in a heartbeat. Rare find. Stop searching. Just call JP. read more

JP and his team are the only ones to call if you have a sewer problem. We had a sewer scope done and discovered a large offset in our sewer line just before listing. JP was quick to come out to our home, identify the least intrusive option and start the work. Two days of work and the repair was completed. Good pricing, very responsive and informative - JP and team are amazing, honest people. Would highly recommend! read more

We used sewer detectives to fix the sewer at our new home. The owner was flexible and incredibly easy to work with. I was very pleased with the all-star customer service and flexibility. Definitely a company that won't take advantage. I am editing this review 2 years later. We haven't had any issues with the plumbing (they did some deep digging under the concrete to resolve some issues beyond my scope of understanding) and in looking back on how stressful it was to buy a house and get everything completed within the time constraints of the contract, we were probably nightmare customers, and they were very kind and patient in our time of need. Great customer service. read more

Our garage flooded during a significant rain event. The next morning, I called a large company who had decent reviews; the knowledge of the call receiver and her quote gave me pause. However, the search terms I was using didn't seem to yield any better options, and felt I was at the mercy of the fee any of them would charge for what could be characterized as an emergency-response. I went to work, and at lunch stumbled across the Sewer Detectives. I called and was able to speak directly to JP while he and his partner were traveling to a job in Kirkland. He quickly gained my confidence, and told me that he would call me in an hour. As promised, he called and said he was enroute to my home in Edmonds and would be there in about 25 minutes. I left work and arrived just as they were getting their equipment into position, ahead of schedule! I had the drainage site plan that a Landscape architect drew nearly 30 years ago, but in less time than it took him to drive to my house JP was able to hydrojet a 1.5-inch PVC pipe with 2 elbows (they approached it from both directions), use the roto rooter root cutter to clear a 6-inch PVC storm sewer line from a catch basin in my driveway, and then explain my drainage system to me more clearly and more completely than the drawings. When we were talking about remediation options and how to improve my system, which he could manage as a general contractor, he was practical and conscientious in considering ways to complete the work efficiently and with limited impact to my yard. As a civil engineer, I really appreciated our discussion. So what was I charged for this prompt service the day after a crazy storm? Sewer detectives cleared both lines and charged a fair a reasonable price, ultimately saving me over $100 off of the quote for a single line from the other company. Now what service provider do I recommend? Elementary, my dear Watson: Sewer Detectives! read more

JP has done 2 huge jobs for me on two properties & has done absolutely outstanding work. SewerDetectives has given my sewer lines in Capitol Hill with gnarled clay pipes and root systems, more long term stability than they ever had before. I can rest with peace of mind knowing that now any blockage can be easily accessed with two-way clean outs. I've been to 4 different sewer line companies over the last 20 years of property maintenance, and SewerDetectives have been far and away more effective in their fixes and cost. read more

We called this company after having Rescue Rooter out and an almost 400 dollar bill. They wanted another 800 or so to jet our line. Our friend recommended Sewer Dectectives to us, this guy told us since we are in Ronald sewer district, to go there. He told us that, Ronald sewer district will jet the line and use a camera for free. He was so honest when he could have come out and charged us about 600. Super honest seldom seen I will not forget read more

Called these guys at 0830 for a backed up main drain They explained they were already headed to opposite direction for another call but I'd be their next stop. Called later with an ETA and beat that time by 15 minutes and had me unplugged in minutes. A+ super fast service and quality. Will recommend and use them again read more

We used Sewer Detectives for a basic scope and they gave us a wonderful rate. They communicated clearly, honestly, and promptly. What a difference from our experiences with other companies. I highly recommend this company! read more

I had a serious problem with sewage coming up in my downstairs shower and laundry drain. I called in Rescue Rooter and spent over $500 only to get an estimate for over $3600 to repair a blockage in my sewer line. Rescue Rooter tried to pressure my wife into agreeing to the repair, but I wanted a second opinion. One call to Sewer Detectives and they stopped by my place that very day to check it out and get me an estimate. They where great - very professional, friendly and absolutely NO pressure what so ever. They provided a one price estimate that was far lower than Rescue Rooter, covered more work, and would add a new clean-out access in my yard. We gave Sewer Detectives the green light and where very happy with the results. No tearing down my fence for a back hoe as Rescue Rooter wanted - they brought in hand tools and got to the broken pipe quickly. Repaired it, tested everything, then filled back in the hole. In total, they where probably in and out in under 4 hours and everything looked great. It's been about 2 weeks and a lot of heavy rains and not one single issue. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get things done quickly, easily, pressure free and friendly on the wallet. The only way they could have done better would to have found a buried treasure chest in my yard. read more

I've been a Realtor for 15 years and have been very frustrated with the hit and miss (mostly miss) results when looking for a good, honest sewer scope professional. JP was such a pleasure to work with. He was so patient and informative, even before the appointment with him began. He gave me information so I could get a sewer as built from the city of Everett before our appointment. I'm familiar with septic as builts, but didn't realize I could pull a sewer as built he was very communicative and helpful throughout the whole process. Long story short, he had no trouble accessing the sewer line on a 100 year old house my client is buying. A previous scope done last week by another technician had been unsuccessful. JP and his crew had no trouble with the scope today, it was completed in a fast and very professional way. He is amazing and my new "go to" sewer line resource my clients and I all felt very blessed to have found him. It's rare you meet someone so knowledgeable, competent and passionate about what they do. Thank you JP! read more

I had JP and his team come out to fix my leaky basement. Other companies had told me I needed a sump pump, but JP found a way to connect the drain to the sewer and fixed the problem without the hassle and cost of installing a sump pump. Additionally, they were ALWAYS on time and communicative, if not early. I would definitely use these guys again. read more

JP at Sewer Detectives is amazing!! He was honest, really well priced, responsive, and all around easy to work with. From now on if I have a plumbing issue Sewer Detectives is the only company I will call! read more

JP did a great job. He was tenacious in finding a Roof downspout / foundation drain problem that make a mes in my garage. Found out the home builder damaged the pipe going to the catch basin 20 years ago. Great result!!! Problem fixed at a good price! read more