This company is very good !!! Called today !! Mario was there within an hour .. show nice man .. got the job handled within 20 mins !!! Price was fair and I'm very happy ..called 2 places before this place and people were rude and unhelpful.. definitely would recommend this company ! read more

These guys are awesome! Mario came and handled what took me days to try and fix (unsuccessfully), in 30 secs. He was very kind and after he was done he got on the phone with his boss to work out a deal on price. George helped me stay within my budget and was very fair. They are my go-to plumber for now on. Highly recommend! read more

We have been working with george and his son jordan for many years. Their very professional with what their doing and especially their price is unbeatable. If you need anything with any issues. Talk to either george or jordan their very easy to talk to and help u out in any situation. read more

I own a home built in the 40's and had to deal with a completely clogged toilet resulting from the incredibly old iron pipes. Drain Defenders did a great job addressing the problem and replaced the section of pipe that caused the problem at a very reasonable rate. read more

George and Jordan run a great family business. I have had them do work at several houses for myself and my family. They truly care about fixing whatever problem you may have. They also will you give you options to fix something yourself at cost instead of being charged a ridiculous amount like the bigger companies try to do. Thank you guys again!! read more

Wow Jordan was amazing Did the job in a very timely manner Cleaned out the main line with his jetter

I've known George for over 27 years now I would never call anyone else for my plumbing needs. I called George at 2:15 he was in my house at 2:35. He fixed my toilet cleaned up the mess and was gone within. Hats off to The Drain Defender. Always reliable. Really good person!! 5 STARS Del W read more

I live in a house with 3 people and only 1 bathroom, so naturally I panicked when it got clogged one night. I called several plumbers, but The Drain Defender was the first one to call me back. The plumbing technician came within 20-30 minutes. Mario was professional and fixed the problem quickly. Next time there's a problem, I only need to make one call! read more

Talk about a pleasant experience!! George showed up on time (to the minute) courteous, knowledgeable, thorough .... we cant say enough how pleased we were with the service. Showed us what he was seeing in the camera and why we needed the service he was recommending. Afterwards we could see how effective it was. We'd recommend him and his company The Drain Defenders to anyone looking for a professional!!. read more

Thank you guys so much. I have had so many bad experiences with plumbers in the past but not this time. Jordan and George were so so so professional and personable. They showed on time both days and completed the work in a timely manner cleaning up behind themselves. The problems with my plumbing were quickly identified and a beyond fair price was given to correct the issues. So happy with the great service and timely repairs. They run a business how a business should be run; "Customer Service and Quality of work are always number one" read more

Jordan was great! Quick work installing a garbage disposal and happy they could squeeze me in on a Saturday! Will definitely use them again.

Our toilets backed up at 11:30pm. After messing with it for hours we realized that they were draining into our showers and we had a really big problem. After speaking to our normal plumber, he urged us to call an emergency plumber as he was not available in the morning. At 2am I called and left a message for The Drain Defender, and to my shock they actually called back 5 minutes later and asked when we would want them to come out. We decided 7am and he was here promptly. Got straight to work and snaked out main line. And suggested we hydro the main line as there were a lot of branches blocking it (which is what our plumber had said was most likely the issue). We said sure go ahead and he asked us multiple times it we were sure and if we wanted to call our normal plumber to make sure he was offering us a good price. I loved how upfront and considerate The Drain Defender was. He was very professional, very honest and gave a great price. We are definitely keeping his number handy for future emergencies. read more

Without getting into the nasty specifics, these guys saved me. I live about 30 minutes from apartments that I manage and when a tenant had a plumbing emergency these guys handled everything without even meeting me. It was late (after 10pm) yet they were professional the whole time and still gave a good price. If a similar situation ever came up again, these are the first guys I'm calling! read more

Super awesome! Came out the same day and got the job done within 45 minutes. George was super nice and friendly and if he hadn't told me he just celebrated his 50th birthday .. I never would of guessed! ;) read more

I called at 7:40 pm on a Monday night for a clogged shower drain, George, the owner, quoted me an upfront price to do an after hours service that night and also a price to do it first thing in the morning. I choose to do the service that night. He said he'd be about an hour to get here but surprisingly was at my house within 30 minutes. In about 15 minutes he had the drain flowing and the mess cleaned up. Easy deal, fast service and no drama, my kind of service. read more

George and his son Jordan came out to put a sleeve into the old pipe that runs from the edge of our property to the city sewer. The old clay pipe was collapsing and full of tree roots - we've had to have it rooter-routed twice in the last few months. They ran a camera to show us the problem and gave us a quote. They also explained exactly what they were going to do and showed us the materials they would be using. We found them professional, friendly and courteous and we have no hesitation in recommending them. read more

Helped out early on a Sunday morning!!! Thank you so much! George was very professional and timely. Very reasonable and efficient. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fair and knowledgeable plumbing service. read more

Mario from Drain Defenders(DD) just left our home after another successful job. This is our second time using DD. If you are looking for conscientious plumbers that take their time to do the job right. And that you the customer is completely satisfied with the work. Look no further than Drain Defenders. Example: A part had to be ordered to be repair my faucet. They let me know it would take about a week to get the part. When they found out the part wasn't going to be available until the following week, they called to apologize about not having the part and they would call the follow week. Which they did. They came out the following week and successfully completed the job. I highly recommend Drain Defenders. read more

I have used this wonderful company twice and can only say "wonderful " a real find. The last time for a very big job. As a single woman I rely on friend's suggestions quite a bit so when a good friend recommended this company and they turned out to be stellar I needed to give them a stellar review. Plumbers don't always have great reputations but finally here is one you can totally trust. read more

Mario came out to defend our drain when the main pipe for all 9 units in our building got backed up. We had stinky water from other's people dishes (and some less pleasant stuff) coming up the garbage disposal like something by Stephen King. The nasty water can overflow onto the kitchen counters if the problem is not stopped but Mario was out within the hour to assess the situation and he got us cleared up the same day with a high-pressure cleaning that took out all the gunk. He also put in extra time to clean up some nasty stuff that had spilled into the parking area during the cleaning and he had us all test our sinks and toilets to make sure the pipe was really working before he left. read more

After years of nickle dimeing our bad sewer line. We were refereed to Drain defender by our long time trusted plumber. George and his son Jordan are about as good as you could ask for. We had to have our main line replaced and they did it in two days IN THE RAIN !! I totally agree with the many positive reviews. read more

I called to see if they could come out to inspect on a home, super honest guy on the phone, due to location he could not do the job. But he was kind enough to give me some ideas on what to look for with another plumbing service! Thanks so much. read more

They are awesome! Efficient, equipped, and caring! Wanted to make sure they got the job done and they did! Highly recommend for any plumbing problems. Great family owned business read more

Super nice guy! My kitchen sink stocked and I called on Sunday morning, he just came immediately. Nice, polite and professional.

Let's be honest, none of us like the idea of having to call a plumber. We know it isn't going to be cheap, and we wonder if they are honest. Yelp helps, but you can't always even trust what you read on here. Our house has had a clog that made the master bath virtually unusable for the last couple of weeks. I had done all that I knew today (hose down the vent, sewer tape down the shower drain, etc.), but it didn't clear it. Nothing like brushing your teeth in the morning and hearing the toilet gurgling back at you from the water going down the drain. I have had a bad experience with Mike Diamond previous, so no way was I going to go for the $99 bait and switch sales pitch. I looked at Yelp and George was the only one I saw who had nothing but five star reviews. Too good to be true. Turns out it wasn't. George came in, took a look at the bathroom, crawled under the house and within 10 minutes gave me a price. He had to remove the toilet and snake that branch of our drain. Did it cost $99? No. Do I feel like I paid a fair price? Yes. But, more than that, he told us exactly what caused the issue (FYI, don't use the "flushable" wipes) and handled it very professionally and cordially. I hope I don't have to call a plumber again any time soon, but if I do I have George's card and he will be the one. Great service. Fair price. Honesty. That is all you can ask for when someone comes to your house to work on it. read more

I have a leaky toilet and went to yelp to find a plumber. George returned my call very quickly and even though he doesn't service Santa Monica he offered to come over if I couldn't find someone. He talked me through what the repair should cost and told me to call if I felt like my westside plumber was giving me the run around. If I lived in the Valley I would use George for sure! read more

Lorenzo from The Drain Defender just left my house. I'd originally scheduled him to clear some storm drains in my backyard, but after running the hose and seeing that they didn't overflow, they turned out to not really need it. He was nice about it. I'd recently discovered a clog and leak in a bathroom, and he fixed that for a reasonable price. But first, he identified a scary spider that I pointed out on my outside house wall as a black widow, and offered to kill it for me. Definitely above and beyond, and VERY appreciated. Thanks! read more

A friend recommended the Drain Defender and they fixed our 10 year plumbing problem quickly and without it costing a fortune!! Many other plumbers had recommended very costly fixes and patches to our plumbing problem, George and his crew came up with a great idea on how to save money and fix the problem. I highly recommend them and will continue to tell friends about them as they are honest and reliable. read more

I had an urgent plumbing leakage into my house under my floors and needed a plumber quick. George was very prompt in getting someone out there to find the problem. He also followed up the next day! Great service! read more

These guys are awesome! Yesterday during Thanksgiving dinner our kitchen sink got clogged up (of course it did!). I first tried calling Roto-Rotor. Big Mistake. They wanted $400 to un-clog the drain. Said it would take an hour and a half to do. I paid them $50 to go away. So then I called George at The Drain Defender. He answered the phone himself on Thanksgiving evening. Already a good sign! I asked if he could come the next morning. He said he could be there at 10:00AM and he was there at 10:00AM with his apprentice Pablo. They were in-and-out in a half-hour and charged me a quarter of the price of Roto-Rotor's holiday rate. George is now my go-to plumber. I highly recommend them. A+ read more

honest and fast service we use them on all our rental property's and after years of being robbed by others it nice to finally have some one explain the work and give a great price read more

The stress of looking for a plumber who does the job right and not feel cheated seemed almost impossible till we found George and his team. They did such a good job on our house and price was very reasonable. They were professional and helpful. Call them!!! you won't feel cheated and get your money worth for the job that they do. read more

Jorge Lanier (owner-operator) of Drain Defender, was hands down, the most professional plumber I have ever worked with. I am grateful to him, for his willingness to share information and knowledge, rather than force a sale. His communication is fabulous, he owns all the right tools to handle even the most challenging of sewer jobs. From snaking to Hydro-jetting, The Drain Defender is expert at Trenchless sewer pipe replacement, and fiberglass / epoxy lining of sewer pipes that go under the city street. The prices are fair & the work is done in a timely and workmanlike manner. We are incredibly pleased, and recommend Jorge and The Drain Defender to everyone. read more

Quite simply, Jorge The Drain Defender is as good as it gets! He has been tending to all my plumbing needs for a number of years now, from something as simple as replacing my toilet handle the other day to something as major as replacing my lines from the house to the street. He is always professional, friendly, knowledgeable, fair, and a pleasure to have around. His work ethic is impeccable, and his prices are more than reasonable. If you need a plumber, look no further -- get Jorge! read more

George called me in the morning after a late night distress call to check in on me. I was impressed to say the least. He was there in 30 min after I asked for his services and he got the job done, after having two others try. I was pressed for time and not only did he make it happen, he was pleasant, clean and quick. The price was the icing on the cake. I will definitely call him again for any plumbing services I may need at my home or business. read more

We've owned our home for 12 years, but we're not very good in the diy department. In this city trustworthy tradesmen can seem as rare as the proverbial hen's teeth. It seems people are too busy to come by for small repairs and their solution is often the expensive "totally replace it" as opposed to fix it. Not George, Mario and the Drain Defenders. They are wonderful, hardworking and honest. Our drains were backed up because of some 77-year-old cast iron pipes still left in after another company (the much and justifiably maligned Schuelke Bros.) had allegedly done a replumb. George and Co. fixed the bad work, replaced all old pipes and even snaked our line to the sewer for free - after checking it out with their camera. Use these guys. They are good. They care about customers and want to come by their money honestly and not swoop in and prey on people when they are desperate to have running water again. We plan on using them for years to come. read more

It is hard to find a good and honest plumber, but George at Drain Defenders is that rare guy. When I called, he answered (no phone tag), even on a Sunday and he took care of the problem immediately. I have added his name to my contacts and will not hesitate to call him in the future. read more

Punctual! Fast! Pleasant! Gracious! Professional! George came to fix a leaking garden faucet at my mom's house. My mom had been letting this faucet leak for ~5 months!!! He tried different things before jumping to what would have been the more expensive repair. Ultimately the problem was fixed and within 20minutes!!! I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Thank you George. read more

My boyfriend recommended them when our kitchen sink and garbage disposal so I called them on my way home from work and the owner himself made it to my apartment just as I was arriving and had our sink fixed in minutes. When he was finished I was able to ask about a broken toilet and he was able to give several recommendations on who to talk to and how to install the broken item. I can't say enough good things about this company and I most certainly will be calling them again next time I have any plumbing issues! read more

The guys were great! Efficient, polite, clean, and professional! My garbage disposal exploded and my kitchen sink filled up with disgusting sludgy water. I called The Drain Defender because they had good reviews and were close. They arrived on time & knew the problem almost immediately. It took them 20 minutes to fix it, and they gave me a guarantee that it wouldn't happen again! read more