Appleton Drain & Sewer Cleaning
Plumber · Appleton, WI
Our verdict
Excellent craftsmanship and emergency response (fixes within 30 mins), but invoice and pricing communication issues create friction after the job is done.
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Ranked #12 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Appleton, WI · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Fast emergency response: arrived within an hour on a Saturday for sewer backup and completed repair in 30 minutes
1 cited review
“arrived within the hour and had everything fixed within 30 mins”
Quick resolution on routine jobs: 4 of 5 reviews highlight rapid completion times (10 minutes for tub clog, same-day fixes)
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
High-quality workmanship: multiple reviewers note thorough, professional results with lasting drainage improvements
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Personable service: staff described as friendly, professional, and accommodating to customer needs (including elderly/mobility-limited clients)
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
Invoice and pricing transparency issues: 1 of 5 reviews reports missing invoice, follow-up communication breakdown, and unilateral price increase post-service
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Billing and invoice communication failures: customer never received promised invoice after original work and received unexpected price increase ($75+) via text without documentation
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Saturday/emergency pricing markup not clearly disclosed upfront, though customer acknowledged it was still competitive
“arrived within the hour and had everything fixed within 30 mins”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Didn’t receive an invoice after original work. Even got a call from the company stating that they had issues with emails getting through and asked if a paper copy would work best. Never got anything. Then he texts with an updated price that’s 75$ more than originally discussed without ever sending me my original invoice.”
Positive
“My tub was clogged and my landlord called this company. These gentlemen were efficient and friendly! 10 minutes and my tub drains beautifully! Thank you”
“It’s hard to find good service these days. We had toilet clogged couple times by my father and because of his mobility and senior challenges at 91 he can’t make it to another floor in time to get to another restroom in house. Mike was excellent both times in coming to fix the problem quickly. Mike was great to work with and standup guy. Just wanted to post a shout out that would highly recommend to call them.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 169 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jan 2026.
Should you hire Appleton Drain & Sewer Cleaning?
Best for
- Drain and sewer work
- Emergency and burst pipe repair
Hire if
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Think twice if
- You need predictable, consistent service across every visit
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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