Carnahan Drain Cleaning, Ltd
Plumber · Newark, OH
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Our verdict
Excellent at fast emergency response and communication, but had a notable failure on a complex septic issue where snaking missed major blockages that required excavation.
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Ranked #14 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Newark, OH · 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
4 of 5 reviewers praise exceptional responsiveness and speed, including same-day emergency calls and jobs completed in minutes
3 cited reviews
“came to my house on very short notice, handled with incredible efficiency”
“does what he says he's going to along with extremely speedy service”
“do the work the right way for the right price the first time”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
4 of 5 reviewers highlight friendly, professional communication and clear explanations of work performed
3 cited reviews
“came to my house on very short notice, handled with incredible efficiency”
“does what he says he's going to along with extremely speedy service”
“do the work the right way for the right price the first time”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
3 of 5 reviewers specifically mention competitive or reasonable pricing relative to other quotes
3 cited reviews
“do the work the right way for the right price the first time”
“came to my house on very short notice, handled with incredible efficiency”
“does what he says he's going to along with extremely speedy service”
What reviewers report — the concerns
Other directories bury these. We think you should read them before you call. Every concern below comes from the reviews it cites.
Red flag
One septic case shows potential diagnostic failure: reviewer was charged twice for snaking that didn't resolve the issue, and plumber appeared unaware snaking had not cleared the actual blockages (root ball ~softball size, cement-filled section)
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
1 of 5 reviewers reports that snaking failed to detect root ball and cement blockage in septic line, requiring a second vendor, excavation, and ultimately two charges for unsuccessful work
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“A rental main septic line was backed up. Carnahan's snaked the line from inside the house all the way to the septic tank and left. There was no improvement and they came back the next day to snake from the septic tank all the way into the house and left. He provided a 25% discounted rate for the second snaking. Sill no improvement so we brought in another vendor. They snaked the line and were unable to get all …”
Positive
“Great example of what drain opening contractors should be. Very knowledgeable, and a great price with abilities that include cameras/ toilet replacement and more. Don't get bamboozled by the first google search on drain openers wanting to charge you big $$$$ and finance you. This company is the one you want to do the work the right way for the right price the first time.”
“I had a nightmare clog in my drain that was backing up both my kitchen and laundry room, leaving us without use of either for days. I called two different plumbers: the first one came out but we're still waiting on their quote days later, and the second quoted me an expensive price for major, disruptive repairs. I was dreading the hassle and expense.Then Aaron showed up, and wow—what a difference! He had that magic …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 35 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Dec 2025.
Should you hire Carnahan Drain Cleaning, Ltd?
Best for
- Emergency and burst pipe repair
Hire if
- You need clear communication and upfront explanations
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Think twice if
- You need predictable, consistent service across every visit
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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