Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair
Plumber · West Des Moines, IA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Emergency responder who arrives within 10 minutes and diagnoses problems correctly the first time, but charges premium prices for that expertise.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Ranked #6 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in West Des Moines, IA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Exceptional emergency response speed: multiple reviewers report arrival within 10-45 minutes on after-hours calls, including one at 2:25am and another willing to drive 45 minutes from Des Moines
1 cited review
“showed up within 10 min, completed full service in under an hour”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Diagnostic accuracy and problem-solving: 2 reviewers explicitly note they correctly identified root causes (collapsed pipe, leak diagnosis) where other companies had failed or only provided temporary fixes
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Professionalism and courtesy: 4 of 5 reviews highlight respectful behavior, attention to detail in protecting the home, and pleasant demeanor even during inconvenient hours
2 cited reviews
“arrived on time and carried themselves with true professionalism”
“Very knowledgeable, professional”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Speed of service completion: one reviewer noted full diagnosis and service completion in under one hour on an emergency call
1 cited review
“showed up within 10 min, completed full service in under an hour”
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.
Premium pricing: 1 reviewer explicitly states 'they're honest about not being the cheapest' and acknowledges paying more than competitors
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
Positive
“Rambo and Carson did a great job. Very knowledgeable, professional and even played with "Floyd the Dog". I'd recommend everyone to call clog Buster for their plumbing help.”
“Extremely kind and knowledgeable. Was very patient and provided helpful education. On an emergency call, he showed up within 10 min, provided a diagnosis, and completed full service in under an hour. Great customer service. Highly recommend Max!”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 3,070 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jun 2026.
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