Dave Riley's Drain Services
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upselling concerns
Trust Score: 0/100 · Based on 145 reviews
Our Verdict
#5 of 17 in Newark, OH
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- Drain and sewer work
No major caveats
Hire if: You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Hire if: You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Caution if: You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Caution if: You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
How they score across what matters
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What they do well (and don’t)
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What 145 Reviews Tell Us
Emergency Response
Fast emergency response: weekend repairs completed by noon with no extra charges, and next-morning availability documented
Emergency and same-day calls
What To Watch Out For
1 review mentions membership programs or upselling
Upselling concerns
Pricing
Dramatically lower pricing than competitors: 3 reviews document cases where Dave charged significantly less than other plumbers' quotes, including one $42,000 quote vs. Dave's affordable rate
Customer reviews
Reviews from Google, Yelp & more
Had to have my main line cleared had 3 different companies try, they lied try to upsell Dave got it done for me. For a lot less. Can't state how much we appreciate it!
I called Friday evening and the repair was completed Saturday by noon. No extra charges for it being weekend hours and all my drains are draining now.
Dave Riley is the absolute best drain service. He is affordable, honest, and funny once you get to know him. I had to use him a lot before we had our drain fixed and he always worked me in as soon as he could. I never waited more than 3 days even if he had a full schedule. Dave is a great and nice guy and most everyone I know recommends him. The only ones who don't are those who do not know of him. Wonderful man and great service.
We had what we assumed was a clogged toilet. One company came out, snaked the line, said we didn't have main line access and told us we needed all new plumbing. They came back a couple of days later with a camera said they suspected a broken sewer line and that they would have to dig up our entire yard. They quoted us $25,000-$35,000 before they left. Informed us they would email the actual quote later. That came in at $42,000!! We called Dave came and guess what? We do have main line access. The others didn't even look under out house. Dave had our drain unclogged in under an hour! He is reasonable, and just a good guy! Highly recommend him for any drain issues!!
March 2025… My toilet Drain was clogged, wasn’t able to get it myself after a couple of days. Went on google reviews to find a plumber and went with Dave’s drain services after seeing all his amazing reviews. He came out the next morning and had my drain cleared in less than 30 mins (he found my daughter’s toy lodged in the drain) and price was very affordable. Thank you so much Dave, I highly recommend Dave Riley’s Drain Services to anyone, I wouldn’t hesitate to call if I have an issue with anything in the future!
Business details
Service area
Based in Newark. Serves 3 nearby cities within 20 miles:
Dave Riley's Drain Services