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DrainPro Express

Athens, AL
5(115 reviews)
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RESPONSE

Fast Response

Reviewers confirm quick response

EMERGENCY

24/7 Verified

Confirmed by reviews

PRICING

Mid-Range

Fair Pricing ✓

RED FLAGS

None Found ✓

No significant concerns in reviews

Trust Score: 0/100 · Based on 115 reviews

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5.0Google·1.0Yelp

Our Verdict

Strong Hire

#4 of 12 in Athens, AL

Best for
  • Emergency and same-day calls
  • Emergency and burst pipe repair
Avoid if

No major caveats

Hire if: You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled

Hire if: You need fast same-day or after-hours response

Caution if: You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts

Caution if: You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install

How they score across what matters

Based on 98 reviews analyzed. Click a row for the quote that best illustrates the score.

What they do well (and don’t)

Green means reviews confirm they’re good at it. Red means reviewers flag issues. Gray means no reviews talk about it yet.

What 115 Reviews Tell Us

Emergency Response

Fast response cited in 18 of 98 reviews — same-day service on water leak call, Christmas Eve morning arrival, late-evening call answered and resolved the next day.

Emergency and same-day calls

Emergency and burst pipe repair

What To Watch Out For

Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Pricing

Fair pricing noted in 6 reviews — emergency call resolved at a price described as 'most economical' and 'more than fair.'

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Customer reviews

Reviews from Google, Yelp & more

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Steve Powell

Came out after hours Solved the problem. No problem. Good service. Would highly recommend.

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Sinnthias

James from DrainPro Express was amazing! He showed up fast and unclogged my main line in no time. Super professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. If you need reliable plumbing help, I highly recommend DrainPro Express!

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Ruben Burgos

James with Drain Pro Express was a life saver. Came right after called and solved our situation expediently and the most economical way. Highly recommended- I will add him to my emergency contacts as my preferred plumber. Highly recommended!

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Professor K.Yelp

My wife called Express Rooter on the recommendation of our Foundation repair company. She was told that they would give a free estimate on a small leak that we needed taken care of. They came out this morning and went under the house. When they came back out they told us that it would be 125 dollars. The technician told us that it was just a loose connection that he hand tightened. We were a little surprised by the 125 charge considering we had only called them out for a free estimate. We talked to the manager over the phone and he said that it was a fair price because they had to come from Hartselle. They also told us that if he hadn't tightened the connection, it would have only been a 95 dollar service call charge. No one told us anything about what was wrong or how it was fixed until we were handed the bill. We contacted our foundation guy and asked him not to recommend Express Rooter to anyone in the Athens area, and I am refusing to recommend them for anyone. Free estimates should not cost $125.

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michael chamberlainGoogle

Horrible driving from a business owner

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reedera4Google

Update: I have an older house that came with a ton of problems! But one thing I know for sure is that if I have a plumbing problem, I can always count on James to fix it! I had a leak "somewhere" between the house and the water meter, which is a 600 foot drag! He fixed a couple small leaks under the house the first night and we discovered the line was still leaking somewhere. So we walked to an area that had been previously worked on by my husband and sure enough, we knew the leak was in the same vicinity. The next afternoon James came out and dug until he found the leak and fixed it in record time! James knows his stuff and he'll always be my go-to for plumbing issues! James, thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to your craft! ------------------------------------------------------------ James did an excellent job installing my new toilet & vanity. He kept me thoroughly informed, from the time he gave me the estimate until the job was completed. I am very happy with the work he did & will be calling him again for future plumbing jobs I want done later. I am so very pleased with my almost complete bathroom!

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Leilani FlannaginGoogle

Exceptional experience using James. He was not only very friendly but was refusal of giving up on making sure the job was successfully done. We had several others come out with no luck and James as soon as he got the call headed on out this way and started the job! He snaked the drain and got the sludge that was blocking our pipes out besides I will say the poor man had to snake is more than just a couple of times, and he never once acted as if he was going to give up or walk away from the job he kept going until he finally got it to come loose. I honestly could not be more thankful for the job this man has done for us and got everything back working properly. Thank you so much again Mr. James I will definitely be bragging about you as well as sharing with everyone I know if they ever need help to give you call for sure. Thank you so much again for your service, we really appreciate this.

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Paul RoperGoogle

This company is great! We are relatively new to the area and James answered a service call after hours on Thursday and got our leak fixed in just a couple of hours. We had a busted main line in our front yard and James was able to locate it swiftly and took the time to get it fixed promptly, without compromise to quality, and at a very reasonable price. Our main line was several feet below ground and next to a tree with more roots than branches, James had all the equipment needed to still get the job done without renting any high dollar equipment. I highly recommend this service for your emergency plumbing needs and I will be using them in the future!

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J CanadaGoogle

James showed up in the timeframe that he said he would. He was clean and professional. He assessed the issue and provided me with best and worse case scenarios and provided me with the cost upfront. He snaked my clogged kitchen drain to about 50 feet. Cleared the clog quickly, and cleaned up. No surprises did exactly what I ask and charged exactly what he said. Will use him again soon. Also, James is the owner of this small business. Give him a call, you won't be dissatisfied.

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Patty CollinsGoogle

I would highly recommend James and DrainPro Express for all of your plumbing needs!! It was late in the day when I called and he came right out and knew within minutes where the leak was and had it fixed in no time, the price was more than fair and he was professional and friendly keeping me informed throughout. This is a five star business for sure with employees that practice true customer satisfaction!! Thank you James and DrainPro Express from me and my family 💯

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Randy CorleyGoogle

I had a leak in the laundry room and garage after a week of freezing temperatures. James came out later on a Sunday evening to assess the situation. It was an unusual set of circumstances, but James took his time, ruled out potential causes until the issue was found and fixed. I highly recommend Drain Pro Express, and while I hope I never need their services again, they would be the first place I call if needed.

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Corey JonesGoogle

Our tub was clogged pretty good as there are three of us and two dogs in the house. After drain fluid wouldn't work we broke down to call someone. James at DrainPro Express was quick, stayed in touch and concise in the schedule he set for us, and was very personal and polite after the job was done. Put his card on the fridge and will absolutely reach out again for any further problems.

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Jonathan BlakeGoogle

James did a phenomenal job replacing our 50 gallon water heater on short notice. He had a busy day but was true to his word that he would fit me into his schedule for the day. It was clear to me the entire time he was here that he cared about the quality of his work and professionalism. I’m extremely satisfied with the replacement and the care he took to make sure it was done right.

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Brian MaplesGoogle

It was nice to meet an honest business person. This man came to my mother's home after a very bad and costly experience with another plumbing company, and took care of the situation. His prices were fair and he was upfront and honest about the work to be done. I would highly recommend James and his company, and will definitely use him with any of my plumbing problems in the future.

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James SmithGoogle

Had an outdoor faucet attached to a hose and would not close. Temps were dropping, sleet , snow, and freezing rain. Even with rural roads closing, DrainPro Express quickly worked me in, replaced the outdoor faucet, and averted a possible disaster. 4 hours from first contact to problem solved - better than I could expect on a warm sunny day, they did it during a winter storm!

Business details

Phone
(256) 410-8344
Address
4515 Hwy 31 S, Decatur, AL 35603, USA
Hours
Open 24 hours

Service area

Based in Athens. Serves 4 nearby cities within 20 miles:

Last updated June 25, 2026 · Data from Google Reviews
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