Kettering Plumbing & Drain
Plumber · Kettering, OH · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.7★ across 100 reviews but only 5 analyzed; 1 of 5 is 1-star citing a $550 drain snake quote vs $100–$130 market rate — reviewer dug the access path themselves to ease the job.
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Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Advertises 24-hour service on its Google profile — no reviews we analyzed mention after-hours response either way.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Technician Guillermo Rubke wore booties, addressed all concerns thoroughly, and presented multiple sump pump options to fit customer needs
2 cited reviews
“Victoria in the office was very accommodating and polite. And Mr. Rubke- well first of all the man put on booties!! Already scores points. Then he carefully addressed all our concerns and fixed our clog.”
“Guillermo Rubke was our tech that came out to give us an estimate today on a new sump pump & battery backup. He was very thorough, knowledgeable, and answered all our questions. He gave us several options to fit our needs.”
French drain root obstruction cleared honestly — technician praised for honesty and transparency during the job
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
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
1 of 5 reviewed complaints cites $550 drain snake (vs $100–$130 typical) plus $100 trip charge — with <25 reviews in sample, single pricing incident is a red flag
“A main clean out is about a hundred to 130 for almost every place you call. Not these folks. I dug a path for the machine due to the snow. Dug up the clean out. Set everything up in advance to make their job super easy. The guy gets here and informs me a drain snake is 550 bucks. THATS INSANE.”
Drain snake quoted at $550 vs standard market rate of $100–$130; trip charge added on top — 'THATS INSANE... 500% higher than the average plumber'
“A main clean out is about a hundred to 130 for almost every place you call. Not these folks. I dug a path for the machine due to the snow. Dug up the clean out. Set everything up in advance to make their job super easy. The guy gets here and informs me a drain snake is 550 bucks. THATS INSANE.”
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
“If I could put zero stars I would. . . I thought only roto rooter would have tried to pull what these guys did. . . A main clean out is about a hundred to 130 for almost every place you call. . . Not these folks. . . I dug a path for the machine due to the snow. . . Dug up the clean out. . . Set everything up in advance to make their job super easy. . . The guy gets here and informs me a drain snake is 550 bucks. . …”
Positive
“French Drain was obstructed with roots and cleared by the technician. I appreciate his honesty and help!”
“Well done and on time. Both Guillermo (the Plumber) and Elijah (the HVAC tech) were professional and courteous. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking 5-Star service”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 100 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Kettering Plumbing & Drain?
Hire if
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
- You need clear communication and upfront explanations
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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