Speedy Clean Drain & Sewer
Plumber · Appleton, WI · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Fast emergency response with top-tier workmanship, but weekend drive-time charges can inflate bills 30-50% beyond the service rate.
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Ranked #13 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Appleton, WI · 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 responsiveness: 2-hour arrival on urgent multi-drain flooding, next-day availability for non-emergency camera work
1 cited review
“very professional and very knowledgeable, price was very reasonable”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Consistently professional and knowledgeable technicians: 4 of 5 reviews specifically praise technician expertise and professionalism by name
1 cited review
“very professional and very knowledgeable, price was very reasonable”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 3 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Excellent phone communication: 3 reviews praise the office staff (Ashley, the initial lady) for helpfulness and friendliness during scheduling
1 cited review
“very professional and very knowledgeable, price was very reasonable”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Fast job completion: one reviewer notes multiple clogs cleared in one hour
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
Pricing transparency issue on emergency calls: reviewer felt trapped into accepting drive-time charges because competing plumbers were fully booked, raising questions about whether customers can negotiate or opt out of this fee when in genuine emergency situations
“charging for their driving time feels wrong”
Drive-time charges on weekend calls can add 30-50% to final bill: one reviewer charged $470+ for a 1-hour job at $315/hour because of 10-minute drive-time surcharge on top of already-high weekend rates
“charging for their driving time feels wrong”
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
“The employee was quick to get here and very personable. No issue with him, he would get 5 stars alone. However the pricing seems... Not great. Even taking into account it was on the weekend, it seems pretty high due to charging for their driving time. As a customer it doesn't seem like a great policy when weekend rates are already over 300 an hour, like I feel that should be already taken into account with that …”
Positive
“Will only use speedy clean from here on out! Every drain in my lower level was flooding with filthy debris. I called Speedy Clean and the lady on the phone was very helpful and able to send people to my house within 2 hours! Nik and Byron showed up and were very professional and very knowledgeable. They immediately put me at ease about such a big/messy situation, because after a quick assessment they knew the …”
“I had a great experience with Speedy Clean. Ashley answered the phone and was incredibly friendly and helpful from the start. She got everything scheduled quickly and made the whole process easy. Derek and Dylan came out to take care of my sewer drain, and they were awesome—professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. They explained what was going on, fixed the issue, and made sure everything was running perfectly …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 85 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
Should you hire Speedy Clean Drain & Sewer?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Complex installs and remodels
- Drain and sewer work
- Whole-house repiping
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need predictable, consistent service across every visit
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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