Desperate plumbing question. Louisville.

[kyboy1998_rivals34276]

I was in this line of work for decades. Sold my company and don’t do it anymore. Send me a message and I can get you in touch with one of the guys that used to work for me that has a small operation now and can take care of you.

 

[warrior-cat]

Are we still talking about plumbing?

Hope so.

 

[oldsports_]

Should have a clean out if its a slab. Something is fishy.
Get 2nd opine, and look at Google for reviews.
That will be 65 bucks for my opine btw.

 

[legalbeagle123]

I'd suggest you stop shitting in your tub.

 

[Justwar]

I would not use Drexler.

Call a drain company such as A-1 Sewer and Drain. Have them come and look and get a camera inspection.

I used a one man operation this week to unclog my main drain line. Had the whole house stopped up. I’ll be digging up that pipe in the next few weeks.

can you avoid using that tub? Does the sink and toilet in the bathroom drain slow also?

A1 saved the day. Came through in thirty minutes, listened to me that you had to go through the washer side. Easy fix. They said the other pipe led to the roof and corrosion is what the other guy saw, not mud.

 

[buckethead1978]

You are telling me Drexler didn’t know he went up a vent?

 

[Justwar]

You are telling me Drexler didn’t know he went up a vent?

Nope. No wonder he didn't stay but ten minutes

 

[Get Buckets]

That’s messed up.

 

[CB3UK]

Wow. Glad I read this whole thread. That is absolutely unbelievably absurd.

 

[buckethead1978]

What was clogging your drain?

 

[Justwar]

What was clogging your drain?

A clump of hair.

 

[UK till Death]

A clump of hair.

Is drexler a privately held company? I wonder if the guy was incompetent or if it's a directive from the top to try to screw and overbill desperate people.

 

[ganner918_rivals60369]

Is drexler a privately held company? I wonder if the guy was incompetent or if it's a directive from the top to try to screw and overbill desperate people.

Seems they have a reputation among plumbers locally for being shady, or at least for overcharging.

 

[Laparkafan]

Would have been crazy for them to justify the “mud” they found if it was really a clump of hair - that’s ridiculous.

 

[buckethead1978]

I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt and say it was hastily hired plumbers with little experience.

 

[SmedMoley]

I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt and say it was hastily hired plumbers with little experience.

Nah, they're shady. I was asking a contractor I know, about them. Advertising is how they stay in business. I wouldn't trust those guys to clean my toilet, let alone "fix" something.

 

[Justwar]

Would have been crazy for them to justify the “mud” they found if it was really a clump of hair - that’s ridiculous.

The mud was, corrosion because it went to the roof. They were just that incompetent to know where that pipe led. It's sad I googled about the washer causing the backup and it was right there. Always check the washer side first.

 

[Laparkafan]

The mud was, corrosion because it went to the roof. They were just that incompetent to know where that pipe led. It's sad I googled about the washer causing the backup and it was right there. Always check the washer side first.

Good thinking you likely saved yourself thousands of dollars.

 

[wildcatdon]

I have had positive experiences using these guys and they definitely use the cameras to check drains.

https://dauenhauerplumbing.com

I second this suggestion. They are good. Do not use Drexler.

 

[wildcatdon]

Drexler tried to sell my sister a new furnace for $14000. Told her she had real high levels of carbon monoxide. She got a second opinion and the fellow put a new filter in and replaced a part and it cost her $75. Stay away from Drexler.