Excellent and transparent service! The Drain Specialists quickly sent a service technician after I…read morecalled them to report a problem with my drain. The technician was friendly and professional and he solved the problem fairly quickly. I was charged a reasonable amount that matched what their initial estimates were when I first called them. Would definitely recommend!

I had a backed up sewer line. Like anyone hiring a plumber right now I was worried about time and…read morecost. I called. A professional woman answered and gave me hourly quotes for the lines they service and told me I'd have someone by midday. Within 2hrs Chris appeared. He fixed my problem. He saw another issue I may want to address and gave me the option of doing it myself or him doing it with a cost in the same breath. I really respected the upfront pricing. He managed to complete all of the work in an hour. I was provided updates, answers to my questions and a summary at the end before paying. I plan get root maintenance set up with them as soon as possible and would recommend this company. Because Covid: Chris arrived with a mask on properly and in fresh disposable gloves. He changed his gloves after working and before handling my payment. He cleaned my card and the pen before and after we each held them.

I didn't think I'd find myself writing a glowing review of a septic pumping, but here we are!…read more These Fellas were prompt, courteous, efficient and honest. Best service in town!!

I asked if they could add a second service on the same day and they gladly accommodated. I would…read morehave rated them 5 stars but after I asked them to bid out risers on a septic tank, they never got back to me.

I'm alway impressed when a company arrives on time - this crew was great, infact a little early…read more Will l use Elk Chattaroy Septic Service again.

We had an emergency backup and these guys came and helped us immediately even though they were…read morebusy. I'm so grateful to them. It was the weekend and no one would help us so I would recommend this company to anyone needing immediate help. They were very professional and solved our problem right away. I can't thank them enough.

We called Affordable Drain to unclog our kitchen sink drain line. They responded right away and…read morewere flexible in working with me on arrival time. I appreciated the fact that he was careful in preventing any messes while working and was able to quickly and easily clear the clogged line. I also liked that when he was done, he checked other drains in the house to make sure there was no evidence of backup anywhere else. He was very professional throughout...can definitely recommend.

I had a weekend plumbing emergency, on Sunday. That Thursday, less than a week later, Scott showed…read moreup on my doorstep looking for payment. He didn't send an invoice and didnt have an invoice with him, he was willing to take cash.

I contacted many places giving the information needed to give an estimate. I asked for them to give…read moreme an estimate. Ranger Rooter was only 1 of 2 that actually provided an estimate. The rest wanted me to contact them. If I wanted to do that I wouldn't have sent out messages to each. Ranger Rooter was the cheapest quote. The highest being almost double what Ranger quoted. They arrived on time and finished quickly, checked to make sure the dishwasher worked with no leaks and on their way. I would use again.

I cannot recommend them based on my experience, as they did not respect my property. Complete lack…read moreof accountability. On top of ruining my yard, took boulders without permission when asked to leave them in the morning, but Chris will try to make you think he did you a favor. Wish I listened to the one star review. They offer a discount to leave a 5 star review. It feels unfair to the community. Pictures of what should have otherwise been an unaffected area with the premium I paid for trenchless. I cannot emphasize enough, it feels like they do not care.

Kalin Excavating is beyond incredible and I would give them 100 gold stars if I could!…read more I plan to add a 400 SF raised concrete patio to the back of the house. I spoke with the Spokane Building Department engineers (in City Hall) and they recommended either replacing (with cast iron) or re-routing my PVC sewer line because of the shallow depth. They didn't think the sewer pipe could handle the load from the concrete. Time to call excavators! I had the pleasure of meeting with Chris Kalin. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate, and incredibly polished for a man in his 30s. He has had many years of experience in his family's excavation business and now manages operations. Chris quickly determined that my existing sewer pipe was likely to tolerate the load, but said that if it did crack or even collapse (the latter is unlikely), he could replace it with a thick-walled HDPE pipe using a trenchless technique. I was concerned about limited future access to my sewer pipe due to hardscape features, but he said they would simply hand-dig down to my sewer line to avoid damage. If it would give me peace of mind, he was more than willing to do the work now. The ballpark estimate was $7-8K. But he emphasized that he didn't think that 'preventative' pipe replacement was necessary. Chris Kalin chose to prioritize MY best interest over scheduling a $7-8K job. (I was operating with the believe that replacing my sewer pipe was necessary and I would not have been any wiser without the education that he provided.) THIS demonstrates his honesty and integrity. But this wasn't the end of our meeting! Our conversation continued for another 45-minutes. He educated me about the drainage system for my abandoned septic tank, the history of sewer lines (in the 1800s they were made of wood and he had a sample!), and the details of the trenchless technique. He showed me a sample of the thick-walled HDPE pipe that he could install in the future, if necessary. He also has concrete experience, so we discussed the challenges that my raised concrete patio poses and the specifics of how to mitigate these challenges. And, he gave me a couple of recommendations. Of all the folks that I have spoken with regarding my project (including the city engineers), he was, by far, the most knowledgeable AND the most willing to provide me with in-depth education. Chris lived up to the Kalin promise . . . I received an expert who was deeply passionate about his work and delivered top-tier service even when he had nothing to gain in this moment. I asked for his business card, but he needed to restock his truck. He promised to drive over the following day and deliver one and he kept his word. I cannot say enough good things about this man. Honestly, he is the kind of person I would welcome as a friend. He is just that awesome. If I have ANY future sewer needs, I am not bothering with other companies. I want someone whom I can trust. I am only calling Kalin.

Our AC went out on a 100 degree day. We called Barton up and they were the first to get us…read morescheduled. Our tech, Nick, was on time and fixed our problem in about 15 minutes. Now my AC is blowing cold again. Nick could not have been nicer. I thought the price was fair. I would recommend them to anyone.

Called them out to fix my furnace. They said they fixed it and left. Soon after it went out again…read more Call them back out and they charged me a second time and said they fixed it and left. Went out again soon after and they said they would charge me a third time to "fix" it again. Two trips and charged over $600 and still no working furnace and then they want me to pay them a third time with no guarantees on their work? No thanks.

I live in an old home built in 1911 that has original knob and tube wiring. We are in the process…read moreof finishing the basement and building an upstairs addition. An important part of this investment included a complete re-wire of the home to bring it up to current electrical code. Selecting an electrician for a large project such as this who I have never worked with caused some anxiety. After getting several bids, I felt Joe and his team at Northstar had the best combination of experience, service, and price so I took a chance. The work included: Upgrade electrical panel from 100 to 200A, relocate the panel from the maid floor to basement, and move the exterior meter on the home to better accommodate the new electrical mast. Rewire the whole house Wire basement with new construction/open framing Install custom light fixtures and add outlets Prep wiring and electrical for upstairs addition Northstar was amazing every step of the way, following through on all commitments, keeping us informed, and doing quality work. Most impressively to me, the completed the full house re-wire without needing to cut a SINGLE hole in my lathe and plaster walls to complete the job. Although cuts may have made the job easier, they took the time and care to find a path that avoided need for repairs to the walls. Truly, they managed to rewire some locations I did not think would be humanly possible without cutting in for access. This team is a well-oiled machine and we made the right choice with Northstar.

Joe and his team did a great job in a very quickly. And his prices are great I really loved working…read morewith his team I recommend them