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Columbia Heights, MN

Gopher Sewer & Drain

4.4 (105 reviews)
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Toilet tank lid with snake busting thru

I had a clog between the basement washtubs and the floor drain about 5 feet away. He wasn't able to reach the clog in the pipe through the basement so he went through the kitchen sink pipe directly above the washtubs. He went too far with the snake and it came up through the toilet waste pipe and into the toilet tank on the main level of the house. The snake then went through the lid of the toilet tank and broke it. He cleared the clog but destroyed my toilet. They replaced the toilet with a Gerber model GVP38590 toilet (a toilet less than $100). My old toilet was of a higher quality. I am generous in giving 2 stars because he fixed the clog and I got a free toilet. However, I don't think they should have charged me $45 to haul away the old toilet considering it was due to their negligence.

This was my second and last time using Gopher Sewer. My first experience was wonderful, and I had an exceptional experience with their team. Recently, I discovered a floor drain backup in my basement and didn't hesitate to schedule an appointment. When their representative first arrived he seemed great, but I quickly noticed red flags. He was overly dramatic throughout the entire process, stating that the job could take hours--before he had even started. While working, he repeatedly mentioned how he was looking for more hours and wanted overtime--not exactly something you want to hear as a paying customer. Fortunately, it didn't take him long to clear the line and get the water flowing. But, the real issue started when he completely mangled the original cap on my cleanout. He damaged it so badly that I have no idea how he thought it would seal. Then, he told me he didn't have the correct parts to fix it, claimed he had no money to go to the store, and left me to figure out how to replace it. I insisted we go together to ensure we found the right part. Then after installing the new cap, it didn't fully seal and was actively leaking. He told me the seal might "resolve itself" in a few days, but his best solution was to jackhammer the floor and replace that section of the pipe--estimating it would cost around $4,000. I called their office to report that the seal was still leaking raw sewage and asked if this was an acceptable way to finish a job. They said the notes stated that the only solution was to rip up the floor and replace the pipe, and also said they would follow up with their supervisor and get back to me. I also reached out directly to Pedro, the owner, and requested he follow up and try using wax or another proper sealing method. He asked me to send photos, and I did, but I never heard back from anyone. After this poor experience, I contacted a different plumber, who immediately resolved the issue--using wax, just as I had suggested. Weeks later, it's still holding up perfectly with no problems. I strongly recommend choosing another company. I will never use Gopher Sewer again.

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6 months ago

Very satisfied! Sam did great with my many little projects. He was prompt, efficient and friendly.

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They were the first to respond and came out quickly. Knowledgeble. I'd use them again.

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Do not use this company.  Totally liar, scam & high-pressure Upseller…read more   My basement drain had backed up,  and they sent someone from One Hour Rooter.  (onehourrooter.com) A  technician, Raymond (Ray), came and told us he is the general manager for the company.   He told me the ONLY solution for my issue would be a hydrojet of the main drain without even looking or investigating our basement backup issue. He also told me we needed to get a bio-clean treatment.   We asked for the "cables and snakes" Rooter pipe cleaning,  and Ray said hydrojet is the ONLY solution to fix our backup issue, and he told us also my whole house from the kitchen, bathroom to the basement is clogged (Another LIE). We knew this is not true and Ray is lying because we just had another plumber come an hour earlier and investigated the drainpipe,  and offered different options & prices for our backup issues.  We called "One Hour Rooter" just for a second opinion.   Ray said for $1824 they would hydro jet my mainline and floor drain and warranty the work for 2 years.  Second, for approximately $7000 they would clean and install a liner in my mainline.   I rejected the offer, and he seems upset but finally offered the "cables and snakes" Rooter pipe cleaning for $400.  (Now there is Another option besides Hydrojet). If this guy is being honest and offered different options & prices upfront,  we might use their service.   But using Scare tactics and High-Pressure Sales Techniques won't work nor will scare us. One Hour Rooter & Plumbing, LLC | Better Business Bureau® Profile (bbb.org) www.bbb.org/us/mn/maple-grove/profile/sewer-cleaning/one-hour-rooter-plumbing-llc-0704-96369014 Rip Off Report www.ripoffreport.com/reports/raymond-jones-jr/raymond-jones-jr-ray-jones-five-star-rooter-very-fraudulent-talks-customers-into-unnee-1396807

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