Budget Sewer & Drain
Company Overview
Budget Septic & Drain is a comprehensive plumbing service provider. No plumbing challenge is too big or too small for us to address. After more than three decades of addressing plumbing needs in the Capital District, we are proud to offer BUDGET's services day and night. Our experienced team is available around the clock. Our services include residential and commercial plumbing, septic, grease hauling, and drain cleaning. Our clients rely on our plumbing expertise, ensuring quality service and workmanship on every project. Whatever plumbing service you require, BUDGET is your trusted choice!
The business was founded by James Porcaro in Schenectady, NY while he was learning from local plumbers. While in school, he transformed APEX Sewer & Drain into a round-the-clock plumbing and drain company. He moved to Latham in 1986 to establish a central location in the Capital District, finally choosing Albany Shaker Rd. close to the Albany Airport. As we have expanded over the years, we have also broadened our plumbing and drain services to become a one-stop shop. APEX has innovated and developed new technologies to meet the evolving demands of modern plumbing challenges. We are at the forefront of advanced equipment, solving plumbing issues that others find difficult. The owner of APEX Sewer & Drain has always focused on surpassing competitors by investing in technician training and advanced equipment, ensuring you receive top-quality plumbing and drain services.
James was born in Schenectady, NY and raised in the Mont Pleasant area. During his education, he gained experience with local plumbers, leading to his master plumber's license and a college degree. He made the move to Latham in 1983. For more than 20 years, James has held a master plumber's license.
Business Services
- Plumbing inspection
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | Open 24 hours |
| Tue: | Open 24 hours |
| Wed: | Open 24 hours |
| Thu: | Open 24 hours |
| Fri: | Open 24 hours |
| Sat: | Open 24 hours |
| Sun: | Open 24 hours |
Recommended Customer Reviews
Stephanie R.Apex was able to come out quickly when we needed a plumbing fix. Nick was friendly and efficient. Will definitely use them again!
I want to thank Matt for his FANTASTIC work. He took care of the clog in my tub and sink, and also fixed a leaking pipe for me. He is a true professional. Strong as hell, committed to fixing the issue, and yet polite as can be with excellent social skills. Excellent, excellent. (This is not my real name...perhaps you know who I am, Matt. You did work for me July 19th).
Thank you for the excellent work!
I'm sticking with this company for all plumbing issues, for sure.
Brock C.My wife and I moved into a new home this past year and quickly noticed that the kitchen sink would drain slower than it probably should. In addition, whenever we ran a load of wash, the sink would fill up and again take its time going down.
Within the past week the problem had exacerbated itself with water backing up in the sink and refusing to drain. I knew this day was coming and was dreading it, but I was forced to call a plumber.
I did some googling and found Apex. The reviews seemed decent, they were nearby, and they were open on Weekends, which is helpful because my issue was on a Saturday.
They had a ton of calls on the day I contacted them but they were still able to come by even at 7:30 at night. Got a call from Richard with a good 45 minute notice. He arrived promptly on time and was extremely courteous. I explained the issue I'd been having and he pulled out the heavy duty snake and started feeding it into the drain line. Within 15 minutes he was able to pull back the line and free an extraordinary amount of black goopy buildup in addition to a cloth that must have been there from the previous owners.
Needless to say, that did the trick. We ran some hot water to flush the drain and got that sweet looking whirlpool as the water went down swiftly and cleanly. I even ran the washing machine to see if I'd get backup from that and got nothing. I'm over the moon. Richard was terrific and the price was very reasonable. I'd definitely call these guys again.
Rochelle K.The Young man who came was wonderful it was a big clog he worked and worked and worked and then when he left everything was spotless I would have them again and again if I needed them plus the fact that he was very pleasant
Robert E.Thanks to my potty training 2 year old who flushed a whole roll of toilet paper, his dirty underwear and a few other things; our sewer backed up on a Saturday evening this Memorial Day weekend.
After a few calls ( nobody was available) somebody recommended Apex.
Quick call back and help was on the way. Our plumber was friendly, explained what he was doing and cleaned up after his work.
Considering it was Saturday on a holiday weekend ( he arrived at 7:30 pm) the price was very reasonable. I will definitely keep their number handy and spread their name.
THANK YOU APEX!
Matt J.Just a great service. On PRESIDENTS DAY no less.... Anthony was here at 1200- showed him my issue, he had it figured out in 15 minutes. Cleaned out 50 year old trap filled with hair and conditioner. He ensured all my drains worked properly before leaving. No muss no fuss and now I can get back to my normal routine.. Many thanks Apex!
Douglas M.Our sewer line was 40 years old and had humongous root ball in it that was blocking 2/3 of pipe! Apex came tried to clear it and then used camera to locate it upon check of entire length of 52ft. Decided time for pc instead of clay pipe! They arrived at 9 am and completed it by 2pm! Perfect job! Cost very reasonable!!
Diane V.Never again. I put a review about how they did not reply to my follow up calls and it was removed from another website. They did not know the cause of noises coming from my kitchen sink so they decided to not respond. I called Larry from Wolfe Plumbing & Heating who knew the problem immediately and fixed it for good.
Lawrence B.If I could give zero stars for this review, I certainly would.
We scheduled time for Apex to examine the home sewer system with a camera as part of our inspection prior to buying a home.
Not only did they not explain that the time given was a ""window,"" and not an appointment, but were rude and abrasive when I called to find out when the plumber would arrive.
I was promised at that point that the plumber, or a dispatcher, would call me back very soon, to advise when the plumber would arrive.
The ""time window"" was from 3 PM to 5 PM.
At 4:50 PM, I called the company and was told that the plumber was running late, and would not showing up today, at all.
Unbelievably horrible service and attitude.
If you can, I recommend that you absolutely steer clear of this company.
I needed help and Apex delivered! I went over the Yelp reviews of plumbing services near me. Apex had a number of reviews and they felt like they were written by people like me.
So I called in the afternoon and although they said they could get someone to me later that day I chose the next day when they could give me the two hour time window I wanted. They promised to call a half hour before arriving...& they did that along with arriving in the two hour time window they promised.
I'm always a little uncomfortable with repairmen- don't know if it's because I'm usually alone when they arrive- or because I'm dreading how big the repair might be. Regardless,two repairmen arrived fromApex and both instantly made me feel comfortable. One asked me questions about the problem and then explained what they would do. They did some checking on traps and exterior connections to the house.
It turned out that I had a blocked sewer line near where it connected to the house.
After using their ""magic"" rotating blade snake...which destroyed a ball of tree roots...I had a working toilet again!
It took them about an hour. They checked to make sure that everything was working -not just the one toilet.
They explained what I should do
If more problems developed. My total cost was$270.- money well spent!
I will go with Apex anytime I run into a plumbing problem.





