Drain Away

★★★★☆ 3.6 / 5 (24)
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: 904 Kimbark St, Longmont, CO 80501
: (303) 651-7706
: http://drainawaylongmont.com

Company Overview

Drain Away provides plumbing solutions, drain maintenance, sewer and water line excavation, repair or replacement, and camera inspections of waste lines.

Hi there, I’m Rex LaBotte. I founded this company in the city of Longmont in the year 2000 with a second-hand van and plenty of drive. After thirty days, I landed the Boulder County account and two property management clients. By the six-month mark, I brought on additional property managers, county facilities, and many plumbing businesses; I was recognized as the ""pro's choice"" and focused solely on other industry experts. By the end of my first year, my standing spread through personal recommendations to local homeowners and realtors, and I found myself with more work than I could take on.

This is from a guy who really just wanted to have a three-day work schedule and continue my education.

Fast forward eleven years, I manage a fleet of three trucks, an excavation crew, an office manager, and a to-do list that’s a mile long. That’s my story... and I wouldn’t change a thing - I’m passionate about my work. Looking forward to connecting.

I was born in southern Illinois, I relocated to San Francisco in 1970, working in the shipyards and the moving industry from the late 1970s to early 1980s. I then completed my journeyman-ship with a prominent plumbing firm starting in 1986, and I worked there for eight years. Following that, I went back to the shipyards for a time, until 1991 when I met my best friend and the person I would love forever, and we settled in Longmont, Colorado. I worked for the Boulder County Sheriff's department and the local government of Longmont before starting Drain Away. And the rest is just history.

Business Services

  • Drain repair
  • Hot water recirculation pump installation
  • Hot water recirculation pump repair
  • Plumbing inspection
  • Plumbing installation or replacement
  • Plumbing repair
  • Water heater installation
  • Water heater repair
  • Water pipe repair

Business Location & Hours



Mon:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Shirley K.
★☆☆☆☆

Called for an appointment because my associate had called earlier in the week and when I called a week later, Rex had no idea what I was talking about. He was rude over the phone but I just went ahead and made the appointment anyway. He said that he would call me the night before the appointment to confirm again, but I never got a call. Too bad Rex doesn't know anything about customer service or phone etiquette because I'm guessing that the real technicians are probably pretty good but I'll never know as he never called back and I am moving on.

Tara M.
★★★★★

They know their stuff! They are quick and can tell you exactly what is wrong with your pluming!!! Niwot Real Estate

Mary D.
★☆☆☆☆

Just called to make an appointment and discuss our needs. The guy that answers the phone may be the rudest person I've ever talked to while trying to give him business. Just horrible.

Dennis H.
★☆☆☆☆

The owner is rude and doesn't know how to run a business. Unless he thinks hanging up on people is appropriate. Don't use them.

Lauren M.
★★★★★

I had a line blockage which I knew was most likely caused by tree roots. After having another company tell me my blockage was most likely caused by the ""old style"" plumbing in my 100+ year old house and that they would need to repipe the entire house for $$$, I called Rex at Drain Away. Rex was able to send James out to my house the next day. James confirmed that I did, in fact, have tree roots growing into my sewer line causing a blockage. He was able to clear the blockage for a VERY manageable price and service was prompt, to the point, and well executed. I am very happy with Rex, James, and Drain Away's service.

Dissatisfied C.
★☆☆☆☆

Caution! They will price gouge you in your time of need. I was taken advantage of and paid nearly 50% more than the other quotes I received. The price kept going up and up!

Mike S.
★★★★★

I used Drain Away yesterday and was very pleased with the promptness and competence of the service. James was knowledgeable and very thorough. The price was reasonable. I would use them again.

LukeandAlly R.
★☆☆☆☆

The guy at ""dispatch"" who i believe is Rex, was is extremely rude. I asked if it would be the same technician as it was the time before to which he told me he had no way to tell me who came last time.
My appt was I set up for James to come this morning at 9am, which I was told was the first appt. setting it for the first appointment was to assure that we would be first and on time. When they hadn't arrived at 9:20, I called. Again the same gentlemen answered. He acted as if he had no record of my call from yesterday. Said he would have to call me right back. When he called back he said the technician was held up at his job earlier and would be late. This was the exact reason for setting the appointment for what I was made to belief to be the first appt. when I told the gentlemen this, he began to raise his voice to me saying that I was rude to him yesterday and that he is not my therapist. Not really sure where telling him I've had plumbing problems makes him my ""therapist"".

Caroline K.
★★★★★

Quick, friendly, and cost-effective service. I'll be calling them again to replace sinks and toilets. Thanks for the quick response!!

Brian S.
★★★★★

Drain Away works. I had another company come to our house 3 months ago and the got the first block out but didn't finish the job. Today Brian came to the house and worked on the issue until it was fixed, all while telling me what he was doing. I learned a lot and had confidence that he found the problem and fixed it for good.

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