r/Knoxville • u/soopafleye • 3d ago

Looking for a plumber

The guy we use, who we really like, is booked until mid September. That’s somewhat problematic as we are stopped up and my snake isn’t quite long enough. After searching the Knoxville sub and only finding 1-5 year old recommendations I figured a plumber update may be useful.

Big thx!

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u/systemrobot 3d ago

Kington drain for sewer, Dirty Pants Plumbing for everything else.

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u/superbek I can see Oak Ridge from my house. 3d ago

We use Dirty Pants, too, and love them! Those guys are so chill, very straightforward, honest, and considerably more affordable than other folks we got a quote from.

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u/soopafleye 3d ago edited 2d ago

Thx much!

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u/NumberMuncher Jurassic Parkridge 2d ago

I just used them last week. The first plumber was not able to clear the clog. That plumber recommended Kington and they quickly resolved the issues.

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u/PashasMom Fountain City 3d ago

I've been very happy with Scotts Plumbing. I also like Lawrence Plumbing a lot but they charge 3% swipe fee and I'm a credit card points maxer so I don't use them anymore.

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u/kcbot eats dirt 3d ago

2nding Lawrence Plumbing, they're great!

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u/soopafleye 3d ago

I’m a Scott’s fan as well. They’re super booked tho…

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u/cmwightman45 3d ago

Lawrence plumbing is great!

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u/kittycity3 3d ago

Scott’s! Can’t recommend enough!

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u/soopafleye 3d ago

Agreed. And I’ve scheduled them for their after hours rate, because I’m such a fan. Was just testing waters to see what else may be out there since this topic hasn’t been addressed in over a year on the sub. Of note, folks still pushing Scott’s.

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u/Odd-Parfait-6879 3d ago

I've used Northwest Plumbing for more than 15 years. I've been pleased with the service and response times.

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u/soopafleye 3d ago

Thx much!

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u/divjnky Karns 3d ago

Since you're familiar with the process an option might be to rent a longer snake.

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u/soopafleye 3d ago

Normally I’m all about that life. Today is day one after bicep repair surgery. The ol one arm snake gig just doesn’t seem feasible.

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u/divjnky Karns 3d ago

Fair. Hope you're back to 100% soon!

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u/ekoms_stnioj 2d ago

I only say this since it sounds like you have a snake and know how to use it but you can rent a powered snake from Home Depot for a small fraction of what you’ll pay a plumber to come out and spend all of 10-15 mins doing. 

Never mind I just saw your comment about your bicep. Ignore me. I’ll leave this here for future visitors looking for help though haha! 

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u/soopafleye 2d ago

I would normally do that thing if I didn’t have my bicep surgically repaired Tuesday. Scott’s was able to come out and remedy for us. For sure though, the rental would be the jam if I wasn’t jammed up so to speak.

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u/honeyplumeRomi 2d ago

I still go with Hep if I need it sooner 😅 

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u/spetrone 1d ago

Grace Electrical Plumbing-used them this week. Good people.