Garvin’s Sewer Service

Englewood, United States

4.2

20 reviews

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+1 303-848-3815
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garvinssewerservice.com
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2900 South Shoshone St., Englewood, CO, 80110
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.5 miThe Ride Stop
2.6 miBroadway & Pleasant
2.6 miBroadway & College Avenue
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Garvins’ Sewer Service’s History as the Premier Plumber in Denver

Drain-​Cleaning Garvin’s Sewer Service began in 1940 as Denver’s first professional drain-​cleaning company. Began by Russell P. Garvin, Garvin’s was passed to his great nephew, Kenneth Aston in 1992. Currently, Kenneth’s daughters run the day to day operations, making it a 3rd generation company. Garvin’s spent several decades in the golden triangle district of Denver, near the Capital. In 2001, they had expanded greatly and moved operations to Englewood where they could have a warehouse for supplies and offices to fit the growing staff. Today, they have over 30 staff who service the greater Denver area including most areas within a one hour drive of Denver.

Specializing in drain-​cleaning, Garvin’s was one of the first companies to offer sewer scope services, which looks at the condition of the pipes with a video camera. We also employed leading industry practices for commercial applications of drain-​cleaning such as the main-​liner for lines over 6 feet in diameter; the Jetter, a high pressure water machine that blasts through dirt, debris, grease, sand and more for commercial properties such as restaurants, car washes, shopping centers and apartment complexes.

Garvin’s believes in using products that are tried and true. We still use the same effective products as we always have…

History

Established in 1940.

The business was started as a franchise in 1940 by my great-​uncle, Russell P. Garvin. Now in it’s third generation, his nephew is the owner and his daughters running operations beside some 20 year veterans in the industry, blending tradition & experience with fresh concepts and technologies.

This year we were pleased to celebrate our 70th year in business!

Meet the Business Owner

Kenneth A.

Business Owner

Kenneth has been the owner for over 22 years, after inheriting the business from his Uncle Russell P. Garvin. Kenneth began as a technician, so has the unique perspective of having had done the heavy labor for years. This experience lead him to increase employee benefits as one of his first moves as the new owner.

Previously, Kenneth was a pastry chef, and still bakes for the Annual Christmas Party, as well as monthly for the serviceman’s meeting to celebrate employment anniversaries and staff birthdays. The employees cherish the cakes.

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20 reviews of Garvin’s Sewer Service

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Place rating: 5
Arvada, CO
OUTSTANDING!!! Let me explain… It’s a blizzard outside. We have close to 17 inches of snow at my house and of course it would be today that we have a water backing up issue. I called 7 other plumbers, local to me, who all said they could not help me today. When I called Impeccable Plumbing out of Arvada, the lady was so kind to listen to my problem and she explained that I needed a drain clean out not a major plumbing job. She recommend Garvin’s Sewer Service. I called them ready to get another turn down, but no! The gentlemen said he would send some one out as soon as possible. We got a call from the gentlemen who would be helping us out, Romie, 30 minutes before his arrival. Romie was amazing! Took him no time to find the problem and patiently explain it to us. Talk about professional and respectful! He even made sure he didn’t track any snow into the house. That speak volumes of the caliber of employees Garvin’s hires. Thank you Garvin’s for showing up in a blizzard, for having such high quality employees, and most of all for getting us back to normal. Respectfully yours! ~ Amy
Place rating: 1
Englewood, CO
This company came out and did an inspection on the drain lines in our home before we bought it. The report came back and they said that all lines were clear. About a week after moving in the kitchen sink backs up. So I called them and they came out and inspected the pipe with a clean out and camera. Turns out there was a clog in the drain about 20′ down, grout buildup. I could have had the previous homeowners fix the problem but no. I had to tear out some concrete in the basement to get to the drain line. Garvins said it wasn’t their fault and said they would fix it for me for $ 1000. How is this not their fault? I ended up doing the repair on my own. Their «all clear» report was a huge error. These shysters didn’t own up to their mistake. Don’t use them!
Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA
I’ve had Garvin’s out twice to clear clogged drains. I’ve been pleased with their customer service on the phone, though there is one lady answering the phones who is pretty darn cranky! Their on-​site drain cleaners have gotten the job done pretty quick and offered competitive prices.
I would recommend to Garvin’s that they clean their equipment more often. Even though the on-​site drain cleaner did work hard to clean my bathroom after, there was drain ‘gunk’ (what is it and whose pipes did it originally come from!?!) that had fallen off his equipment on the floor and sidewalk where he’d carried it in. Also, boot covers would be a big help in the house!
Place rating: 1
Denver, CO
Garvins was recommended to me by my handyman last summer when I had a pipe that froze over the winter. I was very pleased that they were able to send a plumber to come out the next day and «fix» the pipe. The plumber installed a shut off valve and replaced the cracked pipe. I was told to shut off the water in the fall and that would ensure that it would not freeze again. So I was very surprised to find that the pipe had burst again last winter. When my faucet did not work this spring, I had three other plumbers look at it and all of them told me that they way the shut off valve had been installed (along with a sharkbite attachment) essentially guaranteed that the pipe would freeze because the shut off low on the vertical pipe held the water in the pipe so it couldn’t drain out. I had to hire another plumber to completely reinstall the plumbing.
The worst part of my experience with Garvins was that I called their office three separate times to talk about this situation. Each time I was told that the office manager would call me back, but I never received a return phone call. It’s too bad that they will not stand behind their work, or even give the customer the benefit of a phone call to discuss it.
I cannot recommend them.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
Garvin Sewer Service is a life saver. It was a Saturday and all of our plumbing was backed up and therefore we couldn’t use the shower or any of the faucets and we called Garvin SS and not only did they come out and fix the problem completely they did it with a smile, friendly service and at an extremely reasonable price. We are very satisfied with the service and the quality of work. They didn’t charge us extra for the weekend visit. So grateful for you guys. Thank you! I would absolutely recommend them!
Place rating: 1
Denver, CO
They might be cheaper than other companies on some things, but watch out. They will send you invoices for jobs that were supposed to be «courtesy.» Really bad customer service, she straight up lied to me about whether we would be charged. They sent a bill after the fact that had a forged signature on it. Then threatened a collection agency to get me to pay it.
The techs themselves are really hit or miss. We’ve had a couple good ones and a couple bad ones. Lesson learned, though, we will be going elsewhere from now on.
Place rating: 5
Parker, CO
Had a semi plumbing emergency called these guys right up came out within a hour and a half, Dave was outstanding and friendly. We chatted about sports while he worked, would recommend the company and his services to anyone. Plus they prices are a steal and I hardly write reviews.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
No large company is perfect. But this one is truly excellent. Everyone has slogans about how good they are. Garvin’s goes something that promises that you don’t get overcharged for quality work. Maybe someone has had a bad experience, but every time we’ve used Garvins, going back to the 1990s, there has been a consistency of quality and professionalism that has not waivered.
I’d recommend Garvins to anyone. I don’t know if they are the cheapest or the highest price, but they have been consistently good and worth what they charge after multiple experiences.
Place rating: 5
Englewood, CO
Like so many others I was sucked into the cheapest option for drain service. Company A came out and I got the doom and gloom outlook, price range and the whole nine. To top it off, they had to send a supervisor the next day to run a camera through the lines because he was unable to clear it but could tell that pipes were collapsed, etc.
A plumber friend was unable to help but recommended Garvin’s. OVER his own company. DJ came out the next day and explained every move he made, explained why Company A ’ s tech might have been mistaken and how he would be in and out of my clean out line in fifteen minutes. The more he heard of the rip off Company A was trying to pull the more frustrated he seemed but he kept his cool and didn’t smear or bad mouth anyone. Not only did DJ do an amazing job, it was fast, he was courteous and was very careful with my home and keeping things as clean as possible.
I was prepared to start the process of deciding what to do and how to pay for the thousands in repair bills. DJ and Garvin’s not only fixed the problem with confidence and speed but gave me peace of mind that they would not rip me off and would take care of a problem that brought my family home to a screeching stop.
Thank you Garvin’s, for hiring great guys like DJ and for promoting honesty, integrity and for being a company I know I can count on and endorse.
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
We used Garvin’s for a sewer scope as part of a home inspection. Their technician was professional, fast, informative, and gave us a DVD of the scope the same day. I would give four and half stars — half a star missing for a bit of confusion around the time that they were to arrive. However, when I called to check-​in about the appointment, they sent someone over very quickly.
Place rating: 4
Littleton, CO
We hired them to do a routine cable cleanout of our sewer line for roots. They were easy to schedule with and although they gave a wide range of 12:00 — 5:00 they did call about 30 minutes before to let us know a more precise time they day of service. The price was comparable with other places I searched and I mainly used them because of good reviews here. They got the job done and let us know we didn’t have much of a root problem which is good to know so we know how often to do maintenance. They provided a 90 day guarantee and a clear explanation of what was done. My only complaint was the technician left a bit of a mess in our bathroom when finished.
Place rating: 5
Littleton, CO
My main line was backing up again, and the last guy took over 4 hours to partially clear it, so I knew I would need it again. He claimed there was a problem in the pipes and we would need to replace the pipes soon. I called Garvin’s this time due to Unilocal reviews and they told me someone could come, but it would be late.
DJ arrived a little later than estimated, but still doable. He was nothing like any of the people I’ve had clean my main line. You could tell he knew what he was doing and he was good at it. He was at it a little less than an hour, but in that time had snaked it three times (twice to clear it and once to make sure) and had it running perfectly. He was very good at explaining exactly what the issue was and why the other people were wrong and just trying to drum up more business. No excuses. No delays. Just good, knowledgeable, and friendly service.
I will definitely use Garvin’s again.
Place rating: 5
Englewood, CO
We had some basement flooding today (Sunday) and I looked and called around multiple places before finding Garvins. Hadn’t used them before/​heard of them before. I actually saw them rated highly on another ratings site — rhymes with «help» — and made the call. Phone answered promptly and I explained the issue. They told me it would be about 4:30 or 5:30 before they would arrive. I was called about 3:15 and told by the service tech he was about 15 minutes away. Great!
The tech looked at the drains — both were very hard to get at. The floor drain’s screws wouldn’t come out so we put that on hold initially. Then the tech tackled the vertical sewer drain. The plug was really stuck in there — had to get broken out. It’s an older house. He managed to do that and then snaked it. All clear. Then he went back to the floor drain and used vice pliers to get out the very rusted, very stuck screws. Success!
All in all very, very pleased. Prompt service. Friendly. And really exceeded expectations with getting at the drains. Would definitely recommend and use again. Thank you!
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
Called Garvin’s on Sunday afternoon for a plugged up kitchen line that was then backing up into my laundry room. Was given an appt early Monday and Steve B. came out to perform the work.
It took close to an hour to get the snake through the blockage but once done all systems flowed wonderfully. I was impressed with how professional Steve was and how persistent he was. If I’m not mistaken he spent as much time cleaning up his gear and my kitchen than he did troubleshooting as to not leave me a mess or track gunk into his next appt.
I’d highly recommend their service! The price I paid is exactly what was quoted ($ 103) and there was no pressure to add additional or unnecessary services. If you’re lucky enough to get Steve you’ll enjoy his company as he works.
Place rating: 5
Torrance, Los Angeles, CA
Called Garvin’s about a clogged kitchen sink and Joe was here the next morning shortly after 8am. He had the drain unclogged in less than 20 minutes and was a pleasure to do business with. He was happy and polite the whole time he was here, and it’s really something to see someone who enjoys his job and the company he works with (14+ years with Garvin’s he says!). The price was just as they quoted me over the phone ($ 103…which is much cheaper than what I was quoted by other companies… MUCH cheaper) with no surprises. I knew this was a simple job and Joe reassured me that it wasn’t a big deal and gave me helpful tips on how to avoid such clogs in the future.
If I’m ever in this problem again, I won’t even second guess who to call. The Garvin’s magnet is up on my fridge, and I’ll be requesting Joe Hands! Thanks guys. I hope others read this and immediately call you for the work.
Place rating: 5
Boulder, CO
Steve came out and cleared a difficult sewer backup and made a video at my request. Another company tried to to clear this last week without success. Steve was able to clear the drain, make a video, and identify the problem as an offset in the PVC liner on the City’s line, something the City can fix without digging, and at no additional cost to me. A third sewer company made a video of the same situation last fall and recommended a $ 6000 dig-​it-​up project.
Also, Steve was courteous, and cleaned up after himself. So glad I chose Garvin’s.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
I called to schedule a maintenance clean out of my drains on all 3 floors. They’d started backing up but still draining. It was not an emergency but I didn’t want it to get to that point. To my great surprise, Joe was able to come out the same day and take care of the problem. Talked me down from expensive services I didn’t need, and did the job for a great price. This is definitely my plumber.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
If you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to experience a sewer line back-​up, you’ll know it’s not a repeat-​worthy episode. I’ve been on the hunt to find a reliable, honest and economical company to provide preventative clean outs of my main line. Garvin’s came highly recommended, with good reason.
When I called yesterday to schedule an appointment, I was thinking they’d fit me in sometime after the holiday. To my pleasant surprise, I was told someone could come out tomorrow. As promised, I got a call from Joe first thing this morning informing me he would arrive in about 20 minutes.
Joe showed up on time with a friendly attitude. After putting down protective material for the carpet and work area, he took the time to explain the process and exactly what he’d be doing. He finished the clean-​out, answered all of my questions and tidied the work area. Prompt and courteous service!
I am so relieved to have found an honest company that prides itself on service! They didn’t even charge extra for bringing additional cable. I’ve been ripped off in the past by well-​known competitors. No more. I won’t hesitate to call Garvin’s again and recommend you do the same.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
When my hot water heater at a rental was leaking, I asked friends for recommendations of a plumbing company they trusted. A couple people had used Garvin’s, so I looked them up here and other reviews seemed to support them. I called on a Wednesday morning, and told them I needed something that day if possible, that my tenant had no hot water. Jenny there was helpful and said if they could she would call me right back, and she did. She was able to get a guy out there mid day. Paul was polite, helpful, and told me their charge is a flat fee regardless of how long it took. (he had to manually drain the old one, no drain in this old house.)
Technician was in and out in pretty good time, and cleaned up. Most importantly, there was an issue with air in the line later that day. Garvin’s has a number you can call at all times, and they were able to put my tenant in touch with my technician, and he actually came back THAT NIGHT at 7 pm, and quickly fixed the issue.
Very few companies provide such good service, both same day, and then sending someone back the same night to fix. Garvins has earned my business moving forward, and I will tell anyone I can– these guys are fair and honest, and pay attention to the customer.
Place rating: 4
Aurora, CO
A reputable plumbing company:
Used them when our sewer broke, toilet and vanity problems, and waterline for refrigerator. Good all purpose plumbing company that can handle any job.
Rates seem right in line with what other companies charge in Denver.