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Tornado Plumbing & Drains

Updated 2026-08-08 · 31,367 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 132 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(132) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Emergency & Quick-Turnaround RepairsDrainage ServiceBathroom RenovationFlooring ContractorInterior Construction ContractorTile ContractorWater Damage Restoration ServiceDry Wall ContractorWaterproofing ServiceWhole-Home & Gut Renovation

Google-verified132 Google reviews

Tornado Plumbing & Drains
Services
Emergency & Quick-Turnaround Repairs, Drainage Service, Bathroom Renovation
Reviews
132

What recent reviews say

Serhiy and the Tornado team respond fast and keep work clean, even for same-day emergencies. Reviewers consistently note their willingness to diagnose properly before quoting, explain options clearly, and help with city rebate paperwork for major jobs like sewer line replacement and backwater valve install.

Repeat customers come back over years for everything from tree-root drain cleaning to urgent toilet leaks. The operation maintains a tidy site, completes jobs on schedule, and avoids upselling unnecessary work. Pricing sits in the reasonable-to-competitive band reviewers mention, grounded in actual visit fees and major-project costs they list on their website.

Praised for
  • quick emergency response
  • transparent pricing and honest advice
  • knowledgeable and clear communication
  • clean worksite and respectful
  • sewer/drain solutions including rebate help
skilled-craftsmanshipon-time-completionclear-communicationfair-pricingpunctualclean-worksiteattention-to-detail
Best for: Homeowners with urgent drain or sewer issues needing fast diagnosis and honest advice.

Strengths

  • Same-day emergency response
  • Trenchless sewer repair and drain camera diagnosis
  • Rebate paperwork assistance for city backwater valve programs
  • Master plumber with multiple certifications

Worth knowing

  • Serhiy (likely owner/senior technician) handles emergency calls and major diagnostics
  • Camera inspection on-site shows customers the issue location and options
  • Clay sewer line replacement and backwater valve installation are signature services
  • Team maintains detailed site cleanliness and documents work with photos/video
  • Trenchless sewer repair offered as non-invasive alternative

What reviews say by service

Drainage Service
Fast, accurate root-cleaning and camera diagnostics; customers report clear options and no upselling.
Emergency & Quick-Turnaround Repairs
Same-day and next-morning urgent response for toilet leaks and pipe issues, even across the city.
Water Damage Restoration Service
Sewer line replacement and backwater valve installation handled smoothly with rebate support.
Waterproofing Service
Backwater valve installation and sump pump work praised for knowledgeable approach.
Bathroom Renovation
Toilet repair and related fixture work done professionally with transparent process.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.83 average across the 187 drainage service businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 87% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 98
Review volume 92
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you help with city rebates for backwater valves?
Yes. They guide clients through the paperwork, provide documentation, and assist with the city's rebate program application for backwater valve installation.
Will you come the same day for an emergency?
Yes. Reviewers report same-day and early-morning-next-day response for urgent issues like toilet leaks and pipe failures.
What does a camera inspection cost?
Their website lists it from $180 (starting point) to $250, depending on scope.

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Last updated 2026-08-08