TISCHBEIN CO INC
About us
Tischbein CO INC has all your drain pipe needs covered. If you have standing water in your yard or are in need of a down spout to pull water away from the house, this is the company you should call. They are an owner operated family business. Licensed Sewer Tapper with Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)
Business highlights
77 years of experience
Services we offer
& CLEANING. VIDEO CAMERA INSPECTION OF STORM & SANITARY LINES FROM 3"- 8". HARDSCAPES: DRY CREEKS, & DRY CREEKS. SEWER REPAIR, & STONE OR GRAVEL PATHS. No interior plumbing installation or repair., CATCH BASINS, DRY STACK WALLS, EXTERIOR DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS: UNDERGROUND DOWNSPOUT INSTALLATION AND REPAIR, FRENCH DRAINS, REPLACEMENT, RETAINING WALLS, TRENCH DRAINS, WINDOW WELLS
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
5.043 Reviews
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Shari S.
May 2022
Great! Brent and his team are so professional and courteous of all of our property. They put all landscaping back beautifully. Sorry to see them finish as they were so easy to work with.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"Thanks [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate the business. You and your husband were great to work with on this project. I’m glad you were happy with everything. We aim to please. Thanks Again Brent Tischbein"
Tom W.
Aug 2018
I went well. Two gentlemen found the clog using two cameras. They cleaned the underground drainpipe and put it all back together. There was a slight problem in one of ther connections that had to be resolved the next day but everything has worked fine since.
Sylvia J.
Dec 2017
Phil Tischbein and Brent were both very professional and pleasant to work with; they work was all performed very carefully, and as planned. They were highly recommended by someone I know through a business relationship who had used their services. Prior to the appointment for cleaning and scoping the sewer drains, they did not charge me for considerable time spent in looking over the home diagnostically for considerations of some drainpipe (off downspouts) redirection work, general diagnostics from walking around the yard that preceded the actual sewer line cleaning and scoping, and cleaning of the trap in the basement. They offered me a couple of proposals for possible ways of handling the downspout/drainpipe issue (too many downspouts apparently being directed toward the inside of the house, through the interior drains or improperly draining to the outside, rather than draining directly outside at a distance from the house). The actual scoping and cleaning of the drains showed the network of piping to be slightly different than originally thought, so some of the drainpipe redirection work is being reconsidered. I also opted to postpone one particular project because of other work planned on the same side of the house that would have involved the drainpipe work, and will reconsider after this other work is completed. In addition, I was given some helpful suggestions regarding improvement of my driveway drain, their solution being an equally suitable and simpler alternative to an idea provided by another contractor. Following the diagnostic & cleaning, Brent kindly drew me a diagram/map of the drainpipe directions and flow, where they drain, and which run through the house (or not). The detail is being provided essentially to communicate that they are very patient and careful in the way that they work with a homeowner, and did not encourage additional work that was either unnecessary, or premature given other projects. My experience thus far has been that they will take the time to diagnose the situation carefully and work out a solution that is agreeable to you as a homeowner, and that takes your priorities into account. It did take a little longer than I might have wanted to have the diagnostic completed, but they were very busy at the time I scheduled initially, and I was very happy with the work completed. They are very thorough, careful, trustworthy and have the kind of extensive experience in doing this work that was important for me, and I think is of value to many homeowners.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"Hi [Member Name Removed]. We appreciate your kind words and positive review. We are always grateful for the opportunity to help with solving your Drainage issues and hope that if you need anything in the future you will contact Tischbein Company. Thanks Again Brent"
Betty D.
Sep 2017
All work was done by hand. This company was extremely prompt, professional. and just knew what they were doing. Nice friendly workers. Would highly recommend!
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"[Member Name Removed]. Thanks for the kind words and the nice review. We try to meet or exceed our customers expectations as much as we can. I'm glad we could get your problem fixed. Thanks Brent Tischbein"
Jean M.
Aug 2017
Went very well. They fixed the initial break and then discovered 2 additional breaks that needed to be repaired to correct the problem.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"Thanks [Member Name Removed]. We appreciate the work, review, and kind rating. Glad we were able to get out and get your problem taken care of in a timely manner."
Linda C.
Apr 2017
Owner & 3 guys showed up. Video was done first. Located problem areas. Hand dug down to pipe, which I appreciated because I have irrigation lines throughout the yard & lots of landscaping. They made very little mess. The one clog was a few feet from my inground pool & no mess got in the pool. Dug up the grass in sod squares so it could be relaid back down. Finished the one clog & separated pipe today. They put in clean out leads to make it easy to access pipes later if necessary. Will come back next week to work on more of the list of items that needs to be done. They made sure to show me what was happening throughout process. They seem very knowledgeable in drainage areas & his suggestions made sense to me.......other companies I had talked to earlier wanted to waterproof my basement, add more sump pumps, add drain lines inside, none of which I felt was fixing the cause of problem.
Jack B.
Aug 2016
Tischbein used a video scope to check all drains. This included the drains for the downspouts, external floor drain and also checked the weeping tile at the base of the foundation. They were quite thorough, took time to explain their findings and identified potential solution to the backyard water problem. We are very pleased with their service, attention to detail and willingness to answer all of our questions. We would recommend the company.
Denise C.
Dec 2015
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SCOTT J.
Oct 2015
everything went smooth as silk - Father and son combo came out about two weeks after I initially talked to them - took pictures on my phone and texted them ahead of time the problem that I had - Looking to co some driveway work but I had an area that was exposed and the asphalt guy discovered a broken pipe in the exposed area - told me we need to get it fixed before he could do the asphalt work - The father and son duo were extremely friendly - They expressed what they could do (sounded expensive) and then we looked at the other side of my building to see how that downspout was operating - we came up with a better idea (cheaper as well) and the guys got busy and fixed the problem
these guys are easy to work with and have a good attitude - would certainly use their services in the future
Paul G.
Aug 2015
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Doug B.
Aug 2015
Everyone is nice and professional when things go perfectly. But you really see what people are made of when things don't go so perfectly. Through no fault or negligence on their part, just weird bad luck, they slightly damaged my driveway. We talked things through, they came back out to see the damage, and did what they had to, to make things right. They were calm, courteous, and professional throughout the discussions. These are good guys.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"Mr. [Removed member name] had a ton of roots in his sewer. After a few hours of cutting them out we were able to get his sewer functioning well. We video inspected the sewer and showed him the results upon completion. He was happy to see that we were able to clear the roots. Unfortunately his driveway must have not been able to support our pickup truck and the tire left a little damage. We were able to work out an amicable solution that we were both comfortable with. Thanks for the work Doug and thanks for the nice review. Sincerely Brent Tischbein"
ANTHONY M.
Jul 2015
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Susan W.
Jan 2015
got all of the debris out. The next time it rained the drain performed like it should and no overflow into the garage. The job only took a day , and they were prompt and courteous. We have an older home (1939) and I feel very confident about them
being able to handle any problem that should arise.
being able to handle any problem that should arise.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"We are glad we were able to get her catch basin and drain line functioning without any major repair work. It's always nice when you are able to put something back to working order without having to dig the yard up. Thanks again for the kind words Brent Tischbein"
Betty E.
Aug 2014
Had everything done in one day. Stayed until main sewer drain was clear to street. Arrived when they said they would, and called to let me know they were on their way. Very courteous and professional. I would recommend them to anyone.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"[Member name removed] was great to work with as well. She took the time to walk around and show us all the drainage issues she was experiencing along with a few other issues. We look forward to working with her on a few other projects in the future. Thanks Again Brent Tischbein"
Margaret S.
Jul 2014
The initial objectives was to outline a plan for creating an external trench to stop the water seepage into my basement. However upon the home inspection, Phil and Brent determined that just doing the external trenching would not fix my overall leaking basement walls and that I really needed to get a proposal from a basement water proofing company. The additional service that they provided was to inspect the external drains with visual optics the two outside, and the internal stand pipe. Though intact and not broken, each were moderately clogged, which they vacuumed, removing chunks of concrete stones and gravel and sediment. Now, when I obtain the services for water proofing the walls, I have the documentation that the property has a combination sewer to which the water proofing company can tie into. Both Phil and Brent did a great job, careful, methodical, and skilled. They answered all my questions so that I understood the issues and could make informed decisions.
Grant L.
Jun 2014
They had specific equipment that we needed to locate the blockages and clear them.
Sandra F.
Apr 2014
It was excellent.
JOSEPH K.
Sep 2013
They were wonderful, reasonably priced, were very pleasant and I would highly recommend them.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"Using our video inspection service we were able to pinpoint and locate specific problems. We then fixed those problems and saved the home owners a lot of money should they have had to replace the entire drainage system. Thanks again for choosing the Tischbein Company for your drainage solutions."
Thomas R.
Aug 2013
Phil and Brent were meticulous in maintaining the integrity of our yard. They could have easily removed two parts of the sidewalk and laid pipe but instead they carefully pushed the new pipe under the sidewalk. All dirt excavated was placed on tarps and as they filled in the pipes, they used the dirt from the tarps and after lifting the tarp, they raked the grass. They picked up every evening when they left. Several decisions had to be made and their input was appreciated. If I ever need to resolve any drainage problems, I will call them without hesitation.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"Mr. and Mrs. [member name removed] were wonderful to work with throughout the drainage project. They were understanding of some of the weather constraints we encountered during the project as well. Mrs. [member name removed] even made us some delicious bake goods. It was a pleasure working with them. Thanks again for choosing the Tischbein Company for your drainage project."
Angela R.
Apr 2013
We recently bought a home that had been vacant for years. We noticed water coming up in the basement, and used our own auger to try and clear the sewer line. The cable got stuck in the sewer line. I called Tischbein to see if they could do a video of the line to see what it was stuck on, fearing the entire thing had collapsed as there are 3 large, old trees in the front yard. They came out and did video of the line which revealed a TON of roots, but no damage. They got the stuck cable out and used 3 different sized cables/cutters to get the roots cleared. They had everything they needed to get the job done. I called several other companies before deciding on Tischbein, and the fact that they specialize in sewer issues, not general plumbing made all the difference. My only complaint is that I was given a $25 Angie's list discount, not the 10% discount advertised.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"[member name removed], We appreciate the opportunity to perform the sewer cleaning work for you. I apologize for the miscommunication on the 10% discount. I contacted Angie's list in regards to that advertisement and they indicated there was a lack of communication on their part on the ad. They are taking steps to correct that now. We were unaware that the ad they had placed had stated anything about a 10% discount. Thanks again for the work and sorry for the confusion. Sincerely, Brent Tischbein"
Sandra F.
Feb 2013
Everything went very well. They connected the downspouts to pipe under the the ground and ran them to the edge of the property. They also put in a drain at the end of the driveway apron for the run-off from my neighboir's property. They then seeded the areas where they put in the drain pipes. They were very efficient and got the work done quickly. I was extremely happy with the work they did.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"We appreciate the positive review. You and your daughter were great to work with through out the job. Thanks again for choosing the Tischbein company for your drainage solution. Sincerely, Brent Tischbein"
PAUL Z.
Jan 2013
The crew arrived around 8:30 a.m., cut my sod, excavated for the the drainage pipe, installed the pipe and three drains and also filled open areas on the foundation with mortar. They re-laid the sod that they had cut. My side yard barely looked disturbed. To date I have had not problems with water entering the foundation. Phil Tischbein and all members of his crew worked hard and were were very professional.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"Thank you for the complimentary review. I am glad to hear the sod came back up well and you are no longer getting water in the basement. Thanks Brent Tischbein"
Mary G.
Dec 2012
This was at my rental property in another city so I met them on a Saturday morning after a 2 hour drive for me. They had already started when I pulled up which was perfectly fine with me because I didn't know how long this was going to take and I knew I had a 2 hour drive back home. They had basically figured out the problem and so explained everything to me in detail, helping me with advice for things that they wouldn't normally take care of but because of their years of experience they knew what they were talking about. It was a father/son team. They told me what their next steps would be and I was able to take care of some errands in the city. They called me when they were about finished. It looked great when I came back - you couldn't tell there had been a hole in the ground. The grass was back in place and the area around it was cleaned up. They made a suggestion to me to contact my township to see if there could be anything done about a problem I still had. I did that and followed up with them by email. The son was very responsive and wanted to help me solve the problem. I have kept in touch with him by email. Also, I called him later that same day that they did the job because I realized I didn't have enough in my bank account to cover the check I wrote them and he called me right back and agreed to not cash my check for a week. He was very nice about it.
Response from TISCHBEIN CO INC
"We appreciate your kind words and we are glad that you were pleased with our service. Hopefully we won't need to perform any additional repairs at the property, but we will be hear if you need us. Thanks Brent Tischbein"
Denis L.
May 2012
Had a sinkhole forming in my yard from a known drain pipe break, so called several firms asking for their help. All of them talked about replacing the entire line from known start (sump pump) to storm drain, at cost of $2000+. Tischbien's came out and offered to scope drain for a few hundred dollars, then offer catered solutions. As the evidence of the break was obvious, I had strong doubts about the benefits of scoping the drain system (what more would it give me when we know there is a problem) - and I feared I'd be paying the $2000 + the cost of the scoping. Still, decided to give it a shot. Scoping was dependent on the weather forecast and the rest of their workload (after 2011 rains they had a substantial backlog of similar fixes). Still, they kept in touch and gave me a few days heads up, counseling that it would be easier if I were present to see what they saw, so we could work up plan that fit my budget / timeline / goals.
Scope showed that the pipe was undamaged leading up to just downstream, of the known problem, so it became a much quicker / easier fix than first suspected. They replaced the damaged section (including carefully threading pipe under the sidewalk so it could be preserved) in just a few hours. Finished up by resetting the sod and watering / tamping thoroughly. Within a few weeks you'd have to know where to look to see the area in question. In all of this, they were friendly and respectful to my wife and two year old son (who was fascinated by the truck and all of the equipment) - a good family team treating my family like they would their own. They identified other areas of concern (another break in back yard) and noted its location, but also said problem shouldn't grow for a long time to come, and could likely be fixed by me if I really wanted to do it.
Would strongly recommend them, and the scoping really helped to focus the repairs. I had my doubts but have to give them all the credit for knowing the right thing to do and sticking to their guns in a polite, professional way.
Scope showed that the pipe was undamaged leading up to just downstream, of the known problem, so it became a much quicker / easier fix than first suspected. They replaced the damaged section (including carefully threading pipe under the sidewalk so it could be preserved) in just a few hours. Finished up by resetting the sod and watering / tamping thoroughly. Within a few weeks you'd have to know where to look to see the area in question. In all of this, they were friendly and respectful to my wife and two year old son (who was fascinated by the truck and all of the equipment) - a good family team treating my family like they would their own. They identified other areas of concern (another break in back yard) and noted its location, but also said problem shouldn't grow for a long time to come, and could likely be fixed by me if I really wanted to do it.
Would strongly recommend them, and the scoping really helped to focus the repairs. I had my doubts but have to give them all the credit for knowing the right thing to do and sticking to their guns in a polite, professional way.
Marvin F.
May 2012
They did a fine job. They did everything that they promised, and they did it thoroughly and punctually. I would use them again in the future.
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TISCHBEIN CO INC is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
TISCHBEIN CO INC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
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