The Drain Brain Ithaca NY — Plumbing & Septic Services

Business Overview

Established in 1991, The Drain Brain Ithaca NY is a fully insured plumbing and septic service provider serving Ithaca and surrounding towns. The company runs a small team of licensed technicians and support staff who handle both residential and commercial work. Emergency service is available for urgent sewer or drain failures; daytime appointments run Monday–Friday, with on-call technicians for after-hours problems.

Key Services

The Drain Brain focuses on practical, reliable work. Core services include:

• Drain repair and plumbing repair for homes and businesses
• Plumbing inspection, installation, and replacement (including toilet installation)
• Sewer installation and sewer repair
• Septic pumping and routine septic maintenance
• Video pipe inspection to locate clogs, breaks, or tree root intrusion
• Portable sanitation: toilets for construction sites, weddings, and events

Areas Served

The Drain Brain works across Tompkins County and nearby towns. Service areas include: Ithaca NY, Van Buren NY, South Hill NY, Volney NY, Newfield NY, Ulysses NY, Cayuga Heights NY, Owasco NY, Lansing NY, Enfield NY, Sennett NY, Danby NY, Starkey NY, Caroline NY, Triangle NY, Benton NY, Fleming NY, Otisco NY, East Ithaca NY, Virgil NY, Urbana NY, Caton NY, Throop NY, Ledyard NY, Potter NY, Conquest NY, Addison NY, Catharine NY, Fenner NY, Hornby NY, Barrington NY, Nanticoke NY, South Bristol NY, Tyrone NY, Thurston NY, Smithville NY, Wheeler NY, Rathbone NY, Niles NY, Italy NY, Summerhill NY, South Corning NY, Scott NY, Solon NY, and nearby Pennsylvania communities such as Charleston PA, Pine Creek PA, Ridgebury PA, and Westfield PA.

Company History

The Drain Brain began serving Tompkins County in 1991. What started as a small local crew has grown into a service that handles routine pumps, complex sewer work, and portable sanitation needs. Over the years the company added video pipe inspection and a stronger focus on customer education so homeowners understand septic care and avoid costly repairs down the road.

Leadership

Company leadership is made up of plumbing and septic professionals with decades of field experience. The team lives and works locally, which helps when weather-driven problems appear in Ithaca’s cold months or after heavy rains in the gorges and lake plain areas. Staff routinely works with local building departments and contractors on installations and repairs.

Specialties & Highlights

• Long local history — serving the area since 1991 with insured technicians.
• Septic maintenance education to help extend systems’ life span.
• On-site video pipe inspection for precise diagnostics.
• Portable toilet rentals for events, weddings, and job sites.

Why Locals Choose The Drain Brain

Residents and businesses turn to The Drain Brain in Ithaca NY because of steady experience, clear explanations, and dependable follow-through. The company knows local homes — from older hilltop houses to lakeside cottages — and the seasonal issues those properties face. People appreciate straightforward estimates, timely service, and technicians who explain what needs to be fixed and why.

Hours

Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Sat–Sun: Closed. Emergency on-call service available outside business hours.

For septic pumping, drain repair, or a site toilet for your next event in the Ithaca area, The Drain Brain Ithaca NY can help with practical solutions and on-the-ground experience.