Damian's Road Service & Junk Removal

Damian’s Road Service & Junk Removal out of Balch Springs operates more like a scrappy local road crew than some polished “corporate” outfit, and you feel that in the way people talk about them. When they’re on, they’re *very quick*, show up *on time* (or close to it), and handle the stressful stuff with that calm “you’re in good hands” vibe—like the folks who got found fast on the side of the road with *two busted tires*. And that matters, because in this line of work you don’t call for fun, you call because you’re stuck.

But the reviews also tell you they’re not always the most predictable on scheduling. One customer got the classic “we’ll be there in 2 hours” line, then hit 2.5 hours with no truck, plus the curveball of “driver doesn’t speak English.” Have you ever been trying to get a truck to a repair shop before it closed and the clock’s ticking? Yeah…that’s the moment where “affordable but not dependable” starts to ring in your ears.

Pricing is another tell. A couple people say *fair price* / *wasn’t outrageously priced* and call it an *overall great experience*, but you also see that hard 1-star jab—“$120 for 5 miles, yeah right.” So you’re probably dealing with a shop that can be a bargain on the right call, yet can feel steep depending on mileage, timing, or what they think the job turns into once they see it. And they don’t take credit cards, apparently, so if you’re the type that wants everything clean and papered on plastic, that’s something to ask up front—why find out the hard way.

However, I pay attention to how outfits act when they *can’t* directly help. That Hector shout-out? That’s a real-world indicator. He referred someone during an emergency to somebody who could handle it for an affordable price. Not everybody does that. Some places just ghost you, or string you along. These guys at least seem *responsive* enough to point you somewhere that gets you unstuck.

And for the messy realities—breakdowns, last-minute tows, junk jobs that aren’t neat and staged—they come off as no-fuss when they’re rolling. Less than 5 minutes to solve a huge issue, great timing and customer service…that’s the kind of thing locals repeat when a crew actually shows up and gets hands on the problem.

Yet if you hire them, do what the experienced folks do: confirm ETA, confirm payment method, and get clarity on the rate before the truck hooks up—especially if you’re tight on time. In this area, Damian’s has a reputation for being quick, helpful, and affordable when it clicks, and that’s usually what keeps a small operation busy.