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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

No extra charge for nights, weekends and holidays. Additional phones - (408) 739-2415, (800) 768-6911, (408) 739-4979, (408) 739-2415. Additional DBAs - Roto Rooter Services Co, Roto-Rooter Services Co. Additional contact name -Karl Maier, Jason Williams, Bill Foley, Enrique Jaime. Additional email - rotorooter.callcenters@rrsc.com.

Business highlights

89 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & commercial dishwashers, disposers, faucets, sinks, floor, drains, showers, tubs, sewer lines replacement, drain cleaning, sump, pumps, toilets, video camera line inspection, water heaters, septic & drain fields, plumbing, drain care & cleaning, hauling, line detection & water jetting.Water Damage and Water Restoration

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.5233 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
15%
3
8%
2
3%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.0
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 126-150 of 233 reviews

PATRICIA S.
07/2007
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Everything was fine, and they did a good job.
Description of Work: The outside drain was plugged from the storm drain out to the street, so they came and unclogged it for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

07/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very friendly and they did the work very well. I did not have any problems following the work.
Description of Work: I had them add all new pipes in the basement area of my home and they also removed the old ones.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

ALAN E.
03/2007
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They will not give an hourly quote - they will only quote a price by the project. I wound up paying their standard rate which is $189 for a job that took them a little less than an hour. I thought their pricing was a little high. Service was good. They came promptly on a Saturday.
Description of Work: I had a stoppage between the kitchen sink and the main outlet pipe. The roto-rooted that out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$189

ROBERT S.
01/2007
3.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I was given a window of 2 hours between 12:30pm and 2:30pm for the serviceman to arrive on the job. The actual time of arrival was 4:05pm. I was called once at 1:50 with the usual running behind story and was told that I was the next customer up for service. At 4:01pm, I called the Menlo Park office and was told that they could not even find me on the list. But as I was waiting for the GM to speak to me, their truck arrived.
Description of Work: They unplugged a clogged bathroom sink.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145.5

ROBERT S.
01/2007
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I gave up morning plans based on the dispatchers promise. I received a call at the far end of the two hour window and was told that they were running behind and it would be another half hour or maybe an hour. I view this tactic as a ploy to keep a customer dangling so that they dont take their business elsewhere. Very unsatisfactory!!
Description of Work: No work was performed; the dispatcher promised that a plumber would arrive at the house within two hours. I said Are you sure?? You have promised a time in the past and not come through as promised.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0


ROHAN P.
12/2006
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I called the company and the person on the phone was friendly and helpful. They were able to schedule for the same day (a Saturday) and gave me a time window of 2 hours. They called back when the plumber was available to say that he will be over in 15 minutes. However, it took the plumber slightly over an hour, so I was kept waiting. The Plumber on arriving told me they had given him the wrong address/directions. Apart from this glitch, the plumber was professional and fixed my leaking water closet, even stepping out to buy a foundation bolt he needed. He worked on the drains in my kitchen and shower and said that the pipe needed replacement. All in all his overall estimation of cost and time required were almost perfect.
Description of Work: 1. Fixed my leaking water closet. 2. Investigated drain issues with my kitchen and bath drains.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

SOPHIA Y.
11/2006
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Very courteous serviceman. Clean, well kept. Dewayne? #2271 schedule 4 hour window. Office called to confirm 30 minutes before arrival. Crazy expensive though! $193.75 for 10-15 minutes?!?! Though 6 month guarantee. Also, sold me product $47 for drain cleaner...
Description of Work: Clogged sink, unclogged it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Kenneth P.
11/2006
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I called at 9 am on a Sunday, and they told me that someone would probably be here between 11 am and 1 pm Joseph arrived right before 11 am and had the problem fixed by 11:40 am. He was polite, professional, and did a good job cleaning up before he left.
Description of Work: Unclogged a drain that backed water up into the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$139

JO K.
10/2006
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It went just fine--the staff in the office was clear and gave me a 2 hour window. They called back when the plumber was on his way. The plumber was very nice and worked quickly to identify the problem.
Description of Work: Plumber cleared a clogged pipe that ran all the way across the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Michael D.
05/2006
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Very good - Appointment originally scheduled for Sat, but office called early on Sat to reschedule on Sunday - technician arrived within time frame promised on Sunday and completed work within an hour; local office is apparently located in Menlo Park. Be careful to document if resheduled to a Sunday as rates can be higher
Description of Work: Cleaned storm drains from downspouts to outlet at street

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

LYDIA L.
05/2006
2.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The price was exorbitant for the work performed. I knew the job would only take 15-30 minutes because I have this same line cleaned regularly. However, the technician arrived (90 minutes after being dispatched from the office 3 miles way) & wanted me to sign for a flat rate of $310. He explained this was because of the complaints the company had received in the past about their employees taking too long to do the job. I can certainly see why!!! Neil couldnt have worked any slower if he had tried- probably because he knew how irritated I was at the charge & tried to stretch the job out to over an hour by cleaning other areas that did not have any problems. I told him exactly where the blockage was when he arrived & I turned out to be correct. That job should have taken less than 30 minutes & should have been billed at an hourly rate. Even with a one hour minimum, the work was not worth anywhere close to $310.
Description of Work: Clean roots out of a small area of outside landscaping drainage. Access was no problem from the catch basin in the back yard, although the technician insisted on running the line all the way up from the street 110 additional feet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$310

04/2006
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
THEY WERE PRETTY GOOD. SINCE THEY HAVE CLEANED MY PIPES WE HAVEN'T HAD ANY PLUMBING PROBLEMS. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THEM FOR PLUMBING SERVICES AND THEIR AFFORDABLE PRICES.
Description of Work: THEY CLEANED MY PIPES OUT THAT WERE BACKED UP.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

04/2006
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I WAS GLAD THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO COME OUT RIGHT AWAY. THEY DID THE JOB, AND MADE SURE THAT THE DRAINS WERE CLEAN. I THOUGHT THAT THEY WERE A LITTLE BIT EXPENSIVE, BUT I HAD AN EMERGENCY AND THEY WERE THERE.
Description of Work: THEY UNCLOGGED THE TOILET FOR ME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$350

04/2006
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY COULDN'T FIND THE HOUSE, AND THEY DID NOT EVEN KNOW WHAT THEY WERE DOING. I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE WORK THAT THEY DID FOR ME. I THOUGHT THAT THEY RIPPED ME OFF AND I AM VERY ANGRY WITH THEM.
Description of Work: THEY RAN A SEWER SNAKE THROUGH THE DRAIN PIPES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$175

04/2006
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE COMPANY SHOWED UP AS SCHEDULED. THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL ABOUT THEIR JOB. THEY GAVE ME A WARRANTY THAT GUARANTEED NO CHARGE IF THEY HAD TO COME BACK AND FIX ANYTHING.
Description of Work: THEY FIXED ALL MY PLUMBING IN ALL THREE OF MY BATHROOMS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

04/2006
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
THEY ARE A VERY DEPENDABLE COMPANY. I HAVE USED THEM FOR ALL MY PLUMBING NEEDS. I HAVE NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED. I WILL STILL CONTINUE TO USE THEM.
Description of Work: THEY SNAKED OUT MY MAIN DRAIN.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

04/2006
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I'VE BEEN USING THIS COMPANY FOR ABOUT FORTY YEARS NOW AND I ENJOY THIS COMPANIES SERVICE VERY MUCH. THEY HAVE ALWAYS DONE QUALITY WORK AT A QUALITY PRICE.
Description of Work: THEY UNCLOGGED MY DRAIN.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

CATHY S.
04/2006
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Dan was very polite, competent and he did a great job. He also explained how the billing was done.
Description of Work: Another plumbing company had left my laundry room sink full of dirty water after I paid them $185.00 to unclog it, saying they had to come back and replace a pipe under the house. I called Roto Rooter Burlingame for a second opinion. Dan, their guy who came out, was able to diagnose and fix the problem (an old sock stuck way back in the plumbing) with the snake tool very neatly and quickly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$297

Andrea T.
03/2006
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The install requires a little extra work as the old unit was on very tight, and the new unit that I purchased from Home Depot did not have all the parts necessary. However, the installer from the company made all the necessary adjustments and have everything working perfectly. He was very professional even though he was suffering a cold.
Description of Work: They installed a new garbage disposal that I purchased.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$139

JUDY C.
03/2006
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
All the people whom I dealt with were very accommodating, friendly, and on time within the constraints of a business where the unknown plumbing problem may back up appointments a bit. My problem was solved quickly when a more knowledgeable plumber took over. I was only charged for the initial hour, not for the follow-up fix.
Description of Work: What eventually turned into a relatively simple kitchen drain clean-out began as a learning experience for a one-year apprentice plumber. He didn't understand old houses and the older pipes. Nor did he call in for help when he couldn't get a snake through the pipe. (A capped t intersection that he didn't realize was there.) After 30 minutes, he left, recommending that the line be looked at through a camera because I certainly had a break in the line due to the mud he thought he was getting on the snake. (All the pipes are above ground.) The next day, I went further up the experience line and the engineering manager stopped by to see what the problem might be. He didn't think the pipe was broken. He brought in his go-to plumber. The following morning, my drain was clear in about one minute flat, with the same equipment available on all of the trucks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$144

ERIC G.
03/2006
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Very good! They arrived within four hours of my calling. As a courtesy they called ahead, apologizing for being a little late. The plumber was fast, efficient and good-natured.
Description of Work: Cleared out a clogged sewer drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$192.66

SUSAN T.
02/2006
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
VERY QUICK RESPONSE. EXCEPTIONALLY PROFESSIONAL AND POLITE TECHNICIANS. PERFORMED DIFFICULT JOB WITH GREAT EXPERTISE AND RESULTS.
Description of Work: ALL PIPES AND DRAINS CLEANED OUT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

DOUG L.
12/2005
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I ENJOYED THAT THEY CAME OUT QUICKLY, AND THEY GOT THE JOB DONE VERY QUICKLY AS WELL. THEY WERE CLEAN, VERY PROFESSIONAL, AND SINCE THEY'VE BEEN OUT I'VE NOT HAD ANY REPEAT PROBLEMS.
Description of Work: CLEANED OUT DRAIN LINES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

12/2005
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did an OK job. I didnt think they were the best and I think the price is a little too high. They have always done a good job for me but I just happened to find someone better at a cheaper price.
Description of Work: Plumbing work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

12/2005
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I certainly wouldnt use them again. They charged way too much. I had no problem with the work that they did. It only took five minutes to clear the toilet, but since they came from so far away they ended up being too expensive.
Description of Work: Fixed our toilet that was blocked.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$125

Contact information

220 Demeter St, EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303

https://www.rotorooter.com/eastpaloaltoca/

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Septic Systems,
Water Heaters,
Wells and Pumps,
Natural Gas Lines,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Hauling,
Excavating,
Dryer Vent Cleaning

FAQ

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup offers free project estimates.
Yes, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup offers emergency services.
Yes, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup offers warranties.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup offers the following services: Residential & commercial dishwashers, disposers, faucets, sinks, floor, drains, showers, tubs, sewer lines replacement, drain cleaning, sump, pumps, toilets, video camera line inspection, water heaters, septic & drain fields, plumbing, drain care & cleaning, hauling, line detection & water jetting.Water Damage and Water Restoration

Contact information

220 Demeter St, EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303

https://www.rotorooter.com/eastpaloaltoca/

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM