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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 76-233 of 233 reviews

George K.
06/2012
5.0
drain pipe, plumbing
  + 0 more
Excellent. They came prepared and completed the excavation and concrete removal in two days. Did the reversed plumbing in one day and had it hooked up that third day. The concrete subcontractor did and excellent job and even came back later in about six weeks to acid treat the driveway to remove alkali stains. Would highly recommend both companies.
Description of Work: Excavation and installed new 4" sewer lateral from stub in driveway to house. Reversed plumbing under house. Pumped and abandoned septic tank in backyard. Replace 300 sq ft of concreted in driveway by Jackett Construction and concrete over septic tank. Did job in 5 days.

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
$18,600

Sherry A.
03/2012
1.0
gas leak repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
I had another company come out to do the actual leak detection. It sounds like Roto Rooter was trying to squeeze some extra money out of me.
Description of Work: I called them when my water main was broken. I wanted them to do a leak detection. They advertised on their site that the charge for leak detection was around $200. When they got out, the guy tried to start digging. I was confused because I just wanted a leak detection. They wanted to charge us extra for helium gas. I told them I wasn't interested, and his supervisor came back.

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


Rebecca S.
01/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The guy that we have is great. He had been out before. He was actually pretty good for us. We did not spend anything for the consultation. It happened at the same time for my neighbor, and he was able to call the county to come out and do it for nothing. My drain isn't at the right place to do that, so when the county cleared out theirs and it cleared out ours, so the roto-rooter didn't have to do anything. We have a particular person that we request when we call. He is responsive and very good. The company backs him up. If we have to have any housework done, they are plumbers that we call.
Description of Work: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services came out for a consultation in November. We have redwood trees; once or twice a year everything backs up, so we had to have them come out.

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

Christina D.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They were fine. They were fast and cheap.
Description of Work: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services cleaned out a drain that we were having problems with.

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

cheryl S.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I thought I had a clogged toilet, as it almost overflowed twice in one week. When this company came to inspect the toilet, they checked it out thoroughly and didn't think it needed to be snaked. And while most other plumbing companies have charged service calls no matter what, this company didn't charge. They only charged if they performed the service. They have done other plumbing jobs for me in the past, and have always been professional and knowledgeable. I'll call them again and again.
Description of Work: They actually ended up just inspecting the toilet.

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

Robert A.
10/2011
4.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
They were on time and did a good job but I thought the price was pretty high.
Description of Work: The unclogged a sink drain for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$179

Kristin B.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
This morning I woke up to a plugged bathroom sink. After not being able to unplug it myself, I called the Palo Alto telephone number for Roto-Rooter and the technician, Luis Perez, arrived at my house within the hour. He was very polite, gave me an estimate which ended up being exactly the price that I paid, and explained clearly what and why he was doing what he did. He removed the trap from the sink, and snaked the pipes to the 4" main. He gave me advice about other minor plumbing issues that I have (including explaining how to replace the sink pipe stems), was careful to clean up after himself, and gave me a 6-month guarantee. The only thing that I did not like was the price which was significantly higher than I expected, but got the job done.
Description of Work: Cleared bathroom sink drain.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$259

William P.
03/2011
4.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
They generally follow a policy which makes them more reliable and consistent. They're prompt in getting out to solve the problem. They are generally available on weekends.
Description of Work: They cleared a clogged drain.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$179

Robert W.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning, septic tank
  + 1 more
Our experience with this company was first rate and professional, from the first visit done to drain our septic tank, to our discovery that the leach-field was no longer operable and through to the installation of the new sewer line to connect us to the street sewer system. The job was done in between a very heavy system of rain storms but was still quite timely in spite of the rain. All the workers on the team wore Roto-Rooter uniforms and they were universally professional, polite to my wife and I. One worker even brought "booties" out to my wife's car so she could walk through the mud to the front door without getting her shoes dirty. The job was done exactly to the price as bid. I had obtained other bids from other sewer/septic companies and this bid was very reasonable. It was also apparent that this company was very familiar with our local sewer district and their permit process. We felt this "working relationship" was advantageous to us.
Description of Work: Installed a new sewer from house approx 100 feet to the street main sewer. Filled in and decommissioned our septic tank. Put all landscape back together. All work was done to code and with permits.

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
$8,000

RUTH S.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
All workers were extremely helpful and professional--explained everything and happy to have me watch the work whenever I wished. Company honored original bid even though found some issues not originally expected. (One reason we had accepted this bid over that of a competitor was that the supervisor had made it very clear that the bid was for all of the work to the main, and that if anything unexpected came up, they would cover it.) We have been using this Roto Rooter office (Concord, CA) for years for the annual root cleaning, and another reason we had accepted this bid was that we have always received prompt service from good people. Highly recommend this office.
Description of Work: Trenchless sewer line replacement to main.

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
$4,100

Christina M S.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The employees from Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service were knowledgeable, prompt. I called them with a major plumbing emergency and they were out within two hours while other companies were saying it would take them 6+ hours. The stayed until they had cleared things sufficiently so that I at least had plumbing for the weekend knowing that they would have to come back and install another drain which they did. They real exceeded our expectations. When they came to install the clean out in the yard they were very good with that. The guys were very clever and also ran a camera down the drains to see where the problems were.
Description of Work: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service did plumbing work and drain cleaning. They also installed a clean out drain which made the price higher due to where the drain had to go.

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
$2,000

Viola L.
01/2011
5.0
drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, plumbing
  + 1 more
Overall, the work was professional and quick. The worker started his job as soon as he arrived and after my husband told him the problem The organization itself was very professional, with an answering service that set up appointments. Definitely I knew this was Roto Rooter. Our family has used Roto Rooter services before and we were not disappointed this time. The workers are always pleasant to work with and they answer questions we may have knowledgeably. Also, there was a coupon in the new telephone book, so we were able to get $15 off workmanship. That was a great plus. The prices are competitive for the job. All in all my husband and I were very pleased and would definitely use this service again.
Description of Work: There is an ongoing problem of tree roots interfering with our sewer system. The roto rooter man came between the stated times and immediately started to work. He cleared out the root systems and in addition applied two more smaller rotors to make sure the pipeline was clear. All of this was done within the hour.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

FRED S.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The experience was really good. When he told us that we needed a new one my husband asked if he had one on his truck and he said yes but that it was a really expensive one. He offered to go to the local home improvement store and pick one up since it would be less expensive. We agreed and he did, instead of selling us the more expensive one. He did the work, cleaned up and was polite. He went above and beyond to save us some money so we couldn?t be happier. His price was competitive.
Description of Work: We used Roto-Rooter to replace a garbage disposal.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

David B.
12/2010
3.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Very unsatisfying experience. The plumbers were very pleasant people but I'm not convinced as to their abilities at this point.
Description of Work: I had a blocked drain. After calling several plumbers who gave varying quotes over the phone, I agreed to have a Roto-rooter plumber come out even though they wouldn't quote on the phone because they were the only company who come come out immediately. The estimate was high but included a 6 month guarantee which I liked. However, after receiving the estimate, I mentioned the $30 discount coupon on the AngiesList site, the plumber said that he has already given me a discounted quote and therefore could not honor the discount which I thought was dishonest. I agreed to the work because of the time constraints and also agreed to pay $150 extra to have a video inspection. When a different person came back to do the video inspection, he said that the drain was still blocked and that he would have to snake it again before performing the video inspection. The video inspection allegedly revealed an incorrectly installed pipe that would cost $1200 to repair. It's hard to believe that this problem has existed for 5 years and is just showing up but I suppose that it could be tree roots.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$400

YOUNG P.
10/2010
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He was very professional and showed up on time. Despite a false start that was my fault, he quickly figured it out and cleaned out the line. I was very happy with the results.
Description of Work: rooting of laundry line

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
$120

ANN B.
10/2010
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
I called the Concord Roto Rooter office and was given a same-day choice of appointments. The serviceman, Cody Price, arrived punctually, and I showed him where water had backed up into our basement laundry room and bathroom. He diagnosed the problem as being a clogged sewer pipe, something which had not happened to us before. Using our sewer cleanout, he ran a 4" blade 180 feet to the main sewer. The clogs were in the last portion. I could hear the water run freely as Cody freed the clogs. Afterward, Cody tested water in the house to make sure the problem was solved. He did a total cleanup around the outdoor worksite and was careful to wear protective coverings over his shoes whenever he entered the house. Cody was very patient and thorough in explaining the problem and showing me how he corrected the clog. He was extremely professional and courteous. I would definitely call this company again for future drain/sewer/plumbing problems.
Description of Work: Cleaned clogged sewer pipe.

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
$400

Marva F.
10/2010
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They did excellent work. I would use them again. I had a clogged drain. They determined what the clog was and cleaned it out.
Description of Work: I used them for a clogged 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

Pamela D.
10/2010
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The one time I didn’t use Roto Rooter was the only time I had problems. I use them any time I need plumbing so I don’t even think about the price anymore.
Description of Work: Roto Rooter came out and cleared our refuse line.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Lynn C.
10/2010
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
We had a problem with our drainage and they solved it for us. They were good. We would recommend them to others. We were satisfied with their pricing.
Description of Work: We used the services of Roto-Rooter Plumbers a couple of years ago, for working on a problem concerning our drainage.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bradley Y.
08/2010
3.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
First responder (on time) said that two people were required to do work through roof vent. Waited approximately one hour for second person to arrive. Ran snake through first roof vent and removed obstruction (roots near street). Clothes washer drain still obstructed. Told me that he would do the second vent for an additional charge, but would delete the charge since I was an old customer if I would consider tipping them. Did the work: I did not tip. I consider this sort of bargaining unprofessional. I think that $385 is over sufficient for approximately 1 hour of real work. I won't use this service provider again.
Description of Work: Ran power snake through roof vent to clean out main drain to street. Ran snake through one additional roof vent.

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

$385

Ganesh T.
08/2010
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Early in the morning of the date when the event occurred, I went to take an urgent shower since I had an important meeting at office. I saw that the shower drain had clogged. I tried my drain snake and plunger but it was to no avail. I used a second bathroom in the house and rushed to work. On my way, I called Roto Rooter. They gave me a time schedule which was within 45 minutes of my call. The person came to my home promptly as promised, finished the work within half hour and left. I was impressed with the level of professionalism he showed.
Description of Work: The shower drains were clogged due to accumulation of hair and soap scum. The shower drain needed to be cleaned out.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

NANCY D.
08/2010
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They always do a great job and are wonderful to work with.
Description of Work: I use them once a year to make sure my sewer pipes are free of roots.

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
$150

Jeannie K.
07/2010
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I didn’t hire them to reinstall the entire line. I felt that they had a predetermined understanding of what was possible. They were a little expensive, but they did what they said they would do. However, I didn’t feel good about hiring them for further work. They charged $400 for the clearing work.
Description of Work: I used Roto Rooter, four months ago. They cleared an old plumbing line that goes to the city line.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

sarah L.
05/2010
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
We tried everything we could to self-diagnose and repair our outdoor underground run-off drain that deposits water to the street and into the city waste water system. This included removing tile, rocks and sand, and digging a hole; and cutting part of the PVC pipe out so we could get a straight shot through which to run our hose and an attachment device that sends really strong water pressure through the pipe. We first started with a snake running it from the street, and from our backyard. There was definite blockage but we couldn't find it or figure out why the standard tools (the aforementioned attachment device) weren't helping us. Finally we called in Roto-Rooter out of Concord. Service tech Adrian T. came out and provided superlative assistance in the way of a professional demeanor, great attitude, and focused labor so as not to waste time. He attempted to solve the problem using the same techniques my husband had tried, and then tried some new ones. He pinpointed a new spot where he dug a hole. After he found and solved the problem we decided to terminate his assistance at the point where we felt it was getting too expensive (at about $160 per hour). My husband felt he could do the final steps to put us back whole again. The important thing is that Adrian encouraged us not to let him go until he at least had solved the problem. And that he did. We are glad we took his advice. Before he departed he gave my husband a few pointers for finishing the job. We really appreciated everything that Adrian did. He is an excellent Roto-Rooter asset!
Description of Work: Ran a snake on an outside underground drain in an attempt to get the flow of water running through it. Found the spot where a blockage existed. Dug a hole and solved the blockage problem.

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

KAREN N.
04/2010
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I use them all the time. They are very good. I don't recall the cost being too much and I used the coupon. When a lot of plumbing companies are really busy, they always seem to have a line open where you can get through and they can see you usually within a couple of hours. To me they are very reliable and always seem to have someone available.
Description of Work: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service cleared a clogged 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
$100

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