Atomic Rooter Inc

Drain Cleaning, Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

For over thirty years we've made every effort to ensure our customer's satisfaction. From our conception we've adhered to traditional values, integrity being first and foremost. Perhaps the best fruit of our efforts is that over 75% of new business now stems from referrals. We understand the importance of good customer service and pledge to serve our customers with respect and professionalism. We would very-much like your business, but know full-well we must earn it. Atomic Rooter, Inc. is family owned and operated. We welcome your calls. Should you have any questions or require service, please do drop us a line.

Business highlights

47 years of trusted experience
Minority Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Plumbing, Sewer, Drain Cleaning, Sump Pumps, Septic, Hot Water Heaters, Frozen Pipes, & Repairs

Services we don't offer

N/A

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7110 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
15%
3
3%
2
3%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.1
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8

Filter reviews by category

Showing 51-75 of 110 reviews

Karen L.
08/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
They arrived on time, performed the job requested and left clean work areas.
Description of Work: Cleared clogs in 2 sinks and 1 tub 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
$450

Scott A.
07/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Everything went well and all were extremely courteous and right on time. I would use them again in a NY minute...
Description of Work: Replace a pump for our toilet

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
$942

Mary L.
07/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
The plumber arrived earlier than expected. He had all his equipment and checked the problem. He snaked the drain a few times, doing the best he could without damaging the pipe. He cleaned up after the job was done. We were very satisfied with this service and price and would definitely call them again.
Description of Work: Unclogged 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
$180

kevin S.
06/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
My home needed its sump pump replaced after the current one failed to turn on automatically (following multiple days of torrential rains) leading to over 2" of water in my basement). Steve from Atomic Rooter was great in answering all questions and within 2 days of contacting to explain my issue, he sent someone right out to install a new pump. I would definitely recommend them. Any questions or calls were returned promptly and their services were appreciated.
Description of Work: Installed a new sump pump

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
$350

Gladys C.
05/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I called Atomic Rooter at 11am and by 3pm, everything was fixed. The gentleman was professional and courteous. He clearly explained what needed to be done and how he was going to fix the problems. He also gave me the price up front enabling me to say "no I couldn't afford the repairs" or to validate the needed repairs. I was very impressed with the speed of the entire encounter. I would recommend Atomic Rooter. In terms of price, I haven't had major plumbing issues in many years so I can't exactly comment on the competitive pricing of the job but it was done and seems to be done well.
Description of Work: I had a pressure issue in the bathroom that caused both the toilet and shower to make high-pitched squeaks. He repaired the entire inside of the toilet tank and opened up the wall unit in the shower to replace a part. Additionally, there was a leak in the kitchen sink's hand unit which caused water to spray everywhere. He successfully fixed the leak and hand unit.

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
$400

Gemma R.
05/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Steve and his helper were very nice, knew what they were doing and did the dewinterization quickly and efficiently. They highlighted where a couple of future issues may occur and that the furnace wasn't working, and I should call the installer to check why. Steve explained what he was doing, showed me how I could restart the system myself and explained a water filtration system. They did say they would be there between 10am - 12pm. I called just after 12, and was told I'd be called back within 5 mins, I called back another hour later and they did call back this time and said they would be there within the hour. At 2.15 I had decided to give up and leave, 5 mins later they called and said they were at the house. They waited another 30 mins for the realtor to return and unlock the house so they did make up for the fact they were so late by being very patient waiting to get access. They were not the cheapest quote I got for the service but they could take the booking when I needed it (within 48 hours of me calling for the quote).
Description of Work: A dewinterization of a house, including a repair to a dripping pipe once the water was turned on.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$465

Chris K.
05/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I called Steve for an estimate after reviewing comments on Angie's List. His team arrived within an hour of my call. The repair was tricky because it was close to the wall and in a tight-fitting utility closet. They repaired the leak in about 45 mins and charged a very fair price. I'm very happy with the results and responsiveness of Steve and his team!
Description of Work: Repaired a leaky connection from my hot water heater to the house.

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
$275

Cathy C.
04/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Called around 9:15 am and got answering service, but company called back immediately. Service provider (KP) showed up around 11:15 am (before 11:30 as promised). KP was very courteous and professional effectively clearing the clogged drain and removing calcium deposits. He also provided advice on keeping the drain clear. Thank you Atomic Rooter and KP!!!
Description of Work: Cleared clogged shower drain including removal of calcium deposits.

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
$225

Sridhar S.
04/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Steve was great in following up with me on replacing the faucet parts with original Koehler parts. There was also a problem with the hot and cold pipes not brig aligned to the signs on the faucet- the guys fixed that as well. It's functioning flawlessly now. Very pleased with the work. Thanks Steve.
Description of Work: Leaking bath faucet

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

Mark P.
03/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
My family woke up to our septic tank back flowing into our house. I called our septic tank company and they came out right away and gave me a name of another drain service company. They were less than responsive despite claiming 24/7 service. I found Atomic Rooter thank to Angie's List and every step from the answering service to the on-call technician were wonderful. It was 7pm and 12 degrees outside and Joey arrived earlier than expected! He was quick to get to work and give detailed explanation of the work he was going to do, even though the access valve was under a crawl space, covered by snow, in really cold weather he didn't bat and eye. Joey was extremely professional and honest, it was a pleasure working with him. I would definitely recommend Atomic Rooter to anyone and call again if I had any other issues.
Description of Work: Cleared clog from House to septic tank

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
$350

nancy O.
03/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were very professional and explained what needed to be done in terms I could understand. The work they did looks great and functions beautifully.
Description of Work: Replaced hardware and pipes in tub

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

Daniel D.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were courteous, clean and extremely professional.
Description of Work: These guys were great. I called and explained my problem, I received a call back from the service tech within 10 minutes and within the hour my plumbing issues were resolved.

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
$180

Pamela H.
02/2014
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The initial service was to install a new toilet, not realizing there was a challenge - the branch line was heavily clogged. They were able to clear it. I would suggest that the company place on the floor and walls some type of covering for protection from snaking.
Description of Work: installed a new toilet, snaked out a branch line between two toilets, which required them to to remove the toilets, and removed old toilet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$941.19

Elizabeth H.
02/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Steve came with Freddie - his helper. The promised to be there on Saturday and did show up on time. I appreciated that there was no extra charge for Saturday work. Steve is clearly talented when it comes to plumbing and knows what he is doing. You can relax because he is a professional and very good. They snaked the pipe, identified where the problem was after with a in-sewer camera - and were in and out in an hour and a half. Steve also took a look at my kitchen sink which was leaking and informed me what kind of fixture to get to repair it. I was grateful for his expertise. Steve is excellent and I highly recommend him. You are in good hands with Atomic.
Description of Work: Snaked the main drain pipe that was clogged with tree roots and identified the location of the problem.

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
$550

Sridhar S.
01/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The appointment was quick - the day after I called. The plumbers came on time and worked for 1-2 hours and fixed the issues. While there were some issues on the leak repairs, a second follow up visit by Steve allowed for another look-up. The toliet leak is now functioning well. Steve has also ordered another cartridge for a Kohler faucet in the bath tub and I am impressed with his customer service focus. Thanks
Description of Work: Leaking faucet in bath tub and leaking toilet

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$606.19

Response from Atomic Rooter Inc
We stand by our work, we will call you asap or feel free to call us at your convenience. Customer satisfaction is very important to us. As long as we are aware we can do something about it. Thank you!

Stephen P.
01/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, gutter cleaning
  + 0 more
on time, worked hard and got the job done. very professional
Description of Work: unblocked underground rain gutter drains

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
$380

Ralph B.
01/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Called the service around 4:45 PM Saturday afternoon with my clogged waste pipe. Steve called back within 15 minutes and said they would be on-site befor 6:00 PM. KP showed up around 5:55 PM and worked to troubleshoot the issue.He found from the outside the cleanout vent pipe was loaded with bird nest material. He cleaned out as much material as possible and we started running water so he could further evaluate any clogging. He augered out the cleanout from the outside as the access port was not really accessible. All plumbing functioned properly after his efforts. He also recommended modifying the vent port to prevent further bird intrusion. All told, our problem was remedied withing two hours from my first call. KP was prompt, polite, knowledgable, and very professioinal in his efforts.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and cleared a clogged house waste 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
$350

Peter C.
12/2013
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The service provider uses a phone service, and responded right away. Took 2 visits to fully resolve the issue. While ultimate the work was done, I had a couple of issues: 1) It was not clear whether the Angie's List member discount was applied, since I never received an invoice, either through e-mail or mail. The overall cost was double the estimate given over the phone ($350 instead of $175), but probably because it was a bigger issue than anticipated. Nonetheless, it would have been helpful if I was provided a revised estimate before proceeding with the work. 2) The second plumber was recommending breaking down the wall and gain access to the pipe directly. However, he did not ask whether there was an alternate method of accessing the pipes (there was). It was a good thing that I mentioned that there was a drain access in the basement, which expedited the work without breaking down the walls (and the subsequent repair that I would have hiring someone else to do).
Description of Work: Clean out grease from clogged kitchen drain.

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

$350

Greg W.
12/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
I call the service and someone say I would get a call back. with 30 minutes I did get the call and the caller said he would be their in an hour. he was at my house with in 30 minutes . I told him what the problem was and he describe what he could do fix it and the cost. He completed the job and told me to call him if I have any issues with the drain.
Description of Work: Clean out stoppage from main house drain to the city sewer, roots at 50 ft. video inspect and locate root in pipe.

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
$560

ZOLTAN D.
10/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I placed a phone message with the answering service on Sunday night at approximately 9:30 pm. By 8 am the next morning the phone rang. The person from Atomic told me he would arrive at 9 am. Exactly at 9 am he and a worker arrived. (Incidentally I called 3 plumbers and left messages with each answering service. This was the only provider who responded.) They got right to work and cleared the problem drain(s.) My issue was weird: when I turned on the clothes washer I got an overflow of water as well as back-up into the bathroom sink with what looked like The Blob emerging from the drain. Since they were already there I had them clear the main sewer line also which needed to be done. My water flows down the drains quickly now and I felt they did an exceptional job. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone. They called me back quickly the next morning early and showed up within an hour of calling. They left the place clean and the price was comparable to the current rates other plumbers charge. And the fact that they are local and responded quickly (vs the others who never bothered to return a call) is worth noting. Call Atomic before you call the others ... you will get positive results and fast.
Description of Work: Cleared several drains and the main sewer line.

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
$700

Vivian W.
09/2013
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Although we had difficulty aligning our schedules for the first appointment, I was happy we finally connected with a good result. We will be happy to call this company again for future plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Repaired shower head and tub faucet

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
$275

Scott P.
08/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
Nice guy. Owner came with one helper. Got it scheduled for the next weekend day. He was timely, need and efficient. I would recommend and use him again.
Description of Work: video inspection/cleaning of the mainline from my house to septic (15ft).

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

Courtney F.
07/2013
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Atomic Rooter called back promptly and sent Larry over within a couple hours. He was friendly and pleasant to deal with. He snaked the main sewer line to clear the blockage and then sent a video camera down the line to reveal where the roots were growing in the pipe. He was informative about our options to fix the issue permanently. We'll definitely rely on atomic Rooter for our plumbing issues in the future.
Description of Work: Snaked main sewer line and used camera to show us the issue.

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
$500

Mike G.
07/2013
2.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I was missing a part and asked if they could set up so that I could easily install. They said no - I would have to call for another appointment and pay $200.
Description of Work: replace portion of s-trap.

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

$200

ELIS N.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Sometime less is more, it was great.
Description of Work: We called and they return the called quickly. When he called he gave a time and was here. He took a look at the problem we had in the bathroom and fix it. Price was a little costly but not having a leak was money well spent. We had a leak in the kitchen too and he gave us a price and an option to buy the part so we can save some money.

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
$185

Contact information

2 Prospect Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

http://www.atomicrooter.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
PLM.0203729-P1
Trade License Locale
Connecticut
Trade License Authority
Connecticut
Trade License Expiration
10/31/2021
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Service Categories

Drain Cleaning,
Plumbing,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Water Heaters,
Septic Systems,
Gutter Cleaning,
Solar Panels

FAQ

Atomic Rooter Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Atomic Rooter Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Atomic Rooter Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Atomic Rooter Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Atomic Rooter Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Atomic Rooter Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Atomic Rooter Inc offers warranties.
Atomic Rooter Inc offers the following services: Plumbing, Sewer, Drain Cleaning, Sump Pumps, Septic, Hot Water Heaters, Frozen Pipes, & Repairs
N/A

Contact information

2 Prospect Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

http://www.atomicrooter.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day