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 76-100 of 110 reviews

Kevin S.
04/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were fine.
Description of Work: The unblocked some toilets.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ralph M.
01/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
they did an excellent job
Description of Work: replaced outdoor spigot and installed new shut off value

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

Susan M.
06/2016
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Quynh G.
03/2016
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: This company was incredibly responsive. We called about a sump-pump issue and they came out the same day. They worked quickly to resolve the problem. The speed and efficiency with which they proceeded was important to us. Compared to others who may take all day to complete the same project, the price was a little high but worthwhile. It's been less than a week, so I cannot speak about quality quite yet. Everything is still working well.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Michele M.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
great!
Description of Work: Excellent service! Larry called me back immediately and helped me solve the problem myself!

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

Lewis G.
11/2015
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown

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

$750

Jennifer C.
07/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Snaked the sink. Checked the pipes.

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
$295

Rachel T.
06/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Owner was extremely responsive. Came out, on time, with little notice. Took the extra time and care to explain what was wrong (valve on the supply line to a toilet) and to help me understand what to do should an emergent situation arise in the future. Plumbers are, generally, expensive. However, if you're going to pay a lot for a plumber's service you want a guy like this to come and help you solve your problem. Highly recommend. I was very satisfied with the service. I would absolutely call Atomic Rooter again.

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
$300

LOUIS D.
04/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Plumbing 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
$200

Gregory R.
04/2015
3.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Showed up a little late but not that bad. Work was ok as well, no compaints there. The only thing that I was not too thrilled about was his price, which I think was a little excessive . |

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

$350

Keith D.
05/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
Steve was in constant contact with me during the process. Gave immediate attention to emergency issues (sewer blockage) provided a temporary emergency fix until permits, etc. could be obtained for the necessary repair. As the job site was on a very busy street, Steve took care of every detail of the repair from the mandatory inspections and hiring of local police to direct traffic, to the dig, debris removal and blacktop/fill-in all quickly, on time and on budget. Job was completed to my satisfaction and I appreciated the honest communication and expedited service. All workers were highly professional and well qualified. I had two other bids (Rotor Router - $1,500 more expensive estimate and no return phone calls) and a local plumber which would "underbid any other offer" which I felt was desperate and frankly not qualified for the scope of this work. Steve and his team were sensitive to issues of the home owner (my mother) who has Alzheimer's disease and was very patient and respectful of her, which was priceless to me. Though this was a very costly repair, I believe in and trust Atomic Rooter, Inc. and would recommend and will continue to use them in the future and it was money well spent. Glad this mess is behind us. Many thanks to you and your crew at Atomic Rooter, Inc., Steve.
Description of Work: Emergency snake of blocked and cracked sewer line (temporary fix) video exam of damage to be replaced, then repair of sewer line connection to city street.

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
$10,550

Stuart G.
05/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called during the afternoon and go them to come out that evening. They quickly figured out the problem and came the next day to repair. Did a first rate job and were super responsive--much faster than two other companies I called in the Fairfield area. They were expensive but in an emergency they came through.
Description of Work: We had a serfious leak into our garage. The figured out where the leak was coming from, cause, and replaced the length of pipe that had been patched which deteriorated and burst.

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
$1,000

Linda R.
03/2013
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Just after lunchtime on a Friday afternoon, I noticed a leak underneath my kitchen sink and called Atomic Rooter, which I found on Angie's List. My phone call was returned within minutes. Within two hours the plumber arrived and was able to fix the problem. Everything he needed was on the truck. He was very fast, friendly and professional. I will definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: The leak under my kitchen sink was assessed quickly. The parts needed to fix the problem were on the truck and the problem was fixed very quickly.

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
$250

Paul L.
01/2013
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
I had been having a problem with my sewer pipes so they came out and put a camera down to see what the problem was. It was largely a positive experience. There were two guys who explained everything to me and were very upfront about what the costs would be. They did the job efficiently and pretty much guaranteed their work for a reasonable length of time. They gave me additional tips on what I should be doing; which I had not asked for. It was not cheap, but I think it was okay. I went to this company because the previous company I used did the job twice in the past and after a couple of months it did not work anymore and he was not willing to guarantee the work. The men from Atomic Rooter were pretty knowledgeable and their responsiveness was excellent; they were here in a very short period of time and they were very helpful.
Description of Work: I used Atomic Rooter to clean out my sewer pipes.

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
$500

Paul V.
01/2013
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The technician cleared both drains very quickly.
Description of Work: I called Atomic Rooter and they called back in less than 5 minutes. We had a clogged drain in our bathroom sink and a slow drain which caused our washing machine to overflow.

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

Jeff K.
12/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Immediate response and the workers were very honest and professional. Price was a little expensive, but for the work on a Saturday of a holiday weekend was well worth it.
Description of Work: Cleaned and replacednportionsnofndrain pipe. Cleaned main 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
$500

Linda G.
10/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Great service. Immediate response to our call - same day as request. Technician was extremely thorough in diagnosing cause of stoppage and identified for us irregular piping that would cause reoccurence. He spent several hours with us - not only clearing the stoppage - but working to identify cause and recommend preventive care. The company however, did not accept the Angie's list 10% coupon. Don't recall reason other than it was Company decision.
Description of Work: Plumbing stoppage related to guest 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
$335

Ronna K.
09/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were excellent to work with it. The pricing was also reasonable and they found a solution to the problem quickly. I haven't had any problems since then.
Description of Work: We had a clogged sink in our upstairs bathroom.

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

Ryan H.
08/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, septic tank
  + 0 more
Had a clog in the line to our septic tank. Called Atomic Rooter around 8:30 AM on a Friday and provided my info. Got a call back in about 3 minutes and said they'd be out by 10. Got here right on time, took a quick look around, got the tools, and had everything done in about 30 minutes.
Description of Work: Snaked the main line to our septic tank.

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
$302.1

John M.
07/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Overall, it was a great experience. We called them on a Tuesday afternoon and they came to our house within 2 hours of our call. They gave us a time range of between 2:30 and 5:30 and were at our house by 2:35 (I've never had a service provider be so punctual!). They listened to our concerns, snaked the drain, and discussed with us that there was likely a bath toy or other foreign object in the piping. They worked with us to set up a time that worked with our schedule (and they were very flexible when we called them last minute to change the time). On their second visit they were again very punctual, calling beforehand to ensure that we were home. They fixed the pipes, removed the foreign object (which turned out to be a broken piece from the lever that opens and closes the drain). Because of what they found, they also replaced the escutcheon (for free!!).
Description of Work: Our bathtub was not draining properly. Atomic rooter came first to assess the problem/snake the drain and then returned to repair piping and remove a foreign object.

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
$650

Regina M.
04/2012
4.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Very quick turnaround. Calls are returned within a few minutes and a serviceman was at the house a few hours after the initial call was placed. I was very happy with the work performed, and the serviceman was professional and kept the work area clean. Pricing was my only issue.
Description of Work: Snake-out of three bathroom sinks and installed/replaced 1 new hose bibb on outside of house.

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

$900

Diane D.
03/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Based on Angie's List reviews, I called Atomic Rooter. They called back in less than a minute! I had planned to ask them to come the next day as I had to go to work in a couple hours but when they said they'd have someone out within the hour, I grabbed the opportunity. Jose showed up in 45 minutes. He listened carefully to everything I had to say, even though I'm sure some of it was superfluous and then explained exactly what he needed to do and what it would cost and what any possible additional costs might be. He tried snaking and got not much so he put the bigger blade on but was not able to snake it all the way to the city sewer line so he had to attach another snake line. Eventually he managed to clear the pipe all the way to the street. This all sounds very easy but watching him working with the snake, I can tell you, it's a lot of hard work. I was very pleased with the thorough explanation I received throughout the process and Jose's patience as he tried to be sure I understood everything. He made recommendations and again, thorough explanations of why he made those recommendations. Having been through so many plumbing issues in the last 2 years, I know I was charged the going rate and nothing more (and my Angie's List coupon was happily honored) but I'm especially happy with how thorough the job was and how professional.
Description of Work: I've had recurring problems with my house's drain systems since I bought the house. Many of the pipes were replaced during the kitchen and bath renovation but the drains back up eventually. This time the back up was overflowing into the basement. My handyman tried to snake it a couple weeks ago but told me if it happened again, I needed to call a plumber/drain expert.

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
$477

Christine S.
03/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Don't be afraid to leave a message with the call service. The plumber REALLY does call within 5 minutes. Randy was punctual and very professional. I have pets and he was careful and considerate in making sure the cats did not get outside. Whenever he needed access to the house, he rang the bell so that I knew he was coming in. My washer, shower and toilet were backing up into my basement. Before starting the actual work, Randy assessed the job and gave me a verbal quote, including the 10% Angie's List customer discount. Then he snaked the main sewer line from the outside clean-out to the street and pulled out an entire garbage bag full of heavy tree roots. The cap on the clean-out was not the proper size and he replaced it. How do I know? I stood there and watched as Randy explained the cap issue. The entire job, including assessing where the clog was, took Randy 2 hours and that is with the clean up, too. He recommended an annual service so that I don't have to deal with a complete root clog, again. I have had this service done by other competitors and was not happy with the service or the time involved. Thank you, Randy from Atomic Rooter. You have a customer for life!!!
Description of Work: Snaked the main sewer line to the street. Replaced the outside clean-out cap.

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
$291.5

Stuart S.
12/2010
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Excellent service. I called and spoke to the service. I received callback within 5 minutes and Randy arrived at my door within 20 minutes. It took him 3 tries to snake the clog as it was very deep in the line and very stubborn. He was very polite, professional and patient. I was very impressed and will definitely use again. It's hard to find a good plumber locally, so this is a keeper!
Description of Work: Unclogged kitchen sink 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
$200

Parijat G.
02/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We called earlier in the day and they promptly responded. Brian came to our house within 6 hours and was very professional, curteous and thorough. He went through a set of exercises to determine the exact cause, only made a hole in the drywall (behind the shower) when absolutely necessary and then immediately identified the problem. Once he figured out what was wrong he went in and fixed it and made sure there were no other problems that could arise. I would strongly recommend them.
Description of Work: Shower pipe leak fixed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

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
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.

All skilled traders and home improvement contractors operating in the State of Connecticut are required to be licensed or registered by the State Department of Consumer Protection. License or registration identification is required to be on all advertising, business cards, signage, and contracts. You can check to see if a contractor or tradesperson is licensed or registered by going to: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/

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