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BETTER ROOTER INC

Drain Cleaning, Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning

About us

3 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR VARIOUS JOBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. AFTER HOUR CHARGES APPLY.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING.

Amenities

Senior Discount

yes

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.814 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
7%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Hawk K.
07/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Routed 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
$175

Carol M.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Phil came and installed new sump pump. Replaced pipes and patched hole in water line. He was here several hours soaked with water and mud. He had to change clothes just to go get a needed part. Discovered my duct work is damaged from the water and he found someone to repair that. Explained everything in such detail that even I understood. Very pleasant gentleman even when covered with mud. I would not hesitate to call on him again. He showed me where I still need a new line to my well and I will have him back in the spring to do that job, too.
Description of Work: I had a totally flooded crawl space. Phil came, diagnosed and repaired.

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
$700

Ronald T.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I left a message on Sunday asking for service. Wednesday afternoon received a call and offer to take care of my problem just then. Serviceman arrived in 15 minutes as promised. Very cordial and professional service. Unplugged my drain and only charged me service charge. Problem eliminated in less than 15 minutes.
Description of Work: Cleaned slow-running drain in bathroom sink.

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
$50

Nick G.
02/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He was very professional, would highly recommend and will call him again if I have plumbing troubles in the future.
Description of Work: Before he even came, he tried to help me solve the problem over the phone which I appreciated very much. He then came to my home and helped me diagnose and solve my plumbing 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
$30

Ron J.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called bettet rooter 5 years ago for a broken pipe and have used them since that day for all my plumbing needs. phil is great he always is friendly and courteous. There prices blow everyone away. I was even a little short on cash one day and phil still took care of me and let me pay him on a later date. Everytime i have called they have came out the same day.
Description of Work: cleanout clogged drains, fix broken 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
$50

David H.
01/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Repairs were made on the same day that Better Rooter was contacted. Problem was quickly identified and corrected. I would definitely use Better Rooter again.
Description of Work: cleared blockage in kitchen sink 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
$120

Susan L.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
He came 15 minutes after I called (on a Friday night!). He unclogged it quickly with his machine, flushed out the floor drain in the basement, and gave us some good advice about low flow toilets and brands of toilet paper. I've done several loads of laundry today, and the drains are running free.
Description of Work: He came out and unclogged our sewer via the cleanout in the yard.

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
$170

Hawk K.
01/2013
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Contacted Better Rooter with sewer line leak in wall. Phil gave directions to stem the problem until he could arrive after finishing a job he was on. He located the leak from an old construction problem of a nail being driven into the pipe. Better Rooter, Inc removed damaged pipe and replaced with new line, all within two hours of work.
Description of Work: Continues to provide prompt, excellent professional services in rapid response to emergencies. Highly recommended.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Joellyn L.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Very well. He seems very fair. Completed the task and was professional about it.
Description of Work: Cleaned out a sewer line and installed cleanout.

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
$400

Hawk K.
12/2011
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
He's very friendly. He has come out on the day we called him every time. He even came out one time when he thought it was too quick and discovered what our problem was, then he didn't charge us for the visit. He's on time and does a good job. He's very reasonably priced, what more do you need?
Description of Work: Better Rooter Inc is using a router to clean out the city hook up to our sewer. A tree has grown into the line and the roots are blocking it.

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
$700

Suzette G.
07/2011
2.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The work was good but the customer service wasn't great. I didn't care for his sarcastic personality.
Description of Work: cleaned out a clogged drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Patricia H.
04/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I was pleased with them. They were real good. They were prompt. They came right out. Actually they came out twice because after they did the first time, it was backing up again. So I called them up and they came right out again and took care of the problem. After that time we haven't had anymore problems. They were real conscientious. I liked the fact that when we had the problem, they came out the first time and then again they came right back out the second time. There was no additional charge or anything for it. So I liked them a lot. Their price was good. We did get a couple of other estimates also, and they were lower than what we got. I was really pleased with their service. They were good and I would highly recommend them. I would use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Better Rooter Inc. I last used their services may be in December of 2010 or January 2011. I was having a problem with the sewer drain and it was kind of backing up in the basement. So they came and cleaned up the sewer drain line going out to the street. They said the main lines in the street were clear. So the problem was in my line going from the house to the street. There were some tree roots in the sewer 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
$150

MICHELLE S.
09/2008
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We really liked their service. I don't remember anything negative about them. They were easy to work with and very friendly. If i needed to I would call them again.
Description of Work: They came out and did some plumbing.

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

A S.
08/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
IT WAS GOOD. I LIKED THE WORK THEY DID BECAUSE OUR TOILET WAS NO LONGER CLOGGED UP. WHEN THEY GOT TO MY HOUSE THEY GOT RIGHT TO WORK WITH OUT MESSING AROUND FIRST.
Description of Work: THEY HAD TO UNCLOG A SEWER 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
$200

    Contact information

    unknown, Valparaiso, IN 46383


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    Service Categories

    Drain Cleaning,
    Plumbing,
    Sewer Cleaning

    FAQ

    BETTER ROOTER INC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
    BETTER ROOTER INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, BETTER ROOTER INC does not offer free project estimates.
    No, BETTER ROOTER INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, BETTER ROOTER INC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, BETTER ROOTER INC offers emergency services.
    No, BETTER ROOTER INC does not offer warranties.
    BETTER ROOTER INC offers the following services: PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING.

    Contact information

    unknown, Valparaiso, IN 46383