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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

Roto-Rooter plumbers in New Orleans provide full service plumbing maintenance, repairs and clogged drain cleaning, 24 hours a day, including toilet repairs. Roto-Rooter's New Orleans plumbers offer residential and commercial plumbing services that customers depend on for all of their local plumbing needs. Trusted and recommended since 1935, Roto-Rooter is the premier provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services in New Orleans, LA. Homeowners and businesses depend on Roto-Rooter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our specialty is emergency service. We stand by our estimates and guarantee our work. Your call will be answered by a trained customer service representative who will handle your request quickly and schedule service at your convenience. No extra charge for nights, weekends & holidays. Additional DBAs - Roto-Rooter Group Inc, Roto-Rooter. Additional phones - (800) 438-7686, (800) 768-6911. Additional email - rotorooter.callcenters@rrsc.com.

Business highlights

89 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial, Maintenance And Repairs Plumbing, Clogged Drain Cleaning, Sewers And Drains, Faucets, Sinks, Toilets, Showers & Tubs, Waterlines, Pipework, Disposers, Dishwashers, Water Heaters & Septic Tanks, Pipe Repair & Replacement, Video Camera Pipe Inspections, Grease Trap & Liquid Waste Pumping, Backflow Protection & Automated Drain

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.5216 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
72%
4
9%
3
6%
2
5%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.0
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.6
Showing 26-216 of 216 reviews

Valerie S.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Darrell 886 demonstrated outstanding performance Communicate clearly work and price before he even began took time to answer all my questions made sure I was happy with the job completed Iam delighted with the results many thanks Val
Description of Work: Replaced basket stall

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
$195

Thomas B.
07/2016
5.0
sewer cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Searching Angie's list I found a Roto-Rooter outlet in New Orleans, but they told me I was outside their service area and referred me to a Northshore office at 70161 Hwy 59 in Abita Springs. The New Orleans office offered a $40 coupon through Angie's List. I called the Abita Springs office and caught them just as their last man went home. I arranged to have someone come out Saturday morning between 8:00-9:00. Brett Werner called me at 8:15 am and said he'd arrive in 15 minutes. He provided an estimate to clear and photo-survey the line and said the Angie's List coupon was good. He cleared the line in 10 minutes and showed me the live video feed from his snake camera showing some root invasion near the hook up point with the main line. He then gave me an estimate to dig up and replace the sewer line in the affected area he marker in paint.
Description of Work: My sewer line in Century Oaks, Mandeville, was backed up early evening on a July Friday. I needed to hire someone to clear the house line after a fellow from Louisiana Utilities Inc. came out about 8:00 PM, checked around, and told me that there were no issues with the nearby lift station and main 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
$250

James F.
04/2016
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I am having a big time problem with them. One person wanted to come out and fix the clog, but there was no clog. I told him what I needed done and he said he did not do that and left, after he was already late. All I needed was the flap changed and the plastic washer in my kitchen faucet and he told me the only way to fix my toilet was to replace the innards and he did. He told me the only way to fix my faucet was to replace it. They charged me for the most expensive pats and that is not what they gave me. You have to hold my toile down until it fully flushes. For the sink you can pull the faucet out to spray around but they put a plastic piece there and it does not go all the way back in now, cheap. He brought me a bill for $380 and I told him to take it back to the company it should not be that much. I am waiting and waiting for a bill and I get a nastygram. So I call them and tell them I am still waiting on a bill. I then wait and wait and get a nastygram again. Then I get a bill but I was so pissed I ignored it. So I got a call from a debt collector/attorney and they asked me what I would pay, I told them I would pay half and they took all my information for a check and they still have not taken the money from my account. He wanted to be paid in cash. I was thinking when they saw the $360 they would say whoa that's too high but they did not.
Description of Work: I used Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services to fix my toilet and faucet.

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

$180

Carli F.
04/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service worked out just fine. Initially it was $275 per toilet and they deducted it from that so it was $400. The first gentleman they sent used different types of valves, and one of them stopped working. We called them back, and they came out immediately. The second person that came out said he preferred not to use the kind of valve the first person used. Their compensation was free of charge on all that. They responded very quickly. I had no complaints. If the first person used a better valve, the grade would have been an A. The interaction was very cordial. They were both very nice people to deal with, and the third person I talked to was the owner or the office manager, so everybody I talked to was very pleasant and very upfront. In the end everything worked fine.
Description of Work: I had two commodes that were not flushing properly.

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

Leslye H.
03/2016
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We were not satisfied because they came over here for 30 minutes and charged me $120 just to press a button on my garbage disposal. We didn't like them. They fixed my garbage disposal, but it got ruined again. I had to call somebody else to come over here and fix it again. The garbage disposal wasn't working after a month and a half. They were professional.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal from them for $25. They fixed my garbage disposal.

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

$145

Stephanie R.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I just moved into a house that had had a broken old water heater that had not been running for over a year. Roto Rooter came by and gave me an estimate to replace it with either a regular tank heater or a tankless (which is what I was more interested in). They talked me out of an electric tankless, and I hired them to replace my old water heater with another. They drained the old one, brought it down from the attic and brought up a new one and installed it, bringing the broken one to the street, where I left it for people to pick up for parts, which happened pretty quickly. It was a little pricey. There was an extra charge for working in the attic. Also, because the fittings were in different places, they had to redo some of the lines, and that cost extra too. I was happy that they found a leak / weak connection and fixed that, which really could have avoided a big water crisis! Dwight- the plumber that did the work- was very friendly, professional, and accommodating to my schedule, and he explained everything to me thoroughly. Overall, I'm happy I went with Roto Rooter.
Description of Work: Remove old water heater and install new water header

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
$1,500

Lila H.
01/2016
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
Our tech (Marc #201) took two hours to ensure that our drains really were flowing freely again. He communicated clearly, did a great job and even entertained my curious 5 yo.
Description of Work: Cleared main drain that was draining slowly.

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
$276

Claude S.
01/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The technician had to remove and replace temporary shelving in order to access the toilet, which he graciously did. It was then repaired efficiently. A problem with payment then occurred. My American Express card was charged the full amount that day (1/18/2016), but two days later the same amount was again charged to my account. I was unable to access the billing department at RotoRooter. It took me four days and innumerable telephone calls to get that double payment resolved!
Description of Work: Supplied and replaced parts in a toilet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$176

Lisa C.
01/2016
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
My service Technician was Dwight (1485) and he was very knowledgable and accommodating. He explained the procedure and costs involved. They were very fast and friendly. They also cleaned up after themselves!!! Always a plus. Highly recommended! The price was a bit high but I find that all plumbing contractors seem to be pricey and they did arrive within a few hours of my call. So, I think you pay extra for that convenience.
Description of Work: Unclogged kitchen sink, repaired plumbing and sold me an enzymatic solution to help prevent future clogs.

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

Misty D.
01/2016
5.0
water heater repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
It was a good experience. Travis was professional, courteous and efficient.
Description of Work: Replace 2 gas water heaters in attic

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

Ronnie J.
01/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Could not have gone better. Came early. Office called first to tell us he was on the way. Promptly saw the problem and repaired with parts in van and cautioned about what to look for in the coming months.
Description of Work: Replaced fittings for 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
$155

LAWRENCE K.
01/2016
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Never receive any service. Not sure what happened to the 25 dollars I put down for a deposit.
Description of Work: I never receive any service. I received 2 voice mails , called them back and that is the last I heard from them.

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

$25

Joan P.
01/2016
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I called ROTO-ROOTER on Thursday afternoon and expected they would come out the following Monday or Tuesday. I was pleasantluy surprised when an appointment was made for Friday morning. The woman that made the appointment in the office was very courteous. Sidney, Tech #50, was punctual, polite, informative, and completed the job in a reasonable amount of time. I would recommend ROTO-ROOTER to my friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: Ran cable and unclogged bathroom sink, replaced bail c*** and flappers in both bathroom toilets.

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
$470

Misty D.
01/2016
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Travis (tech #124) was very courteous and professional. He got the job done quickly and efficiently.
Description of Work: Remove and replace 2 gas water heaters in attic

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
$1,000

Donald S.
01/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I did have an issue with Roto-Rooter but it was taken care of immediately and that is why I would HIGHLY recomend Roto-Rooter
Description of Work: On November 22, I purchased a certificate from Angie's List for $25 for $75 Worth of Plumbing Services from Roto-Rooter. The service call was scheduled for November 24.

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

Response from Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Mr. [Member Name Removed] My apologies or how we handled this. As the General Manager it is my responsibility to make your experience wih Roto-Rooter a pleasant one. I will refund the $75 to you. And again, I apologize. We will work to improve our customer service. Regards, Michael McCloskey General Manager

Robert B.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Very professional. The job was done quickly during a holiday weekend. Excellent service and reliability. Highly recommend this plumber Dwight (1485).
Description of Work: New hot water heater installed.

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
$1,416.14

elizabeth C.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
everything went smoothly.....I was in bathroom when plumber first came but a message was left he would be re-routed when I called back. He came back but had to leave when he found the problem - had to go buy part.....he returned and all went well. very nice young man who gave me info about my rusty pipes, the possible cost of replacement......
Description of Work: Rebuilt kitchen faucet that was leaking

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
$217

Patricia V.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
He did a great job and unclogged my drain very quickly.
Description of Work: They unclogged my 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
$229

Jonathan P.
12/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Came home and discovered a leak from a pipe under my sink in a lower bathroom. I called two other companies, but none returned the call or were available to come today. Roto Rooter was available to come today. The technician was polite and surveyed the bathroom. He came out and quoted a price. I mentioned Angies List and a discount, but he just seem to say that it's still the same price less the Angies list discount. Though there's nothing on the invoice stating this. The job probably took less than 20 minutes and the area was not cleaned nor were things returned to their place.
Description of Work: Fixed a leak

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$185

Response from Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Mr. [Member Name Removed] We will be issuing a 30% discount off of the price you paid. We do offer discount's specifically for Angie's Listc customers. My apoglogies for the plumber not offering this. Regards, Michael McCloskey General Manager

Peter W.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Dwight arrived first thing in the morning and installed a disposal in my kitchen. He was very personable and professional during the service. I appreciated how he walked me through the installation and how much it would cost before he began work. My disposal is working well and I look forward to calling on Dwight and Roto-Rooter in the future to help me with any of my plumbing needs. I highly recommend this service.
Description of Work: Installed Disposal

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

Mark H.
12/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I requested a simple remove toilet seat and replace with a new bidet toilet seat. Maybe take 1/2 hour. It was scheduled two days in advance and I was given the awful 4 hour 8 to noon window. By 1pm they still hadn't showed. I called(the third time) and thy said someone would be there in 30 to 40 minutes(still a vague time). That puts us at close to 2pm with the work still to be done. So they wasted my entire day and now that its too late to go in to work, have cost me 8 hrs. I canceled them. I should charge them for MY 8 hrs. I will find someone else who concerned with the customer's time, rather than their own. There is no excuse for a company this large to miss a 4 hour window for a scheduled appointment.
Description of Work: Nothing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0


Carol and Mike W.
12/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Nick was very professional, punctual, knowledgeable and friendly. He told us we could watch the screen while the video inspection was being done of our sewer line. It was great to be able to see the condition of our sewer line firsthand, and where the problem was located. The service, video and recommendation Nick provided was so helpful to us and at a very reasonable price! We will be using Roto-Rooter for future plumbing problems.
Description of Work: Cleared main sewer line and made video inspection from outside of house. The video showed massive root intrusion in sewer line near a large oak tree on the side of our house near the street. Because of location of problem, we were told it would be best to call our parish's Department of Wastewater to come inspect situation. As a result the parish resolved the problem. We were highly satisfied with the outcome.

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
$267

Martha H. D.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
At first I had problems but now I am pleased because after speaking with Angie's company, Roto Rooter send me a $45.00 check and made the deal right. Thank you Roto Rooter and Angie. I would hire them again.
Description of Work: Replace flap in 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

Mary B.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called on Roto Rooter b/c I've used them before and they had an opening today. The Tech (1485) was very professional and replaced the ball c*** pretty quickly. He showed up early (which was a good thing) and was in and out in 20-25 min....Great and timely service, pleasant technician and yes, I would recommend them again.
Description of Work: Replace toilet ball c***

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
$134

Carol and Mike W.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service provided by Devin was outstanding! We received quality service at a reasonable price! Devin put in two toilets and a bathroom sink faucet. He was very professional, knowledgeable, punctual, polite, and glad to make the customers happy! The old sink faucet was very rusty and did not want to come out. Devin went to his van and secured an additional tool and removed the old, rusty faucet successfully! The areas were left clean! Devin also explained the warranty which we are glad lasts so long! We are confident that Devin stands behind his work! Roto-Rooter also communicates well with the customer by phone and email and responds quickly in providing service and answering questions! You can reach them 24/7 to set up service! In the email confirmation, there is a link to their website that has a lot of helpful information and a tab to coupons! We will continue to use their services in the future.
Description of Work: Devin Jones installed two toilets and one bathroom sink 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
$475

Contact information

550 Elmwood Park Blvd Ste F, New Orleans, LA 70123

https://www.rotorooter.com/neworleans/

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 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,
Water Heaters,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Wells and Pumps,
Septic Systems,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water & Smoke Damage,
Excavating

FAQ

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

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 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, Maintenance And Repairs Plumbing, Clogged Drain Cleaning, Sewers And Drains, Faucets, Sinks, Toilets, Showers & Tubs, Waterlines, Pipework, Disposers, Dishwashers, Water Heaters & Septic Tanks, Pipe Repair & Replacement, Video Camera Pipe Inspections, Grease Trap & Liquid Waste Pumping, Backflow Protection & Automated Drain

Contact information

550 Elmwood Park Blvd Ste F, New Orleans, LA 70123

https://www.rotorooter.com/neworleans/

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM