Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning

About us

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

Business highlights

89 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Plumbing. Sewer Line Replacement. Drain Cleaning. Sump Pumps. Water Heaters. Septic & Drain Fields. Line Detection. Water Jetting.

Services we don't offer

HVAC.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$100 off

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.3640 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
61%
4
21%
3
8%
2
4%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
3.8
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 101-125 of 640 reviews

Kevin J.
09/2015
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The plumber who came out to my house was extremely professional and quickly diagnosed the problem. He kept everything clean and put back everything that needed to be moved. The entire service took under 15 minutes once started and I planned to use a coupon that cost $75 for $250 worth of service. Imagine my surprise when they bill was to cost me an additional $120+! The plumber showed me the pre-set list of prices for the service. Evidently, regardless of how long it took the plumber, it was going to cost the same high amount. The plumber recognized that it seemed high for the minimal amount of time but I understood that he was not in a position to change the charge. I paid the amount but later complained to the office. To their credit, they were wonderfully responsive and refunded the cost over my coupon. I so appreciated their generosity in their response.
Description of Work: Cleared a drain in my bathroom via the main line in my utility room.

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
$75

Tyrone P.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I called because the was a drainage stoppage associated with the AC unit. The Roto-Rooter technician named Van showed up on time and listined patiently while I explained the problem to him. He investigated for a few minutes, explained what was wrong and gave me an estimate. He worked quickly and after about 30 minutes the drainage was repaired. He was very professional and prompt. I would absolutely use this service again and recommend him to others.
Description of Work: He snaked the main drainage from the HVAC unit to beneath the residence.

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
$404

stephaney C.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE PLUMBER MICHAEL ARRIVED ON TIME. HE LOOKED AT THE PIPE AND EXPLAINED THE OPTIONS OPEN TO ME THE PLUMBING IS VERY OLD AND ONE OPTION WAS TO REPLACE PART OF IT TO FIX THE LEAK ** VERY EXPENSIVE ** AND THE OTHER SINCE I WAS NOT USING THAT TUB WAS TO CAP THE PIPE * LITTLE MORE THAT I EXPECTED TO PAY*** BUT A LOT CHEAPER THAT THE PAST WATER BILLS . HE WAS EFFICIENT AND RESPECTFULL AND WOULD USE THEM AGAIN
Description of Work: FIXED A LEAKING 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
$159

DLeon B.
09/2015
5.0
drain pipe, plumbing, wells
  + 1 more
Service went amazing! As soon as Chris entered my home he noticed the problem and went right to work, trying to solve the problem. After, finding a solution to the problem he not only fixed it, but wanted to check something else that wasn't even an original concern of mine. Chris noticed that my condensation tube was draining into my french drain and not my sump pump. Chris, then went out of his way to educate me on how to re-position the tubes to drain into my sump pump and not the french drain. Chris was so helpful and now he's my plumber for LIFE. Thanks a bunch Chris!
Description of Work: Chris was an exceedingly helpful plumber that went beyond the call of duty. He not only fixed my plumbing issue, he educated me on other things that could become a problem in the future. Chris is such a loyal guy that I'm trusting all future plumbing needs with him. Thanks again for your great customer service.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Scott A.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
It was great. The line was repaired and we've had no further problems.
Description of Work: Sewer line repair

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
$5,500

david B.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very good and did the job quickly.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal to get some plumbing work done.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Diane D.
09/2015
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Roto Router was terrible. I would never use them again.
Description of Work: The plumber was rude and did a minimal amount of work.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Patrick R.
09/2015
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I paid $320 for about 30 minutes worth of work. Hopefully the drain is no longer clogged.
Description of Work: Unclogged downspout pipe.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$320

SAMUEL A.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Installation was quick and work area was cleaned up nice.
Description of Work: Replaced kitchen faucet.

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
$250

Keith B.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I recently had a plumbing problem that required cutting out part of the ceiling to correct. Roto Rooter had a technician to my house within a few hours to take care of it. The plumber (Zaw, #1409) was very professional and was able to fix the leak by removing only a very small part of the ceiling. I will definitely use Roto Rooter to help with any future plumbing issues.
Description of Work: Repaired a leaky 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
$440

dana T.
07/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went fine. They did a good job, it's just that the big deal turned out to be as much as a smaller corporation plumber would cost for all we had to do. They guy was professional but it was pricy. I think it's because they offer 24 hour services. I wasn't that blown away and he wasn't super informational.
Description of Work: We had issues with the toilet working. The tank wouldn't fill up. They had to replace the part there. We had them look at other issues going on like our outside sink that doesn't work. They quoted us highly so we ended up not going with them.

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

$79

Jacqueline O.
07/2015
3.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
When I called the company ahead of time to get an approximate cost for the job no one would give me an hourly rate stating that "it depends on the job" however they refused to even give a ballpark on the price. When the technician arrived be barely spoke English making communication very difficult. He took one look at the tub and said "this will cost $390 to snake the drain and I am not sure if we can fix the stopper." This was WAY more than we were expecting to pay for repairing a simple stopper...at this point the technician was already at the house and we needed the issue resolved so we had him complete the service. The technician was able to resolve the stopper issue however, not being able to get even an estimate on the price was ridiculous and maybe should have been my first red flag. My suggestion is to go with a company that is more upfront with its costumers about pricing and who can send a technician that is easier to communicate with.
Description of Work: The provider came to repair a tub stopper that would not fully close up the drain and snake the drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$390

Bill J.
07/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The overall service was good. The price was extremely high. The provider dropped the installation price by $175.00 once I said I would pass because I found a better deal. The price was high, but I have no complaints with the quality of the work. I think that the special should be clear that the initial cost is just for an estimate of plumbing services, not $75.00 of plumbing for $25.00. Maybe I'm just dense but it was confusing to me.
Description of Work: The provider replaced a garbage disposal and a plumbing fixture.

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

$640

Daniel B.
07/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We got very quick response to the call and the service was preformed professionally; Good cleanup afterward.
Description of Work: Bathtub drain was stopped. Required going out more than 10 feet to free blockage.

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
$420

Kevron G.
07/2015
2.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
We called Roto-Rooter to install a new laundry sink we bought. Our sink was old and the metal drain piping underneath had cracked / became disconnected from the pipe leading out though the wall of the laundry room. Repair drain pipe below my laundry sink. The technician advised that connecting the new laundry sink we bought would be expensive since the drain on the new laundry sink we bought was in the rear of the sink and not at the center like our old laundry sink. This would require reconfiguring the (copper) pipe leading to the wall. He recommended simply replacing the cracked pipe and elbow connector and continuing to use our old laundry sink. We had a $75 plumbing services voucher. The final cost (labor/parts) after subtracting the $75.00 value of the voucher was $238.00. My wife was home during the repair. When I arrived home, I looked at the repair work. It involved attaching a new straight (pvc) pipe to the drain of the our sink and connecting that to a (pvc) elbow connector and then connecting the elbow to the pipe leading to the wall. It didn't look like a $313.00 ($238 + $75.00) job. My wife said the technician was finished in less than an hour. I think the charge for the work done was over priced. I had a cracked drainage pipe(from the garbage disposal) & old p-trap replaced under my kitchen sink and it cost a lot less. I won't be using Roto-Rooter for my next plumbing job.
Description of Work: Replace drainage pipe under laundry sink.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$263

Response from Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are currently looking into your concerns so that we can reach an appropriate resolution with you and prevent future issues. Again, thank you for providing feedback that will help us continually improve our customer service process and ensure that your next experience is an excellent one. Pat Swanson Customer Satisfaction Manager

Jessica K.
07/2015
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Overall, m my experience was quite good. Booking my appointment was easy and the woman who took my information, Linda, was very nice and helpful. I was given an appointment window between 5pm-7pm and I received a call when the plumber was on his way. The plumber who addressed my issues was Chal. Chal was very professional from the beginning and was also thorough in explaining things to me. He tested the toilets and listened for various things in the sewer lines and helped me understand what the problems could be before he jumped into price, etc. The price was a bit higher than I expected, but Chal worked hard the whole time and I felt good at the end when he went over it all again and also told me about the 30 day guarantee (drain) and the 6 month guarantee (pipes under house/toilet) on the work. Chal was also helpful with answering some questions for me and even took a look at my toilet handle upstairs that was broken and recommended some plumbing supply stores where I may be able to find a replacement, since I have not been able to find it anywhere.
Description of Work: Roto-Rooter came out to address the plumbing issue we were experiencing in our basement bathroom. After looking into several things, it was decided that the main line under the house was clogged in some way, but the sewer line out front was okay. He snaked under the house through the bathroom and then in addition to that, he cleaned out the outside drain by the basement that was clogged.

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
$574

Judy O.
07/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Worked hard and I was very pleased.
Description of Work: My A/C drain in the floor was clogged and water was pouring out. I called three plumbers who couldn't come out. Roto rooter said they would send someone in the next three hours. Van arrived. A charming can-do attitude. The snake would not work. Van saw something stuck in the drain amount 18 inches down. He worked and worked trying to unclog the blockage for about thirty minutes. Finally he managed to get the thing out and it was a large hammer head. It must have been dropped down the drain forty years ago by the builder. I was furious. After that Van opened the 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
$480

Mary S.
07/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great. All went well.
Description of Work: Found the leak in my 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
$25

yvette E.
07/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
They were good. I had the same person who came the first time and I didn't have any issues. I had to pay for it out of pocket. He was great. I would request him specifically. He told me how he could cut the price down and was really honest.
Description of Work: Plumbing. My line backed up.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

Michelle Jobes H.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our hot water side began leaking from our bath tub spigot. It started as a drip and quickly progressing to a fast, steady stream of water by the end of a weeks time. We called Rotorooter on a Friday around 4pm. By 6:30 pm we had a tech in our house. They told us we would get a phone call within 30 - 45 minutes of the tech arriving. After that phone call, Michael (tech #3256) showed up within the time frame given. He was very pleasant and introduced himself to both me and my husband with a handshake. He immediately went to work in the bathroom, quickly figuring out what was wrong and went to his truck for the parts. He was very open and honest about what was wrong and what he needed to fix. He didn't mind me hanging out in the bathroom with him so I could see how it was done. While he worked, we made pleasant conversation and he explained what he was doing. It wasn't long before he fixed the leaking faucet by replacing the inside pieces. He tested it several times to be sure it was fixed and made sure I was happy. Overall, Michael was such a great tech and was so pleasant to work with. I even checked to make sure that if we needed a plumber again if we could call Rotorooter and request him specifically. It seems like we can... and we would. Great, really fast correction to our issue saving us water, time, and money. Thank you Michael!
Description of Work: Fixed a leaking spigot on our bath tub

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

Feremusu K.
06/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service man was polite and knowledgeable but just over all very expensive experience. I would prefer to work with a company owned by the plumber. I have not noticed any leaks yet but now I have to save money to pay someone to close that hole in my ceiling and under my sink he left.
Description of Work: Fix a leaky toilet. cut a hole in my ceiling to identify the leak and a hole under my sink as well. To search for the source.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$932

Mark T.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall the experience was great, and the work performed was done to our satisfaction. The technician was very professional, and did a good job with the installation of the new pipe, couplings. Our only concern was the price of the work being done, and this was addressed with the local manager of Roto - Rooter. After listening to our concern, they did understand refund us part of the bill back to us.
Description of Work: We had a water pipe burst, and needed it to be replaced / fixed, as soon as possible. The provider (Roto-Rooter) came out to replace about 4-5 of pipe with 2 couplings on the each end.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$344

Kimberly F.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
it went well. he showed up on time and prepared. He was neat, quick, and cleaned up after himself. I was very pleased.
Description of Work: Unclogged kitchen sink

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
$250

David S.
06/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Scott was punctual and thorough. Took his time and checked plumbing fixtures 66 Penwood Drivethe house.Service was pricey, since no repairs were required. Recommend plumbing service.
Description of Work: Checked all sinks, toilets, drains, faucets for leaks and operation.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$360

Tony R.
06/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They provided me with an estimate to change the flush valve and the flapper (parts are around $15-$33) and they wanted an extremely higher price than I was willing to pay to do the labor. The technician was very unprofessional.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal $25 for $75 Worth of Plumbing Services

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


Response from Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Thank you for sharing your experience. We would like to look into this further, however we have been unable to match the address you provide here with any recent work on file. If you could please email me that information to pat.swanson@rrsc.com , I will be able to assist you and address your concerns. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Pat Swanson Customer Satisfaction Manager

Contact information

6500 Kane Way Ste B, Elkridge, MD 21075

http://www.rotorooter.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

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning

FAQ

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is currently rated 4.3 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

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: Plumbing. Sewer Line Replacement. Drain Cleaning. Sump Pumps. Water Heaters. Septic & Drain Fields. Line Detection. Water Jetting.
HVAC.

Contact information

6500 Kane Way Ste B, Elkridge, MD 21075

http://www.rotorooter.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