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Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

Rooter MD has been performing premier residential and commercial plumbing, heating and cooling services in Southeast Michigan since 1981, providing the “cure” for all plumbing, piping and sewer problems, no matter how big or small. Call us today to schedule your next appointment!

Business highlights

43 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial Plumbing – Leak Detection & Repair, Sewer Drain Jetting, Replacement, & Repair, Disposals, Toilets, & Sinks, Sump Pump Repair, Hot Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Drain Service, Water Jetting, Drain Cleaning, & Drain Scoping. Heating – Furnace Repair & Replacement, Heat Pump Service, Boiler Service, & Furnace Tune-Up.

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.5397 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
10%
3
6%
2
5%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.1
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 226-250 of 397 reviews

Amy L.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
basement floor drain was backing up. They were able to come within a day, arrived on time and were very nice. He explained everything he was doing and why he was doing it. Gave advice for future and spent necessary time, didn't feel like he rushed through it to move on to the next customer.
Description of Work: drain unclogged

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

Sheri M.
09/2012
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It didn't go well at all indicated by my statement above.
Description of Work: I had an emergency with my hot water heater and called around until I found someone who would come out and give me an estimate on what I needed done. RooterMD came out late in the evening, after hours, and charged me $289 for the service call. They told $200 of that would be applied to work they would do. I asked them to write up an estimate and it took 2 days for them to get back to me with the estimate and they were the highest "bidder." When I asked about getting even a partial refund on the $289, because I eventually chose another company due their estimate being almost $1,000 more, they refused, after I had been told more than once that $200 of the $289 service call would be applied to work performed. They didn't perform any work and didn't refund any money. I WON'T be using RooterMD in the future.

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

$289

Norman S.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Extremely pleased with the service that Brandon performed. Although I spent more money than I had anticipated, I would certainly use these guys again.
Description of Work: Laundry drain back-up, pipes replaced, shower valve fixed.

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
$900

John M.
08/2012
5.0
appliance repair, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Experience was very good and they are very professional.
Description of Work: Changed Garbage 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
$400

Liz K.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Brandon and Jeff came out to provide an estimate for us yesterday. They were incredibly kind and professional. They did a very thorough job of walking us through the problem to make sure that we understood, and providing us with options for how to go about fixing the problem. Also, Jeff is now our dog's favorite person. In the end, we were very lucky to find a family friend that could do the work at a margin of the cost, but if we had to go through professional route, we would've definitely worked with this company
Description of Work: They provided us with an estimate for replacing the sump pump and re-routing the water.

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

Response from Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to let me know of your satisfaction with Brandon and Jeff and their professionalism. Thank for your trust and confidence in Rooter MD Plumbing and although we were not able to do the work for you we do hope that you will consider us again. I will share your review at our next tech meeting. Best regards. Pete Wood

Jeffrey G.
07/2012
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Called by fiancee about 9 AM on SUN who was crushed to discover sewage in basement on day she was having party with 75 guests arriving around 2 PM. Angies list website was down but did have recent pamphlet and found RooterMD. Called and initially was told that they thought service tech would be out about 10 AM. Turns out Tech was at religious services and didn't make it out until around 11 AM. However, he got to it upon arrival with apologies for not getting their sooner. Clog was challenging in that it was actually inside home rather than between home and street. Suspect a 2 year old and one of his toy cars was involved as the clog did not respond to normal techniques and the heavy guns had to be called in. Problem solved, day saved, and party went on without hitch. Would definitely use again. As a sidenote, the previous day I was stopped for a light at an intersection and noticed a RooterMD truck near me. Seemed to look at it for a long time for no apparent reason. Guess it was a premonition.
Description of Work: Locate and clear obstruction that was causing sewer to back up into basement.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$259

Muneer A.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Our hot water heater quit on us, literally overnight. We called and were scheduled an appointment the next morning. The technicians and operators were very courteous. We were made aware of all our options and explanations were provided in detail. We have a new water heater, which is working beautifully. Once we decided on a replacement, we had a new one installed within 3 hours. This company is THE most professional plumbing company I have dealt with and would recommend them to all my friends.
Description of Work: Hot Water Heater replacement

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750

Response from Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating
Dear Member, Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to let me know of your satisfaction with Tim and his work. We strive to be courteous at all times and it is good to hear that we are doing that. Thanks for your trust and confidence in Rooter MD Plumbing and our work, we know there are a lot of other companies you could have called. I have posted your review on our office bulletin board and Tim will be pleased to read it. Best regards, Pete Wood

Walter G.
07/2012
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
I was very pleased. The tech found an issue with the connection to the city;s main and asked that I call the city. The city came out promptly , but denied it was a city problem but went ahead anyway and power jetted the main. After they completed their work they returned to appologize and said that there was a blockage on their side. I was not charged, by RooterMD for the textra time it took while the city cleared the blockage. Although I moved my washer for them, upon completion they moved it back and hooked it up.
Description of Work: Cleared backing up floor drain at basement washtubs.

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
$800

Irene R.
06/2012
4.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Overall the job went very well. The plumbers were very professional, friendly, and easy to work with. They did not talk down to me when explaining the problems and solutions. If I was confused, they showed me sample diagrams and sample materials that would be used. They were here for two days and as I checked on their work throughout the day, the crew leader would stop, explain what they were doing and what had been done so far. I was impressed with the quality of the work and I would recommend them.
Description of Work: My problem: excessive water backup during heavy rains. The one drain on the patio could not support the heavy rains and water would begin backing up on the patio and leak into the basement. RooterMD came to diagnose the problem with camera equipment. The rep. invited me to watch the process on the camera screen as they inserted the camera lens in the old drain (black vinyl corrugated drain pipe). The old drain was totally broken and root bound, some areas had collapsed. RooterMD tried inserting the camera at different points but it was the same thing. They gave me an estimate on the cost to replace the entire drain (80 ft.). Although it was quite pricey, I agreed to the replacement. They replaced the old black vinyl drain with 4" pvc drain, added 3 new drains around the patio area, tied in the down spouts, and ended the drain at the street curb. The plumbers were very neat and careful when they dug the 6"-8" trenches. When done they put back the sod carefully and couldn't tell that a trench had been dug. So far we've had two heavy thunderstorms and there is no water backup and/or flooding anymore. The new drain is taking the water right out to the curb without a hitch.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,800

ANJALI G.
06/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They were on time, they explained everything. They made recommendations. They were professional.
Description of Work: They unclogged a drain in the 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

Terrence J.
04/2012
3.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They didn't show up within the time window and didn't call. I called them to get an update on when they would come. When they came, they were unable to use any "listening devices" that I had read about online to see if I had a service line leak. This is after I had asked if they would be able to when I scheduled the appointment. They did say they could perform a chlorine test on my sump water and compare it to the tap water to see if the sump water was ground water or city water. However, they didn't have a test kit in their truck. They wanted to schedule another visit to do the test. At my request they checked to see if there was another truck in the area that did have the test kit. They were able to locate one and meet up with them and return to do the test. The test was probably done correctly, but I had lost confidence in them and wasn't sure. It involved taking a water samples from the kitchen faucet and the sump and testing them for chlorine concentration. The color developed in the test vial was compared against a color ring to determine the concentration. They determined the kitchen tap had a certain amount of chlorine (I forget how much) and the sump had no chlorine and was therefore ground water. They didn't give me a written report. They left me with the test vials and my friend (who isn't colorblind) confirmed that one had color and the other didn't. So it was probably done correctly. But I'm not sure.
Description of Work: Checked to see if I had a water leak in the service line to the house that was feeding the sump system causing it to run frequently.

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

$115

De Etta M.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
A couple guys came out, it took them all day but they found it but once they did it didn’t take them long to fix it. They did it on video and then sent it to us through the mail on a DVD along with other information about the job they performed. They also put down some material on my hardwood floors so stuff wouldn’t get dirty. I think they were a great company. They were very nice guys.
Description of Work: We had a big grease ball in our drain that was causing flooding into our laundry room.

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

KATHY K.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We experienced water in our basement in early February, late on a Friday night. We called RooterMD and were surprised that they could send someone out that evening. Tim was the serviceman who arrived and immediately assessed the problem, went over everything with us and explained that we needed a large repair done. We needed to have the basement floor broken and a new trap installed. He immediately attempted to give us some temporary relief by snaking the drain and was able to get it cleared enough to let the water pass through and the water in the basement immediately subsided. He was very informative and very professional. He set up a date to return to give us a permanent solution to our problem (replacing the trap). The job was done on the next Thursday and Friday. Tim brought in an apprentice, Jeff, who also was very professional and very helpful. They did an excellent job, cleaned up great and overall made a colossal repair bearable. They were so professional that the next month when my mother needed to have some plumbing work performed, we called and asked for Tim again and got the same wonderful service. I highly recommend this company and especially Tim. Could not have had a better experience.
Description of Work: Snaking of the drain in the basement. Breaking into the concrete and replacing the trap to allow for assess to the main sewer line for clean out. Replacement of the trap with a clean out. Repair of the concrete.

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
$4,500

Rebecca G.
02/2012
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Started out with start time confusion. Guys who came were great and made whole experience great. Pete... your guys were great!!! I wasn't so nice to you on the phone. You guys rock!!!!
Description of Work: Sewer scoped and cleaned.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$795

Jeffrey D.
12/2011
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were timely but they are extremely overpriced for 5 minutes of work.
Description of Work: I called for service on a leeking shower valve on a rental property for a renter who is not technical. Provided a free service call coupon. The technician came out and refastend an existing screw. The technician had already done the repair prior to talking to me about cost so I had felt obligated to pay an unfair amount. The job took 5 minutes and required no parts and I was charged $175. Concidering the free service call I would think an hours labor ~ $75 - $100 would be fair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$175

Christine R.
10/2011
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I sent an email requesting an appointment, they called back the next day and scheduled. Showed up on time, but was not able to make needed repair. Had a nice packet of materials about their service and gave an estimate for replacement.
Description of Work: Tried to fix a leak in the toilet - did not have parts that fit, repair was not successful. The toilet is a 1950s model. Gave estimates on replacing the part. Very courteous, just could not fix problem.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Eric V.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They were fast and they seemed to do good work. They were very quick to respond. I thought the price was average. I felt I was paying through the nose for it but I was willing to do it because they came out quickly and they do good work.
Description of Work: I used RooterMd Plumbing for a new water heater.

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

Doris S.
08/2011
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I used them probably end of June. My husband paid them and they didn't complain about the price so I assume it was normal. I liked the attitude of the guys who came out. They took the time to do the job right and that's what I paid for. They did what they were supposed to do.
Description of Work: I used RooterMd Plumbing to do a little bit of plumbing and had a seat refit on a toilet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ronald J.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were excellent. The quality of the work is real good.
Description of Work: RooterMd Plumbing worked on my plumbing. They dug up the yard and did my main line and the 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

Randy S.
07/2011
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I called at 3:30 on a Friday afternoon and was amazed that the service would be performed on that day (yay). The servicemen Brandon and Jeff were awesome, and arrived within 1/2 hour of my phone call. When they arrived I described the problem and they immediately knew what to do; and they got quickly to work. They were both VERY personable and showed me the different options of using their company. Their company offers a discount when enrolled in their program. The service fee would be eliminated each time that they were called to my residence as well as the price would be reduced. They also guarantee their work for three years. I enrolled in this program due to the fact that I really was happy with the work and the disposition of the servicemen. Jeff quickly got the drain cleared and even went into the basement to make sure that he was getting all of the blockage. I felt that the price was very fair and the fact that they made sure that all of the work was complete and cleaned up after their work (it was cleaner after they left then before). I really appreciated their help and would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: The right side of my double sink was clogged and would not budge. The drain going into the sink needed to be cleaned.

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
$177

Renato T.
04/2011
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They sent someone over soon after we called. He was friendly and knowledgable. He completed everything and cleaned up afterward.
Description of Work: Removed backed-up toilet, unplugged the drain, replaced toilet.

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

Benjamin K.
04/2011
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Had two other plumbing companies come out and snake the main sewer line of my house because I had standing water filling diameter of my clean out. Both companies failed to solve the problem. Though their techs friendly they did not give the impression they had any clue past the simple plumbing jobs that I could have done myself. I finally called in RooterMD. I spoke with Pete on the phone who sounded like he actually knew what he was talking about and assured me they would get to the bottom of the problem. I was scheduled between 11-2 and they called and asked in the morning if they could switch me to earlier which I agreed to. They showed up a little after 9am and were friendly and knowledgeable. They proceeded their inspection and clean out of the main sewer line. During the process on 2 separate occasions I was asked to come view the camera so I could see the problems myself. I had two areas of intense root growth coming form the top of the pipe and the side. Due to the inherent limitations of a snake these could not be cleared with that tool which no other plumber had told me. They used their hydro jet system and cleared almost 100% of the roots out. MY system works great now and they did a top notch job of cleaning up after themselves. The price tag was like a kick to the head but it was discussed in great detail before any work was begun and their were no surprises. Of course I wish they could be a bit more reasonably priced but with service like that I think I'll keep my complaining to a bare minimum. Thanks again guys I will be sure to suggest you to anyone who asks and will call you in the future.
Description of Work: Had the main sewer line Hydro Jetted and Cam'd.

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
$784

Brad L.
03/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
LT the technician arrived a bit after the time window given. He was very friendly and easy going which we appreciated. After running the camera into the sewer line we were able to see how bad the root blockage really was (reason why I couldn't clear the line using a Home Depot sewer snake). LT explained the options available and wasn't a pushy sales person in the slightest (which I totally appreciated). After running the cutter through the line, he took a quick look with the camera to show what they had cleared and when there were two large clumps of roots stuck in the line (cut but not washed down the line), LT took the time to push both clumps out of the way to make sure there wouldn't be problems in the future. Overall, LT did a fantastic job, took the time to make sure we were taken care of, and took all necessary steps to keep the area as clean as possible (our drain cleanout is on the finished side of our basement). While we opted for a cleanout this time, we will absolutely use Rooter MD again in the future when we look at a more permanent solution to our root penetration problems. Thanks LT and Rooter MD! Job well done!
Description of Work: We have a tree lined backyard where, conveniently roots grow into our sewer line every year. Using the awesome Angie's List coupon which waved the service fee and added video service to the cleaning service, we had them clean out the bad root blockage from our sewer line.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Barbara C.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were a very good company. I was very pleased with their work. If I have to have this kind of work done in the future I will call them again. I had no traps and they could not get in under my house so they were here 10 hours to complete the work. I had traps put in and called them a month later to complete the work. They did not waste time. They knew what they were doig and got to work immediately.
Description of Work: RooterMD cleaned my pipes after I had traps installed for them to complete the work.

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

Tj E.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Marshall asked us what we needed and proceeded to give us a thorough estimate sheet of the work that would be done. He proceeded to complete each job, explaining as he went along. He was pleasant and very efficient and we are very pleased with this overall experience and will recommend this Company without hesitation.
Description of Work: He cleaned out our bathroom sink, repaired our Delta kitchen faucet and tightened and adjusted our laundry room faucet.

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

Contact information

31675 W 8 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152

http://www.rootermd.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Wells and Pumps,
Water Heaters,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Natural Gas Lines,
Excavating,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Appliance Repair

FAQ

Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating offers free project estimates.
No, Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating offers emergency services.
Yes, Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating offers warranties.
Rooter MD Plumbing and Heating offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Plumbing – Leak Detection & Repair, Sewer Drain Jetting, Replacement, & Repair, Disposals, Toilets, & Sinks, Sump Pump Repair, Hot Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Drain Service, Water Jetting, Drain Cleaning, & Drain Scoping. Heating – Furnace Repair & Replacement, Heat Pump Service, Boiler Service, & Furnace Tune-Up.
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Contact information

31675 W 8 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152

http://www.rootermd.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM