Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain

Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning, Water Heaters

About us

Rooter-Man of the Capital District has won Angie's List Super Service Award the last eight of the last nine years (2019,2017,2016,2015,2014,2013,2012,2011). That can only happen when you take customer service and technical expertise very seriously, like we do. If you need a sewer line snaked, a new faucet installed, a new water heater and most any other plumbing job tackled give us a call. We would be honored to provide you with the same high level of service that we have built a reputation for displaying. For friendly and professional plumbing service you can trust, call us at Rooter Man Plumbing and Drain. Call us today at 518-925-5490 to make an appointment.

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Drain and Sewer Inspection and Clearing, Sewer Cleaning, Drain Cleaning,Plumbing, Water Heaters, Water Softener Systems, Commercial Plumbing, Faucets, Fixtures, Garbage Disposals and More.

Services we don't offer

We do not pump septic tank nor do we work on well systems.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

yes

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7166 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
8%
3
7%
2
1%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.0
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

Filter reviews by category

Showing 26-166 of 166 reviews

Mark M.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I called (I have these guys on speed dial since I use them for all my plumbing needs) and Tammy asked "how can we save your day?" I asked for Tim to come by and fix my woes. As this was not an emergency, ( and in the past they have responded very fast to my emergencies), I asked for a specific day at a specific time and as usual, Tim was there. After listening to my description of what I thought the problem might be, he did some quick checking and gave he his diagnosis. Since he was here, I asked for a new shutoff valve in my bathroom area. A previous plumber had removed it original when the bathroom was remodeled (years ago). After a written estimate Tim completed the work. The work was not a new drain system (which was my thought), but rather just a snaking out of the line. Some 20 feet down was a collection of hair and lint (maybe some food by-products too). Apparently not a big enough blockage to clog the drain, just big enough to slow it down to where it could back up (as it did). Tim installed a new shut off valve as well. Bottom line, when Tim left all was good. Shut of valve works, no leaks and two large wash loads back to back flowed freely. Sincere thank you.
Description of Work: One of my drain systems was not behaving properly. My washer would not always spin-out. My kitchen sink would sometimes run very slow. They both share the same drain system.

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

William O.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Did what I needed. Fast and tidy. Tim (the plumber) is a real nice guy.
Description of Work: Replace kitchen 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
$375

Response from Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain
Thank you for your review [Member Name Removed]. Rooter Man

Christine M.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Leak was identified quickly and repair done quickly as well. Tim was professional, courteous and knowledgeable!
Description of Work: Leaking pipes in basement- damaging floor, walls and items stored nearby. It was determined to be a hole in water line to the refrigerator in the kitchen dripping down into basement.

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

Response from Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain
[Member Name Removed] Glad we could come out late in the day on Saturday for you. Thank you to you and your husband for being loyal customers. Rooter Man

Leo D.
06/2017
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Additional parts were needed to complete the repair so it took a while but the work was completed satisfactorily
Description of Work: Deep clog required cutting and repairing drain

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
$400

Peter L.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great. Arrived within a couple hours of call. Fixed problem quickly, suggested ways to prevent any recurrence and explained all that he did as he went along.
Description of Work: Fix leak in sewer line in house.

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

Albert D.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have had contact with them. They have a high quality service. They are helpful, and they follow up with any issues and questions.
Description of Work: They repaired a 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

Gary M.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Process went smoothly...was a little surprised at cost...higher than expected, but it was for my commercial building not private residence
Description of Work: Needed main drain pipe cleaned and the pipe that runs out to the street

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
$475

Genoveffa V.
02/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I am a new homeowner and I noticed something was leaking. Of course I read about the issue on google and logically assumed that my water tank was either destined to empty any day or simply explode (maybe I over reacted). Tammy did everything she could to make sure that we could get a plumber to my home. I even had to reschedule, twice, due to unexpected conflicts. She was warm, understanding, and eased all of my worries. Tim was a breath of fresh air. Not only did he easily fix my issue, but he also informed me of other possible home improvement projects that I could take care of in the future. As a new home owner it's pretty stressful to not know if everything is up to code, etc. He reassured me that most everything looked safe and working just right. He was a plethora of knowledge and wisdom. I would definitely call Tammy and Tim again! Thank you, Tammy and Tim!
Description of Work: TPP valve replaced on on water tank and shut-off valve installed on outgoing pipe from water tank

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

Karen R.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Service was prompt and courteous! Explained what to do if problem occurred again as well as a longer term solution if it happened often. Also cut some of the tail off the sink drain to make the flow better (downhill) with no additional charge.
Description of Work: Clear a clogged drain in basement which drained kitchen sink from first floor and laundry sink. It had a "retrieval tool" part stuck in it from a rented snake.

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
$320

Akhi M.
01/2017
3.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It was good, they did the job. It took them 30-45 minutes. The price was too much, that was all, but the job they did right.
Description of Work: I used Rooter Man when water was backing up in my basement. They snaked the main drain.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Michael B.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tammy, who received our initial call, was a pleasure to speak with. Bill arrived in a timely manner, and even greeted our puppy in a friendly way! We were given a free estimate and received three referrals with a detailed description of the work needed to be done as it would involve another company. I was especially grateful as I called a referral, I could give exact information. We will use Rooter-Man Co. in the future if needed!
Description of Work: Possible broken/separated pipe outside the basement wall

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

Erin V.
12/2016
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They do not provide 24/7 service as their website advertises for overflowing toilets.
Description of Work: My overflowing toilet needed attention. Their website says they provide 24/7 service, but they do not do anything on Sundays.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain
We do our very best to accommodate our customers. Our phones are answered by a live person 24/7

Barbara P.
12/2016
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
He cleared the drain and fixed the problem. We're very happy.
Description of Work: Our kitchen drain was backing up whenever we did a load of laundry.

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
$350

Lisa M.
11/2016
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Wow was great very professional explained the problem and fixed perfectly
Description of Work: Kitchen drain and pipes cleaned

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
$294

Response from Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for taking to time to review our company.

Donna A.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tim is a master plumber with the gift of being able to explain to a nervous client what it is he's going to do, in language the client can understand. He also understood my need to do a little research before approving the job, and kindly gave me the space to make a few phone calls. This washer-discharge-problem has been giving us grief and costing us money for YEARS. Tim was the only plumber who told us that the washer should be up on a platform in order to get the requisite 36" inch angle on the discharge flow correct. Amazing. The price I paid was well worth the service I got. I was also impressed with the management of the company. I talked to no fewer than 3 people who got the job going and scheduled it with the right person and with enough flexibility to accommodate my full-time job. Again, amazing. I am very grateful for this kind of professionalism, punctuality, and experience, because I think I've been taken advantage of by service people for years. I highly recommend this company, and particularly Tim, for any plumbing job you have.
Description of Work: There were two jobs here - one, to reseal and reset a toilet that had been installed badly the first time, and second, to replace a J drain on the discharge pipe coming out of our washer, which involved soldering.

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
$600

Response from Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain
It means a lot to our company when a customer takes time to review our technicians. Thank you.

Zachary F.
10/2016
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They asked a few questions and then stopped responding to my messages and never setup a time to come and do an estimate. I would have appreciated a message at the very least saying they weren't interested.
Description of Work: I needed an estimate on some potential work. The work was to replace a pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0


John H.
10/2016
5.0
excavators, plumbing
  + 0 more
Excellent. Fastest response time ever for a plumber. I called and he arrived within an hour. He was courteous, punctual and professional. The work was performed quickly. They seem a bit more costly than some other plumbers but the response time is well worth it. I would highly recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: Replaced 2 leaky faucet valves for the washing machine.

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
$457

Delores K.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called the office and the staff was helpful and we got an appt. for the following morning. Bill C arrive promptly and was very professional. He explained what he would need to do diagnostically and the cost involved. Once he found the problem, he was able to fix it quickly and left the job site immaculate. I very much appreciate his work and him explaining the process to me so I could understand what was going on. Bill was friendly and very helpful.
Description of Work: Our toilet was not draining properly and causing a mess. We were not sure what was the cause of the problem was.

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
$484

Response from Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain
[Member Name Removed] thank you for the review. Our customer feedback means a lot to us.

JOHN G.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tim M provided friendly and professional service. Would definitely use this business again.
Description of Work: Replaced metal drain in kitchen with poly

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
$237

Michael J.
06/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Bill C. Was at my house within an hour and fixed my drain. Was very courteous, a Navy Veteran (Corpsman) and I a Marine so we hit it off pretty good. Glad to see Vets employed and continuing to do great things. Will use Bill exclusively for plumbing needs from now on. Great company.
Description of Work: Cleaned a clogged 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
$355

michael P.
03/2016
1.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
It didn't go. I would not pay 399 dollars for a 30 minute job. I got someone else for a quarter of the price.
Description of Work: They would not give a price over the phone until they arrived for a sewer clean out. When he arrived he wanted $399.oo dollars. I said too much. He wanted to charge me 49.00 for looking at it and then giving a ridiculous price thinking I was desperate. Had the job done for $99.00. It took 30 minutes.

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

$399

Response from Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain
I'm sorry that you looked for someone else. You obviously saw our reputation on Angie's List. Our team of technicians are professional and very knowledgable. We have won the Angie's List Super Service Award 5 years in a row. Just because we come out and quote a customer an upfront price for a job we never want them to feel pressured. Thank you for your feedback. Rooter-Man

Gregory S.
03/2016
3.0
home remodeling, plumbing
  + 0 more
Friendly, talkative, but not well organized. Charged a lot for removing and replacing diverter with no improvement. 2 fill valves replaced neither completely working. Added costs for parts I'm not sure were needed. Stopped him before doing more in 3 bathroom, because costs kept rising. Found puddle under 2nd toilet after he left. No direct contact number will have to call service, but I know he went out of town.
Description of Work: Toilet fill valves and diverter repairs

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain
We tried to reach to reach out to you on three separate occasions but have not heard anything. We would like to know more about what happened and how address any concerns. Please call our office at 518-925-5490.

David J.
01/2016
5.0
drain cleaning, excavators, plumbing
  + 1 more
They responded to the call promptly. Dave was a very competent and professional technician. He tried to just snake the drain, but found that it did not relieve the issue. He then found the clog at the street end of the house trap, cleared it and inspected the mainline with the camera. All issues were taken care of.
Description of Work: Fixed a clogged 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
$606

Jenise S.
01/2016
5.0
home remodeling, plumbing
  + 0 more
Tim was very nice and explained everything and fixed everything in a couple hours. It was expensive but the work was good.
Description of Work: replaced tub faucet cartridge,15 min. $309, diagnosed & fixed garbage disposal 10 min. $125, installed kitchen faucet $262, installed shut off angle stop $139 = $900 TOTAL

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Patricia W.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
I need additional repairs for the curb box, main water line and sewer line that was outside the scope of this Rooter-Man. Rather than have me pay for repairs that would be undone when the contractor did the other work, Tim told me what repair he could do while I waited for the contractor that would not simply be replaced. He provided good service and helped me avoid paying for something that would be replaced in a matter of days.
Description of Work: He added a shutoff for the water going up into the house.

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

Contact information

641 Grooms Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065

http://www.rooterman911.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM


Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

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

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.


Service Categories

Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Heaters

FAQ

Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain offers emergency services.
Yes, Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain offers warranties.
Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain offers the following services: Drain and Sewer Inspection and Clearing, Sewer Cleaning, Drain Cleaning,Plumbing, Water Heaters, Water Softener Systems, Commercial Plumbing, Faucets, Fixtures, Garbage Disposals and More.
We do not pump septic tank nor do we work on well systems.

Contact information

641 Grooms Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065

http://www.rooterman911.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM