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ARS / Rescue Rooter Columbus

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

For fast and exceptional service for all of your plumbing needs, call us now: 614-869-4114 ARS/Rescue Rooter provides fast and professional 24/7 emergency service for residential and commercial customers. We offer free NO obligation estimates with NO extra charge for nights and weekends during normal business hours. We will take care of all your plumbing and drain cleaning needs. Additional phones - (614) 876-0186, (614) 475-7075, (614) 882-6393, (614) 228-4220. Additional e-mail - jnorris@ars.com. Additional contact names - Jason Norris, Brenda Downs, JT Phillips, Lashundra Finey, Mark Stepowoy. Additional DBAs - Rescue Rooter, American Residental Services LLC, ARS Rescue Rooter. License # 45655

Business highlights

49 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing & drain cleaning, back flow testing, hot water tank & gas line repair & replacement, sewer, water line excavating & drain lines.

Services we don't offer

Water softener.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.0640 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
50%
4
17%
3
10%
2
7%
1
15%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.2
value
3.9
professionalism
4.2
responsiveness
4.3
punctuality
4.3
Showing 376-400 of 640 reviews

HATTIE L.
04/2005
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
THE WORK WAS GOOD THOUGH THE PRICE WAS HIGH, THEY SEEMED LIKE THEY SPENT TOO MUCH TIME. THEY CLEANED WELL UP AFTER THEMSELVES.
Description of Work: THEY CLEANED OUT A CLOGGED DRAIN PIPE.

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
$257

Daniel R.
04/2005
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I STAYED AT HOME (DURING MY LUNCH BREAK) FOR ABOUT 1.5 HOURS WAITING ON THEM AND NO ONE SHOWED. AS I WAS ON MY WAY BACK TO WORK I GOT A CALL ON MY CELL PHONE FROM RESCUE ROOTER SAYING THAT A PLUMBER WAS AT MY HOME BUT NOT GETTING A RESPONSE. I EXPLAINED MY FRUSTRATION AND THE REP ONLY OFFERED TO RESCHEDULE MY APPOINTMENT. I WAS SO FRUSTRATED I TOLD THEM THAT I'LL GO WITH ANOTHER COMPANY BECAUSE OF THE TIME I WASTED WAITING ON THEM.
Description of Work: CALLED THEM TO GET A ESTIMATE ON CLEANING MY SEWER DRAIN. THE GIRL SAID THAT THEY MUST COME OUT TO SEE THE DRAIN BEFORE GIVING AN ESTIMATE. I FOUND THIS STRANGE BUT SAID ''OK''. THE GIRL SAID THAT SOMEONE WOULD BE AT MY HOME IN 20-30 MINUTES, SO I LEFT WORK TO GO HOME TO MEET THEM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0


STEVE V.
03/2005
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I FEEL THEY GREATLY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME IN A DESPERATE SITUATION. THE JOB TOOK LESS THAN 2 HOURS FOR THE ACTUAL REPAIR AND THE COST WAS $800. IT WAS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, SO WE WERE IN A PINCH. I WOULD NEVER CALL THEM AGAIN. AFTER MULTIPLE PHONE CALLS I WAS ABLE TO ARRANGE FOR A PARTIAL REFUND OF $240, BUT I STILL FEEL WE PAID WAY TOO MUCH.
Description of Work: HIRED THEM FOR AN EMERGENCY PLUMBING REPAIR DURING A COLD WEATHER SNAP, HAD FROZEN PLUMBING AND A PIPE BURST.

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

$800

JO ANN & CHARLES W.
01/2005
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
SOMEONE IN THEIR OFFICE AGREED TO AN APPOINTMENT THE NEXT MORNING, WHEN NO ONE ARRIVED, I CALLED. THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD NO IDEA WHO I SPOKE WITH AND COULD ONLY PROMISE TO ARRIVE FOR ANOTHER APPOINTMENT LATER THAT DAY. VERY INCONVENIENT AND DISAPPOINTING.
Description of Work: I CALLED & SET AN APPOINTMENT TO REVIEW EXTERIOR WATER LINES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


PATRICK D.
01/2005
3.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
MY MAIN CONCERN WAS THEIR LACK OF PROFESSIONALISM. THE GENTLEMAN THAT THEY SENT WAS NOT VERY COMMUNICATIVE OR KNOWLEDGEABLE. HE HAD A BREAKDOWN OF HIS EQUIPMENT SO THEY HAD TO SEND ANOTHER TECHNICIAN. THEY FINALLY DID GET THE LINE OPEN. THEY DID OFFER ADDITIONAL SERVICES, BUT I DIDN'T TRUST THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW THROUGH. THEY DID DISCOUNT THE SERVICES DUE TO THE LONG DELAY, BUT BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF PROFESSIONALISM, I DON'T TRUST THEM.
Description of Work: ROOTED OUT MY MAIN SEWER LINE.

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

$195

VICKIE & GEORGE S.
01/2005
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
HE CAME OUT AND LOWERED THE WATER LEVEL IN THE TOILET AND MADE ALL KINDS OF ASSUMPTIONS TO TRY AND SOLVE THE PROBLEM, BUT NOTHING WORKED. THEN HE TOLD ME TO TRY SOME OTHER THINGS AND CALL HIM BACK, BECAUSE HE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG. THEY ARE NOT GOOD AT DIAGNOSING A SERIOUS PROBLEM.
Description of Work: CALLED THEM TO FIX A TOILET/ WATER PRESSURE PROBLEM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


MAXINE H.
11/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
D. VAUGHN ARRIVED ON TIME. HE WAS VERY POLITE. THE PRICE WAS REASONABLE. I WILL CALL THEM AGAIN IF I HAVE ANY MORE TROUBLE.
Description of Work: THE COMPANY FIXED THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN WHICH WAS STOPPED UP. THEY ALSO FIXED THE BATHROOM SINK DRAIN WHICH WAS TAKING A LONG TIME TO 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
$283

11/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE PLUMBER WAS ON TIME. HE WAS VERY POLITE. HE HAD ALL THE NECESSARY TOOLS. HE HAD TIME EXPLAIN THE PROCESS. HE WAS VERY CAREFUL TO NOT LEAVE A MESS.
Description of Work: THE COMPANY USED DUGES TO UNSTOP AN UPSTAIRS 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
$98

JANE & JIM P.
10/2004
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I CALLED ONE DAY AND THEY WERE ABLE TO DO THE WORK THE NEXT DAY. THEY SEEMED TO KNOW WHAT THEY WERE DOING.
Description of Work: CLEANED OUTSIDE DRAIN TILE ABOUT 100 FT

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$134

STACY L.
09/2004
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
THE COMPANY RESPONDED TO MY NEEDS IMMEDIATELY. THE PLUMBER WAS PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL, NEAT AND TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM WELL.
Description of Work: WE HAD TO HAVE OUR KITCHEN SINK PIPES CLEANED OUT IN SORT OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.

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
$120

GERI D.
09/2004
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY CAME OUT LATE AT NIGHT, VERY GOOD RESPONSE TIME. THE OFFICE STAFF WAS MAGNIFICENT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM THE FIRST TIME, BECAUSE HE DIDN'T HAVE WHAT HE NEEDED. THE 2ND TECHNICIAN WHO CAME OUT MADE SOME UNPROFESSIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING HIS CO-WORKER WHO HAD COME OUT PRIOR TO HIM, WHICH I DIDN'T APPRECIATE.
Description of Work: FIXED PIPE THAT EXTENDED FROM THE SINK TO THE FLOOR.

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

$121

JANE C.
08/2004
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT CLEAN UP AFTER HIMSELF. I HAD WATER LEAKING ON THE FLOOR FROM THE TOILET AFTERWARDS AND I HAD TO MISS ADDITIONAL TIME FROM WORK WHEN THEY CAME BACK TO FIX THIS.
Description of Work: REPLACED TOILET.

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

$407

JIM H.
07/2004
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
STEVE ADAMS WAS COURTEOUS, PROFESSIONAL, AND QUICK WITH A SOLUTION, AS WELL AS WITH TIPS TO AVOID FUTURE PROBLEMS. THIS WAS AN EMERGENCY ON A SUNDAY.
Description of Work: CLEANED TWO INTERIOR WASTE DRAINS AND PIPES.

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
$330

FRANK & JOHANNA M.
07/2004
2.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
ERIC BIRD FROM RESCUE ROOTER LEFT A MESS; 1-DIRTY WATER MARKS ON NEWLY PAINTED WALLS 2- SCUFFED DOORS & WOODWORK THAT WAS NEWLY PAINTED. 3- CRACKED A NEW (2WKS OLD) TRAP & CHARGED US TO REPLACE. 4- LEFT HIS PHONE. 5- REQUIRED MANY TRIPS IN & OUT TO COMPLETE JOB.
Description of Work: CLEANED DRAIN IN BATHROOM LAVATORY.

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

$134

JOAN C.
07/2004
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
THE SERVICE MAN THAT INSTALLED MY WATER HEATER WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DID VERY GOOD WORK.
Description of Work: INSTALLED A WATER HEATER.

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

JO ANN K.
07/2004
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM, INFORMED ME AND FIXED IT.
Description of Work: MY BASEMENT SINK WAS STOPPED UP. THEY FOUND A SMALL PIPE THAT WASN'T PULLING WATER OUT OF THE SINK.

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
$55

RYAN S.
07/2004
3.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
THEY DID A HORRIBLE JOB PUTTING MY DOWN SPOUTS BACK ON. I HAD TO REDO THEM. THEY SCRATCHED THE PAINT OFF MY WOOD WORK. HE WAS HERE ABOUT AN HOUR. HE TOLD ME HE WAS ABLE TO GET ABOUT 60 FT OUT BEFORE HITTING DIRT.
Description of Work: THEY WERE TO CLEAN OUT MY DOWN SPOUT DRAINS.

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

$350

WILLA CALDWELL C.
06/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE REPAIRMAN THAT CAME OUT WAS VERY PROMPT AND COURTEOUS! THEY DIDN'T HAVE A TRAVEL CHARGE AND DIDN'T CHARGE FOR COMING OUT AFTER HOURS.
Description of Work: I HAD A LEAKING FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN & A GARBAGE DISPOSAL THAT WASN'T WORKING. HE ALSO FOUND A LEAK FROM THE DISHWASHER WHICH HE FIXED.

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

BRIAN L.
06/2004
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY BLOCKED THE ELECTRICAL BOX TO STEAM ROOM. WHEN I ASKED THEM ABOUT THE LEAK OUTSIDE. HE QUOTED ME A PRICE OF $3000 WHICH MY OTHER QUOTE WAS $1,800. THERE WERE JUST BAD.
Description of Work: THEY CAME OUT AND SAID PIPES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY INSTALLED PIPES FROM SUMP PUMP TO OUTSIDE DRAIN.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


REBECCA P.
06/2004
3.0
gutter cleaning, plumbing, wells
  + 1 more
THE FIRST TECHNICIAN CAME OUT AND DIDN'T QUITE KNOW WHAT HE WAS DOING. THEY HAD TO SEND SOMEONE ELSE OUT AND THE MANAGER SAID THERE WOULD BE NO CHARGE. THE TECHNICIAN DID CHARGE ME FOR THE 2 PEOPLE COMING OUT, AN EXTRA $90. WHEN I TALKED TO THE MANAGER HE SAID THAT I SHOULDN'T HAVE PAID THE BILL AND THAT HE WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. THE FIRST TECHNICIAN SCRATCHED THE ENAMEL ON MY TOILET AND LEFT A KNICK IN OUR WALL, THE MANAGER SAID THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TANK FOR ME.
Description of Work: CLEANED DOWNSPOUTS THAT WERE CLOGGED, PUT A NEW PUMP IN OUR SUMP PUMP AND REPLACED HANDLE ON THE TOILET.

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

$739

PAT E.
06/2004
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
THE GUY CAME AND DID THE JOB AND WE HAD NO PROBLEMS.
Description of Work: THE FIXED A BLOCKAGE.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

WALTER & LINDA G.
06/2004
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
THEY SHOWED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A STORM TO REPLACE OUR SUMP PUMP WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD. THEIR WORK WAS PROFESSIONAL AND FAST.
Description of Work: THEY REPLACED OUR SUMP PUMP.

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
$220

DEBBIE S.
04/2004
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
THEY RAN A CAMERA THROUGH THE LINE AND SHOWED ME ALL BREAKS AND TREE ROOTS IN THE LINE. THEY WERE ON TIME, THE ESTIMATOR OVERSAW THE WORK, AND WERE LESS EXPENSIVE THAN ANOTHER COMPANY. I'M GLAD TO SAY I HAVE NOT HAD A BACK UP SINCE THE REPLACEMENT.
Description of Work: THEY REPLACED MY 90 FOOT SEWER LINE WITH A TRENCH-LESS SYSTEM. THEY THREADED THE NEW PIPE THROUGH THE EXISTING CLAY PIPE AND IT BLOWS IT APART.

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
$7,000

JILL W.
04/2004
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
I CALLED THEM ON A SUNDAY AND THEY WERE OUT WITHIN A HALF AN HOUR, AND THAT IS WHAT THEY PROMISED.
Description of Work: OUR LINE HAS BACKED UP.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

SYEEDA W.
04/2004
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I CALLED AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE ONE TO TWO HOURS, AND CAME WITHIN A HALF AN HOUR. THEY ARRIVED, EXPLAINED THE SITUATION AND HOW IT COULD BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. I WAS IMPRESSED BY THE WAY HE EXPLAINED EVERYTHING TO ME. I FELT THE PRICE WAS RIGHT IN LINE FOR THE REPLACEMENT. PRICE ALSO INCLUDED GETTING PERMIT FROM GAS COMPANY.
Description of Work: REPLACED MY WATER HEATER.

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
$784

Contact information

3050 Switzer Ave, Columbus, OH 43219

https://www.ars.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Septic Systems

FAQ

ARS / Rescue Rooter Columbus is currently rated 4 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ARS / Rescue Rooter Columbus accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, ARS / Rescue Rooter Columbus offers free project estimates.
No, ARS / Rescue Rooter Columbus does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ARS / Rescue Rooter Columbus does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, ARS / Rescue Rooter Columbus offers emergency services.
Yes, ARS / Rescue Rooter Columbus offers warranties.
ARS / Rescue Rooter Columbus offers the following services: Plumbing & drain cleaning, back flow testing, hot water tank & gas line repair & replacement, sewer, water line excavating & drain lines.
Water softener.

Contact information

3050 Switzer Ave, Columbus, OH 43219

https://www.ars.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM