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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 476-500 of 640 reviews

Sue H.
10/2018
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
No problems
Description of Work: Troubleshoot and then install drainage ditch

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

james Y.
10/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
quick and good
Description of Work: replace broken pipes

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

Jerry H.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Did well; quick and smart.
Description of Work: Clean out drain from A/C to main drain

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
$170

Suzanne M.
08/2017
5.0
water heater repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .

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

THOMAS T.
08/2001
2.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
RAN ELECTRIC SNAKE OVER AN HOUR BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO GET IT PAST A CERTAIN POINT. I HAD TO ASK HIM TO STOP. IT WAS CLEAR IT WOULD NOT GO THROUGH. HE FAILED TO CHECK CLEANOUT PORT, WHICH WAS IN PLAIN VIEW. WOULD HAVE FOUND PROBLEM VERY QUICKLY HAD HE DONE THAT. WALKED THRU SEWAGE UNNECESSARILY AND MADE NO ATTEMPT TO PROTECT CARPET. DID GET LINE TEMPORARILY UNPLUGGED, THOUGH.
Description of Work: UNPLUGGED SEWER LINE UNDERNEATH BASEMENT FLOOR.

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

$270

Paul D.
08/2001
3.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
LATE ARRIVAL BY 2 HOURS, ADDED EXTRA TIME AT SITE THAT DID NOT OCCUR.
Description of Work: KITCHEN DRAIN UNCLOGGING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$115

MIKE AND SUE C.
07/2001
2.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
NOT AVAILABLE 24 HOURS AS STATED IN AD. DIDN'T COME ON TIME. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND OR USE AGAIN.
Description of Work: DRAIN CLEANING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$100

ANDREA L.
07/2001
5.0
gas leak repair
  + -1 more
HAD A BAD TECHNICIAN TO START, BUT WHEN MEMBER CALLED AND COMPLAINED THEY DID SEND A GOOD PERSON. THE FIRST GUY TOLD HER SHE AND THE GAS COMPANY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT, BUT THE SECOND PERSON DIDN'T AGREE WITH THAT. THE SECOND TECHNICIAN WAS GREAT!
Description of Work: FIXED GAS LEAK

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

JUDY M.
07/2001
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
OVER PRICED ($136 SERVICE CALL PLUS $96 PER HOUR). GAVE MEMBER THE RUN AROUND AND DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM THEY WERE CALLED TO FIX.
Description of Work: ROOTED OUT DRAIN

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
punctuality
4.0


CARL C.
06/2001
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
WAS HAPPY WITH THEIR SERVICE. LIKED THEIR REPAIRMAN, EMMITT WASHINGTON. PRICE WAS FAIR.SERVICE WAS FAST
Description of Work: 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

NANCY & CAL T.
06/2001
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
DAMAGED PROPERTY. WORKED ON A TOILET INSTEAD OF CLEANING TREE ROOTS OUT OF MAIN DRAIN. VERY PLEASED IN THE PAST, BUT HIGH EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN.
Description of Work: CLEANED OUT MAIN DRAIN IN HOUSE.

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

$375

TIM C.
05/2001
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
VERY LATE FOR APPT. HE DIDN'T HAVE PROPER PARTS OR EQUIPMENT, EVEN THOUGH I TOLD HIM WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE BEFORE HE EVEN CAME OUT. LEFT A BIG MESS WHEN HE WAS FINISHED.
Description of Work: PLUMBING

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

$200

JUDY M.
09/2000
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
DAVID, THE TECH, WAS CONCERNED ABOUT ME SPENDING TOO MUCH EXTRA MONEY THAT WASN'T NEEDED ON REPAIRS IN THE FUTURE.
Description of Work: THEY FIXED LEAKY TOILETS AND ALSO FIXED A WATER LEAK IN THE BASEMENT.

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

LYNNE L.
07/2000
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
TECH WAS NOT WELL TRAINED. HE KEPT ASKING ME WHAT HE SHOULD DO. ALSO MADE A BIG MESS. WHEN I ASKED THE COMPANY TO SEND ANOTHER TECH TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THEY SAID NO & THEY WOULD SEND THE SAME TECH SO I WILL HIRE ANOTHER COMPANY TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
Description of Work: SENT A TECH TO UNCLOG DRAINS. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

WILLIAM R.
07/2000
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
WORKED WITH ME ON INSURANCE. THEY WERE HONEST WITH ME AND THEY TOLD ME FOR WHAT I HAD THEY WERE UNABLE TO GET ME IN THE SCHEDULE FOR A WHILE, BUT HE DID RECOMMEND ME TO A ANOTHER COMPANY.
Description of Work: TOILET LEAK

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

AMY W.
05/2000
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
THE QUALITY OF THE TECHNICIANS THAT THEY SENT VARIED. SOME WERE KNOWLEDGEABLE, SOME WEREN'T. THE ONES WHO WEREN'T AND BROKE THINGS WENT TO THE ONES WHO WERE TO FIX THEM. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM TO PEOPLE.
Description of Work: THEY CLEANED THE LINES LEADING FROM THE HOUSE TO THE SEWER.

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

GINA Q.
11/1999
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
VERY POLITE & CLEANED UP AFTER JOB WAS DONE.
Description of Work: WATER LINE BREAK FROM HOUSE TO CURB.

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

PAM B.
09/1999
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
EXPLAINED WHAT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER HOME WARRANTY AND WHAT WE WOULD OWE. IDENTIFIED HAZARDS- WENT ABOVE & BEYOND. GAVE US MONEY SAVING TIP ON DISPOSAL OF OLD WATER HEATER.
Description of Work: CAME OUT TO REPAIR A WATER HEATER LEAK.

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

AGNES P.
07/1999
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
THEY WORKED QUICKLY & TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM PROMPTLY AFTER I CALLED THEM.
Description of Work: THEY WERE CALLED TO REMOVE TREE ROOTS FROM DRAINAGE 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

BETSY S.
07/1999
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
HUGE PROBLEM - THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL - THEY TRIED VERY HARD TO FIND THE PROBLEM.
Description of Work: PUMPED OUT SEPTIC TANK.

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

JENNIFER S.
04/1998
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
THEY CAME BACK AND CABLED IT AGAIN AND IT WAS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE AND A BIG MESS TO CLEAN UP.
Description of Work: 10 DAYS AFTER SERVICE WAS PERFORMED OUR DRAIN BACKED UP AGAIN CREATING A HUGE MESS.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

02/1998
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH A SEWER-EJETOR PUMP INSTALLED ONE YEAR AGO. CALLED COMPANY AND THEY SAID WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. MEMBER FOUND HER RECEIPT AND THE WARRANTY WAS STILL VALID -- COMPANY DID STAND BEHIND THE WARRANTY AFTER THAT.

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


DAVID & PHYLLIS G.
06/1997
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT JOB. PUT IN LINE TO SUMP PUMP AND DID JUST EXCELLENT!

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

ROBBY W.
09/1996
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
VERY PLEASED/CAME IN EMERGENCY/DOESN'T CHARGE OVERTIME

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

NICOLE R.
06/1996
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
RUDE, ONLY 4 QUALIFIED PEOPLE OUT OF 40, MORE PROBLEMS AFTER THEY LEFT, STATE INVESTIGATION PENDING

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

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
State Contractor License Requirements

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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