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
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Plumbing. Drain Cleaning. Pipe Bursting. Lining. Excavation. Sewer. Drains. Faucet. Sink. Shower. Tub. Water Line. Pipework. Garbage Disposal. Dishwasher. & Water Heater Installation. Repair. & Replacement. Pipe Thawing. Underground Leak & Link Detection. Video Camera Line Inspections. High Pressure Water Jetting. Backflow. Trenchless & Traditional Pipe.

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

4.3424 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
63%
4
17%
3
6%
2
6%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
3.8
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.6

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Showing 101-125 of 424 reviews

Doug B.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Service went very well, I would recommend them also they are very responsive.
Description of Work: $79 for $250 Worth of Plumbing Labor

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
$79

01/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Service Tech Roody G. was excellent!! Very thorough! Took time to explain situation to me, and showed me how to care for sinks and drains in the future. Tech was very careful to keep mess to a minimum, and even cleaned up the area under the sinks. Just a super experience; we will ask for him in the future as he has been extremely helpful!
Description of Work: Cleaned out kitchen and utility bathroom sink drains.

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
$268

Jeri L.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went very well, I bought an Angie's List voucher and the just owed the difference so it was about $166. I called and they were there within 1 hour. The Technician was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. A great combination. I would definitely use them again. Only there about 1 hour or so and it was fixed to my satisfaction! Thanks!! Jeri
Description of Work: Cleared Kitchen sink 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
$166

Marge G.
01/2015
5.0
drain pipe, plumbing
  + 0 more
They do a very good job and in fact the big job they did took 13 days. They had to completely replace my sewer line and it had rusted out. They are excellent and the men who do the work are very nice. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I have been using them for plumbing services since 1970.

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

Louis B.
01/2015
4.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Washing machine is draining, but normally I hear a sound of water falling through the waste pipe while the machine drains. I do not hear that sound which kind of makes me think that it will not be long before I have to call him back. I believe that $279 to snake out a drain is excessive....
Description of Work: ran a snake down the washing machine drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$279

James O.
01/2015
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
made appointment for Saturday from 8 to 12 a.m. called twice to delay due to truck problems.finally showed up at approx.2pm.gave me estimate of $724 to pressure test lines & repair leaks.he did inform me that there was a coupon available if I signed up for angies list and pay $79 I could get a discount of $250 .I was very relieved to hear this.he finished the repair but said he did not know how to turn on the water heater & the furnace.he informed me that I would have to call the gas co. to come out &turn on the appliances not wanting to pay for the repair until I was sure that everything was working correctly I suggested that maybe the gas lines needed to be purged before the gas would be flowing,so he said that might work.he did this & lighted both of the appliances. I thought that he should have known this & seemed to be confused about what to do.my feeling about this job was that I paid a little too much to get the job done.however the coupon for $250 was very welcome in this emergency situation.I do have a years membership in Angies list and will probably use it if I have another emergency
Description of Work: checked & repaired gas line leak

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$416

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. Thank you, Pat Swanson Customer Satisfaction Manager

Jed S.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything went very well. The tech explained everything he needed to do and completed the work.
Description of Work: Installed a hot water circulator.

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

William S.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was out of town during the latest "polar vortex" attack of really cold weather ... when I came home ... I found my kitchen drain was plugged. (frozen?) I did all I could do as a homeowner (clean trap, use my own short snake, etc) but to no avail. I called Roto Rooter on a day that was ugly weather-wise but they still were able to respond and get my situation resolved quickly. Jim explained to me how far he had to snake and what the possible issues may have been and was on his way. All ratings are A for service and quality ... the only B is price ... seemed kind of high, but considering the type of day, the responsiveness, and quality of work. I did get what I paid for... :)
Description of Work: Snaked kitchen drain out of the house.

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
$275

Gary C.
01/2015
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They worked well and everything was professionally done so I would recommend them.
Description of Work: I had Roto-Rooter Plumbing for 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
$200

Jerry W.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
labor was clean and efficient. Guys were very respectful and professional.
Description of Work: Furnace service.

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
$80

Sofia M.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
The technician was excellent. Such a polite man and willing to help in anyway needed.
Description of Work: checked the lines. changed the water heater.

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
$800

Robert F.
12/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
He called twice to let us know that he was held up at his previous appointment. when he arrived, he completed the service thoroughly and in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Roody Garat snaked out our lateral sewer line quickly and efficiently.

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
$108

Hilary P.
12/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This turned out to be more of a job than originally looked to be. The technician hung in there and got the necessary items to fix the problem.
Description of Work: Fixed tub drain.

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
$50

William T.
12/2014
2.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
DiscountsCalled Roto at 615 for clogged drain and phone service said technician would arrive within hour. Tech showed up at 930 and ridiculed us for not knowing what we were doing and that he would have it taken care of shortly. Gave me a price that I felt was too much 269 and I asked about discounts and he told me about angies list. After agreeing to let him do the work he spent an hour and a half then said he couldn't finish and would send someone out at 130 the next day. New technician showed up at 530 was very professional and completed job in roughly one hour.
Description of Work: Drain clean out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$269

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

Nicole P.
11/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Roody the Roto-Rooter service technician was punctual, professional, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He performed the task in a timely manner and cleaned up after he left. I felt he was honest and easy to work with. I would call Roody in the future should we have any plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Cleared bathtub and sink drains

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
$120

Colleen F.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Rick Hall was impeccable. He was focused and detailed and he went out of his way professionally. He answered all my questions
Description of Work: Installed a washing machine hot and cold faucet.

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
$303

Kathryn D.
11/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Didn't have functioning water for over two weeks due to clogged pipes and bad valves. Since this was our first home purchase, we were very stressed out with our situation. Unlike other companies who can't show up for weeks, Roto-Rooter was here within a day. The technician was awesome, and he did an excellent job replacing the old galvanized pipes with copper. Our actual bill would have been closer to a $1,000, but I was lucky to find a nice coupon on Angieslist that saved me $500 in total labor. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to afford the necessary repairs at this time. I will be doing business with Roto-Rooter again for my plumbing needs. Thank you!
Description of Work: Provider removed galvanized piping from well entrance to water softner and installed new copper pipes. Also, the technician fixed some leaks and gave me lots of valuable information for future reference.

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

james W.
11/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
Tim Forsthoefel was my technician he was nice & polited & professional,he did a excellent job he was responsive,prompt and answered all my guestions.
Description of Work: clean main 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
$269

John C.
11/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had 2 plumbers. The first plumber could not weld from his truck. A second plumber was called. I had got an estimate after the plumbers reviewed the work for over $450. at one point the plumbers needed a different part so I went ad purchased the part from Menards. we were concerned about the bathtub/shower trap. I tore out the ceiling in the room below and it was apparent the trap was leaking. Additional work was required, I bought the parts. At the end of the work the price had doubled. I was told cutouts were mandatory and the inspection caused the price increase. I didn't understand why that information could not have been included with the original estimate. There were two technicians one senior and the other more junior. After talking with both plumbers it was more unclear. They did good plumbing work, I just need accurate job quotes.
Description of Work: I had purchased a replacement shower valve and replacement parts. I wanted plumber to install.

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

$900

Emily C L.
10/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Josh Roe Tech # 1932 was very professional, courteous and respectful during his time in my home. I explained to him I was on a fixed income and he told me about the coupon available to me on Angie's List. Without this coupon I would not have been able to have the wok I needed done. The first tech that came out from Roto Rooter quoted me a much higher price and didn't bother to tell me about Angie's List. He also did not seem to be as knowledgeable as Josh Roe.
Description of Work: Replaced hose bib with Woodford frost free hose bib

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
$196

lynette W.
09/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
It was fine. My only complaint was that they were expensive but they are all expensive. They charged $295 for 15 minutes of work so I say they are expensive. My only complaint was their price. They have a flat rate of $295 as soon as they walk in the door. Depending on what you need from that point on, they start tacking on. I didn't have any problem with their work other than that. The price was ridiculous.
Description of Work: They unclogged the toilet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$295

Mark H.
09/2014
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The work they did was very good. The guy they had in charge of it was supposedly a contractor for 15 years. I wasn't impressed with him at all. The people he had working for him each day did all the work and told him what to do. I was impressed with his co-workers; they knew what was going on. He should have known what was going on since he was in charge. They did a very good job on the work they did. They were unprepared for the job itself. They had to run to get things which was supposed to be a couple of hours. Then they called and said it would be the next day. They were 2 or 3 hours late the next day. It really went into a longer than necessary job. The work was fine. The price was a little higher but it was okay. The guy that came in and quoted it did a very good job. I was impressed with him. They were very professional.
Description of Work: They had to jackhammer part of the floor and then redo the plumbing and then redo it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0


SHELTON M.
09/2014
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Long story short. They quoted one price and charged a different price after the service was performed. It's criminal. I will complain to the better business bureau about this as well.
Description of Work: I'm too furious to go into details now.

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

$766

Response from Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to discuss your concerns further with you. We hope that we were able to reach an appropriate resolution and look forward to another opportunity to work with you someday in the future. Pat Swanson

HEIDI A.
09/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called to request a quote for backflow prevention device certification, which is required by the county. Unlike every other place I called, Roto-Rooter will only quote that in person. We scheduled a service call for an 11-1 window. At 12:50, Roto-Rooter phoned to say the tech was delayed on another job in Huber Heights. (That is nearly 30 minutes from our home.) I tried to explain my frustration that, at 12:30, R-R already knew that the tech would not be at my house within the scheduled window, but I did not seem to make much headway with the representative. The gentleman still did not know what time the tech could actually come. I said to keep me on the schedule, but that I might or might not be able to wait (an indefinite amount of time!) In the end, nobody called or came that day. Very disappointing. Now, I have received an email saying that *I* cancelled the appointment and urging me to reschedule. I already found someone else who: 1) quoted me a reasonable price over the phone for very standard work; and 2) completed the work the next morning, without me having to be there. I give them a "D" only because of the politeness of the first person who initially scheduled the call.
Description of Work: Roto-Rooter scheduled a window to come to our home to quote certification of our irrigation system's backflow prevention device.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to discuss your concerns further with you. We hope that we were able to reach an appropriate resolution and look forward to another opportunity to work with you someday in the future. Have a nice day, Pat Swanson

kenneth O.
09/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
There was about $600 additional. I was very disappointed because I felt like I was mislead by them. It was a very misleading ad and I was very disappointed. I would never use them again. It was the first time that I used them. They were here for three hours. The guy who did it was very fine. I would give him a good review on everything but the pricing. I would never ever recommend them to anybody either because of the misleading ad that I responded to.
Description of Work: I used them to install a new kitchen sink with a faucet and a new faucet in my bathroom.

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

$679

Contact information

9490 Byers Rd, Dayton, OH 45342

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
State Contractor License Requirements

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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. Drain Cleaning. Pipe Bursting. Lining. Excavation. Sewer. Drains. Faucet. Sink. Shower. Tub. Water Line. Pipework. Garbage Disposal. Dishwasher. & Water Heater Installation. Repair. & Replacement. Pipe Thawing. Underground Leak & Link Detection. Video Camera Line Inspections. High Pressure Water Jetting. Backflow. Trenchless & Traditional Pipe.
HVAC.

Contact information

9490 Byers Rd, Dayton, OH 45342

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