RooterMan of Virginia

Plumbing, Septic Systems, Drain Cleaning,

About us

Rooter-Man of Virginia has been a Charlottesville, VA professional plumbing, sewer, and drain cleaning company for over 40 years. Owned by the Stemmle family, and proudly serving Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Orange, and Culpeper. Please call us at 434-963-7668 to schedule, and mention you found us from Angie's List to have the $59 dispatch fee waived.

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Septic tank, plumbing, water heaters, sewer & drain cleaning.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8187 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 26-50 of 187 reviews

Cynthia H.
04/2019
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
We had the septic tank at a rental property pumped and found it was full of diapers. Jahkondeh, our service technician, did a fabulous job cleaning up this problem and recommending solutions. As a result of this experience, we are planning to schedule maintenance on two more properties and will request that he provide the service if possible.
Description of Work: Pump/maintain septic 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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave a review. We are glad to have been able to help and look forward to working with you on your additional properties.

Kathleen H.
04/2019
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Dustin did a great job. Very friendly and professional. However, $695 for an hours work seems a bit steep.
Description of Work: Culvert unclogging

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
$695

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
We apologize you were unhappy with the pricing. All of our work is based on flat rate prices so we can give them to you upfront. This gives the customer the chance to authorize the work beforehand and allows transparency in regards to what work is going to be done and how much it will cost.

Pamela L.
04/2019
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They did the job in a timely manner, only did what was necessary, and the technicians were personable and polite.
Description of Work: septic tank pumping

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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for leaving a review.

tad O.
04/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Timing was superb to minimize down time between disconnecting old washer and installing new one. Quick analysis minimized work on drain options and water hookup. Technician adjusted plumbing in minutes and provided suggestions for final hookup.
Description of Work: Prep for new washing machine installation.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59.95

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for you review.

Tatiana G.
04/2019
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 2 more
I had a big leakage in the kitchen sink and could not use it any more. Excellent and affordable service. The yang technician, Shane, investigated the situation very carefully. Identified the cause of big leakage behind the cabinet wall, found effective solution how to fix the problem with the minimal damages to constructions, repaired the system and verified that everything is fine. I am very grateful!
Description of Work: Kitchen sink and pipe repairing

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 RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave a great review for Shane. We will be sure to pass along your feedback.

Cynthia W.
03/2019
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Matt and Co. were brilliant. They worked two full days--the damage was much worse than they first thought. They showed us everything as they went along, and conferred and confirmed with our regular builders (the wonderful Bo Trimble and Greg Herring), who were in place working on our kitchen renovation. They replaced the rotted pipes with new, up to code ones, tested everything thoroughly, were scrupulously clean, and always polite, friendly, kind. (They were even watching out for my elderly husband.) They clearly knew exactly what they were doing. And the price they ended up charging was eminently reasonable for the amount of time and care they took. I recommend Rooter-Man with unqualified enthusiasm!
Description of Work: Well, we THOUGHT we needed our tub drained routed again, but it turns out the ancient galvanized steel pipes were rotted through--DISASTER! DINNER PARTY THE NEXT NIGHT!

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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Glad we could help prior to your event. We are grateful for the amazing guys we have on our team. Thank you for the kind review.

David C.
03/2019
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
Around 2:30 on a Sunday, I got a call from my tenant: No water! (we have a well.) I called Rooter-Man's emergency line. Within a few minutes I got a callback from "Shane" (I think). The house is in Afton, he lives in Fredericksburg, around 2 hours away! He got to Afton by about 5 or 5:30. Shane checked out the well, eliminated all other possibilities and then called me: The pump needed replacing. By this time it was around six o'clock. He'd have to drive back to C'ville to get a new pump, and he'd have to pull the well! But after giving me the cost, he simply asked, "Should I go ahead and do it now?" I was stunned! Here it was, 6PM on a Sunday night. Pulling a well is no easy job, but he was willing to go ahead and do it right then and there! "Sure" I stammered. Around 10 o'clock, Shane called. The job was done! The tenant had water and was not so grumpy anymore. WOW! I am amazed! THANK YOU Shane!
Description of Work: Pulled the well and replaced the pump late in the evening! On a SUNDAY!

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 RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for the great review. We are fortunate to have Shane as a part of our team. He has shown time and time again to be an asset. I'm glad we were able to help during this emergency.

carrol F.
02/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great- Shane was professional , prompt, came in took care of our problem quickly.
Description of Work: I called Rooter Man at 5:00 pm. and Jessica took my information (she was very professional and nice and well informed) she stated that Roman would call shortly that he was on another job. Less than 10 minutes Shane called stated that Roman would not be able to help me today but he would be glad to handle our problem. I work on a construction site and the main office trailer has 3 restroom all the toilets would fill up and we had to plunge the toilets to get the water to go down. Shane said it sounded like a clog line. He came right , pull one of the toilets out , ran a cable into the sewer line to the manhole . We were advise that we needed to call the city so they can open their line. Toilet was reset and all toilets worked properly. Thank you Shane for doing a great job and being prompt and professional. We have used Rooter Man before and would not hesitate to use them again.

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
$534

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for leaving such a detailed review! We are glad to have Shane as part of our team.

James (Jim) W.
01/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Both teams I worked with were excellent! They were prompt, efficient, and knew their work. They also did a thorough job of cleaning up after they finished.
Description of Work: Replace outdoor faucet and two toilets.

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 RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for leaving a great review!

Stacy H.
01/2019
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Steve was our serviceman today, he has done work for us once before. He was punctual and professional. He checked out our aging water heater and gave me quotes to repair or replace. Will call again for service and recommend to my friends.
Description of Work: Water heater replacement

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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for the review.

Geoffrey K.
12/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, wells
  + 1 more
Robert diagnosed the problem within 20 minutes which involved a new faucet. While I ran to Home Depot to buy a new faucet, he checked out our Rinnai tankless water heater and installed the new faucet upon my return. We were concerned the solution involved increasing water pressure at our well head or somewhere in between. Moving forward, he will be our go to plumber as my wife and I both trust him. A rare commodity these days.
Description of Work: Had low water pressure at 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
$500

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for leaving such a great detailed review. Rooterman is lucky to have great technicians who provide outstanding service. We look forward to servicing you in the future should the need arise.

Susan C.
12/2018
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
We appreciated that Jakondeh arrived within minutes of the call from the shop that he was on his way. He was professional and very efficient. Jakondeh’s quality of work was excellent. Thank you for the service he provided.
Description of Work: Septic Tank Pumped

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
$325

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
We are very lucky to have the great guys like Jahkondeh working here at Rooter-Man. Thank you for leaving a kind review.

Paul M.
12/2018
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Jakondeh was very capable, pleasant, punctual, and professional. Will definitely use again. I very highly recommend RooterMan of Charlottesville.
Description of Work: Septic tanks serviced

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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Time and time again Jahkondeh has shown to be an asset. We are grateful to have him and glad he exceeded your expectations. Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave a review.

Christian A.
11/2018
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
I've done a lot of reading on sump pumps, but probably no unlike a lot of homeowners, I didn't know a lot about what I needed to be looking for on maintenance, etc. My backup battery had just gone out and I needed help on what to do next. Whether to get a new battery, or just a new system. Darrell was AMAZING. Very professional and answered every single question I had, he looked at the system thoroughly, and helped me understand the ins and outs of my system better. I can't thank him enough for helping to ease my mind, and being kind enough to walk me through what I was looking at. My Monday was made better for it!
Description of Work: Maintenance on Sump Pump

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
A better Monday is what we strive for, glad Darrell helped in making your just that. We are grateful to have Darrell as part of our team. Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave such a great review.

Barbara K.
11/2018
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
JB arrived on time and was able to clear the clog in an efficient manner. Keep in mind this was 2 days before Thanksgiving with lots of family arriving that night. Rooter Man and JB were most helpful, to say the least.
Description of Work: Needed our disposal 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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
We are glad we could solve the problem in a timely manner before the holidays. Thank you for leaving a review.

Jorg L.
11/2018
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
From initial contact to finishing the job sooner than anticipated - RooterMan performed way above expectation. Special thanks to the team, starting with Kelly, the coordinator, to Steve who did the first assessment and preparation, to Matt, Ryan and Shane who completed the work. Without exception, all the people I came in contact with were friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. Thank you!
Description of Work: Sceptic service

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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Rooterman sure is grateful to have an awesome staff from the office to out in the field. Thank you for leaving a detailed review and allowing us to service you.

Tammy L.
11/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
A Fantastic Job performed by Robert and and Rooterman team! Efficient, timely and great service! My HERO!!! Thanks Robert!
Description of Work: Plumbing renovation done by someone else proved I should have called ROOTERMAN first!!

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 RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us a great review.

Brittany C.
11/2018
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Robert did a great job taking care of some plumbing issues for the sale of our home. He was very polite, experienced and thorough!
Description of Work: Sewage pumps and control panel

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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for the review. We are glad to have great technicians like Robert.

Amanda M.
11/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Matt Morris was amazing, he described everything that needed to be done and got to work right away. We will be using them again.
Description of Work: plumbing 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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for the great review.

Martina K.
11/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, gas leak repair, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 3 more
From the smallest faucet leak to the really big projects like gas line repairs/replacement and tankless water heaters - Robert at Rooter-Man is beyond fantastic! His knowledge and helpfulness is extremely impressive. You can tell he loves his work and that he takes great pride in any job he does no matter the size. Without a doubt I highly recommend Robert for any plumbing need! You will be 100% satisfied with his quality of work, professionalism, customer service and southern charm!
Description of Work: Gas lines and variety of plumbing needs for remodel/new construction.

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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for the kind review, we'll be sure to share it with Rob.

Tom T.
11/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Robert was knowledgeable, efficient and took the time to explain my options for service. Very happy with outcome and would recommend him highly.
Description of Work: Tub and toilet were backed up. Clog in main sewer line.

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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for the review. Robert is an asset and we are glad to have him!

Tobiyah M.
10/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Jakondeh and his associate were professional and polite. They drained my septic quickly and assured me that my system is in good shape. The dispatchers were also friendly throughout the process. I'm very satisfied with the service I received from Rooterman!
Description of Work: Septic draining

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
$325

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for the great rating and review. Rooterman is fortunate to have great technicians and office staff. We look forward to servicing you on any of your plumbing and septic needs.

david J.
10/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Had Septic pumped and clean. Professional communication and punctual service. There is someone in the office to answer the phone when you call. Would hire again.
Description of Work: Septic 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
$325

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave such a great review. We certainly appreciate your business and look forward to servicing you in the future.

John P.
09/2018
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Without a hitch! Steve wasn’t satisfied until he was sure the stoppage was clear and tested.
Description of Work: Snake a laundry 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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
We are very appreciative for the exceptional employees that we have at Rooterman. Steve is a great example of one. Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave this review.

Jon M.
09/2018
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
It was a big job, with some unexpected complications and bad weather. Rooter-Man gave the best estimate and stayed with it, dealt with problems professionally and well, cleaned up well, and all in all gave excellent service. They are my go-to-place in the future.
Description of Work: Water service line to house replaced

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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
We strive for 100% customer satisfaction, glad we could find a resolution that satisfied your needs.Thank you for the great review and we appreciate the opportunity to work with you.

Contact information

3675 Dobleann Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911

http://rooterman.com/charlottesville

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

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705020661
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
05/31/2025
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Septic Systems,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Wells and Pumps,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

RooterMan of Virginia is currently rated 4.8 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

RooterMan of Virginia accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, RooterMan of Virginia does not offer free project estimates.
No, RooterMan of Virginia does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, RooterMan of Virginia does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, RooterMan of Virginia offers emergency services.
Yes, RooterMan of Virginia offers warranties.
RooterMan of Virginia offers the following services: Septic tank, plumbing, water heaters, sewer & drain cleaning.

Contact information

3675 Dobleann Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911

http://rooterman.com/charlottesville

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