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 76-100 of 187 reviews

Teresa K.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They fixed the leak quickly and professionally. I am very impressed with their service and would highly recommend them
Description of Work: Had a 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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
We appreciate the opportunity to work with you. Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review.

Liz E.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great experience; Matt arrived soon after we called and was very kind and professional.
Description of Work: Replacement of outside faucet

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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
We appreciate the time you took to write this review. I will pass your kind words and high rating on to Matt. Thank you.

Rae S.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Robert, the lead technician was excellent. He had to track down a part, had it sent Fed-Ex, and came out on a Saturday to install it.
Description of Work: Repair of 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
$600

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for the review. We appreciate you taking some time out of your day to do so. We as a company are very fortunate to have great technicians like Robert, who go above and beyond.

Thomas G.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
Arrived when promised (same day, less than an hour after scheduling), thorough, professional, and just a good as the last time I had Rooter-Man perform this service. The technician, TJ was very polite and professional to my wife who was at home for this service call. Rooter-Man has a great, well earned reputation. This is the company I call for plumbing issues.
Description of Work: Pump Septic 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
$325

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for the great review! We strive to be punctual in an industry that can sometimes be unpredictable. We are very fortunate to have the technicians we do and always glad to hear positive feedback.

Jason P.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
This is my third time using Rooterman. Every time the service has been excellent and the guys have been very knowledgeable and super helpful. I would recommend to anyone.
Description of Work: Black water coming out of hit water pipes upon startup.

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
$300

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
We appreciate the time you took to write this review. As a company we are glad that you've chosen Rooterman as your go to plumber. We look forward in servicing you in the future should the need arise. Thank you.

Jeyon F.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They knocked it out. Stayed til the job was done. Honest and efficient work.
Description of Work: Roots jetted out from main sewer line. Our line was bad, at least two years worth of root build up.

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
$1,295

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for good review. We appreciate your business.

elayne P.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Robert was on time, found a different problem (high water pressure) that hadn't been identified before, and corrected the toilet mechanism and the water pressure. He was able to juggle all the work that had to be done so that the price was reasonable (still a lot of money, but more work than I expected). He and his assistant (Randy, I think) were pleasant and worked well together. Robert took the time to explain things and show me what was done and what to look for.
Description of Work: I had a whistling toilet, even though the guts had been replaced ~2 years ago. I thought I just needed to have the unit replaced again.

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
$300

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Robert has been in the plumbing industry for a little while so he knows his stuff. As our lead technician he is who you want to see when trying to figure out a tough diagnosis.

Richard K.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Matt, the Rooterman, was very professional from first impression (putting on booties to enter the house) to the last step of sanitizing the area of work. In order to find the clog Matt ran a probe into the main and viewed the condition of the main from beginning to the main sewer connection. Once he identified where and what the problem was he brought in another piece of equipment auger through the blockage. The auger clipped some of the roots but a good deal remained and would only grow again it was decided to find the clog using other high tech equipment. The clog was located just outside of the house. A hole was dug where the clog was. The roots entered the main where a coupling was used to join to pieces of pipe. The coupling and two short pieces of on either side were cut out. A new coupling with an outside cleanout was installed. The hole was refilled and gravel spread around such that it looked like no one had done any work. The main from inside the house to the main of the sewer line was again scoped to verify workmanship. The experience I had from the initial phone call to the completion of the job was exceptional.
Description of Work: Had a blockage in the sewer line leading to outside the house causing a water backup in the unfinished part of the basement. The water seeped into the finished part of the 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 RooterMan of Virginia
We strive to treat every home we service like it is our own and try to leave our job sites in the same or better condition then when we arrived. We are pleased we were able to meet those standards and exceed our customers expectations.

Jim W.
11/2017
5.0
septic tank, plumbing
  + 0 more
Rooter-Man was very efficient at taking care of pumping my septic tank. I called ahead to get some information re: scheduling an appointment and working around another project that was ongoing. That call was handled very efficiently and all my questions/concerned were answered. A few days later I called back to schedule the service. It was set up for the next day and I was informed on how I would be updated as the appointment approached. On the day of the appointment I was informed both by phone and email when the truck was on the way. Jakondeh arrived right on time and was professional, friendly, and informative throughout the process. He even found a coupon that saved some more money on the service. I was impressed at the way Rooter-Man handled this service and will call them for other pumping services as needed.
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
$300

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for taking time to write this great review. We appreciate the opportunity to take care if any and all plumbing and septic needs you could have.

Edmund W.
10/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This was recorded as a check-up/service call. Matt told me there were no major problems with the system at this time so he was not selling me goods/services I did not need. In fact, Matt actually seems to have improved the function of my tank after he did some "maintenance" on it. I did not rate the cost because I was not sure how the cost would have compared with other companies doing the same job. In either case, Rooter-Man (and Matt) are on my list of folks to call in the event of future problems!
Description of Work: In home (basement) bladder, water tank that supplies water to house (i.e., from outside well system). The tank seemed to have degraded somewhat in supplying water to house. The technician Matt was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. He answered all my questions and provided excellent service and advice. He is certainly an asset to this company.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Matt is a commensurate professional. He is constantly exceeding our customers, and our, expectations with his commitment to getting the job done both quickly and efficiently. As a company it is our policy not to sell goods/services that our customers do not need. We treat our customers how we would want service technicians to treat us if they were at our house. I will pass your kind words and high rating on to Matt. Thank you.

Taylor V.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing, septic tank, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
They came and diagnosed the problem for me. They were quite high. They drained my septic tank and recommended blasting out the drains for another company to do which they disagreed to the job because they thought it was just a bandaid job. They work they did they did very well. They handled themselves very well from the first phone call to the draining of the septic tank.
Description of Work: Drained septic 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
$575

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for your feedback and high rating. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Virginia T.
08/2017
5.0
septic tank, plumbing
  + 0 more
T. J. came out to our home to pump the septic tank. He answered all my questions about keeping the septic system working well. He really listened and offered information and advice about kitchen/bathroom/ laundry cleaning products. He also inspected the tank and made a repair too. I will hire RooterMan again.
Description of Work: Needed to have the septic tank pumped out.

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
$800

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for your high rating and kind words. I will pass this along to TJ. It will make his day!

John L.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
TJ was extremely professional and did an excellent job. He clearly informed us what the problem was and fixed it quickly. We will be using RooterMan from now on.
Description of Work: We were having problems with our toilet getting clogged. They cleaned out the pipes and looked inside with a camera to make sure there weren't any other problems. They also informed us the problem was the brand of toilet paper we were using.

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
TJ is a rising star here at Rooterman. We are grateful he is on our team and does such a great job. I will pass this review on to him.

Chris R.
08/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Service was prompt, very professional, and the team communicated well throughout the entire process. JB was very detail-oriented and took the time to answer all of the questions I asked. The team worked hard and very diligently on the job. They showed up on time, cleaned up the backyard after all of the digging, and were a pleasure to work with. Overall, I was extremely impressed with the process, and JB in particular.
Description of Work: Septic tank was not draining at all. Had septic tank pumped, and cabled the out going side of tank. Dug up distribution box and found it full of sludge and roots. Lines out of distribution box were full of roots. Jetted the drainfield the entire length of lines (100 feet). Introduced septic scrub in box and root destroyer around top of the lid of box. Installed riser on outgoing side of septic tank. Used a foam seal and anchored riser to concrete 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
$1,750

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
We are very lucky to have JB, as well as the other field technicians, on our staff. They are all knowledgeable professionals who take pride in the work they do. JB in particular has gone above and beyond for our customers and that makes him an asset. I will pass this review on to him as well.

Kate M.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I called at 8 in the morning and the office manager said she hoped they could get someone to our house between 10 and 1 that day. At 1:00 I called as I hadn't heard from them and she said they would definitely be there, but everyone was out on calls. By the time 5:00 rolled around, I figured I wouldn't see anyone but around 6 pm a truck pulled up and JB came it to check out the problem. He said we definitely needed a new water heater (which we expected), quoted the price (which I think was reasonable, never having had to replace a water heater before) and got to work. He stayed until almost 9 p.m. and finished the job, and now we have hot water again. Plus he was very nice and professional - I felt bad he had to stay so late, but really appreciated that he came that same day!
Description of Work: Our water heater stopped working - no leaks but it was bulging and we had no hot water.

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
$1,225

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you [Member Name Removed]! It is our policy at Rooterman not to leave anyone without water, sewer, or hot water. This means our technicians sometimes work late into the night, While they have become accustomed to it, it is still nice to hear someone say thanks. I will pass this review on to JB.

JANIS F.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
JB located the source of the problem that other plumbers had missed, and fixed it right away. Not only that, he's a **** of a nice guy. -- Jim
Description of Work: ruptured water line

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
A lot of people know Rooter-Man as having the best plumbers. We also have the best people, and have developed a lot of great relationships with our customers. JB is an shining example of that! He is a great guy and we are very lucky to count him as an employee as well as a friend. I will share your review with him.

AnnMarie A.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
The guys arrived on time were professional & took the time to fill in where they had to dig.
Description of Work: Needed our septic tank pumped out.

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

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for your positive review/ We are lucky to have such great septic technicians. They really do take pride in the work they do.

Mary W.
06/2017
5.0
septic tank, plumbing
  + 0 more
Very well! Dawn, Jessica, Matt and Bobby were very professional, helpful and most accommodating. There was a scheduling error and the guys failed to show up when we were told they would be here. I called the office to find out what the problem was. The error was immediately found and Dawn apologized profusely for the scheduling mistake. At 6:00 that evening the guys showed up (after a full day of work) and pumped our tank!! She said "we want to make this right for you all". Could not ask for better service. Will definitely recommend this group of fine people. Customer service from them rates an A+!
Description of Work: Was having problems with our septic system. System was checked out and nothing of any significance was found. They pumped our tank, covered the area back and other than a little extra dirt around the area, it looks great.

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
$300

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
We sometimes make mistakes at Rooter-Man but we try our best rectify them and strive to make sure we leave our customers feeling good about the interaction. The ladies in the office have so many things going on at once and still keep it all straight. We would be lost without them and I really appreciate you mentioning them in your review. We recognize the hard work they put in everyday, but nothing is better than positive feedback from a customer. I have posted your review in our office. Thanks for your great review!

Michael C.
05/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Even though RooterMan was quite busy with many other service calls at the time, the company was able to come to our house the very next day. The septic tank was indeed filled to the brim, which was promptly remedied by RooterMan by pumping it out. (We had gone too long without getting it pumped out.) Fortunately, there were no issues with the piping or drain field. We appreciate the prompt, courteous service and the reasonable price charged (which included recharging the tank with beneficial bacteria).
Description of Work: Our toilets stopped flushing after some heavy rains. We suspected the septic tank may have been full or the drain field saturated.

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
$405

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Septic tanks are out of site out of mind until they decide not to cooperate with us. Forgetting to pump them is very common. We are glad we were able to get out there quickly and get everything taken care of for you. Thanks for the kind review.

Angela C.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Service was excellent. JB was so pleasant and diagnosed our problem and fixed it quickly and efficiently.
Description of Work: Leaky Shower head

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
Thanks for the great review! We will be sure to share it with JB.

Cynthia W.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Robert arrived promptly and thought he could fix the problem with snaking--he noted that someone had put new pipes in relatively recently (we moved into this old house a few years ago). Robert fixed the problem efficiently and recommended (and supplied) a regular enzymatic cleaner that should keep things flowing freely! He was polite, professional, and nice to the cat. We will definitely call on him (and Rooter-Man) again, should we need them.
Description of Work: Clogged tub drain that our regular plumber couldn't fix; we were afraid we'd have to have major pipe work done.

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
Whether it is a complicated job or a routine service call, Robert will always find a solution. We try our best to give the customer a permanent solution to their plumbing problem while also saving them money. Robert does this very well and always puts our customers first.

Joan K.
05/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
We were very pleased. JJ came on time, did a thorough job, cleaned everything up and he was very informative.
Description of Work: Two septic systems cleaned out and chemicals added

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
$680

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Thank you for your kind review! We will be sure to share it with JJ.

Roberta C.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Matt was great. He knew I was short on time and worked diligently to finish in time. Still, he wasn't going to leave until he was as sure as he could be that the job was done right. He was personable, professional, and even gave me his personal number so I could call him and tell him the hookup was working.
Description of Work: I needed an ice maker hooked up to the water supply.

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
$350

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
Matt and all of our techs here take their work very personally. They are proud of the work they do and truly treat all of our customers like family. They will not be satisfied until they know that the customers problem is solved.

julia B.
05/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
JJ and his partner arrived promptly and worked until they found the septic tank. They emptied then added enzymes to help the system work properly. They did a great job and JJ took the time to explain everything to me. I highly recommend them!
Description of Work: We had a septic system but didn't know the location. We needed it found and then emptied.

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
$430

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
We love sharing these great reviews with JJ. It really makes our techs day when we post reviews up in our break room. The guys congratulate each other and it makes them feel great. Thank you for taking the time to write a kind review.

Janis C.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Excellent. Prompt. Cordial. Thorough. Matt is a pro.
Description of Work: Cleared a blocked toilet at our retail store.

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
$160

Response from RooterMan of Virginia
I will share your review with Matt, he is an excellent plumber and an all around great guy. We are lucky to have him as a part of the Rooter-Man family.

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
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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