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.
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90 years of trusted experience
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Services we offer
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewers, Sump Pumps, Excavating, Waterlines, Pipework, Water Heaters, Septic Tanks, & Video Camera Line Inspection.
Description of Work: Cleared clog in main drain approximately 140 feet from house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$185
Trudy H.
08/2012
3.0
home remodeling
 + -1 more
Was on time but over priced and not very friendly. He took my old parts (one set was new but my husband didn't install correctly) without asking permission. I felt like he took them most expensive rates rules them part filing the problem.
Description of Work: Change the works on my toilet. Master toilet was leaking and downstairs toilet was constantly running. Charge $174.00 per toilet for labor alone. Took the fixtures that were already in the toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$330
Alexander D.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Called Roto-Rooter around noon. Said service man be here in hour. Called hour later saying delayed for 2 hours. Arrived within that time. Service man very professional. When told recurring problem with vent stack snaking providing relief, he took the time to see what was causing problem. Located outside cleanout and opened. Figured out where problem probably was.where pipes leave house on way to sewer cleanout. I much appreciated same day service and professionalism at a very reasonable price. Will use services in future to permanently correct problem.
Description of Work: Analysis of recurring stopped up toilet problem in one of 2 bathrooms. Snaking of vent stack. Locating root problem in outside pipe with video camera. Pipe cleared enough to function. Estimate given to install new pipe to eliminate problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Joanne G.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Installed a complex new bowl kitchen sink with water filtration - a difficutl cut up job - excellent work, completed in a prompt time frame. Others had told me it could not be done or were unwilling to attempt.
Description of Work: Installed Kitched sink
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Michael S.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
I had a pipe blockage that was preventing my kitchen sink from draining. Called and the person I spoke with was professional and friendly and set up an appointment within an hour. I appreciate the quick no non-sense service. I wish they could have given me a phone quote though. After the technician was in my home, I felt obligated to have him fix the problem. Technician was timely, professional, and gave me tips to help keep my drains clean. I printed the $40 coupon and they accepted it without any issue. They were more expensive than a previous quote I received, but I paid because the previous company had given me one quote when they came to my house and a higher quote when I called for service after discussing with my husband. I would call them in the future.
Description of Work: Kitchen pipe snaked from roof to clear blockage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$215
Cristina P.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
We called on a Sunday because of a clogged washing machine drain and they came out right away. They do not charge a premium for weekends! The plumber was careful and professional and got things working properly. We could not be happier!
Description of Work: Unclogged a drain pipe for the washing machine after we had a flood earlier in the day.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$183
Trudy H.
06/2012
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
It went ok but he was late. The office did call and let me know he was running late. Once he got there he appeared to have an attitude and was not personable at all.
Description of Work: Replaced the works in two toilets. Charged $174 each for labor. Additional charges for parts. One toilet had been leaking and my husband replaced with brand new works but was unable to stop the leak. The Plumber replaced it and took my parts with him. The second toilet had been running for one day and I asked my husband to fix it and I think he did because it had not run for a couple days. I really exPected the plumber to say that it was fine but he said he had to rebuild it as well. I think that i was ripped off with the second installation. He did both jobs in a little over 30 min and was not personable at all. I will never use them again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$370
donna P.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I figured, being a Sunday, I would have to schedule an appt to get a plumber out to fix a leaking washer and dryer taps and to get an estimate on kitchen sink disposal unit. I called to see what the time frame would be, dreading the call, expecting to be put on hold, when someone answered immediately, asked questions about my situation, being it was my first time calling a plumber, she was very accommodating, set up an appointment for 30-35 minutes, hung up, had a call back less than 3 minutes from original call and they were here within the time frame. The person was very professional and accommodating, fixed and and gave advice on both situations, and was extremely satisfied with cost. Totally made my day!!!!! Washer and dryer are working and do not need to get a new kitchen sink disposal.
Description of Work: received new washer dryer and house taps were leaking. Plus estimate if I need a new disposal or under the sink unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Deborah P.
06/2012
2.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I never got any response from my email requesting an estimate.
Description of Work: I emailed them from the contact info on Angie's List describing my project needs and requested an estimate. No one ever called me back.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0
Peter M.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They have done various work for me including fixing leaks, fixing faucets and installing a new line. I like them because they are reliable, stand behind their work and give you a lifetime warranty on their work as long as you own the house. They are timely and always available. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I use Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services to fix a leak.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
David E.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Roto Rooter came out within an hour of my call. Max was very professional and experienced and wasted no time in assessing the situation and getting to it. I had the same problem about 6 months ago and that plumber had difficulty in getting his snake into my drain due to a 90 degree turn and as a result spent about 2 hours at it. Max got in the first time and rooted out the clog in about 15 minutes. He also told me that the pipes were not broken, but, the incline from the house to the street was extremely shallow (should not have passed inspection). Can't fix that now, but, I'll either run more water down with each flush, or invest in my own snake. Nice that he told me about it. Also, roto rooter was $94 cheaper than the other plumber, a pleasant surprise since I expected to pay the franchise chain more money.
Description of Work: Toilets backed up due to clog in main sewer line and had to have a snake put into the drain from the house to the street.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$185
Heather B.
05/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
 + 0 more
We scheduled our appointment several days in advance. The technician was on time, at the beginning of our requested time window, with the office having called prior to the technician arriving to let us know he was en route. He thoroughly examined and explained the cause of the issues we were having with 2 of our bathroom sink drains and the toilet flushing mechanism. The work was completed in 90 minutes, and the technician made sure we were happy with the work prior to departing. We will definitely use Roto-Rooter in the future and will request the same technician.
Description of Work: The technician cleared 2 slow-running/clogged bathroom sink drains and repaired a toilet flushing mechanism.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Joyce H.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
Jerry has come to our house several times and he does it right the first time. We are always satisfied with their work. They have no additional charges on night or weekend visits.
Description of Work: Last time they came out was for our washing machine drain. We have had him do several other jobs such as replacing pipes in the bathroom and kitchen. He repaired our kitchen sink and it has been 3 years and it still works. The kitchen faucet is real old and he couldn't guarentee how long it would last. They also installed faucets on the outside of the house in the front and back.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robet C.
03/2012
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Problem may be another cause other than the toilet which would vindicate Roto-Rooter. Let me give them the benefit of the doubt since it was premature of me to call them instead of someone to check the crawl space under the house.....bye-bye $145 (expensive lesson).
Description of Work: This company was here approximately 2 and 1/2 years ago to unclog the downstairs toilet and then "seal" the toilet. There has been a profound stench coming from that toilet for more than a month. When the technician from Roto-Rooter arrived, he, like I suspected that the sealing was not secure thus allowing the sewage smell to seep up into the bathroom. Roto-rooter charged me a new job price to correct something that shoould have been remedied the first time even if it WAS over six months ago. I have two other toilet in this house that have NEVER had that problem (bought this home 1994). The only toilet that was not sealed securely was that toilet that ROTO-ROOTER lifted up in 2009 and then supoosedly sealed properly. Now they charged me $179.00 minus a $40 coupon plus the cost of the wax. I have used them several times in the past couple of years BUT WILL NOT CALL them again. I will reconsider the use of Roto-Rooter after closer examination that it is POSSIBLE that the toilet was NOT the problem but mat be a line problem under the house (MAYBE). I still smell the sewage in ONLY that bathroom, but in all fairness...I will have to look further into the possibility of another cause.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$145.24
Lauren F.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
I called the dispatcher to set up an appointment. She was very thorough and asked lots of questions. I needed it done at a specific time. She set it up. They called when the tech was on his way to my house. He listened to my partner explain what was happening with the drains, checked everything, gave a 3 tiered estimate of the three options. We chose the middle one and he got to work. He answered all questions and was very professional. I would definitely use them again.H
Description of Work: He did a 3 tiered estimate, depending on the level of work we wanted completed. We chose the middle option which included having the entire line snaked.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Jeffrey C.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Overall, very satisfied. They accepted the Angie's list $40 coupon without a problem and that brought the original cost of $225 down to $185.
Description of Work: Responsive and professional; arrived within 30 minutes of call made at 1000PM. After quoting the cost to clear the home's main drain line, went right to work.
They are reliable and good. I give him high ratings. I will use them again.
Description of Work: They came out and unplugged my drainpipe to the street.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Matt D.
02/2012
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The dispatch representative explained it would be two hours before an employee would arrive. Someone arrived six hours later. They were not cooperative over the phone. When the employee came to inspect the leak, he need to inspect under the crawl space. He stated it was too dark and requested to return the following day. On sunday, he returned and inspected the leak. He discovered a leak in my outdoor faucet. He made the appropriate repairs. They employee was professional and efficient. However, I was dissatisfied with the communication between I and the dispatch. They set expectations that they couldn't keep.
Description of Work: I have a high water bill. I called them on Saturday at 2:00 pm to inspect for a leak.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$150
Sonia W.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
Our plumber TJ arrived on time, donned his cloth booties to protect our floors inside the hoime and was highly professional, courteous and detail oriented. TJ also took the time to explain in "non-plumber" terms how to help avoid issues like this from re-occuring. Overall, I would have TJ return anytime to provide plumbing services and highly recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Whole house backed up and no drainage. Could not run shower, dishwasher or washer. My husband snaked the main line to the city line to remove tree roots but the problem still persisted @ about 50% so we were at a loss what else to do. Turns out it was a clog in the line that ran under the house mostly a build up of calcium, lime and rust but apparently this was to be expected in a 60+ year old home. Also, in houses of this age the plumbers might have to use the exhaust vent in order to clear the line. The plumber removed the clog successfully using the exhaust vent on our roof and return the plumbing to normal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$215
Carolyn D.
01/2012
1.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Roto-rooter has come out to clear my main drain about 4 times. Roto-rooter has come out to clear my main drain about 4 times. My drain only remained clear a few months each time. The last two times I called them, they examined the contents of the sewage they extracted and decided I had hair in my drain (I have shoulder-length hair, and when I wash my hair, some of it goes down the drain. Duh!). At any rate, they threatened me with my having to pay for a costly camera and video to be taken from the inside of my drain if I called and they found hair in my drain again. This made NO sense to me, since the thing they would be looking for with a camera, I assume, would be a break in the pipe or roots, not hair, and there was no evidence of a break or roots in the pipe. I suppose I should not wash my hair. I don't know how to wash my hair without using water, which goes down the drain. They were not able to explain how I might do that, either. So, I have decided to not pay for a stroll down the pipes of my house, and have changed my plumber to Dolphin Plumbing. I have had no further problems. No threats, no examining of the contents of my drain, no complaints about hair, just blissfully clear and trouble-free drains for over a year! Whereas I was spending approximately 3 times a year with weekend rendevous in 2010 with Roto-Rooter, I have not seen a plumber in a year, now. I love it when a plan comes together!
Description of Work: Roto-rooter has come out to clear my main drain about 4 times. Roto-rooter has come out to clear my main drain about 4 times. My drain only remained clear a few months each time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
$150
James D.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
 + 0 more
I called the company by phone and they took my information in a very professional manner and scheduled an appointment, with a two hour window, at the time I requested. The company immediately emailed me to confirm the appointment time. Shortly before the tech arrived, the company called to inform me he was on the way. When they tech arrived he was very polite and professional. After I described my problem he advised me how he could solve the problem and how much the repair was going to cost. He then completed the work in about thirty minutes, explaining the process to me as he went. He then prepared an itemized bill and accepted my credit card as payment. The entire process went very smoothly and I would highly recommend this company to anyone with similar plumbing problems.
Description of Work: Cleaned out main drain line through house to city sewer system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
David R.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
 + 0 more
I called Roto Rooter at 10:45 PM on a Saturday Night for a clogged main line. They had a plumber to me within the half hour. The plummer was courteous and very knowledgable. I would absolutely recommend them to my friends and family.
Description of Work: Clogged Main Line
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Deborah T.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
 + 0 more
Superb -- identified source of problem through use of in-line camera probe -- a break in the city's pipe system, after I had contacted city's emergency service at least 4 times before this incident. City ultimatley sent out their own camera technician, who confirmed the problem. City then replaced the pipe -- took them a couple of months to finish the process, but problem has not reoccured.
Description of Work: Flush exterior sewage line
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$185
Lynn L.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
Was desperate due to a clogged drain (main line) that was backing up into my bathroom on a Saturday. The answered the phone on the first ring and things only got better from there. The Plummer showed up very quickly, identified the problem and did a complete main line cleaning from the back of the house straight through to the street. Very professional, friendly and cost effective.Thank you Roter-RoterI
Description of Work: Cleared clogged main line and Shower drain on a Saturday morning with no appointment. I watched the plummer clear the main line and what was 90 to 100% blocked looked as if it were new when he was done..
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Katherine D.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
He was here for maybe 30 minutes. From the time i called to when they arrived was maybe 3 hours. And afterwards he gave me his work cell so i could call if anything went wrong since he lives nearby. Really great service!
Description of Work: They came out and fixed a clogged toilet. Our store-bought auger couldn't fix the problem but he was able to clear it up in no time. And he removed the scratches that i'd created by trying to do it myself. He explained everything and taught me the trick to clean scratches myself.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Excavating
FAQ
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is currently rated 4.6 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
No, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup does not offer 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, Sewers, Sump Pumps, Excavating, Waterlines, Pipework, Water Heaters, Septic Tanks, & Video Camera Line Inspection.