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Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

3.67(
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

3.67(
15
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Approved Pro
76 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

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.

"Had Roto rooter come out in November, paid cash to the employee and he wrote down 11-2022 instead of 8-2023 into the warranty system and wrote in we paid $450 which we paid $900 so he stole money and now they won’t warranty are clogged main line now. Called main office the lady was very rude and cursing then hung up the phone. Roto rooter is the scummiest company I have ever used. If you want to get screwed over by a big name use Roto rooter. Never again."

Shane L on April 2024

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.

"Had Roto rooter come out in November, paid cash to the employee and he wrote down 11-2022 instead of 8-2023 into the warranty system and wrote in we paid $450 which we paid $900 so he stole money and now they won’t warranty are clogged main line now. Called main office the lady was very rude and cursing then hung up the phone. Roto rooter is the scummiest company I have ever used. If you want to get screwed over by a big name use Roto rooter. Never again."

Shane L on April 2024


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NB Plumbing, LLC

4.97(
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NB Plumbing, LLC

4.97(
50
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

NB Plumbing, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 40 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Derek did a great job. He was prompt and professional. I would use him again and would highly recommend him."

David P on May 2025

NB Plumbing, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 40 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Derek did a great job. He was prompt and professional. I would use him again and would highly recommend him."

David P on May 2025


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Rhodium Contractors

4.17(
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Rhodium Contractors

4.17(
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Customers say: Quality work
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"did a good job"

Alicia J on May 2024

At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"did a good job"

Alicia J on May 2024


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Young Plumbing

4.52(
67
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Young Plumbing

4.52(
67
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Customers say: Super punctual
254 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Young Plumbing is a full-service plumbing company in Valparaiso that provides top quality services throughout Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland, and the surrounding area. For over 30 years, Young Plumbing remains to be the trusted local plumbers for countless residents and business throughout the area. Their team is known for their professionalism, superior workmanship, exceptional customer care, and prompt, same-day services. Equipped with state-of-the-art tools including their fully stocked trucks, the Valparaiso plumbers offer a full-range of plumbing services including drain cleaning, toilet plumbing, water line repairs and repipes, under sink repairs, sewer main cleaning, bathroom remodels (sorry not kitchen) and more. Each customer is provided with a free, detailed estimate to ensure fair, honest pricing before commencing any work. All services and products are also backed with a two-year warranty on parts and labor. Contact their office today to schedule a service. Their team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any emergency services. Young Plumbing is also a BBB accredited business and a certified carrier of the most reliable plumbing brands in the market today such as GROHE, Gerber, Bradford White, Moen, and more.

"Even with complications, they were able to get the job done."

Randy W on August 2023

Young Plumbing is a full-service plumbing company in Valparaiso that provides top quality services throughout Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland, and the surrounding area. For over 30 years, Young Plumbing remains to be the trusted local plumbers for countless residents and business throughout the area. Their team is known for their professionalism, superior workmanship, exceptional customer care, and prompt, same-day services. Equipped with state-of-the-art tools including their fully stocked trucks, the Valparaiso plumbers offer a full-range of plumbing services including drain cleaning, toilet plumbing, water line repairs and repipes, under sink repairs, sewer main cleaning, bathroom remodels (sorry not kitchen) and more. Each customer is provided with a free, detailed estimate to ensure fair, honest pricing before commencing any work. All services and products are also backed with a two-year warranty on parts and labor. Contact their office today to schedule a service. Their team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any emergency services. Young Plumbing is also a BBB accredited business and a certified carrier of the most reliable plumbing brands in the market today such as GROHE, Gerber, Bradford White, Moen, and more.

"Even with complications, they were able to get the job done."

Randy W on August 2023


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Premier Home Pros, LLC

4.32(
67
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Premier Home Pros, LLC

4.32(
67
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Customers say: Quick response
170 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Premier Home Pros specializes in full bathroom remodels and installs finely crafted bathtubs and showers in as little as one day. With maintenance-free solutions and a variety of stunning designs to match your style, getting your dream bathroom has never been easier and more affordable. All of our products our backed by a full lifetime and service warranty program to offer customers the last system they will ever need. Get a FREE design consultation and transform your bathroom into a space that's not only functional, beautiful.

"The salesman was knowledgeable, professional and explained everything about the shower install well. I gave him a deposit of $3200. I did not hear from anyone so after 3 days I called but no one returned my call. Called back again a week later to cancel the order. Left a long message stating I did not want to cancel the order but was concerned because no one returned my calls. Finally, received a call from a regional manager. He connected me to a local manager who set up an install date a week later. The installers were polite and professional. Gave me some helpful advise. Job was completed in less than a day. The shower door came a week later. I have had the shower for over a month. It is beautiful. I love it. Quality work. I would highly recommend Premier Home Pros."

Loraine G on October 2025

Premier Home Pros specializes in full bathroom remodels and installs finely crafted bathtubs and showers in as little as one day. With maintenance-free solutions and a variety of stunning designs to match your style, getting your dream bathroom has never been easier and more affordable. All of our products our backed by a full lifetime and service warranty program to offer customers the last system they will ever need. Get a FREE design consultation and transform your bathroom into a space that's not only functional, beautiful.

"The salesman was knowledgeable, professional and explained everything about the shower install well. I gave him a deposit of $3200. I did not hear from anyone so after 3 days I called but no one returned my call. Called back again a week later to cancel the order. Left a long message stating I did not want to cancel the order but was concerned because no one returned my calls. Finally, received a call from a regional manager. He connected me to a local manager who set up an install date a week later. The installers were polite and professional. Gave me some helpful advise. Job was completed in less than a day. The shower door came a week later. I have had the shower for over a month. It is beautiful. I love it. Quality work. I would highly recommend Premier Home Pros."

Loraine G on October 2025


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Beyond The Four Walls Construction

5.00(
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Beyond The Four Walls Construction

5.00(
18
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
565 local quotes requested

We are a family-owned and operated company that brings that attention to detail and care that makes you feel heard, understood, and appreciated as a client. We know how personal your projects are and we respect and honor that. We service both commercial and residential clients. Please feel free to call, email, or send a text so that you can get on our schedule. We offer free estimates and flexible financing with deposit. We look forward to serving you on your next project. All the Best!

"The project went great. They removed a wall and relocated 2 outlets and a light switch. I also had them do several barndoors for my pantry, closet, and utility room."

Erik P on August 2024

We are a family-owned and operated company that brings that attention to detail and care that makes you feel heard, understood, and appreciated as a client. We know how personal your projects are and we respect and honor that. We service both commercial and residential clients. Please feel free to call, email, or send a text so that you can get on our schedule. We offer free estimates and flexible financing with deposit. We look forward to serving you on your next project. All the Best!

"The project went great. They removed a wall and relocated 2 outlets and a light switch. I also had them do several barndoors for my pantry, closet, and utility room."

Erik P on August 2024


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Chicago’s Finest Remodeling Inc.

5.00(
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Chicago’s Finest Remodeling Inc.

5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

We go above and beyond for our clients. They are the reason we are here and we are very aware of that and make sure we honor that relationship. There's no feeling like exceeding a customer's expectation! From conceptualization to the final product, we remain engaged with our clients and it's a great service to them to make this process as painless as possible with fantastic results.

"Peter and Evan did a great job."

Frieda F on June 2025

We go above and beyond for our clients. They are the reason we are here and we are very aware of that and make sure we honor that relationship. There's no feeling like exceeding a customer's expectation! From conceptualization to the final product, we remain engaged with our clients and it's a great service to them to make this process as painless as possible with fantastic results.

"Peter and Evan did a great job."

Frieda F on June 2025


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Mr. Rooter of North West Indiana

4.61(
90
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Mr. Rooter of North West Indiana

4.61(
90
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

At Mr. Rooter� plumbers, we never charge extra for plumbing services performed on nights or weekends and we always provide a written estimate before the plumbing services are performed. Plumbing services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Mr. Rooter plumbers are clean, professional plumbers who are dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Every customer's individual needs are important to us at Mr. Rooter� Plumbing. Our focus of providing quality plumbing service and products combined with honesty has made our plumbers the first choice of many residential and commercial clients worldwide. You can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing and drainage needs-day or night with never an overtime charge. Click to find out more about our Residential Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, Commercial Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, or the Products offered by our professional plumbers. There's a reason they call us Mr.�

"Did a great job at a reasonable price"

Chris E on October 2025

At Mr. Rooter� plumbers, we never charge extra for plumbing services performed on nights or weekends and we always provide a written estimate before the plumbing services are performed. Plumbing services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Mr. Rooter plumbers are clean, professional plumbers who are dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Every customer's individual needs are important to us at Mr. Rooter� Plumbing. Our focus of providing quality plumbing service and products combined with honesty has made our plumbers the first choice of many residential and commercial clients worldwide. You can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing and drainage needs-day or night with never an overtime charge. Click to find out more about our Residential Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, Commercial Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, or the Products offered by our professional plumbers. There's a reason they call us Mr.�

"Did a great job at a reasonable price"

Chris E on October 2025


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Regional Plumbing Services, Inc.

4.62(
124
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Regional Plumbing Services, Inc.

4.62(
124
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
184 local quotes requested

Regional Plumbing Services, Inc., is Northwest Indiana's premier service company. From a leaky faucet to a furnace and air conditioner installation, we do it right. No job too big or small and you can be sure that our service techs are on time and professional. We strive for customer satisfaction every time. Same day service is always available, and we can finance even the smallest jobs! Call us today and let us earn your business!

"Excellent"

Mohit P on December 2024

Regional Plumbing Services, Inc., is Northwest Indiana's premier service company. From a leaky faucet to a furnace and air conditioner installation, we do it right. No job too big or small and you can be sure that our service techs are on time and professional. We strive for customer satisfaction every time. Same day service is always available, and we can finance even the smallest jobs! Call us today and let us earn your business!

"Excellent"

Mohit P on December 2024


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Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (P)- Crown Point

5.00(
16
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Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (P)- Crown Point

5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
44 local quotes requested
56 years of experience

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we're helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.

"Quick fast & easy. Very professional & nice. They unclogged my basement drain pipes. Also, the customer service rep was knowledgeable, professional & nice."

Lora W on September 2025

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we're helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.

"Quick fast & easy. Very professional & nice. They unclogged my basement drain pipes. Also, the customer service rep was knowledgeable, professional & nice."

Lora W on September 2025

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Garbage Disposal Repair questions, answered by experts

Soil is just one of the items you shouldn't put down a garbage disposal. Garbage disposals are only meant for soft, non-fibrous foods. Large amounts of topsoil, dirt, or rocks will damage the blades of your garbage disposal or clog the pipes. If a small amount of dirt goes down the drain as you repot a plant, you shouldn't have to worry, but never dump a whole pot of soil in the sink for fast disposal.

There are many maintenance and repair issues that lead to a malfunctioning garbage disposal. Regular clogs place wear and tear on the motors, leading to an eventual shutdown. Electrical issues at the breaker, wall outlet, or disposal itself can fry the unit. The most common cause is simply a worn-down motor. These motors can only handle so much use before powering down for good. 

Garbage disposals can last between 10 and 12 years, so if your unit is pushing its lifespan, it may be a good idea to replace it. If your unit isn’t approaching the 10-year mark, try investigating other parts of the disposal to see if there's an affordable repair on the horizon. For example, rubber has a shorter lifespan than 10 years, connections and hoses loosen over time, and sink flanges can cause leaks that have nothing to do with disposals.

Garbage disposals can be considered bad for the environment due to their electricity usage, but good for the environment because they reduce the food waste sent to landfills. If everyone used a garbage disposal, it would tax the wastewater treatment facilities in that region, but if we had to choose one of the options, we’d say they are a net positive on the environment when used correctly. 

The most common garbage disposal size in the U.S. is 1/2 horsepower. This size is ideal for households with three or fewer people or those that don't produce much food waste. Although 1/2 horsepower can't handle the typical food waste load for a household of four (which is about 250 pounds of food waste annually) as effectively as 3/4 horsepower, it remains the most common size of garbage disposal on the market.

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