Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

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

90 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewers, Sump Pumps, Excavating, Waterlines, Pipework, Water Heaters, Septic Tanks, & Video Camera Line Inspection.

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

4.6959 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
10%
3
4%
2
4%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.0
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 701-725 of 959 reviews

CHRIS R.
09/2005
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
THEY ARE THE ONLY COMPANY THAT WE KNOW OF WHO CAN DO A PRESSURE JET LINE CLEANING. WE LIKE WHAT THEY'VE DONE FOR US SO WE CONTINUE TO USE THEM.
Description of Work: THEY CLEARED OUR LINE WITH A PRESSURE LINE RATHER THAN A CABLE.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

07/2005
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
THEY DIDN'T DO THE JOB THEY WERE CALLED IN FOR! THEY CHARGED $918 AND DID NOT FIX THE JOB THEY WERE CALLED FOR. I PAID ANOTHER PLUMBER $469 AND THEY LEFT WATER STANDING. I HAD TO GET KITTY LITTER ON IT TO SOAK UP THE SMELL. THEY WOULD NOT RETURN MY PHONE CALLS, AND WHEN I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PRICE, I WAS TOLD THEY JACK UP THEIR PRICES. AFTER REPORTING THEM TO ANGIE'S LIST, AND THE BBB, THEY DID REFUND $440. I STILL PAID THEM $578 TO CLEAN OUT THE STOCK IN THE BASEMENT AND TO RUN AN AUGER IN THE BASEMENT.
Description of Work: THEY WERE CALLED BECAUSE UPSTAIRS BATHROOM WASN'T FLUSHING RIGHT. THE FIRST PLUMBER CALLED IN ANOTHER TO CLEAR THE STOCK IN BASEMENT AND SINK, AND IN ANOTHER BATHROOM SINK. WHEN THE OTHER BATHROOM TOILET WAS FLUSHED FOUR DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED, SAME PLUMBER WAS CALLED BACK OUT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
punctuality
5.0

$918

04/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
LARRY IRONSUN IS AN OLDER MAN WHO WORKED ON OLD PLUMBING IN OLD HOUSING. HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING. HE WAS WONDERFUL. HE CLEANED AFTER HIMSELF. I WAS VERY PLEASED.
Description of Work: HOT WATER PIPES REPLACED, SHOWER INSTALLED OVER BATH TUB. PUT NEW WORKING IN WATER TANK OF THE JOHN, NEW PIPES FOR HOT WATER IN FACE BASIN, NEW DRAIN PIPES ON FACE BASIN, A CUT OFF VALVE ON TOILET

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
$3,268

CESARINA G.
03/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY CALLED BEFORE COMING, WERE VERY PROMPT AND ON TIME. I'VE USED THEM 3 TIMES AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN GOOD. THEY ARE RELIABLE, THEY SHOW UP WHEN THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO, THEY CALL BEFORE COMING, AND THEY DO THE JOB RIGHT.
Description of Work: HE REPLACED EVERYTHING IN THE WATER TANK FOR A TOILET, PUT UP A NEW SHOWER HEAD, AND TOOK OUT A MAIN WATER LINE TO THE WASH ROOM AND REPLACED IT

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
$900

QUEENIE M.
03/2005
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
TECHNICIAN WAS AT MY HOME FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES TO LOOK AT THE EQUIPMENT AND WRITE UP AN ESTIMATE. I WAS THEN TOLD THAT IT WOULD $39.95 FOR THE ESTIMATE. A COST I WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF WHEN I MADE THE APPOINTMENT. HAD I KNOWN THERE WAS A CHARGE FOR ESTIMATES, I WOULD NOT HAVE MADE THE APPOINTMENT WITH ROTOROOTER. I WILL NOT BE USING OR RECOMMENDING THEIR SERVICES.
Description of Work: CAME TO HOME TO INSPECT STOP BOX AND VALVE ON WATER METER TO DETERMINE ESTIMATE ON RAISING STOP BOX AND REPLACING VALVE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$39.95

PHILIP F.
03/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
VERY GOOD. THE PERSON CAME PROMPTLY, DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM QUICKLY, EXPLAINED MY OPTIONS, AND DID THE WORK.
Description of Work: REPLACED A BROKEN SUMP PUMP IN MY 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
$480

STACEY F.
02/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
ABSOLUTELY PROFESSIONAL -- ON TIME AND COMPLETELY UPFRONT ABOUT HOW THE WORK WOULD BE DONE. THEY TOOK CARE OF ALL CITY INSPECTIONS ONCE THE WORK WAS COMPLETE. WE WERE VERY HAPPY WITH THE FINISHED PRODUCT.
Description of Work: REPLACED KITCHEN STACK AND SNAKED AN OUTDOOR DRAIN.

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
$1,500

02/2005
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY CHARGED OVER $160 FOR A QUICK INSTALLATION (ONE HOUR) OF A PART THAT COST LESS THAN $20. I WILL NEVER USE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: THEY CAME TO FIX A PROBLEM CREATED BY THE COMPANY THAT POORLY INSTALLED OUR DISHWASHER. REMOVED PIPE TO DRAIN AND CONNECTED TO ANOTHER PIPE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$171

BEATRICE W.
01/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY CAME OUT AND DID AN ESTIMATE AND THE PLUMBER WAS HONEST IN SAYING THAT THEY WOULD BE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN MOST PLUMBERS FOR THIS PARTICULAR JOB. THEY WAIVED THE TRAVEL FEE BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING. THEY EVEN CALLED BEFORE COMING. I LOVE ROTO ROOTER!
Description of Work: THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE A VALVE IN THE BATHROOM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

D ODIE K.
12/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE PLUMBER ARRIVED ON TIME AND FIXED THE LEAKING FLUSH TANK WITH A NEW FLAPPER. THE PLUMBER WAS POLITE. HE ARRIVED AT MY HOUSE AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 PM AND LEFT ABOUT 1:20 PM. THE PLUMBER SPENT ALMOST 10 MINUTES SEARCHING HIS TRUCK FOR A FLAPPER WHICH HE NEVER DID FIND. HE THEN DROVE TO THE NEAREST HARDWARE STORE TO BUY A FLAPPER. HE WAS GONE FROM MY HOUSE 20 TO 25 MINUTES. THE TOTAL CHARGE FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW FLAPPER WAS $161.70 AND THE COST OF THE FLAPPER WAS $12.72, WHICH I CONSIDER WAS TOO HIGH. IF I HAD NOT AGREED TO THE REPAIR SERVICE I WOULD HAVE HAD TO PAY THE SERVICE CHARGE AND MY TOILET TANK WOULD STILL BE LEAKING. I DO NOT FEEL I HAD MUCH CHOICE.
Description of Work: INSTALLED FLAPPER IN TOILET TANK.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$162

PETE H.
08/2004
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
ROTO-ROOTER HAD A SERVICE MAN AT OUR HOUSE WITHIN AN HOUR. HE QUICKLY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND ELIMINATED THE CAUSE. THE CHARGE WAS $30.00 HIGHER THAN IT WOULD HAVE BEEN OTHERWISE, BECAUSE IT WAS AFTER HOURS, WHICH WAS FINE WITH US.
Description of Work: STORM SEWER BACKUP DISCOVERED AT 8:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY EVENING.

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
$159

LAURA S.
08/2004
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
THEY RESPONDED TO PHONE CALLS, THE PLUMBER WAS NICE, PROFESSIONAL, AND HE WORKED HARD WHILE HE WAS HERE.
Description of Work: MAINTENANCE ON DRAIN. THEY FOUND THE CLOG, BUT WERE UNABLE TO CLEAR WITH EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE. THEY RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL VISIT.

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

ELINOR W.
08/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
HAD SAME PROBLEM 8 YRS AGO-HAD ROTO ROOTER THEN. AS BEFORE-VERY NICE YOUNG MAN-TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM OF DRAIN AND FIXED PIPE LEAK UNDER SINK. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS THAT HE HAD THE INVOICE READY AS HE WALKED IN THE DOOR. NO SENIOR DISCOUNT, NO IDEA OF THE COST WHEN YOU CALL. " FREE ESTIMATE" BUT THE PRICE WAS ALREADY WRITTEN DOWN.
Description of Work: UNSTOPPED KITCHEN SINK.

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
$171

CALLIE A.
07/2004
1.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
AFTER CONTACTING ROTO ROOTER TO REQUEST A BID FOR A SEWER LATERAL REPAIR, I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD GET AN ESTIMATE TO ME WITHIN A FEW DAYS. WHEN I STILL HADN'T RECEIVED THE BID A WEEK LATER, I CONTACTED THEM BY TELEPHONE. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK, BUT THEY NEVER DID.
Description of Work: I CONTACTED ROTO ROOTER TO GET AN ESTIMATE FOR A SEWER LATERAL REPAIR.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


KIMBERLY E.
07/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I CALLED AT 11:00 AM AND THEY HAD A PLUMBER AT MY DOOR BY 1:15. THIS WAS NOT AN EMERGENCY. THE PLUMBER WHO PROVIDED OUR SERVICE WAS BOB JOHNSON. HE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL. HIS UNIFORM WAS CLEAN AND CLEARLY IDENTIFIED HIM AS EMPLOYEE OF ROTO-ROOTER. HE GAVE ME A QUOTE BEFORE HE STARTED THE JOB AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING THAT HE DID.
Description of Work: WE NEEDED TO HAVE OUR MAIN WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE REPLACED. THIS REQUIRED HAVING THEM TURN OFF THE WATER AT THE STREET.

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
$250

JODY S.
06/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS AT ALL ABOUT ROTO ROOTER AND THE WORK DONE FOR ME. I ALSO WAS ABLE TO USE THE COUPON DOWNLOADED FROM ANGIE'S LIST WEBSITE AND SAVED $25.
Description of Work: REPAIRS WERE NEEDED TO LEAKING OUTSIDE FAUCET THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED WITH NEW WASHERS, BUT CONTINUED TO LEAK, LEAKING KITCHEN FAUCET, LEAKING BATHROOM FAUCET AND LEAKING TUB FAUCETS, BOTH HOT & COLD (VERY OLD FIXTURES). THE OUTDOOR FAUCET WAS REPLACED, REPLACED O RING ON KITCHEN FAUCET, WASHER IN BATHROOM COLD WATER FAUCET AND GAVE ME ESTIMATES FOR MORE WORK I WILL NEED DONE IN THE FUTURE FOR THE TUB.

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
$166

FRIEDA G.
06/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY ARE ALWAYS PROMPT AND COURTEOUS.
Description of Work: THEY FIXED A LEAK UNDER MY SINK.

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

MARGARET F.
05/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
HE WAS ON TIME AND PERFORMED WORK IN A VERY PROFESSIONAL AND EFFICIENT MANNER.
Description of Work: I HAD ALREADY STARTED TO CONNECT A SHUTOFF VALVE, BUT IT WAS STILL LEAKING, SO HE FINISHED IT 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
$100

TAMARA S.
05/2004
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH THE SERVICE PROVIDED AND WE WILL DEFINITELY USE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: UNCLOGGED KITCHEN DRAIN.

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
$104

BARBARA W.
04/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
ON TIME, COURTEOUS, AND WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO EXPLAIN WHAT HE WAS DOING. IT WAS A DIFFICULT TUB REPAIR. HE HAD SUFFICIENT SKILL AND EXPERIENCE TO FIX PROBLEM IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE.
Description of Work: REPLACED FAUCET IN BATHROOM SINK, FIXED LEAKY PIPE UNDER BATHROOM SINK, REPLACED TAP AND DIVERTER IN TUB.

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
$558

ROSS L.
04/2004
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
VERY CUSTOMER-FOCUSED. VERY POLITE AND PUNCTUAL. GAVE ME GOOD INFORMATION ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT I INQUIRED ABOUT. WOULD CALL AGAIN.
Description of Work: TWO FRENCH DRAINS ON OUR PROPERTY APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN CLOGGED. THE REPRESENTATIVE FISHED OUT THE LINES; ONE WAS BROKEN AND THE OTHER NON-FUNCTIONING. HE STOPPED WORKING AS SOON AS HE SAW THE LINES WERE NON-OPERATIVE AND DIDN'T CHARGE ME AS MUCH AS HE HAD ORIGINALLY QUOTED. HE GAVE ME IDEAS FOR HOW TO FIX THE SITUATION (USING A LANDSCAPER) AND WAS VERY HONEST. GREAT CUSTOMER 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
$150

AMY R.
03/2004
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
WE HAVE HAD THEM OUT THREE TIMES. VERY RESPONSIVE IN 'EMERGENCY' SITUATIONS. I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BILL AND THEY CORRECTED IT RIGHT AWAY.
Description of Work: UNCLOGGED 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
$200

DEE M.
03/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE PLUMBER WAS ON TIME, ASSESSED WHAT WAS WRONG, FIXED THE PROBLEM AND ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS. VERY PLEASED WITH THE WORK DONE.
Description of Work: FIXED PRESSURE FOR KITCHEN SINK.

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
$185

01/2004
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
SERVICEMAN WAS PROMPT AND PROFESSIONAL. DID WORK AS EXPECTED AND IN A TIMELY MANNER.
Description of Work: OPENED CLOGGED 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
$100

BARBARA W.
10/2003
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
ALL CONTACT WAS BY EMAIL--INITIAL INQUIRY AND MAKING THE APPOINTMENT. CONFIRMATION WAS BY EMAIL ALSO. VERY CONVENIENT.
Description of Work: CLEARED A SLOW RUNNING BATH TUB DRAIN AND REPLACED TOILET PARTS DUE TO TOILET TANK NOT FILLING COMPLETELY AFTER FLUSHING.

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
$245

Contact information

4806 Trade Access Blvd Ste 900, Hazelwood, MO 63042

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

Licensed*
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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
Yes, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup offers free project estimates.
No, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup does not offer 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.

Contact information

4806 Trade Access Blvd Ste 900, Hazelwood, MO 63042

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