Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Founded 1935 • With Angi since July 2006

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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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount
$100 off
Emergency Service
Yes
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
Yes
No License Required for Trade
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Verified Reviews

4.3

(420) Verified Reviews

Ratings Distribution

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266

4

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Rating Details

Price
3.8
Professionalism
4.5
Punctuality
4.6
Quality
4.5
Responsiveness
4.6

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plumbers (378)drain cleaning (195)sewer cleaning (50)drain pipe installation (13)water heaters (8)well & water pump repair (7)home remodeling (6)septic tank service (4)
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Patti C.
5.0
01/15/2023
Davari was kind and helpful and did the job quickly and efficiently
Description of Work
Cleaned out my main drain
Category
drain cleaning
Cost
$320
Hire Again?
Yes
Nancy T.
1.0
03/07/2019
Poor job. Removed asbestos floor tile in places, and they are not licensed to do this. Over-charged for things not done. After review from experts, I was double charged, basement left in ridiculous mess, and they lied to me about what my insurance would pay. My health was put at risk. They were paid what the expert calculated the charge would be, and now they turned me over to collections, and put a lien on my house, and I will take them to court to have this undone. I have found out, they are known for taking advantage of older women.
Description of Work
sewer back up in basement
Category
water damage restoration, drain pipe
Cost
$11,000
scott N.
1.0
01/15/2019
line cleaned, then ended up swarmed with people for water damage, water mitigation services. Insurance accepted their proposal, the water mitigation guy installed 6 fans into a power strip off one outlet then blew the breaker. Their specialists offered in upgrade or install new sewer line for the cost of 6,000 to 50,000$.
Description of Work
Sewer line cleaned
Category
plumbing, water damage restoration, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
Cost
$4,000
Laura G.
1.0
05/09/2018
Asked for an itemized invoice and found many charges for work that was simply not done. Had to photo document and contact Roto Rooter Corporate Customer Satisfaction to get an invoice that reflected the work ACTUALLY done. We were long time customers, but no more. A company should be able to invoice for work actually done. A customer shouldn't have to go line by line and photo document that the work really wasn't done.
Description of Work
Water Restoration services - sewer overflow clean-up
Category
plumbing, water damage restoration
Cost
$4,000
Steven B.
5.0
09/18/2017
Fine but roto rooter is too expensive
Description of Work
Unclog sewer line
Category
plumbing, sewer cleaning
Cost
$299
Hire Again?
Yes
B M.
5.0
04/04/2017
They were great. They were there on time and were very professional. They cleaned up everything and they tested the drains to make sure they really got all the stuff out of them.
Description of Work
The kitchen drain was clogged up. We could not get it unclogged. Roto Rooter was there the next day and they solved the issues.
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Hire Again?
Yes
james P.
5.0
03/13/2017
completed and appears to be working very well.
Description of Work
clean out the drain pipe & tubing that the down spout empty into to carry water away from house.
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
Peggy N.
5.0
11/21/2016
They are a little expensive. I placed the call, I got a response very quickly, and they were out the same day.
Description of Work
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services ran the line from the basement bathroom out to the main line, and then he cleaned the line.
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Cost
$275
Hire Again?
Yes
4.0
09/06/2016
It was okay. Once they got the contract, they communication wasn’t that good. For instance, when they were supposed to pick up the equipment, the guy got pulled for another job and nobody called me to let me know. I sat home all day waiting for them to come and didn’t know why they didn’t show up. At least give me a call to let me know why they are not coming.
Description of Work
I had water in the basement.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$2,800
Toni N.
3.0
09/03/2016
We have not had much problem. The toilet is still running slow and still not flushing down the first time. We are holding the handle down like he said. We thought it was a little overpriced. It was, like, $185 just to snake one toilet; it was a little pricey. I would tell a friend to call around and get pricing.
Description of Work
They snaked a toilet.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$185
Donald B.
4.0
07/19/2016
It went fine. They're just average.
Description of Work
I had Roto-Rooter come out. They cleared the main drain.
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Cost
$350
Hire Again?
Yes
Monte B.
5.0
06/10/2016
This service was wonderful!! ?They came out for a free estimate the same day I called them. ?They gave me a fair estimate for the job and proceeded to do the work on the spot. ?The service man wore booties to protect our floors the entire time he was there. ?He started the job at 1:45 and finished at 8:00. ?He was very polite and courteous and very straight-forward with his evaluation of the situation when he got on scene. ?He also did a free, courtesy inspection of the rest of the piping in the basement and pointed out potential items that may need fixing in the future. ?We were very pleased with this service call and with Roto-Rooter. ?Roody, our service man, did an amazing job. ?Thank you.
Description of Work
Changed out the old metal piping under the kitchen sink and replaced it with PVC piping and removed our old toilet and installed a new one.
Category
plumbing, home remodeling
Cost
$735
Hire Again?
Yes
Luisa T.
5.0
05/11/2016
The service was really good. I have not had any problem with it. I am sure that I could call them to come and inspect it and they would do so.
Description of Work
Roto Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service installed my water heater.
Category
water heater repair
Cost
$1,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Andy A.
5.0
02/22/2016
Went very well were able to clean up the mess and repair broken drain.Tech Jim (farmer) was very very polite and courteous
Description of Work
Open clogged up Dtrain
Category
plumbing
Cost
$295
Hire Again?
Yes
barbara J.
2.0
02/04/2016
We used a $50 coupon from the website so we ended up paying $125. Friday, the girl that came out to do it said she got it unclogged, but she didn't. We called them back and they sent someone out the next day that did unclog it. The guy who came out the next day admitted that they don't train their employees. He did an okay job but I have to grade them lower because they do not provide any training for them. They sent someone out here who had no training. He said it was her second week on the job. It was her first week by herself and she received zero training on it. The night before they could not come because they got pushed back so we had to reschedule for Friday. The people that actually came were friendly. I would tell others to choose somebody else that trains their employees. They were supposed to come within our time window on Thursday but called instead and said they would be unable to make it and that it would have to be later. They did come within the window the next day during that time frame. The workers that came out were nice. The first one did not know what she was doing. The second one did and he fixed the problem.
Description of Work
For plumbing we just had Roto-Rooter out. They used an auger in the toilet to release a clog.
Category
drain cleaning
Cost
$125
D Anne Marie C.
5.0
01/23/2016
Rick Hall was our Roto-Rooter Field Technician (#3730) -- he was AWESOME!!! Rick arrived to provide drain service and wouldn't even step inside until he put his shoe protectors on (even though I told him we were covered in dust from another project we were completing in the house!). After seeing and hearing what our issue was, he explained what he would do to correct the problem, and told us up front how much the job would cost. He also explained if, along his repair journey, he found that extra work or cost would be needed he would be calling in a supervisor to come out and insure things would be done above-board. Wow....how great to know his plan of action! Rick let me know as he worked what was happening, and more importantly WHY it was happening, explaining (at one point) what could be keeping the blades from progressing in their journey down the pipes they were supposed to be cleaning out and my different options and outcomes. He DID NOT pressure me to choose a service option, he actually PROVIDED THE OPTIONS and the possible outcomes of each option. When I did not choose the most extensive option he offered, he still provided the service I requested with the epitome of professionalism. When he left, my utility sink was draining like never in the almost 10 years since we have lived here! Not only that, he left the sink/floor area where he was working as clean as I would have cleaned it myself. This was a first for me!!!! I am sooooooooooo pleased!
Description of Work
Unclogged a slow moving but lately undraining drain that has been a problem for us for YEARS even though it's been serviced several times in the past.
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Cost
$285
Hire Again?
Yes
Rosemary P.
5.0
01/11/2016
Roto Rooter tried to flush clogged drain and discovered mud in line. found collapsed drain area. He made all necessary contacts to begin excavation of collapsed area for next morning. Excavation began promptly and professionally. Very happy with all people involved in this massive endeavor. New line installed and camera inspection completed on entire system. Fortunate no other problems disvovered.
Description of Work
Excavation and partial replacement of sewer line.
Category
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
Cost
$5,900
Hire Again?
Yes
Linda Y.
5.0
12/28/2015
The call for service was easy and quick. The plumber (Brent) arrived promptly within the promised time frame. He was polite, professional, and explained things well. The job turned out to be more extensive than we thought and other service men were required, but he always made sure we were informed step-by-step. The work was done at my elderly mother's home, and he was friendly and patient with her.
Description of Work
Cleared backed up line from bathroom to septic tank.
Category
plumbing, septic tank, drain cleaning
Cost
$550
Hire Again?
Yes
Matthew M.
5.0
12/21/2015
Great service and professionalism. Matt #923, was honest and thorough. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work
Snakes and cleared branch line.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$285
Hire Again?
Yes
Linda L.
5.0
12/18/2015
I had tile laid in me kitchen, and unknown to me the tile person washed out his bucket in my kitchen sink. Three days later, when I used the sink the disposal would not work and the sink barely drained. It was full of hardened grout. Roto Rooter came and replaced the disposal and drains and ran the camera and snake. It took them 7 hrs to do everything and had 3 techs here at various times. The were all polite, professional and left everything clean. I don't know the cost as the tile company paid the bill. I have used Roto Rooter several times and will continue to use them as my plumber of choice
Description of Work
Replaced the garbage disposal, sink drains, used camera to check the line and used a snake as a precaution.
Category
plumbing, drain pipe, drain cleaning
Cost
$700
Hire Again?
Yes
Michael B.
4.0
12/01/2015
Mike (Tech number 1063) was very professional and did a great job explaining what he was doing. I had snaked the pipe earlier in the day (my snake was too short to reach the clog) and also applied caustic pipe cleaner. Mike explained the risk of caustic agents and provided an alternate product more suitable for a pipe system that has some original galvanized pipes. While just under $400 for 45 minutes of labor is far from cheap there is a certain convenience about being able to schedule an appointment in the morning and have somebody out by 3 pm. Next time I will probably spend my 400 bucks on a pro-grade snake and hold off on calling in case of a true emergency, but I am still very happy with the overall experience. You truly get what you pay for.
Description of Work
Clean and treat kitchen slate line to establish flow then replace broken basket strainer nut and reassemble drain.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$379.5
Hire Again?
Yes
Paul K.
5.0
11/30/2015
Josh roe was very professional. Explained everything in detail. He worked diligently until everything was fixed properly. He then cleaned up after himself which was greatly appreciated.
Description of Work
Josh snaked all the plumbing. He cut off the basement sewer line and put a new piece in with a trap. He fixed a leak from the tub to hot water tank.
Category
plumbing, water heater repair, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
Cost
$816
Hire Again?
Yes
victoria W.
5.0
11/27/2015
He did an excellent job. The clog was quickly fixed and the price was very reasonable. The technician was friendly and professional.
Description of Work
Cleared clogge drain
Category
plumbing
Cost
$66
Hire Again?
Yes
MARGARET P.
5.0
11/25/2015
Matt was our service rep and he was extremely professional. He worked hard, cleaned up after himself and kept us informed of the progress. Matt's tech number is 923 and we can't say enough good thinks about the service he provided. We will use them again in the future. They were on time and completed the job in a timely manner. Off staff was professional and easy to work with. The fact that they send you an email confirmation is impressive. Can't say enough good things about our experience!
Description of Work
Snaked the drain to remove blockage
Category
plumbing
Cost
$163
Hire Again?
Yes
Alyce R.
5.0
11/16/2015
Larry was so awesome - he explained everything he was doing, he was super nice, very fast with his work and completely cleaned up everything before he left!
Description of Work
Larry fixed a leaking pipe in our basement.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$1,400
Hire Again?
Yes

Phone

Address

9490 Byers Rd

Dayton, OH 45342

Sunday
Open All Day
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
Open All Day
Saturday
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Website

http://www.rotorooter.com

Other Information

Services offered

Plumbing. Drain Cleaning. Pipe Bursting. Lining. Excavation. Sewer. Drains. Faucet. Sink. Shower. Tub. Water Line. Pipework. Garbage Disposal. Dishwasher. & Water Heater Installation. Repair. & Replacement. Pipe Thawing. Underground Leak & Link Detection. Video Camera Line Inspections. High Pressure Water Jetting. Backflow. Trenchless & Traditional Pipe.

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HVAC.

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FAQ

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is open:

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: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Financing Available, Check

Yes, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup offers 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. Pipe Bursting. Lining. Excavation. Sewer. Drains. Faucet. Sink. Shower. Tub. Water Line. Pipework. Garbage Disposal. Dishwasher. & Water Heater Installation. Repair. & Replacement. Pipe Thawing. Underground Leak & Link Detection. Video Camera Line Inspections. High Pressure Water Jetting. Backflow. Trenchless & Traditional Pipe.