Bulldog Rooter

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

When it comes to company that puts you first, no one can surpass Bulldog Rooter’s customer service. From the moment you call, you become our first priority. Every step of the way, Bulldog Rooter & Plumbing will treat you and your home with the utmost in professionalism and courtesy. Top it all off with our experience in fixing your plumbing problem, and you will understand why Bulldog Rooter is the fastest growing Plumbing solution company in the Northwest. We never charge for overtime, anytime! Spokane Property Managers and residential property owners have relied on us for years. Call today, (509) 535-3447, to see why we have become the most trusted company in Spokane and Coeur D' Alene.

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing, drain cleaning, video inspection, line locating, sewer repair & replacement, trenchless sewer repair and relining, frozen pipes & water heater replacement or repairs.

Services we don't offer

Septic pumping

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8269 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
5%
3
3%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 151-175 of 269 reviews

P S.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Aside from having to wait three days for a special order part ( not their fault) Bulldog is prompt, clean, professional and friendly. We have also had service from them for general household plumbing repairs, and the same things apply.
Description of Work: Service was part of a remodel to move a freeze-drain exterior hose bib. This is the third time we have had bulldog out. They are always prompt, clean and professional.

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
$275

John C.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The guys were great! They were at our house within 2 hours of the phone call. They made recommendations to improve the flow and completed it in a timely manner. We will use them again.
Description of Work: Kitchen sink wasn't drain properly.

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
$190

Tina G.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was a really good experience. He came in, knew what he was doing, fixed it quickly, and was very clean.
Description of Work: They fixed a broken water line from the hot water heater to 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
$194

Tiffany K.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing, septic tank, drain pipe, sewer cleaning
  + 2 more
Submitted an on-line quote request in early July. Received an e-mail response from one person within 24 hours request home address and permission to request site plans from the county prior to the estimate appointment. Was told I would receive a response within in 2 to 3 business days. Didn't receive any response after 10 business days, so I called on Friday 7/20. Patrick (different person than I was e-mailing) immediately apologized and set an appointment for the very next day, Saturday 7/21, on my schedule. On Sat., they called me well before the schedule estimate appt. time to say they received an emergency plumbing call and would be approx. 1 hour late. He was very apologetic. They called only an hour later to say they were on the way. Patrick arrived with site plans already and did a reviewed of the front and back yards. Prepared an estimate based on the plans he already had and the walk through. In addition, he called the county on Monday to confirm the pipe was already installed from house to street (as shown on the plans). Patrick called Monday 7/23 after contacting the county, set up time (on my schedule) to sign the work agreement to start work on Friday 7/27. (I had to have the work had to be done by 7/31/12). From that point, Bulldog did everything, called for all the permits, called to have the site marked for digging, scheduled the mini backhoe, everything. Patrick and another gentleman arrived promptly at 8:00 on Friday and began the work right away. I wasn't home to see the work throughout the day, but my teenage son said they were polite and professional in all their interactions with him. The work was done, inspected and cleaned up by 4:00 pm. Other than the fresh graded spot over the old septic, I could barely tell they had been there. They didn't have to remove the fence or dig up the front yard like I'd been told by other contractors. Patrick was very friendly, knowledgeable and conscientious. They even kept their sense of humor with the neighbor dogs barking at them all day. Excellent work at an very reasonable price. Even did a quick repair inside the house at no extra charge. I have already recommended them to several coworkers.
Description of Work: They connected the existing home sewer lines to the existing street sewer line. Pumped and filled septic tank w/ rock and gravel. Filled and leveled ground over septic. Performed video inspection of existing county sewer pipes prior to connection to ensure there was nothing blocking the existing lines (that were put approx 15 years ago). Even did a minore repair inside the house on the downstairs tub faucet at no extra cost.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Stan and Mylada S.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
I can't say enough about how smoothly things went, from the time the crew arrived, to the time they finished and left. The backhoe was dropped off about 30 minutes before the crew. When the crew got here they went right to work, and did not stop until they completed the job. I was kept informed throughout the process, and any questions I had were answered. One of the things that impressed me most about this company was their honesty. When the job was quoted we were given two quotes ( best and worse case scenario). When things were opened up I was told the work would fall under the lower quote. They could have easily chosen the higher quote, because I would not have known the difference in the length of area, that actually needed to be regraded, but they didn't! I am a Bulldog fan, and will recommend them to anyone I know that needs work done. Thanks Bulldog crew, you guys were great!
Description of Work: The Bulldog crew excavated and replaced a 40 foot section of PVC pipe leading from the septic tank back toward the house. The section of pipe that was replaced had a back grade, that would have eventually become an issue. The crew properly graded under the pipe to ensure proper flow, then backfilled the area, and leveled it. Work was double checked by running a camera through the pipe as water was flowing through, to ensure proper grade and flow.

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
$2,500

Mary M.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall excellent -- and I would highly recommend this plumber without reservation.
Description of Work: Bulldog repaired a shower leak for me. More important, they did so efficiently and economically--even helping me to contact Kohler to receive warranted parts. Ultimately, the labor (2 service calls, total) cost me $150 and the savings in parts was more than $200.

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
$150

Richard B.
06/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called early in the week to set up the appointment. They were ready to send someone the day I called. I live out of town and the unit I needed the work on was in North Spokane so I set the appointment for late Friday afternnoon (3 PM). They said no problem but warned me ahead of time that afternoon appointment can sometimes get delayed if there are issues on earlier jobs but they would call me if such a situation came up. The plumber was early and waiting on me when I arrived. Very pleasant person and did a great job. Price paid includes tax and the 10% discount from Angies List.
Description of Work: I had a leaky tub/shower valve that I wanted fixed and a mess under the kitchen sink. I needed both traps in the sink replaced and the piping checked for leaks. Whom ever had installed the piping under the sink was not a professional. The service person removed excess pieces and parts and really cleaned up the installed pipes under the sink. Makes for a great deal more useful room under there.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

Anne G.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was a really great outcome to a very stressful situation!
Description of Work: Our Septic Pump went out so we call Bulldog after reading reviews. The morning we called they agreed to be out within 2 hours; during the two hour wait we received a confirmation call back to tell us who our repair man would be and an approximate time he would arrive. About 10 minutes after that call our repair man, Pat, called back to introduce himself and let us know he was on the way, leaving his cell phone number and again, and approximate time he would arrive. Pat arrived about 20 minutes early and got right to work. Pat was great about explaining the issue, giving us what we felt was a fair quote, and then doing the work quickly and very cleanly. We experienced some leakage so the smell was horrid but Pat worked right through it and then gave us some pointers on what to do to get rid of the smell and finish cleaning up the mess that occurred prior to Pat's arrival.

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

Willow A.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They replied promptly to my question about service availability. Though they were unable to provide the specific type of service that I requested, they were polite and willing to help in any other way that they could.
Description of Work: Phone consultation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas H.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
We had a backed up drain. They showed within an hour of my call, looked at the floor and assessed how to access the blockage. The best option was the roof pipe. We discussed pricing and they got to work. Both gentlemen were very pleasant and efficient. From start to finish it took an hour. They also offered some extra service because of complications in the work. The senior person was very knowledgeable and explained implications and possible long-term needs and solutions. I would definitely use them again. The person on the phone was nice and explained that they may not be the cheapest price, but they were fair and when the pricing plans of their competitors were factored in, they may actually have the best price.
Description of Work: We had a backed up drain with water on the basement floor. They had to use a power snake to clear the 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
$274

Margaret N.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Sorry, I think that I told all in the above space.
Description of Work: The company responded very quickly to my initial phone call. They were able to provide the specific water heater with energy saving qualities that I required for Avista rebate. Two employees arrived promptly on the date agreed upon. They removed old water heater and installed the new one with more up to code requirements. They worked for quite a while on the installation as the old copper plumbing had to be re-worked for the new tank. They cleaned up well and were able to work around my two dogs who thought they could be of help! The guys were polite and helpful and even quickly hooked up a portable shower fixture that I was not able to reach safely. I am really happy to have reliable hot water again.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,057

Jerald Z.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Good quality work. I would recommend them to anyone. If I need a plumbing job, I would call them.
Description of Work: I had an overhead drain that was leaking. They also he hung a wall mount kamode.

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

Shirley S.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very good, very informative, no work done
Description of Work: Called company 4/19/2012, very kind person took my call and scheduled appt., for today 4/20/2012 at 10:00 a.m. I opened my garage at 9:59 a.m., young man getting out of his company truck, it was Bulldog Rooter. Very kind, gave me information I needed. Thanks to these folks, they have my business!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Neil W.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
I called the company about 3 PM and they responded immediately and were at my home by 4PM. The job was finished by 6 PM. They cleaned up the entire area where they were working and even gave me a 30 day warranty upon completion of work. I would certainly use Bulldog Rooter again.
Description of Work: Used the rooter to clear the main sewer line going out 140 ft. to the main sewer line in the street. Had to pull a basement toilet to gain access to the sewer line as there was no clean out installed when the house was built 85 years ago. Then reinstalled the basement toilet.

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
$190

Cammy L.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They answered each phone call promptly. Showed up on time, quickly installed the faucet and disposal, explained how to fix a disposal problem, and answered all my questions. Great company.
Description of Work: Kitchen faucet and garbage disposal intallation.

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
$170

P Michael M.
04/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
It went well. He came, unclogged the drain, explained why it was clogged, and gave me a suggestion for preventing its happening again. Then he left.
Description of Work: He unclogged the main drain from the house, rapidly and efficiently.

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
$135

Brenda K.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Turns out to have been plugs and not a major issue with the drain. He explained what they can do if it turned out to be more complicated .. a step process rather than jump into roto rooting. He was exceptionally knowlegable about the types of pipes that I have in this older house and talked to me about what was safe to do. I was exceptionally impressed .. he could have done unnecessary work and charged me and I would not have known the difference. His approach is the most professional I have seen in a long time. I would use them again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Utility sink in basement was extremly slow draining and drain in basement floor was completely plugged. Called the South Hill number for Bulldog Rooter. While this wasn't an emergency, they offered to come out the same day. Pat explained their process. First they diagnose the problem and offer suggestions re how to best handle it. I expected the company to do as others have done in the past .. the usual roto rooter activity. Pat said that he recommended that he clean out both drains and only do the roto rooter if necessary.

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
$118

David F.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
They are affordable and trustworthy. They get the job done with quality work.
Description of Work: installed new water heater fixed plumbing in a few sinks

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

Bob H.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called in the morning for a bathtub faucet that would not shut off. They were here in an hour and had the valve replaced quickly. The price was reasonable and the quality of work was excellent.
Description of Work: They replaced a faulty faucet valve in my bathtub.

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
$185

Mary M.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well. Came right away. A very professional service!
Description of Work: Cleared a 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
$75

Mary M.
03/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
There is a screw cap that was in place that could be removed in case of needing cleaned out but it was stuck. It took a special tool and he got it right out. He then cleaned out a short section of pipe. He did a good job. We were satisfied with him. He did exactly what he was suppose to do. He was referred to us from our regular plumber.
Description of Work: They helped us with a drain problem in our concrete floor.

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
$75

Joy P.
12/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They had a senior discount and they were very nice. The guy was going to squeeze me in, but I solved it before he got here. So, I called him back and told him that he didn’t need to come down. However, I am going to keep his number because of his attitude and he was willing to work me in. If I do have plumbing issues, he would be the first person I would call. I just talked to him on the phone. I contacted them because of their proximity to me. They were very professional over the phone. Overall, they were great. I don’t have any idea about the price sine I didn’t have to pay them. Their responsiveness was very good because they were interested in helping me. They never had to come out. If needed, I would contact them again.
Description of Work: I contacted Bulldog Rooter in September since I had a plumbing issue.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ann H.
12/2011
5.0
excavators, plumbing, septic tank, drain pipe
  + 2 more
They did a very nice job. They did a very nice job of cleaning up and everything else. They worked at getting it nice and containing the dust in the bedroom. They moved everything out of the room and when they were finished, they put it all back together. They moved all the bedroom furniture back in. They did a good job. We didn't compare prices.
Description of Work: We used Bulldog Rooter to replace a pipe underneath the foundation. They had to jack-hammer across the bedroom floor and put a trench in the floor that was 11 or more feet. It was a major problem and they had to replace the pipe from the house to the septic tank. They raised the collar on the septic tank to where it was ground level because they had to dig down for it to open it up and check it out.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Linda T.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have had these folks in my home, as well as at our rental properties, and have been very happy. I would have given this report earlier, but was not a member. I would highly recommend them, love the fact that they're there for you 24/7, and don't charge extra for the off times.
Description of Work: Changed out major pipe in basement, opened up cement floor put in new drain. Fixed faucet in kitchen.

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

Charlene E.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My main water line broke on July 4th. I was referred to a general contractor by a family member so I put my trust in this person to get the job done. What a nightmare! Not only did I find out this contractor's license was expired, he wasn't qualified to do plumbing nor was he insured or bonded. He was paid $5500.00 cash and never came back to finish what he started (yes, stupid me!). I then called Butch at Bulldog to come and give me an estimate to fix things. Not only did Bulldog redo the installation of my main water line with copper pipe; they also replaced the main sewer pipe. They were terrific! All work was done to plumbing standards and codes with the proper inspection by city personnel. A very professional job and very pleasant employees to have around. They saved my day! They will be my plumber for life and I will not hesitate to refer them to anyone who needs a plumber for any type of plumbing job. Oh, and the best part...he was less expensive than the first contractor and that included the sewer line too! Love these guys!
Description of Work: Bulldog replaced the main water line and sewer pipe and some sprinkler valve repair. Unfortunately for me...I should have called them first hand.

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
$5,200

Contact information

16124 E Marietta Ave, Spokane, WA 99216

http://www.bulldogrooter.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*

Trade License Number
BULLDRI883RD
Trade License Locale
WA
Trade License Authority
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Trade License Expiration
12/12/2024

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Septic Systems,
Excavating

FAQ

Bulldog Rooter 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

Bulldog Rooter accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Bulldog Rooter offers free project estimates.
Yes, Bulldog Rooter offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bulldog Rooter does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Bulldog Rooter offers emergency services.
Yes, Bulldog Rooter offers warranties.
Bulldog Rooter offers the following services: Plumbing, drain cleaning, video inspection, line locating, sewer repair & replacement, trenchless sewer repair and relining, frozen pipes & water heater replacement or repairs.
Septic pumping

Contact information

16124 E Marietta Ave, Spokane, WA 99216

http://www.bulldogrooter.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