Rhino Rooter Plumbing Sewer & Drain Inc
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Trust Score: 0/100 · Based on 171 reviews
Our Verdict
#2 of 11 in Citrus Heights, CA
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- Drain and sewer work
- Emergency and burst pipe repair
- Sewer line repair and replacement
No major caveats
Hire if: You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Hire if: You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Caution if: You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Caution if: You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
How they score across what matters
Based on 100 reviews analyzed. Click a row for the quote that best illustrates the score.
What they do well (and don’t)
Green means reviews confirm they’re good at it. Red means reviewers flag issues. Gray means no reviews talk about it yet.
What 171 Reviews Tell Us
Emergency Response
fast_response cited in 24 of 100 analyzed reviews; same-day and midnight emergency dispatch confirmed across multiple reviews
Emergency and same-day calls
Emergency and burst pipe repair
What To Watch Out For
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Quality & Professionalism
Camera inspection included after snaking — ran a larger blade when initial scope wasn't clean, no extra charge per 1 review
Customer reviews
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Just stepped out the shower, steam still in the air, Wifey ’bout to hop in, towel wrapped in her hair, Then the tub start talkin’, made a gurgle so foul, Black water bubblin’ up — yeah the vibe turned vile. Wouldn’t drain down, just sat there mean, Lookin’ like a swamp monster audition scene, Midnight crisis, who we gonna choose? Scrolled through the numbers with the midnight blues. Rhino Rooter pulled up, no delay, Cheaper than the rest but elite in every way, Polite, professional, punctual king, Midnight plumber with the heavyweight swing. Snaked that drain like a beast unleashed, Camera down deep where the darkness reached, Found tree roots creepin’, underground thieves, Marked the yard up clean like blueprints on leaves. We couldn’t even find where the plumbing ran, He mapped it out faster than a drafted plan, All done quick, no stress, no fuss, Turned a plumbing nightmare into trust. Gave us magnets, stickers — business on deck, Now his name on the fridge, showin’ respect, Midnight savior when the pipes went wild, Rhino Rooter came through — problem exiled. Best in the business, hands down truth, From disaster to laughter in a single smooth move, When the drains start bubblin’ and the water turns mean, Call the rhino — keep your bathroom clean. Alright, enough with the fun. I could tell I woke Ryan up and I felt bad. But he showed up at our house within like 10 minutes of me calling him. He didn't just snake our drain and save our house from flooding, he went above and beyond and checked the pipes with a camera and marked out in our yard where the pipe is underground as he explained the next steps to properly fix our problem. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and competitively priced. I would highly recommend Rhino Rooter for all your plumbing needs. He turned our ruined night into a very positive experience. Plus he gave us stickers and magnets so we can give them out to our friends and family. Don't look anywhere else, give Rhino Rooter a call! They're the best in the business! Thank you bro, much appreciated!
Our main line at our office was clogged & toilet not flushing. Other plumbers quoted us five grand! RHINO came out right away the same day and was able to jet our line clear for a fraction of that price saving us thousands! Super professional, highly knowledgeable and customer service oriented. I would recommend them to my mom. Thank you guys for saving the day.
Ryan at Rhino Rooter was a total lifesaver. We went all Sunday without being able to use any water due to a main sewer line clog. A large chain plumbing company spent an hour trying to fix it with no luck and then quoted us $2,000 for the next steps. We called Rhino Rooter for a second opinion, and Ryan came out late on a Sunday, quickly cleared the clog, and charged only a few hundred dollars. He was professional, honest, and efficient. We’ll absolutely use him again and highly recommend him to anyone needing a trustworthy plumber.
Ryan came by to inspect the problem caused by water logging on the ground from incomplete drainage of water from the down spouts that connect with the gutters on the roof of our house on April 17, 2025. My wife told him we have quality gutter guards (with mesh) cleaned twice a year but despite that we have a problem. She said she had seen online reports that "hydro-jetting" a process that involves clearing blockages in the underground drains with high speed water jets under pressure can help resolve the problem. She told Ryan that that she had called his company because his company had advertised that they provide drain clearing and hydro-jetting services. Ryan said he had the hydro-jetting equipment and could do the work right-o-way for $750 an hour because it was labor intensive work that required the use of specialized tools and experience of doing the work! He explained that regardless of cleaning the gutter guards regularly excess water can back up from the underground drains due to build up of debris over time so that instead of the overflow water being transported by the drains below our home to the storm drain it would back up and result in water logging! His quote was high but based on what Ryan had said it appeared that it may be the sensible option to preserve our home drainage system. My wife told Ryan to do the work. After an hour and a half Ryan said he was done and give an evaluation of the work he had done. At that point I joined my wife and met him. Ryan said that unfortunately he had only partial success with hydro-jetting one of the drains because the other drains were clogged with weeds and overgrown roots etcetera over time that is seen in "mature" neighborhoods. Ryan recommended we hire another company to replace the drains because they are not salvageable but that is not a job his company does. We were disappointed and felt short changed literally because we had to part with $1,000 for the partial hydro-jetting work with no benefit because his recommendation was for all the drains to be replaced anyway! By the way I wouldn't be any the wiser on smarter options had I not found a company much to my surprise that offered to provide an estimate of drain replacement work after making their assessment with camera pictures etcetera. This company offered a complete solution and informed me based on their evaluation of the pictures of the overgrown weeds that replacing all the drains was the only option and hydro-jetting was never an option! All this for free as an estimate. This other company told me exactly what I could expect but regrettably I did not find them first or I would have saved $1,000 on an unnecessary expense to Rhino Rooter!
When everything works out it's great, but when there's a problem that's when you find out the integrity of a contractor. And my callback would have been a few minutes fix. Being strung along is frustrating especially after you pay a little chunk of cash. Paying someone else to correct the fix is disappointing but you have to move on. Solace is telling the 4 neighbors who asked me last week if I knew a plumber--who not to call. Ignoring my small problem is really nothing, but someday you'll ignore the wrong client and so good luck with the CSLB.
Dear Rhino Rooter Team, I am writing to share my appreciation for the service I received from Ryan. From the moment he arrived, Ryan was very friendly and professional. He took the time to explain the inspection process thoroughly and walked me through his findings in clear detail, which I greatly valued. What stood out most was Ryan’s dedication. Even though he was preparing for one of the most important events in his life, his upcoming wedding, he still made the effort to carefully inspect my property and ensure that everything was addressed properly. That level of commitment speaks volumes about his character and the service standard at Rhino Rooter. Please extend my thanks to Ryan. His professionalism, kindness, and thoroughness left a strong, positive impression, and I will not hesitate to recommend Rhino Rooter to friends, family, and colleagues. Sincerely, David Moyot The Rhino returns: I highly recommend Ryan with Rhino Rooter Plumbing Sewer & Drain, Inc. He completed all agreed-upon work efficiently and communicated clearly throughout—starting with scheduling a site visit, providing a detailed estimate with photos, and returning to perform the repairs as promised. During the final water test of the drain pipes under the property, a few additional leaks appeared. Ryan fixed them immediately using the materials he keeps stocked in his van, avoiding extra trips for parts and keeping costs down. I originally hired Ryan for a pre-purchase sewer camera inspection. His friendly demeanor and professionalism during that first meeting made me confident he was the right person to handle the subsequent plumbing work. Start to finish, the experience was organized, straightforward, and high-quality. Logo you’ll see on his truck: a strong, cartoon rhino with white horns, in green overalls, gripping an orange pipe wrench inside a green circle; the words “Rhino Rooter” appear in large green script with “Plumbing, Sewer, & Drain, Inc.” beneath. If you want a dependable pro who respects your time and budget, call Ryan.
I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Rhino Rooter Plumbing Sewer and Drain Inc. during a dire time of need. Ryan, the plumber from Rhino Rooter, truly saved the day by arriving just in the nick of time to address a major plumbing emergency in our home. From the moment we called Rhino Rooter, their team was incredibly responsive and understanding of the urgency of our situation. Despite the late hour, Ryan arrived promptly and immediately got to work assessing the issue. His professionalism, expertise, and calm demeanor were truly impressive and helped put our minds at ease during a stressful time. Ryan's swift and efficient work not only resolved the plumbing issue quickly but also prevented further damage to our property. He took the time to explain the problem and the steps he was taking to fix it, ensuring that we were informed and comfortable throughout the process. The quality of service provided by Rhino Rooter Plumbing Sewer and Drain Inc. is truly top-notch, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of plumbing services, especially during emergencies. Their commitment to customer satisfaction and their ability to deliver results when it matters most are unparalleled. I am sincerely grateful to Ryan and the entire team at Rhino Rooter for their professionalism, expertise, and outstanding service. They truly deserve every bit of this 5-star review for going above and beyond to help us in our time of need. Thank you, Rhino Rooter, for your exceptional service!
Can not say enough good things about Ryan with Rhino Rooter! We reached out to Rhino Rooter to have a gas line relocated while replacing our roof. This was definitely a surprise for us as when we had the old roof removed, there was a gas line running along the plywood sheating. The county inspector would not let us cover up the roof until we had the gas line relocated properly. We started to panic as rain was projected in the forecast at the end of the week and our roof was wide open. We called Rhino Rooter and Ryan was super quick to answer the phone! Ryan knew exactly what to do! He understood the pinch we were in and was able to come out the same day after he finished up his job he was already on! Ryan immediately identified the problem and started relocating our gas line on the spot! The county inspector came out the next day and was extremely pleased with his work! Ryan saved the day for us as we were able to continue with our roof and get it covered up and finished before the rain came! Ryan is an expert in his craft and takes a lot of pride in what he does! And the best part he treated us like family! We highly recommend Ryan with Rhino Rooter and will be our go to plumber from here on out! Thank you again Ryan!!
Ryan has done outstanding work for me twice. This past summer, I did a simple bathroom refresh - new vanity with faucet install and a new toilet. He truly impressed me with his authentic nature, straightforward communication and professional approach to his business. It was a small job, but he took it seriously and took pride in his work. I knew I found my new "go to" plumber, which is critical owning a home built in 1960 with original pipes! Fast forward to this past week. Things got real. It became evident that a main line under the kitchen had given way. I texted and he got back to me within minutes, he had other jobs to get through, but would get to me by the end of day - responsive and prompt! Long story: short version - it was a major job, he approached it with a solid plan, executed, and completed an extremely difficult fix under this very old home. Did I mention he had to dig out the crawl space? And there were spiders? And the pipe had not just given way...it had been compromised for quite some time and no one had caught it? It truly was Rhino to the rescue! Well done! I am grateful for your fine work, Ryan!
I highly recommend Ryan with Rhino Rooter Plumbing Sewer & Drain, Inc. He completed all agreed-upon work efficiently and communicated clearly throughout--starting with scheduling a site visit, providing a detailed estimate with photos, and returning to perform the repairs as promised. During the final water test of the drain pipes under the property, a few additional leaks appeared. Ryan fixed them immediately using the materials he keeps stocked in his van, avoiding extra trips for parts and keeping costs down. I originally hired Ryan for a pre-purchase sewer camera inspection. His friendly demeanor and professionalism during that first meeting made me confident he was the right person to handle the subsequent plumbing work. Start to finish, the experience was organized, straightforward, and high-quality. Logo you'll see on his truck: a strong, cartoon rhino with white horns, in green overalls, gripping an orange pipe wrench inside a green circle; the words "Rhino Rooter" appear in large green script with "Plumbing, Sewer, & Drain, Inc." beneath. If you want a dependable pro who respects your time and budget, call Ryan.
Wow and Wow. What great service! It’s so refreshing to find a company that cares about their work and customers. I called Ryan on a Friday morning to ask about a sewer issue, I was having. He asked if he could come over and do a camera inspection. Come to find out, I needed a jet-flush of my sewer line and Ryan booked it for the following Monday. I am still so impressed with the professionalism, respect and dedication Ryan puts into his work. He was fast and he explained what he was doing and his findings. I gladly paid him because for the first time, I felt like I had just made a friend. I know who I will call if I have a plumbing issue in the future. Ryan, thanks again for the great customer service. I appreciate it. And to the folks, wondering who to call??? This is the company for any of your plumbing needs. As they say “Easy breezy”!
I can echo much of what has already been said about Ryan's service. He was thorough, thoughtful and clear about each step he took throughout the process. I had two plumbers out before him to assess a strange squeeling sound coming from my pipes. Both plumbers failed to properly assess the problem, and even though we could not recreate the problem while Ryan was here, he was able to provide a clear solution with a pressure regulator valve explaining how it would work, and how it would likely address the problem. He then laid out what we could do if it did not work. The second plumber I had out provided a future plan too, but the explanation was unclear and did not seem at all logical to what we were facing. I'd highly recommend Ryan for any plumbing needs you have.
I have a very long french drain that handles the yard behind my hosue as wel as the pool when it rains. It started to back up with teh recnt rains and soil saturation. Ryan answered my call within minutes and gave me confidence that he knew what he was doing following our phone call. He arrived promptly and handled a drian thatg was well over 100 feet. It was 35 years old and a rippled drain so he used the proper pressure so the tubing wouldn't be damaged. He aslo explained ways in which I could help prevent future clogging of the drain. We used a standard plumbing company sevearl years ago that didn't take care of the entire like Rhino Rooter did. He will definitely be the one I will be using on the future.
Our garbage disposal stopped working. I called two companies before calling Ryan at Rhinorooter. The first two companies asked for all of my information, wasted a bunch of my time and offered no help. Didn’t even call me back! I then tried Rhinorooter. Ryan himself answered my call and offered to stop by that same day! What’s even better is he gave me some useful tips to fix the situation myself, resulting in no cost to me and actually helping me figure out the real Problem! AND - to go a step further, Ryan referred a quality electrician to me help get the situation resolved. One of the most professional And kind services I have ever received! I cannot recommend Ryan enough!
Ryan came and hooked up our new outdoor grill set to our natural gas line. It's so fabulous being able to use natural gas instead of propane. Ryan was thorough making sure everything was done right and worked. Poor Ryan is going to have to come back because the conversation kit I bought only came with half of what I needed ( thanks Costco). But Ryan was so professional and kind we are excited to use his services again. While he was here I mentioned my daughters shower growls when running. He took time to check it out and fixed that too. Ryan was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. Great value too! 10/10 recommendation will use again.
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Based in Citrus Heights. Serves 7 nearby cities within 20 miles:
Rhino Rooter Plumbing Sewer & Drain Inc