Rooter Man
Plumber · Saratoga Springs, NY
Our verdict
Excellent workmanship and fast diagnostics, but promises same-day service he can't always deliver—check availability before committing to a timeline.
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Ranked #3 of 12 plumbers we've reviewed in Saratoga Springs, NY · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jul 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
4 of 5 reviews praise quick diagnosis and professional work quality
3 cited reviews
“Bill quickly diagnosed and fixed our problem”
“Bill was clear with pricing and worked quickly.”
“Very transparent about what was needed for the repair.”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
3 of 5 reviews highlight transparent communication about pricing and repair needs
3 cited reviews
“Bill was clear with pricing and worked quickly.”
“Very transparent about what was needed for the repair.”
“Bill quickly diagnosed and fixed our problem”
Fast callback and scheduling: one reviewer received a call within 5 minutes and technician arrived within 2.5 hours
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
Other directories bury these. We think you should read them before you call. Every concern below comes from the reviews it cites.
Red flag
Critical reliability issue: customer explicitly told 'yes' to same-day guarantee and two-person crew, then was told 'not until Monday' when technician arrived—left customer without hot water and having taken time off work
“Promised same day install, arrived alone saying not until Monday”
Major gap between promised and actual service availability: promised same-day water heater install with two technicians, but solo technician arrived saying job couldn't be done until Monday
“Promised same day install, arrived alone saying not until Monday”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I have been a home inspector for 20 + Yrs. I have heard many stories over the years from agents and homeowners about bad service and terrible experiences from contractors; but this is very disappointing! My water heater failed early this morning (Tuesday). Upon talking to customer service for Rooter man (just before 8am this morning) , I was assured they would be able to install a new water heater today. I asked …”
Positive
“Bill quickly diagnosed and fixed our problem in a professional and courteous manner. He was a real life saver that day and I would highly recommend him to anyone!!!”
“We had a phenomenal experience with our technician. Bill prepared us for what to expect, was clear with pricing and worked quickly. Having people come into the home can be a vulnerable experience, but Bill made everyone feel comfortable; kiddo, pets and adults alike. He was exceptionally friendly and professional. We’ll definitely be using Rooter Man in the future (we have an old house with tiny pipes, so we know …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 242 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Apr 2026.
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