Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Quality control inconsistency: 1 of 5 reviews shows catastrophic service failure with repeated diagnostic misses and property damage, contrasting sharply with otherwise positive reviews. This suggests high variability by technician or location., Pricing fairness score of 15/100 aligns with documented evidence: 1 review explicitly disputes billing ($650 charged for unresolved problem) and unnecessary high value recommendations ($10K repipe for simple clog)
Trust Score: 0/100 · Based on 336 reviews
Our Verdict
#8 of 10 in Beaufort, SC
- Water heater install/repair
- Drain and sewer work
- You're highly price-sensitive
Hire if: You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Hire if: You need clear communication and upfront explanations
Caution if: You need predictable, consistent service across every visit
Caution if: You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Caution if: You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
How they score across what matters
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What they do well (and don’t)
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What 336 Reviews Tell Us
Emergency Response
No reviewers specifically mention emergency response times
What To Watch Out For
Severe diagnostic failures on repeat visits: 1 review documents technician missing an obvious clean-out across 3 separate visits, leading to sewage spills in the home and unnecessary $10K repipe recommendation
Property damage during service: 1 review reports sewage spilled in hallway and bathroom twice during initial visit, with technician proceeding unnecessarily with toilet removal
Aggressive upselling without thorough diagnosis: 1 review indicates $10,000 repipe estimate offered on visits 2 and 3 despite root cause (detergent buildup) never being identified
Quality control inconsistency: 1 of 5 reviews shows catastrophic service failure with repeated diagnostic misses and property damage, contrasting sharply with otherwise positive reviews. This suggests high variability by technician or location.
Pricing fairness score of 15/100 aligns with documented evidence: 1 review explicitly disputes billing ($650 charged for unresolved problem) and unnecessary high value recommendations ($10K repipe for simple clog)
Quality & Professionalism
Strong technician communication and diagnosis: 3 of 5 reviews highlight clear explanations, visual documentation, and knowledgeable problem-solving
Communication
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: 2 of 5 reviews explicitly praise same-day or weekend availability, including Sunday service for urgent sewer blockage
Strong technician communication and diagnosis: 3 of 5 reviews highlight clear explanations, visual documentation, and knowledgeable problem-solving
Respect for Your Home
Property damage during service: 1 review reports sewage spilled in hallway and bathroom twice during initial visit, with technician proceeding unnecessarily with toilet removal
Customer reviews
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Having clogged toilets is a scary proposition, but we made the right call by calling Roto-Rooter. The receptionist was very kind and understanding and assured us that she would send someone out that same day. Harrison our tech put us totally at ease. He explained what the problem was, showed us pictures and gave us our options. He is very knowledgeable, confident and the work he did was very thorough and well done. We would highly recommend Roto-Rooter and especially Harrison!
Josh and Ryan were so nice. They answered all of our questions and kept us updated as they installed the new water heater. We aren’t familiar with competitive pricing, but the service was excellent and we are well pleased. The water mitigation team, led by Ethan, were quick to respond and extremely helpful and knowledgeable. His team was easy to communicate with and very polite. Ethan even helped to explain the situation to our insurance company when I called in the claim. We were very pleased. I highly recommend Roto Rooter.
This was the first time I ever had to hire a plumber! My sewer line was completely blocked! I made that call to Roto Rooter. On a Sunday, the company had their Professional plumber, Harrison at my home. He was so curtious, professional and a pleasure to converse with. He solved the problem right away!! If I ever need help again I will be sure to call them first!! 5 stars for the entire experience. Thank you so much for your fast response.
We found the clean out you missed on your three visits to our house. To be fair you only missed it the first time and simply never looked for it the next two times you came out. Since the problem was never resolved, it returned a few weeks after you left. So we opened our first clean out. Dry pipe. So we looked for a second clean out, found it & opened it up. Out came several ancient hunks of laundry detergent turned to rocks. You did NOT need to pull the toilet for the snake on your first visit, which included spilling the sewage in the hall and bathroom TWICE! Your estimate of $10,000 repipe offered on the second and third visits was NOT what was needed. The second clean out is about 25 feet from the one you found. Actually in plain view from there. I am including photos of the second clean out and the soap rocks you could not find and did not address. Your guess of a low spot in the pipe was not correct. You noticed we ran the laundry water outside/not thru the septic line. The soap was there over 8 years. The clog was simply NOT found. We are stunned how lame you are! We fixed the problem ourselves but paid you $650. Go figure! So, NOT calling you ever again.
I had issues with my water heater and had no idea what was causing it. I contacted Chandler Drew with Roto rooter and he came and in no time he found the issue. It was a busted water line I can’t tell you how much it made my life better. I would recommend them to anyone . Chandler was excellent
Business details
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Based in Beaufort. Serves 3 nearby cities within 20 miles:
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup