Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Plumber · Newark, DE · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Arrives within an hour for emergencies and solves problems fast, with technicians who explain everything clearly and treat your home with respect.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Ranked #3 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Newark, DE · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Exceptional emergency response speed—multiple reviewers report same-day or within-one-hour arrival for critical issues like sewer backups and burst pipes
2 cited reviews
“representative was at our house quickly”
“walking us through everything clearly, resolving the clog”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Technicians are personable and communicate clearly about problems and next steps, making homeowners feel confident during stressful situations
2 cited reviews
“walking us through everything clearly, resolving the clog”
“had reasonable pricing”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Goes above and beyond—handles cleanup and mitigation in addition to the core plumbing fix, coordinating with insurance when needed
2 cited reviews
“went above and beyond they did an excellent job”
“representative was at our house quickly”
Reasonable pricing with senior and veteran discounts available
1 cited review
“had reasonable pricing”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 5reviews we analyzed and didn't find any. That's rare — but it's a reading of published reviews, not a guarantee.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“Andrew, Ronnie and RYAN were amazing. They handled my home with Care. They went above and beyond they did an excellent job cleaning out my home. I was amazed I would highly recommend Roto Rooter for only in all services. Thank you for the wonderful job. You guys have done for me to cleaning out my home and making it sanitary clean you guys are the best blessings in your future. You guys deserve this is my second …”
“Our tech was very down to earth, informative, and had reasonable pricing. He offered suggestions and related himself to us and our household being very friendly and easy to talk to. A funny knowledgeable guy. Can’t wait to see his work!”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 2,059 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: May 2026.
Should you hire Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- Drain and sewer work
- Emergency and burst pipe repair
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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