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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.8 ★★★★★ · 1,138 Google reviews · 22 photos
Plumber · Merrillville, IN

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup at a glance

Customers frequently praise Roto-Rooter for rapid response times, professional communication, and thorough explanations of necessary repairs. Positive reviews highlight the technicians' courtesy, punctuality, and fair pricing for services like sewer line cleaning and water pressure diagnostics. However, a recurring criticism in lower-rated feedback involves missed appointments without prior notification, leading to significant delays. Some dissatisfied customers also reported feeling that diagnostic costs were inflated or that proposed solutions were unnecessarily expensive compared to competitors.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,138 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,138 Google reviews (829 with written comments, 8 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 19, 2026.
  • Service: Sink Repair Service serving Merrillville, Indiana.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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4.8
★★★★★
1,138 reviews on Google
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Rich Markovich4 reviews
★★★★★

Our household had a rough four days this week, beginning Thursday morning with a sewer backup that affected our laundry room, bathroom, and family room. Thankfully, Roto-Rooter responded quickly, with a technician arriving within 90 minutes of our call.<br><br>Unfortunately, our sewer cleanout had a reducing fitting that prevented their equipment from getting through. We needed a plumber to remove it before Roto-Rooter could continue, which meant waiting another 24 hours. During that time, both the dispatcher and Lenard, the technician, kept in contact with us to coordinate their return.<br><br>Once the plumber removed the fitting, I called Lenard, and he was back at our house within 30 minutes. Unfortunately, he encountered another blockage that he couldn’t get through. He took the time to explain the possible causes and arranged for a camera technician to investigate further.<br><br>While this was happening, a member of Roto-Rooter’s cleanup and evaluation team arrived to assess the affected areas using specialized sensors and an infrared camera. He explained our cleanup options, including what would be involved if we chose to handle the cleanup ourselves.<br><br>Tony, the camera technician, personally explained the situation and the findings to my wife in person while also keeping me informed over FaceTime. He walked us through the problem, explained what needed to be done, and helped us understand our options. The diagnosis was that our backyard would need to be excavated and the sewer line dug up for repairs. Tony coordinated the arrangements Saturday afternoon and told us they could have a crew out Sunday or Monday.<br><br>Fortunately, the repair team arrived Sunday morning. Roberto and Stuart did an excellent job keeping my wife informed throughout the process. They clearly explained the steps they were taking to repair our sewer pipes and helped us understand what was happening as the work progressed. They were also careful and respectful of our property while bringing in the small backhoe, taking the necessary steps to reduce the impact on the yard. Their communication and professionalism gave us confidence that the problem was being handled properly. By mid-afternoon, the repairs were complete, and we had a functioning sewer line again!<br><br>Although this was a stressful and inconvenient experience, we were extremely satisfied with the professionalism, communication, and service provided by everyone at Roto-Rooter. From the initial response and troubleshooting to the evaluation, cleanup guidance, and final repairs, each team member took the time to explain the situation, discuss our options, and coordinate the next steps.<br><br>A special thank-you to Lenard, Tony, Roberto, Stuart, and the entire Roto-Rooter team for their outstanding service. Their responsiveness, teamwork, and willingness to keep us informed made a difficult situation much easier to manage. We truly appreciate everything they did to get us back up and running, and we would highly recommend Roto-Rooter to anyone facing a plumbing emergency!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $2,000+
  • Services: Sewer cleaning, Sewer repair
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Thank you, Rich, for sharing your experience and for your kind words about Lenard, Tony, Roberto, Stuart, and the entire team. We're glad to hear that their professionalism and communication made a challenging situation easier for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us! <br><br>Thank you,<br>Pat Swanson<br>Customer Satisfaction Manager<br>[email protected]

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Catherine FlowersLocal Guide · 62 reviews
★★★★★

Gustavo and Milo took time to check and recheck to make sure everything was good during and after service.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, Catherine! We're glad to hear that Gustavo and Milo provided such thorough service. Your satisfaction is important to us! <br><br>Thank you,<br>Pat Swanson<br>Customer Satisfaction Manager<br>[email protected]

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peyton grizzard4 reviews
★★★★★

Roto rooter was great....Daniel is "the man"

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $600–800
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, Peyton! We're glad to hear you had a great experience with Roto Rooter, and we'll make sure to pass your kind words to Daniel. <br><br>Thank you,<br>Pat Swanson<br>Customer Satisfaction Manager<br>[email protected]

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The Rich LadyLocal Guide · 21 reviews
★★★★★

Chris is the best! Very professional and I do feel like he cares about the work he does and giving the best price for customers such as myself.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Toilet repair
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, The! We're glad to hear you had a great experience with Chris. We appreciate your kind words about his professionalism and dedication to providing the best value for our customers. <br><br>Thank you,<br>Pat Swanson<br>Customer Satisfaction Manager<br>[email protected]

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Disp4real6 reviews
★★★★★

The tech was very professional, respectful, and kind. He explained everything before beginning the work , and advised additional information after.

  • Services: Sewer repair
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you, Disp4real, for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that our technician provided you with professional and respectful service while keeping you informed throughout the process. Your satisfaction means a lot to us! <br><br>Thank you,<br>Pat Swanson<br>Customer Satisfaction Manager<br>[email protected]

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Valerie Deidrich4 reviews
★★★★★

Daniel was a very friendly and outgoing person. I would recommend him to everybody who needs plumbing work done. Thank you again for you fast and expert assessment and repair!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $600–800
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you, Valerie! We're glad to hear that Daniel made a positive impression with his friendly and expert service. Your recommendation means a lot to us! <br><br>Thank you,<br>Pat Swanson<br>Customer Satisfaction Manager<br>[email protected]

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Ashley Elizabeth4 reviews
★★★★★

Adrian was our technician he was super friendly, professional and got the job done! He went above and beyond he deserves all the recognition!!! Thank you so much Adrian.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you, Ashley! We appreciate your kind words about Adrian and are glad to hear he provided excellent service. Your recognition means a lot to us! <br><br>Thank you,<br>Pat Swanson<br>Customer Satisfaction Manager<br>[email protected]

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Alberto Galvez5 reviews
★★★★★

Joe came and got the job done fast while being professional.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $600–800
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you, Alberto! We appreciate your feedback and are glad Joe was able to provide fast and professional service. <br><br>Thank you,<br>Pat Swanson<br>Customer Satisfaction Manager<br>[email protected]

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Stephen2 reviews
★★★★★

Professional. Experienced. Great equipment. Kept me informed throughout the process.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: Drain cleaning
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Stephen, for your kind words! We're glad to hear you had a positive experience and felt informed throughout the process. Your feedback means a lot to us! <br><br>Thank you,<br>Pat Swanson<br>Customer Satisfaction Manager<br>[email protected]

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Neal Bhardwaj10 reviews
★★★★★

We had an absolutely exceptional experience with Eddy from Roto-Rooter. From the moment he arrived, he was professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and genuinely committed to making sure our problem was completely taken care of.<br><br>Eddy took the time to explain what was going on, answered all of our questions, and made sure everything was working properly before he left. He was thorough, efficient, and incredibly personable — exactly the kind of service professional you hope shows up when you’re dealing with a plumbing issue.<br><br>What really stood out was Eddy’s attitude and level of customer service. He clearly takes pride in his work and truly cares about the people he is helping. That kind of service is becoming increasingly difficult to find.<br><br>Roto-Rooter is fortunate to have someone like Eddy representing their company. He turned a frustrating situation into an extremely positive experience. If we ever need Roto-Rooter again, we would absolutely request Eddy by name.<br><br>Five stars without hesitation. Thank you, Eddy, for the outstanding service!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Sewer cleaning
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you, Neal, for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that Eddy provided you with exceptional service and made a difference during your plumbing issue. Your kind words about his professionalism and commitment mean a lot to us. We appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you again in the future! <br><br>Thank you,<br>Pat Swanson<br>Customer Satisfaction Manager<br>[email protected]

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