Experts Reviews · Company report
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%58+8.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

New Bedford, MA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #49Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 61 drain cleaning services · 4.8★ from 1,624 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other drain cleaning services (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: value.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is better than 87% of drain cleaning services.A
87
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is better than 85% of drain cleaning services.A
85
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is better than 83% of drain cleaning services.A
83
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is better than 58% of drain cleaning services.C
58
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is better than 100% of drain cleaning services.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is better than 100% of drain cleaning services.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup for 8 kinds of job.

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup for sewer cleaning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.39
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.87
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$600–800
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$328–$705
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#15 / 37
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 39 Google reviews tagged “Sewer cleaning”

Turin1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Very knowledgeable and professional. Got the problem resolved quickly.

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Vivian1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Technician did an excellent job

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceSewer cleaning
Debbie4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

The team are very professional and very sincere to their customers during their time of distress. I would recommend them to anyone who’s dealing with plumbing or sewer issues.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaningSump pump repair
ryan2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Service technician Tommy did an amazing job! He was very professional and polite. Very knowledgeable young man. I’d say you guys are lucky to have him on your staff. He was quick to identify the problem and provide a solution. What a great guy you have! Not a single complaint from me or the wife on the service he…

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceSewer cleaning
Cherilyn3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Vivian was very professional and accommodating.

Drain cleaningSewer cleaning
JOHN1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Main line snake and clean .. the tech was Amazing great service went above and beyond thank you Romaine !

Sewer cleaning
Thomer10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Kind, did a whole bunch of solid research to assess the situation, then fixed it. A pleasure to work with.

Paid $700–800Reasonable priceSewer cleaning
MikeLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Ron did a great job and they responded very quick

Drain cleaningSewer cleaning
ANTHONYLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Expedited emergency service for back up and professional workmanship.

Not sureSewer cleaning
Kris4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Everything was on point with apt however final result was no penetration thru pipe with power snake gave me a treatment for pipe .I was given a discount but $485 for temp solution ?

Sewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Kyle6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Plumber was very knowledgeable and professional. Would highly recommend.

Sewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Timothy2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

James our RR tech was extremely professional and did not give up until the job was completed I’d highly recommend RR based on James and the other crew people who assisted in a quality performance

Sewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
JasonLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Mario did a very thorough job jet blasting the massive amount of roots in our sewer line. He arrived quickly, was very friendly, and completely professional. Thanks Roto Rooter!

Sewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jeff7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Cleared blockage in sewer line

Sewer repairSewer cleaningPlumbing+ Professionalism
Jeff3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Great service

Sewer cleaning+ Professionalism
Madelan2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

We had water in the basement that was a back up from the sewer drain. Each technician was quick to respond and detect what was needed. In he end it was Mario who did the jet power cleaning and blasted through approx 50 ft of grease and clogs to get the water flowing again. He was very courteous and explained…

Sewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Stephanie1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Very pleased with service came opened up my sewer main .

Sewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Alex11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Harry was great.. Came quickly. Professional. Sociable. We talked about home projects. Life. His job. Harry was great. Did the important task which was clear out my main line. Although I don’t want any more plumbing issues, if I do have some I will have Harry back anytime to do some work.

Sewer cleaningPlumbing+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Denise5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

We had a great experience. Both techs were knowledgeable, polite, and professional. They explained everything in detail and we felt comfortable. They even left everything so clean! Thank you again!

Sewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mike6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Arrived on time and solved problem quickly. Great service.

Sewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
lisa1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I had a gentleman name of Ron. Very professional and educative about his profession. Asked me a couple questions and then proceeded to knock on neighbors doors to see if they where experiencing the same issues. After about 15 minutes of talking to people he had a synopsis and a plan of attack. I don't think I've…

Sewer cleaningPlumbingSewage cleanup+ Quality+ Professionalism
Lawrence1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

The technician you sent here his name was Tyler he’s an awesome guy you’re so lucky to have him working for you he did a wonderful job if I ever need them again I hope they send him

Sewer cleaningDrain cleaningSewage cleanup+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
David3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Harry was great and professional

Sewer repairSewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Dana6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Great, prompt, professional service. Joe was wonderful

Sewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Regina2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★

Nice workers Company a JOKE

Sewer cleaning− Quality− Value
James2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Vivian the tech showed up quickly. He was very professional and cleared my drain in no time. Great service, Thank you.

Sewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Laura6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Terrific service.

Sewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Shimon2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Joe rocca was an incredible technician and very knowledgeable. I was very impressed on how he was able to figure out all the details of the job. Great service thank you

Shower repairSewer cleaning+ Professionalism
CharlesLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Sewer cleaningDrain cleaningSewage cleanup+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Rosario3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Sewer cleaningSewage cleanup+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Timothy11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Sewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Garrett4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Plumbing pipe repairSewer repairSewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Cesare4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Sewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Zhen4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Sewer cleaningSewage cleanup+ Professionalism
Jim3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Sewer cleaning+ Professionalism
Ian4 years ago★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Sewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
AnyaLocal Guide · 6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Sewer repairSewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Craig4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Sewer cleaningPlumbing+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Charles1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Sewer repairSewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Quality

Price

$667+33% vs typical drain cleaning services

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 8%Reasonable 60%Overpriced 17%Not sure 15%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Drain cleaning433$248–$593
Plumbing159—
Toilet repair91$239–$680
Sewer repair62$417–$2.1k
Plumbing pipe repair58$353–$1.4k
Sewage cleanup47—
Sewer cleaning39$328–$705
Plumbing leak detection39$205–$630

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