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%75+40.9Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%60+8.5Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty80−2Momentum penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.68SCORE

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Philadelphia, PA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #120Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 120 plumbers · 4.8★ from 1,015 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other plumbers (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: replies to reviews and momentum; 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 75% of plumbers.B
75
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 63% of plumbers.B
63
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 80% of plumbers.A
80
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 60% of plumbers.B
60
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 85% of plumbers.A
85
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 plumbers.A
100

Reviews for your job

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

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup for outdoor plumbing system repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.14
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.93
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$600–700
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$353–$1.5k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 72/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”: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.#73 / 88
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.0%

All 14 Google reviews tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”

Sean8 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★★★★★

We had over 6 inches of water in our basement due to a recent storm. We called Roto-Rooters and within 2 hours they were on site assessing the damage and swiftly detected the issue to properly drain the water. Within 2 days, they had a whole team fixing our sewer line, removing our ruined items, cleaning/sanitizing…

Plumbing pipe repairSewer cleaningOutdoor plumbing system repair
Valerie1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

When they arrive, they introduce their self very friendly gentlemen. They was knowledge of what was going on in my traps in my pipes told me what they were going to do and how they were going to do it for very professional.

Paid $600–700Not sureOutdoor plumbing system repair
Megan2 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Phenomenal service! These guys were so professional and kind and efficient and helped fix our busted pipes and continued to follow up after to clean/evaluate moisture levels and did not stop until everything was 100% fixed.

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairOutdoor plumbing system repair
nancy7 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

. Romaine communicated his plan to figure out where the ice was blocking a return pipe. and his plan to melt it. He discussed risks and made suggestions to avoid the problem in the future. Romaine was a creative problem solver. He climbed over a wall and removed snow and ice to gain access to the pipe. He also…

Paid $800–900OverpricedOutdoor plumbing system repair
Patrick4 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★★★★★

Came to fix my outdoor drain that was clogged. The service tech tried two separate machines, then called another tech to try and find a solution. They were able to eventually fix the problem. I appreciate them taking the extra effort to fix the issue that day instead of making me call and set up another appointment.

Outdoor plumbing system repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
James1 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★★★★★

Thea was on time and professional. The problem I thought I had with the pipe in my basement was not the issue. He figured out why water was coming from my basement pipe in no time and he showed why water was coming from there. I give Thea 5 stars because his professionalism and he was reasonable. He took care of the…

Plumbing leak detectionOutdoor plumbing system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
William9 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★★★★★

Excellent, professional, print service. Joe Bak was terrific. He explained things as he went and resolved the issue quickly and efficiently!

Outdoor plumbing system repairSewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jabari1 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★★★★★

Joe was very helpful! He fixed a clogged issue I had outside! I’d recommend him to anyone who’s got an issue!

Outdoor plumbing system repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Elbert1 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 plumber (Rick) had great service

Outdoor plumbing system repair
Diane10 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. · 5 years ago★★★★

Joe arrived on time, quickly determined the problem and fixed it.

Outdoor plumbing system repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mindy2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $600–700OverpricedOutdoor plumbing system repair
Montrell3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Outdoor plumbing system repairSewer cleaningDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Sarah4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Outdoor plumbing system repairPlumbing pipe repairDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Malynda1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Plumbing leak detectionOutdoor plumbing system repairSewer repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$618+32% vs typical plumbers

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 22%Reasonable 54%Overpriced 13%Not sure 11%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Drain cleaning140$227–$554
Plumbing83$450–$863
Plumbing pipe repair70$353–$1.2k
Toilet repair69$227–$606
Plumbing leak detection51$124–$633
Sewer repair24$432–$2.4k
Water damage-related cleanup & repair24—
Plumbing leak repair22$278–$986

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