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 penalty86−1.4Experts 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 86% of plumbers.A
86
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 water heater installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.19
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.95
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$1.2k–$2.4k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 74/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation”: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.#85 / 107
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 19 Google reviews tagged “Water heater installation”

Patricia5 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★★★★★

This is the second time that Roto-Rooter has come to our rescue. Our water heater decided to break and leak water in the utility closet and kitchen floor. I can't say enough about their professionalism and quick response. They assist us with the replacement of the water heater and homeowners insurance. I wish I could give them more then five stars.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Scott2 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★★★★★

Called between 5:30 and 6:00am. Had a person answer the phone and said someone would be there between 8:00 and 9:00am. They were here by 8:00am. Great service from water heater replacement to cleanup. Will definitely call again if I need them.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Jessicah1 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★★★★★

Waking up to water all over my brand new floor was not how I wanted to spend my birthday. It was pretty terrible and I expected the whole process of getting my faulty water heater replaced and the damage cleaned up to be an absolute nightmare. We called roto rooter in a panic at 3:30 in the morning when we first…

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Joanna6 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

James is a very congenial master plumber who obviously knows and enjoys what he is doing when he changed my water heater in my high rise Philly condo on the 10 yr due date with his nice helper and answered all my questions while doing a great job! It is better and safer than the one installed by our retired plumber…

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Cynthia1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

James and Manny were not only responsive, but very professional and went over and beyond taking care of a basement leak; efficiently taking care of the damage and assessing (accurately) potential future problems to be addressed. He even went back to check that everything was running smoothly. God Bless.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installationMold inspectionDrain cleaning
Catherine9 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

The technicians at Roto-Rooter made an overwhelming plumbing emergency manageable. They were very efficient, clean and careful with their work. They went out of their way to help us make the best financial decisions and were transparent with costs. They made sure we were well informed about the process and what to…

Paid $1,000+Great priceWater heater installationPlumbing leak detectionWater tank installation
jelkin1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Service was great!!! Would recommend.

Paid $200–300Water heater installation
DJ8 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★★★★★

Replaced a water heater and was able to do it quickly and with little effort, even in a tight South Philly basement

Water heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Quality
Dianna5 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★★★★★

The entire experience with Roto Rooter was great. They responded to me right away - sent someone out to view my water heater the same day, and the replacement was done the next day. They were very very quick. They were done within an hour. Excellent service!

Water heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
AnthonyLocal Guide · 131 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★★★★★

Water heater busted,Roto Rooter came out and cleaned up the major water damage and took up the water damaged carpet and cleaned and dried out the surrounding damages as well. Came out the next day and installed a new bigger water heater. Will be paid for through my mortgage insurance. Did a great job of helping me out given my financial situation

Water heater installationPlumbing leak repairPlumbing pipe repair
AmyLocal Guide · 19 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★★★★★

Dan was awesome. Prompt, professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Great care was taken to protect home, cleaned up well and cared about my situation. Most definitely would call on them again!

Water heater installation
Sam5 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installationPlumbing leak repairService not listed
Angelina11 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Water heater installation
Allen1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $400–500Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Ja year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Amazon1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceWater heater installation
Khmer267Local Guide · 19 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet repairWater heater installationWater damage-related cleanup & repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Rebecca2 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.

Water heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Cissy5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Water heater installation+ Professionalism

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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