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%80+43.6Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%50+7.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty87−1.3Momentum penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.73SCORE

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Rockville, MD · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #68Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 82 septic tank services · 4.8★ from 1,238 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other septic tank 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: replies to reviews and craft & service; 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 80% of septic tank services.A
80
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 74% of septic tank services.B
74
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 87% of septic tank services.A
87
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 50% of septic tank services.C
50
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 82% of septic tank services.A
82
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 septic tank services.A
100

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

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup for plumbing pipe repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.44
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.89
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.$322–$1.1k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing pipe 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.#27 / 49
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%

All 44 Google reviews tagged “Plumbing pipe repair” · showing 20

MoliereLocal Guide · 37 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 month ago★★★★★

Saia is an Amazing guy, very professional highly recommended tag# 7078

Paid $1,200–1,400Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Shyla2 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 month ago★★★★★

In my apartment, I had a leakage in my pipe and Aung Came during the holiday and repaired and replaced our pipes. He was super informative about the situation and helped explain the leak leakage cause! He worked very efficiently and got the job done in a timely manner! Very grateful Aung came to our aid even during Labor Day!

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Rodney5 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Fast service; quality workmanship!

Paid $400–600Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair
Caroline8 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. · 2 months ago★★★★

The plumber Mia was great. Was able to diagnose fix problem quickly and not too expensive. Very happy with them.

Paid $1–200Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
MrRollerskater83 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 Plumber was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and professional. I would definitely use them again.

Paid $800–1,000Great pricePlumbing pipe repair
Lisa8 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★★★★★

The plumbing technician, Praiseson, was knowledgeable and did a great job for me. The work I requested was professionally completed in a timely manner.

Plumbing pipe repairFaucet installationPlumbing leak repair
Carolyn9 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★★★★★

Excellent response time, excellent by Mr Vicente. He was thorough, had very reasonable and efficient approaches to the plumbing problems which we had in our 3 bathrooms. Truly appreciate everything that was done.

Paid $800–900Great pricePlumbing pipe repairPlumbing leak repair
Brenda11 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Vincente was prompt with service he fixed the problem Vincente cleaned up the area before leaving he was polite and pleasant

Paid $700–800Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repairSewer repair
Robin6 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★★★★★

A late night water leak led us to call Roto-Rooter. Vicente responded within the hour and explained that the cause was Supply line had failed. He put in an angle stop on the hot water line and returned the next day to replace the kitchen faucet. He explained everything extremely well and was quite efficient.

Paid $800–900Not surePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repairFaucet installation
William2 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★★★★★

Service was great. Vicente was on time and explained all of my options for the repair.

Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair
Rashaad2 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★★★★★

Vincente was very helpful and knowledgeable with his analysis. He took the time and interest to help develop a plan for fixing the pipes.

Paid $100–200Plumbing pipe repair
Shannon1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Vicente was friendly and helpful. He fixed our issue quickly and explained thoroughly what the cause was and how to prevent it in the future.

Paid $400–500Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repair
Viola6 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Vicente did an awesome job helping us with all our plumbing issues - he went above and beyond, was very knowledgeable, and professional. Very satisfied with Roto-Rooter.

Great priceWater heater installationPlumbing pipe repairPlumbing leak repair
joon2 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Mr. Chal was very helpful and explained the problem thoroughly. He was in and out in less than 2 hrs came on time as well. The price is a little steep but i guess you have to pay for peace of mind. Thank you!

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Hardy2 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

The plumber that came got the job done properly and efficiently

Paid $600–700Plumbing pipe repair
Mike4 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★★★★★

Go (5461) was fantastic. Came quickly, explained everything well, and took care of all repairs. I plan on requesting him in the future if I have any more issues.

Drain cleaningPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
Evelyn5 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★★★★★

Prompt service to repair a water valve. Tech was efficient and personable. Reasonable price.

Plumbing pipe repairOutdoor plumbing system repair
Rachael4 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★★★★★

Go 5461 was absolutely fantastic during a difficult day. He explained so much of how my water and sewage pipes work in my home, and included me and each step of the diagnosis, fix, and clean up afterwards. I will request Go every time I have plumbing needs or emergencies!

Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
TaimoorLocal Guide · 68 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★★

Found the issue eventually but ripped up half my basement in the process. Charged me around 25k for it. Now I have to pay to rebuild my basement. All due to a puddle caused by the bad pipe Edit after roto rooters reply: not sure what I'm supposed to contact you about. The minute your team heard insurance they…

OverpricedPlumbing pipe repair
Sharon1 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Chal came today to fix and repair a drain clog . My utility sink and shower both were not draining properly. He fixed both . Everything is working great now . I requested chal because he did other jobs for me in the past and I’ve always been pleased with his work .

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repair

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Price

$786+88% vs typical septic tank 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 14%Reasonable 59%Overpriced 14%Not sure 13%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Drain cleaning105$228–$493
Toilet repair68$216–$593
Plumbing68—
Plumbing pipe repair44$322–$1.1k
Plumbing leak detection37$104–$618
Plumbing leak repair21$271–$1.1k
Water heater installation17$1.2k–$2.4k
Faucet repair13$295–$680

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