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 water heater installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.17
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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: 80/100.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.#15 / 31
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 17 Google reviews tagged “Water heater installation”

SilviaLocal Guide · 22 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★★★★★

Chal 2157 was excellent he worked on my old hot water heater removed. It added copper piping while working. Another piece of copper broke. He repaired it and replaced it. Roto router has the best plumbers also explain how to operate system as well as how system works all safety measures Thank you so much…

Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Alice3 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★★★★★

Chal was delightful was professional and did great job would call him again and told him that very satisfied

Water heater installation
SteveLocal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Wonderful job

Paid $2,000+Water heater installation
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
Brittany1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Min, was really helpful! He installed a new water heater quickly and flawlessly. He was also very informative and showed me how to operate it properly. Roto rooter is very lucky to have him!

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Alan9 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★★★★★

The team at Roto Rooter was highly responsive and very effective. They reached out to us very soon after our initial call and came by to assess our damaged water heater and related water damage to our basement. Jose, our plumber, met with us within a few hours after our initial call and came back the next afternoon…

Water heater installation
LetitiaLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

My water heater was leaking and I found out that it needed to be replaced. Chal was excellent. He was quick to arrive, very professional, explained everything thoroughly during and before making any changes and educated me on how to utilize the new water heater.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Mark4 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★★★★★

Service was excellent

Paid $100–200Water heater installation
AndrewLocal Guide · 62 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★★★★★

Thanks for quality work and great customer service!

Reasonable priceWater heater installation
Reed1 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★★★★★

Installation of new water heater went smoothly. Old heater died during three day weekend but had no problem getting same day appointment and new water heater. Lian, the plumber, was great and handled everything smoothly. Many thanks!

Water heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Thomas2 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★★★★★

The technician was very curious and professional with excellent work and communication skills. Additionally, he came out on Sunday @ 9pm and was back the next morning @ 10am to start the hot water heater replacement. I give him 5 stars for service.

Water heater installation
Slim9 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★★★★★

Langh 3650 very professional dose excellent work

Water heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Randall3 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★★★★★

Zam arrived in 30 minutes. He did a good job. He was very professional and did phenomenal under the circumstance.

Water heater installation
regina6 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★★★★★

Mr. Pete Ripley is a lifesaver and an amazing caretaker. He took care of everything. I have never seen that much uncontrol water on the floor (water heater busted). I was beside myself, Mr. Ripley was reassuring and he took care of calling the insurance company and helping me with the representative, and setting up…

Water heater installationPlumbing pipe repairWater damage-related cleanup & repair+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Brenda9 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★★★★★

Zam did a great job. Very professional.

Water heater installation+ Professionalism
Alvaro2 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★★★★★

My electric water heater was not turning on & I looked for a repair. My technician “BT” inspected the electric water heater and recommended replacing it due to the age of the heater. I decided to replace it based on his professional recommendation. BT worked through various surprises with the old water heater while…

Water heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Charles10 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Water heater installation

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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