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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

Listed in Charlottesville 4.50 (192 reviews)(434) 422-5570

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services provides plumbing for residential and commercial customers in Charlottesville and the surrounding region. Its local offerings include drain cleaning, water heaters and water cleanup. The Roto-Rooter company was founded in 1935.

Last Updated October 2, 2026.

Business Highlights
  • The Charlottesville location describes itself as fully licensed and insured for residential and commercial work.
  • It lists plumbing license 2710018470 and Contractor Class B 2705.
  • It lists membership in the Blue Ridge Apartment Association.

Service Area

Charlottesville, Ruckersville, Madison, Culpeper, Locust Grove, Orange, Louisa and Rappahannock.

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services is one of 11 plumbers ProsGrade lists in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Listing details

12 services listed, including Drain cleaning, Emergency plumbing and Water heater service. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Rated 4.5 from 192 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services compares with the other 10 plumbers on ProsGrade in Charlottesville, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • One of 11 Charlottesville plumbers on ProsGrade.

Trust Signals

Open 24/7 for plumbing and drain emergencies.

Services Covered

12 services
  • Drain cleaningKitchen, bathroom and floor drains
  • Emergency plumbing
  • Water heater serviceGas, electric and tankless; installation, repair and replacement
  • Commercial plumbingRepairs, maintenance and emergency services
  • Excavation
  • Sump pump serviceRepair, replacement and routine maintenance
  • Hydro jettingHigh-pressure jetting for tough clogs and buildup
  • Sewer line serviceInspection and clearing
  • Pipe repair and replacement
  • Leak detection and repair
  • Fixture repairToilets, faucets and other fixtures
  • Water damage restoration and cleanup

Reviews

What customers say

Several customers describe quick resolutions for drain clogs and a faulty garbage disposal. One customer praises a technician's professionalism and friendliness and reports a six-month guarantee for a cleared kitchen drain. One customer reports a rude receptionist and says the technician was pulled from the jobsite, while another says a shower-drain repair was misaligned and reports a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Nicholas Hertzler

They got it done after the last guy couldn't unclog that drain. Fast, too. Not cheap, but at least my kitchen works again.

David A

Their secretary Sarah is the rudest person I have ever dealt with in customer service. Which is unfortunate because their technician Travis was an amazing. She attempted to tell me what I should or shouldn't be doing with my tenants on my rental property, she interrupted and made assumptions through the entire conversation I had with her. She also decided, rather than letting me explain how my tenants and us have our arrangement set up how WE agreed to, which doesnt effect her or how she gets paid, she decided to continue to be rude and told me she was pulling the technician from the jobsite. She is a nasty individual and I dont recommend dealing with this company simply because she is the person you have to deal with before getting any of their helpful technicians. Literally the worst customer service, you should be ashamed to speak to people they way you did when we are willing to provide you business. I wish I could leave the recording of the phone call on here just so everyone could hear how nasty and rude she is.
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Alex Sandberg-Bernard

Shane came out today and was excellent. We had a non-functioning garbage disposal and he was able to quickly resolve the issue and get things flowing again. He also helped us a couple of years ago on an emergency call for a burst water line in our garage. Thanks for the continued amazing service!
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Sean Kayton

Had a kitchen drain that was backing up constantly. We tried everything we could on our own and called around to find a plumber to help. Roto-rooter had next day availability with a 2 hour service window. Although I had to take some time off work the technician arrived promptly at the scheduled time. It was a stubborn clog but after some extra elbow grease with their tools, they got it cleared. Services cost money so it is what it is there but the fact they come with a 6-month guarantee on that drain is solid peace of mind. Technician was extremely professional and friendly. A working drain is very appreciated. Thanks.
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Sofie Couch

Technician came, replaced a broken drain pipe, but misaligned the end that will feed into our new shower replacement. Called to have someone return. They sent their "more experienced plumber" out to do repairs. He apologized for the poor placement of the previous shower, but said I would have to have my carpenter come out to remove the sub-floor before they came back to re-repair the shower drain. Called again to ask for another solution. The receptionist spoke over top of me, with the bullying weight of the three technicians who have been out, saying I had agreed to have the sub-floor removed before they came out to repair the drain. (I did not agree to this. I told each of them they could cut through the sub-floor to better access the drain for repair, because I would eventually replace that section of sub-flooring. This should be no problem to prove, since she said we were on a recorded line.) She finally made note of my request to not have them return to fix the drain. (I made no such request. I asked that they cut through whatever they had to cut through to fix the drain. Again, should be no problem, since we were on that "recorded line.") $800+ bill. AND she said they would credit me for the $90 service call from today, which they told me yesterday would be free because the work was still under "warranty" (Reference that "recorded line." I do NOT recommend using Roto-Rooter/Charlottesville, VA.) Update: Received a full refund for the job.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Roto-Rooter provide emergency plumbing after hours?

It is available for emergency plumbing day and night, including weekends and holidays.

Does Roto-Rooter give estimates before starting work?

It offers onsite, upfront estimates so customers know the cost before work begins.

How does Roto-Rooter choose a water heater for a property?

It evaluates each property individually and recommends a unit type and size before work begins.