RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter
RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter is the Manhattan arm of the national Roto-Rooter brand, trading on a New York presence that goes back to 1935. It covers drain cleaning, hidden leaks, emergency pipe repairs, water heater work, and water damage cleanup, with a same-day and 24/7/365 emergency line built specifically around the borough's aging cast-iron pipes and combined sewer systems. It is the largest, most-reviewed plumbing operation on this list by a wide margin.
What people praise
- Technicians praised for staying late to finish a job rather than rescheduling
- Clear, upfront pricing with discounts applied on the spot
- Available around the clock, including nights and weekends
- Deep bench built for old-building plumbing, from clogged drains to full pipe restoration
Worth knowing
- One reviewer described a dispatched technician as difficult about street parking logistics
- As a large national operator, service can feel less personal than a small local shop
Our take: It is the most-reviewed plumber in New York by a wide margin and built specifically for the borough's older buildings, which makes it a safe default when a pipe fails at 2am. Get the price in writing before work starts, since a handful of reviewers flagged friction over scheduling logistics.
