$50 Dollar Rooter Man

Alberto A.

He did a really good job in unclogging my tub and got here quick did his work and was on his way. Very happy with his work thanks again.

Michele J.

I called with 2 blocked drains. He made an appointment. Cancelled within 15 minutes of the appointment. I asked if he wanted to do the job, and he said yes, he rescheduled and cancelled within 30 minutes of the second, rescheduled appointment, at that point declined the job and told me to get another plumber.

I still have two blocked drains, and waited in reliance that the 50 dollar plumber was going to show up for the appointment that he made 2x. This is very unprofessional. Do not call this plumber.

Denise H.

I don't even wan't to give one star but it's the only way I can post a complaint. Ruben and his dad came and worked on a clogged issue last month and didn't really do anything he just said that we needed to push down harder when we flush the toilet ( still charged the $50 ).
This month we have an even worse problem and water is coming up from the tub Ruben and his dad came out once again started snaking the toilet and it busted and there's porcelain pieces on the floor now and water everywhere. Because I was watching my little one I wasn't able to get in there and see what had actually happened and it wasn't until after they left I saw the broken pieces of the porcelain. When my husband came home he called Ruben and told him that he broke our toilet and Ruben said no it was already like that yet there was still water in the toilet last night and this morning and right when Ruben and his dad got here there was still water in it until they started messing with it. Ruben did not want to admit it to my husband that they broke our toilet and now we are having to get a replacement toilet and a new plumber do not hire these people!

DirtyBird J.

Worst service ever. Ruben came out to snake our system and ended up breaking our toilet and didn't want to admit to breaking it. Toilet was fine before he worked on it, then once he worked on it, it magically started leaking water and there was a whole in the back of toilet. Would not recommend their service to anyone.

Duane K.

Tried this plumber for first time from his ad in paper. Kitchen sink clogged, house 60's era w old plumbing last time I had Kitch sink rootered bout 3-4yrs ago. Ruben n another guy showed up on time took bout 15mins n water was flowing again I expected n up sell like to replace my main or something but that didn't happen. Total cost $54 n I'm quite happy.

Jerri R.

Total Rip off. Nothing they do is $50. On the phone Ruben the rip off artist said the using the snake in the cleanout is $50, but if he had to open the traps under my double bathroom sinks and clean them out, it would be $115. I said that if he had to do that, could he guarantee that it wouldn't go over the $115 because I need to know what it ""could"" cost as I am a senior and on social security), and he said yes. So he came out and found that all he had to do was the $50 snake out side. He did NOTHING AT ALL INSIDE, and presents me with a bill for $115 for the 15 minute rooter job. I asked why he was charging $115 for the $50 service, and he said that is what I agreed to on the phone (Which I did not agree to unless he did more inside the house). He works on intimidation too ........... Wouldn't leave unless I wrote the check for $115. I called him back a few minutes later, and left a message to bring back my check and I would give him one for $50 like it should have been. That is the going price for this kind of thing. Instead, he rushed right to my bank and cashed the check. The bank did check on the license he puts in the newspaper, and apparently it is fake. No such license number. Anyone would be crazy to used this jerk. If you cant afford a lot of money to do a very simple cleanout, beware of this guy. Oh...also, he insisted that I make the check out in his own name and not the company name. Ruben Arroyo is how it was made out. I dont think it even went to a company. I think he pockets the extra money. The motto on his card says ""We'll drain your pipes, not you pockets!"" Ha!!! False advertising at its worst!!

Richard R.

I called the fifty dollar rooter man out to my home to snake a clean-out in order to resolve my backing up issue. He was on time...cleared the drain, made sure all was good by running water for awhile...I paid...he left ..all was good...until a week later...I started having the same issues and thought I may have a bigger problem.
Well I called back, and he actually agreed to come back out...and at No Cost. cleared the drain again and it's been a coupe of months and so far all is good.
So. I'd recommend this plumber...honest guys.

Mikey C.

Before you call these guys, I want to give you a Head's up!

In 2004 I hired Ruben to unclog my bathroom sink. He used a plumber's snake to clean it out and charged me $50. I was very happy with his work.

But today the same sink was clogged again!

I couldn't believe it.

I mean, I just paid $50 twelve years ago to unclog the sink.

And now, after twelve straight years of working perfectly, the same damn sink won't drain. I'm like, what the hell?

Back in 2004 I could've paid a Real Plumber $150 to do the same job. But no, I chose to save a hundred bucks and went with the $50 Rooter Man.

So happy I did, too, because these guys really are great!

Ruben and his dad, Ruben Sr. showed up on time today and quickly unclogged my drain. I really appreciate being able to get a drain unclogged for a fraction of what a plumber charges.

Mikey C says: Licensed and Insured! (them, not me)

Linda S.

That 50 dollars turned into $150 a chip in my bathtub and still clogged up. They don't know what they are doing. Called a real plumber he was here less time and got it working for $125.

Diane H.

I have used this plumber numerous times. I have a huge tree that battles with the line under the street to the house. Because it is such a costly repair, I have used the $50 Dollar Rooter Man on both an emergency basis and as maintenance to keep the line clear. He is most courteous and helpful, has always left things clean and tidy, and I will continue to use him in the future. One time after he left, there was a left over problem. I called him and Rueben came back, fixed it at no charge and all was good again. I would and have recommended him to others.