Roto Rooter of Northern Michigan
Company Overview
Roto-Rooter of Northern Michigan focuses on:
- Drain Unclogging
- Grease Trap Service
- Septic Tank Pumping & Care
- Water System Solutions
- Round-the-Clock Emergency Service
- Licensed & Insured
In 1933, Samuel Blanc invented a unique sewer cleaning device using a 1/6 HP Maytag washing machine motor, roller skate wheels, and 3/8"" cable to operate the blades. This machine employed a mix of specialized blades, known as ""knives,"" to eliminate tree roots from sewer lines. No excavation was necessary. The following year, Lettie, Sam's wife, dubbed the prototype the ""Roto-Rooter.""
Since its inception in 1935, Roto-Rooter has become the top provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services throughout North America. In 1980, the Blanc family transferred ownership of Roto-Rooter to Chemed Corporation, and the company relocated its headquarters to Cincinnati. Even after the move, Roto-Rooter kept manufacturing its well-known drain cleaning machines, cables, blades, and additional parts at its West Des Moines, Iowa factory.
Business Services
- Bathtub installation
- Bathtub repair
- Drain installation
- Drain repair
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Garbage disposal repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Shower installation
- Shower repair
- Sink repair
- Toilet repair
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | Open 24 hours |
| Tue: | Open 24 hours |
| Wed: | Open 24 hours |
| Thu: | Open 24 hours |
| Fri: | Open 24 hours |
| Sat: | Open 24 hours |
| Sun: | Open 24 hours |
Recommended Customer Reviews
Had a very poor experience with this company. Their operations manager swore at me on the phone, and hung up on me. I'm sure they can probably do a sewer repair but watch out if you have any disagreement about the price, quote, work that was done or a complaint of any time! Yikes!




