Roto Rooter of Northern Michigan

Company Overview

Roto-Rooter of Northern Michigan offers:
- Clog Removal
- Grease Trap Service
- Septic System Service
- Pipe Repair
- Emergency Service 24/7
- Licensed & Insured

Back in 1933, Samuel Blanc designed an innovative sewer cleaning machine from a Maytag washing machine motor, roller skate wheels, and 3/8"" cable to drive the blades. The device featured a set of unique blades, referred to as ""knives,"" to slice through tree roots in sewer pipes. There was no need for digging. A year later, Sam's wife Lettie named the prototype the ""Roto-Rooter.""

Established in 1935, Roto-Rooter is recognized as the leading provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, and water restoration services in North America. In 1980, the Blanc family transferred ownership of Roto-Rooter to Chemed Corporation, and the company relocated its headquarters to Cincinnati. However, Roto-Rooter maintained production of its famous drain cleaning machines, cables, blades, and other parts at its facility in West Des Moines, Iowa.