Rooter Hero Plumbing
Rooter Hero Plumbing Overview
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Rooter Hero Plumbing has 1.5 star rating based on 19 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.
- Rating Distribution
Pros: Polite plumber, Girl on the phone, Lied to many times by lou.
Cons: Already explained, Bs about why he did not remove roots from the sewer line, Over priced.Recent recommendations regarding this business are as follows: "Google "Rooter Hero Complaints" first.", "Buyer beware", "Beware. If your not sure, get a second opinion. These guys try to get you committed fast.", "Do not use Rooter Hero if you want a professional job.", "somone else with more details".
The aggregated data is based on reviews and questionnaires provided by PissedConsumer.com users.
Rooter Hero Plumbing has 1.5 star rating based on 19 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.
- Rating Distribution
Pros: Polite plumber, Girl on the phone, Lied to many times by lou.
Cons: Already explained, Bs about why he did not remove roots from the sewer line, Over priced.Recent recommendations regarding this business are as follows: "Google "Rooter Hero Complaints" first.", "Buyer beware", "Beware. If your not sure, get a second opinion. These guys try to get you committed fast.", "Do not use Rooter Hero if you want a professional job.", "somone else with more details".
Most users want Rooter Hero Plumbing to offer a solution to their issues.
Consumers are not pleased with Customer service and Reliability. The price level of this organization is high according to consumer reviews.
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Same BS of other victims-drain clear morphed into thousands/still clogged/water pipes now leak..
Want a complete refund.
I believe that Rooter Hero has scammed me the same way they have scammed or attempted to scam many other customers (See https://claremont-courier.com/latest-news/rooter-hero-settles-ordered-to-pay-209k-other-fees-57412/). On December 6, 2021, I called several plumbers because I had sewage backup, Rooter Hero was the first to respond on December 7.
Rooter Hero Technician Jim claimed that he could not clear up a third clog in the line with his auger; then a Rooter Hero Field Manager used a CCTV to view the inside of the line and claimed that I had three breaks in the line causing the pipes to misalign, and the repairs would require a 3 hole be cut through my concrete driveway.
I asked why and the Field Manager explained that the line did not go directly from the backyard cleanout to the front cleanout; it instead went to the front of the house, crossed to the opposite side of the driveway, then to the front cleanout. I asked why the line goes across the driveway, and the Field Manager responded probably because the builders of your house wanted to work extra hard that day. That absurd response made him seem unknowledgeable and unprofessional; however, I was too overwhelmed with desperation to get my house back in order to give it a second thought. I then suggested could it be because my washing machine is on that side of the driveway, and the Field Manager responded um yeah, that could be it.
I then asked why they had to dig through my driveway and he responded Because thats where most of the damage is; however, the contract, which I did not receive until December 14, 2021, contradicts this. The contract states that the access pot hole is toinstall later pipe liner inside of main sewer line. This again made the Field Manager appear untrained, inexperienced, and unprofessional.
The Field Manager estimated the cost for repair at $45,000.00. This amount shocked me.
Feeling massive pressure from being unable to bathe, use the toilet, etc., I initially agreed. However, after regaining my senses, I said that $45K was way too much, and told them to stop work. They left. That evening, Rooter Hero technician Tommy Angiano called to discuss the price.
After less than approximately one minute, and without me uttering hardly one word, Mr. Angiano lowered the quote from $45K to $31K. I responded that was still too much, but that I would decide overnight.
By the next day, December 8, other plumbers still had not responded to my call for help. Feeling desperate, I reluctantly (and now regrettably) agreed to $31k.
Rooter Hero returned that afternoon and dug up the driveway, and had me use my finger to sign a contract on an IPad.
On December 9, 2021, Rooter Hero arrived to clean and reline the pipe. At about noon, I went to the backyard to check progress. The technician operating a machine stated Ok, this one is done. We just need to let it cure overnight.
Now we can do the front and walked away, leaving the cleanout open and exposed. Wait I stated, Its going to rain tonight; shouldnt we cover that up? The technician responded Oh Yeah good idea. That response made the technician appear untrained, inexperienced, and unprofessional; however, still desperate to regain use of my facilities, I gave it no further thought.
My water was available for use on the next day; but the job was not yet complete.
The installation of bullhorn pipes (clean outs) and caps, the backfill, and cement patch for the driveway was not completed until December 22, 2021.
Back on December 14, 2021, Mr. Angiano had me pay $7,000 up front; however; when Rooter Hero later provided me with a copy of the contract, it stated the down payment may not exceed $1000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. This means Rooter Hero overcharged me the amount allowed for the down payment.
Still concerned that I was unable to get a second opinion in a timely manner, a relative provided me with the name of a reliable plumber on December 16, 2021. He agreed to review the contract and pictures of the work in progress.
On December 21, the plumber, after consulting with two additional plumbers, advised me that they all agreed that $31K was way too much for this project, and that it should cost less than $19 everything about this seems suspicious those people sound shady .
On December 23, after Rooter Hero completed the job, I reviewed the Service Finance Company loan documents and I found the language contradictive and unclear. I then researched Service Finance Company and found many complaints. I then researched Rooter Hero and found several web sites with dozens upon dozens of customer complaints. I called Mr.
Angiano regarding the many complaints and told him that I wanted the Service Finance contract cancelled and I would use alternate financing. Mr. Angiano than yelled at me Youd better pay that loan. I told Mr.
Angiano about the customer complaints alleging Rooter Hero charged and overpriced customers for work that was subsequently determined to be unnecessary, including digging up a driveway, and asked Is that what you did to me; was that work unnecessary, did you not need to dig up my driveway? Mr. Angiano responded Im just trying to keep the guys busy. That sounded like an admission.
I told Mr. Angiano that I wanted the contract to be rewritten to show a cost of less than $19K, as the other plumbers estimated; Mr. Angiano said he would not do that. I advised Mr.
Angiano that a cleanout cap they installed in my driveway was not seated properly, it was 1\2 above the driveway surface and caused me to trip on it, and I wanted it fixed. I also asked Mr. Angiano to itemize the costs of the project (list the costs of supplies, tools, wages, etc.). Mr.
Angiano said he would itemize the cost for us, but that he would forward our other concerns to the Rooter Hero Regional Manager Pat.
The regional Manager did not call until December 28, 2021. I advised Regional Manager Pat that I had requested Rooter Hero to itemize the cost of my contract, and Regional Manager Pat responded that Mr. Angiano would take care of that. I also advised him that the cap on the cleanout was not seated properly causing me to trip on it, and he said someone would fix it.
I advised Regional Manager Pat that I had three plumbers determine that the $31K Rooter Hero charged me was too much for the work performed, and should have been less than $19K, and I wanted him to refund me the difference. Pat responded Im not giving you any money. I then referred to the numerous customer complaints I found on the internet, and Pat responded those Yelp reviews are all bogus you cant believe them. All of them I asked; Dozens and dozens; really?
Have you seen these complaints? They all say the same thing Rooter Hero charged or attempted to charge thousands of dollars for work that was not necessary, and that different plumbers were hired to complete the job for much less money and less work and Rooter Hero guys are scammers, thieves, crooks, dont call them, rip offs (see lists of websites below). Put yourself in my shoes, what am I supposed to think? I asked.
Pat responded My guys are all specialists. I then advised Pat about his technician who walked away from a cleanout to leave it to cure without covering it to protect it from the rain. These are his so called specialists. Pat then responded on a loud voice Well then you should have done your research first.
Youre right; I should have I responded, because if I did, I would have never hired you. Pat did volunteer to refund $1000 to me; however, to this day Rooter Hero has failed to provide the itemized costs as I have requested at least six times from Pat, Mr.
Angiano, and Customer Representative Branson.
I recently learned that Rooter Hero has agreed to an out of court settlement effective January 27, 2022, in the amount of $208,864 in restitution to aggrieved customers, and that their contractors license is on probation for five years.
I believe that my clogged line could have been cleared by an honest, ethical, competent plumber with the simple use of a standard auger; and for less than $300. Rooter Hero scammed me for $31,000, and I want my money back, all of it.
User's recommendation: Google "Rooter Hero Complaints" first.
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Verified Reviewer | San Bruno, CaliforniaClogged main line
Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution
User's recommendation: Buyer beware
A license to steal.
Rooter Hero came out on there $77.00 special drain snake. They were told they would have to snake the through the toilet drain.
When they got here, they said it was $385.00 to remove the toilet. I removed it in less than three minutes since it was new a week ago. Then, the tech had to call in a camera guy. He said the sewer pipe was crushed and needed to be replaced.
To get to it, a palm tree would have to be removed, dug up and disposed of. He said the sewer pipe
was under the tree, I never told him that I installed the sewer lines myself (retired contractor) I know where the lines are.the price to remove the tree, dig up the stump and replace the broken pipe was about $10,000. $1,800 extra to dispose of it. That camera scam was horrible.
I snaked it myself.
No crushed pipe. Works fine now.
User's recommendation: Beware. If your not sure, get a second opinion. These guys try to get you committed fast.
Unsatisfied with work and personnel
- Already explained
Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution
User's recommendation: Do not use Rooter Hero if you want a professional job.
Poor Customer Service after calling several times to receive service for a plumbing leak
I had Rooter Hero at my residence back in July 2019 to re-pipe my cold water with Pek piping, new water heater, filtration system, Etc and spent close to $25,000 for the job. Well in June 2020 when I noticed a water leak on the side of my house, I called Rooter Hero right away thinking it might be the re-pipe.
They said they would send out the same Tech that completed the re-pipe job on June 5th between 10AM and Noon. Well when he hadnt shown by 1PM, I called Rooter Hero and was told that this Tech was actually off and they mistakenly scheduled him to work but that they would send someone out the following day. Now mind you, I had to take the day off myself in order to wait for this Tech to arrive so I lost wages. So Saturday, another Tech arrived at my residence at 11AM and me merely looked at the area of the leak.
He didnt get in the attic, got no tools out, NOTHING. Then told me he would get ahold of the Project Manager and let me know what the next step would be and let me know. I heard nothing by Monday afternoon so I called back in and the Tech that was suppose to come on Friday June 5th came on Monday June 8th at about 4:30PM. He got into the attic and checked the Pek piping connections and a water pressure check.
And I was told to keep an eye on the water leak area. It was obvious I had a leak as moisture was coming from the wall. Why the exterior wall was not opened up and checked the first time I called on June 3, 2020 is beyond me. I finally called a competitor out who finally did just that and there was a leak in the hot and cold water pipes to the sink in the master bathroom.
It is so frustrating when you spend the kind of money that I did to a company that claims to have great customer service as Rooter Hero does when in this situation clearly did not exhibit that!!!
I even called Rooter Hero to voice my displeasure and no one has ever called me back. Very disappointing.
- Polite plumber
- Had a valid pipe leak which was not fixed
Preferred solution: Apology
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Verified Reviewer | Newark, CaliforniaDo not clean crawlspace after putting new pipes...
Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution
User's recommendation: somone else with more details
Avoid at all costs
- Over charged the elderly
- Bs about why he did not remove roots from the sewer line
- Overbilled for false hours
Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution
Flat rate company. Knowledgeable technicians.
Totally misdiagnosed my plumbing problem
- Already explained
Con Artists
Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution
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Verified ReviewerRipoff Artists
No direct link to the service. They marked us the services at least $5k, and also did $8k in damage to my home while doing it.
Total charge was $18k - they offered a $5k refund.
Still not settled. Took advantage of my wife & tried to get us to sign ANOTHER $17k...
We started with a backed up line, that turned into a $3000 project, that we could finance, to an $18k project financing through Ygrene. The total will be $36-40,000 over 20 years.
However, due to this being a Pace loan, multiple laws were broken - by Ygrene and Rooter.
1 - We decided to look for another contractor when we heard the price. Luis from Rooter lied to us & told us b/c of the Ygrene financing we could not look for another contractor. This was illegal according to the new CA laws, as we have 3 days to cancel & find a new contractor.
2 - Luis attempting to scare my wife into another $17k project - which cost us $6k to do from another company.
3 - We would have been out $34k, which would have totaled $60K+ over the life of the loan
4 - Ygrene has been 100% complicit, as they are providing "Pace" loans, but literally have homeowners sign away any & all Pace consumer rights and protections in their contracts
5 - Ygrene is operating as a Pace program, receiving funding a Pace program, has the ability to operate in cities as a Pace program, but follows none of the laws/policies required of Pace programs.
6 - We had an open complaint about this project since DECEMBER that was ignored. Eventually we met with the head of the SD Energy Dept & City Attorney to explain the situation & find out more about how Ygrene was able to operate in the city with these practices.
Eventually we had another (Ygrene recommended) plumbing company look at the work & take pics.
The work is not up to code, Rooter left all of their trash under our house, and what's not up to code was done poorly. Ygrene did not respond to our complaint for 5 months until the Energy Dept head sent them the pics.
They then tried to claim that the complaint was filed when they received the pics - when the complaint had been open for 5 months by then - they just did NOTHING.
7 - We fought & said the 1st contract was void (it didn't meet Pace policy/law, the hours were falsified, etc). Ygrene then wrote another contract at $13K (our original refund from Rooter for the falsified invoices amount) - however Ygrene still assessed their fees on the $18k amount & not the new project amount!
So we haven't signed that contract
8 - Once they had the pics of the work, and inspector comments, Rooter agreed to have a release form written, voiding the cost altogether. We wait 2 months, and ended up receiving the "release form" for a $5k refund.
This $5k discount was the original refund we received when we finally had the itemized invoice & saw the hours we were overbilled - and has NOTHING to do with the fact that the entire project needs to be redone because their work isn't up to code!
Our new quote to have the work redone is almost $8k - so the refund Rooter is offering doesn't even cover what it will cost to have the project done correctly by a reputable company!
9 - Ygrene, of course, has not followed CA law & provided no fraction of any of the consumer rights that Pace provides - which is part of what the high interest rate you pay is supposed to cover! We've been fighting this for months, and it doesn't seem like it's going to end any time soon, but these companies have no oversight and are scamming homeowners $10,000s at a time, and there seems to be nothing anyone can do about it at this point. BE AWARE - DO NOT sign anything regarding Ygrene and expect to have any Pace benefits. DO NOT use Rooter Hero for any project over $100
- Lied to many times by lou
- Work was not done to code
- Overbilled for false hours
- Took 6 weeks to get invoice
Preferred solution: Price reduction
I called rooter out to unclog a sink and they went under our mobile home to do an inspection without consulting us and came out and said that all of our sewer and water pipes needed to be replaced,
- Price gouging
Beware
- Over priced
Preferred solution: Price reduction
Beware
- Over priced
Preferred solution: Price reduction
Plumbing scam
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I'd love to meet the person who did your shower floor for only 2000! What kind of warranty were you given? I myself with no license wouldnt even touch the job for less than 3000 especially if having to fix the drain and make the correct tie ins to the walls for a liner.