STAY AWAY FROM ROOTER HERO!!!
STAY AWAY FROM ROOTER HERO!!!
This company is a complete rip-off and I want to share my experience to warn others.
I called Rooter Hero on a Friday afternoon to clear a 4" exterior area drainpipe running from my driveway, around the side of my house, and out to the backyard. They arrived within the hour and told me the best method was hydro jetting, claiming it would also cut through any roots. I was quoted $1,844 and asked to sign a contract digitally on the technician’s phone.
Shortly after, another technician arrived with the hydro jet machine. Within 10 minutes, the hose reached about 15 feet in and the tech suddenly stopped, claiming the pipe was "collapsed." He then spent the next 30–45 minutes upselling me on repairs: $8,000 to fix the "collapsed" section, or $16,000 to replace the entire line. This was a huge red flag — I told him I wasn’t moving forward. He packed up and left.
I was suspicious, so I dug the area myself and discovered there was NO collapsed pipe — the issue was exactly what I suspected all along: roots. The job they quoted for $1,844 was not done, and the excuse they gave was completely false.
I then entered what I can only describe as a customer service nightmare. I called daily, left messages, and was ignored. I finally reached a rep named Alex Rodriguez who asked for 24–48 hours to look into it. A week later, no callback. When I finally reached him again, I had to repeat the whole story, and his final response was essentially: You signed a contract, we’re keeping your money.
Let me be clear:
· They performed minimal work (less than 15 minutes of hydro jetting).
· They misdiagnosed the issue.
· They attempted to pressure me into thousands of dollars in unnecessary work.
· They provided no meaningful service and refused a refund.
This company charged me $1,844 for almost nothing. That breaks down to nearly $4,000 per hour of labor. Outrageous. And then they ghosted me. This is predatory behavior.
I have filed a complaint with the California Department of Consumer Affairs and begun consulting with Consumer Protection Attorneys.
Thankfully, I later contacted DRAIN MOB. They were familiar with Rooter Hero’s reputation and came out quickly. They cleared the drain in 2.5 hours for $875 and did a fantastic job. Highly professional, highly recommended.
Rooter Hero is a GARBAGE company. I can’t stress this enough: STAY FAR AWAY.
Christianava12 at yahoo.com
Mbergman0605 at Gmail.com
13 June 2025
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