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Updated 2026-09-13 · 11,245 reviewed · 301 listed · Scored from 339 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(339) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Emergency PlumbingWater Heater Installation & RepairDrain & Sewer CleaningLeak Detection & Pipe RepairPlumber

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Rooter-Man
Location
Mississauga
Services
Emergency Plumbing, Water Heater Installation & Repair, Drain & Sewer Cleaning
Reviews
339
Ranking
#169 in Emergency Plumbing
Best for
homeowners needing emergency leak or drain response, especially outside business hours

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-13).

What reviewers think

Strong technicians like Jerome and Marko deliver fast emergency response and honest work, often at competitive rates. However, the business splits sharply on diagnostics: some reviewers praise transparent pricing and quick turnarounds, while others report shock at camera inspection fees (one cited $480 for drain camera alone), aggressive follow-up calls after high quotes, and incomplete troubleshooting that led to repeat visits and ceiling damage. The 90% five-star rate masks real tension between exceptional field work and frustrating business practices around diagnostics and pricing clarity.

Service quality varies by technician and situation. Jerome handles emergency leaks and valve work smoothly within promised windows. Yet multiple one-star reviews describe being quoted $20,000 for work that needed only snaking, aggressive phone follow-up, and inadequate initial diagnosis (e.g., insufficient water depth when testing drains). After-hours emergency fees ($70 mentioned) are explained by staff but not always waived. The business appears strong on execution but weak on upfront honesty about total cost.

Praised for
  • quick emergency response
  • skilled technicians (named staff)
  • reasonable pricing when good
  • professional and transparent
  • clean work
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Best for: homeowners needing emergency leak or drain response, especially outside business hours

Strengths

  • one-hour emergency response typical
  • named skilled technicians available
  • operates 7 days a week

Worth knowing

  • Jerome Ryzebol: drain technician praised for emergency leak response and valve replacement
  • Marko: complimented for efficiency and explanation
  • Vitoria: identified issues and handled cleanup
  • After-hours emergency fee exists ($70 mentioned); waived in at least one case
  • Diagnostic camera inspection charged separately ($480 cited in one case)
  • Multiple reviewers report calls and quotes $10,000+

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.86 average across the 230 drain & sewer cleaning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

How We Score
Star rating 81
Review volume 100
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
304
4
17
3
1
2
1
1
16

Questions people ask

Do you handle emergency calls outside business hours?
Yes. After-hours callout incurs a $70 fee, though staff may waive it in some cases. Jerome and Masharo have been documented arriving within one hour of emergency calls.
What are your diagnostic fees?
Drain camera inspection is billed separately; one reviewer cited $480. Call to confirm exact rates before booking.
Can I request a specific technician?
Yes. Jerome, Marko, and Masharo are named in reviews as reliable choices. Request by name when booking.

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Last updated 2026-09-13