We called in Roto Rooter about 30 hours after taking possession of our new house. What are the odds of having a leaking pipe on your second day of home ownership? A copper pipe taking hot water away from the hot water tank spontaneously erupted in a geyser in our laundry room. One minute it was not leaking -- and the next minute it was Old Yeller! It's apparently an unusual situation, but it's the kind of thing that can't really be put off, since it meant turning off all the hot water to the house until the leak was fixed (and this was in mid-December.)
Roto Rooter was able to come within an hour. The fix was done in about 5 minutes flat (the copper pipe was replaced and soddered); the young man was friendly, good-humoured, and polite, even though it was 10:30pm. I would call them again for their punctual and professional service in an emergency situation, but I do wistfully wish that emergency plumbing services weren't so expensive - but I think that is true of all plumbers, not just Roto Rooter (and of course is especially true for a light-night emergency job.)
- Approximate cost of services:
- $270.00