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Mr. Rooter has 4 locations, listed below.

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    • Mr. Rooter

      51162 Milano Dr Macomb, MI 48042-4018

    • Mr. Rooter

      17045 Mack Ave Detroit, MI 48224-2718

    • Mr. Rooter

      7294 Westside Saginaw Southfield, MI 48076

    • Mr. Rooter

      1580 Southfield Rd Lincoln Park, MI 48146-2323

    Business ProfileforMr. Rooter

    Plumber
    Multi Location Business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 3 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    4 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Mr. Rooter has 4 locations, listed below.

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      • Mr. Rooter

        51162 Milano Dr Macomb, MI 48042-4018

      • Mr. Rooter

        17045 Mack Ave Detroit, MI 48224-2718

      • Mr. Rooter

        7294 Westside Saginaw Southfield, MI 48076

      • Mr. Rooter

        1580 Southfield Rd Lincoln Park, MI 48146-2323

      Location of This Business
      51162 Milano Dr, Macomb, MI 48042-4018
      BBB File Opened:
      10/4/1994
      Alternate Business Name
      • Mr. Rooter Plumbing
      • Mr. Rooter Sewer & Drain Cleaning
      • Mr. Rooter Sewer & Drain
      • Mr. Rooter Sewer & Drain Service
      Business Management
      • Mr. Michael Ciaramitaro, Resident Agent/Owner
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (586) 786-6200
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      Customer Complaints

      4 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      08/24/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      I am requesting a refund of Service Charge $69 and Credit Card fee $18.10 totaling $87.10, from the total bill on 7/24/23 of $621.75, invoice #********. I received services five previous times from Mr. Rooter, invoice #s ******* ******* ******* ******* ******. A credit card was used. I was told each time of a service charge, which would be taken off if the job was done, but if the service tech came and the job wasnt done, I would have to pay the service charge. I never received a service charge or credit card fee on any of those service calls.On 7/24/23, customer ********************** rep ******** said there was a $69 service charge to come out and explained that if the job was not done, the $69 would be charged. After arrival, service tech ************ said $621.75 was the cost and was given a credit card. I did not know $87.10 in extra fees were tacked on to my bill until the invoice was emailed afterwards. Neither ************ or the customer ********************** rep told me there would be a service charge regardless of whether the job was done or not and did not inform me of a credit card usage fee, otherwise a check could have been written.When asked about these fees during the week of 7/24/23, customer ********************** rep ******* said ************ should have informed me of the credit card fee, apologized for his oversight and said she would have to ask ****** the manager about reimbursing the $87.10. A few days later, ****** said $18.10 could be reimbursed but not the $69. When asked, ****** acknowledged she did not see a service charge on any of my prior invoices then said, Its up to the tech (************) to take it off," which sounded improper for him to decide at a whim. She then asked her superior, ****, about waiving the $87.10 and he/she said I would have to forfeit a $50 discount from a coupon I had, which I found unacceptable. The discount had nothing to do with the fees. I feel unappreciated as a loyal, longtime customer and taken advantage of with these unexpected charges on my bill.

      Customer Reviews

      3 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Donna O

      1 star

      05/31/2024

      I'd give zero stars if possible. I was charged $2,001.49 to install two faucets and two appliances beneath the sink; a new "snap on disposal," we provided and our dishwasher, using the old hose. I provided ALL NECESSARY parts. ***** (the contractor) said we needed two drain traps and charged us $325.00 for them after running to *********** I think he took a $325.00 long, hour and a half lunch. These plastic traps cost between $5.00 and $10.00 each at **********. I went there and looked. We asked for the ********** receipt, but Mr. Rooter would not comply and send a copy. They will also not give the last name of their manager, who refuses to return calls and avoids picking up when I call. On 05/23, I was on hold for 19 minutes. Why not answer? Why not call back? ***** charged us $375.00 to "reconfigure" beneath the sink. That consisted of s******* in a sewer cap that costs $17.85 RETAIL on Amazon. I have "before and after" photos. There was NO OTHER RECONFIGURATION. $407.00 was charged to install each of two OLD faucets, using our hoses. We had the a third done by someone else last weekend and were also told by him we didn't need the $325.00 "traps" ***** said we needed. In a newer home like ours, you rinse them out and reuse them. ***** charged $416.51 to install a new "snap-on" disposal, we provided. Took under eight minutes. ***** told me he was a "supervisor" who was on commission and brought in millions. I bet! I am a 64 year old woman who knew little about plumbing (I know more now!) and had no water for six days. ***** knew it and took full advantage of me and I do plan on contacting the ************************* of ******** Protections about this case, as well. I will also go to the media, as I've read their reviews and I am not alone. All I did wrong was trust Mr. Rooter and ************** I can only hope that honest reviews like this (I have photos and receipts) will prevent the next person from getting abused like I did.

      Mr. Rooter Response

      06/03/2024

      Mr. Rooter Plumbing is a nationally recognized leader in the plumbing industry. Our customers rely on ********************** because our technicians are highly trained and we guarantee our work. Our policy is to give our customers up-front pricing before we begin any work. One should not rely on a third party to tell them, after the fact, that something should have been done or not as they did not see the condition of the plumbing beforehand; therefore, does not know the situation at hand. We are sorry that the customer feels she was overcharged, but we are well within the industry standard with our pricing.

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