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Rooter-Man is a plumbing and drain-cleaning contractor serving the Newburyport, Massachusetts area. On Google, it holds a 3.7-star rating from six ratings. In a 2022 review, a customer said they were quoted $360 to find out the cost of clearing a drain, then were told a $300 tank would be needed to drain the pipe; when the customer asked about alternatives, they said they were offered buckets but that the technician had only two on hand. Given that pricing dispute, it's worth getting the full cost of any equipment or add-on charges confirmed upfront before work begins.
Called to find out cost and was told $360 , guy came out and said we need a tank to come and drain the pipe $300 I asked if there was another way and was told we could use buckets, and he said he only had two !! I said I have plenty and de drained the pipe with two buckets which I carried upstairs and emptied. I moved items and made a clear path to pipes and , I had to leave so my neighbor stayed and paid and we were charged $581, I just called and was told it’s $150 for over a $100 feet of pipe , I just measured it’s only 42 ft , and a $50 fee for taking the machinery down ??? A total rip off
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Rooter-Man. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Estimated range
$290 – $710
Typical plumbing job around $500
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