--- title: "Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup" description: "Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup carries a 4.8-star average on Google from 3,463 ratings, and its Better Business Bureau grade is A+. The company says " doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup **Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 1195 Broad St, Providence, RI 02905 · **Phone:** (401) 229-9089 · **Website:** https://www.rotorooter.com/providence/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=website · **Languages:** English **Rating: 2.1/5** (low confidence) — from 1 reviews across 7 sources. ## The honest read Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup carries a 4.8-star average on Google from 3,463 ratings, and its Better Business Bureau grade is A+. The company says it has been in business 91 years, and its website lists a service area that includes Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Lincoln and Woonsocket, with plumbing work from water heaters and leaks to sump pumps and garbage disposals. A recent Google customer said they were quick to schedule, communicated well and did a good job. In a 2026 r/RhodeIsland thread, a commenter told someone who couldn't find a good recommendation to just try Roto Rooter. A 2025 r/providence poster wrote that they were gouged by Roto Rooter for a 50 gallon tank, covering removal of the busted one, mitigation and install, at $5,200. Its Rhode Island plumbing licence, MP003473, is active, held by John P Facchiano Jr. **Strengths:** - Quick scheduling — a recent Google customer said fast response and good communication **Concerns:** - Tank install price — a 2025 Reddit poster wrote they were gouged $5,200 ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 4.8 stars on Google from 3,463 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Roto-Rooter%20Plumbing%20%26%20Water%20Cleanup&query_place_id=ChIJc1kXUIxP5IkRrGjAba5CKBI) — “Google: 4.8★ from 3463 ratings” - Better Business Bureau grade of A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/providence/profile/plumber/roto-rooter-plumbing-water-cleanup-0021-106824/addressId/212072) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Says it has been in business 91 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.rotorooter.com/providence) — “Self-reported 91 years in business” - A recent Google customer said they were quick to schedule and communicated well _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkeGJVTlNUVEl4TUZkR1psaHlWMHd4ZWxkR1dGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x122842ae6dc068ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdxbUNSTTIxMFdGZlhyV0wxeldGWFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Quick to schedule. Fast response time. Communicated well and did a good job. Friendly and helpful team.” - A 2025 Reddit poster wrote they were gouged $5,200 for a 50 gallon tank removal and install _(confidence: medium)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/providence/comments/1owcbzz/cost_to_install_a_gas_water_heater/nwzb8re/) — “r/providence — We were just gouged by Roto Rooter for a 50 gallon tank (removal of busted one, mitigation, and install) to the tune of $5200…” - Its Rhode Island plumbing licence, MP003473, is active, held by John P Facchiano Jr. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://dltweb.dlt.ri.gov/profregsonline/LicenseSearch) — “RI plumber license MP003473 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: JOHN P FACCHIANO JR” - Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://www.rotorooter.com/providence) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Plumbing ▾ Emergency Plumbing Water Heaters Leaks Garbage Disposals Toilets Showers & Bathtubs Sinks Faucet…” ## License Status: **active** (#MP003473, plumber) — verified against the official RI state registry on 2026-10-07, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://dltweb.dlt.ri.gov/profregsonline/LicenseSearch ## Sources - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Roto-Rooter%20Plumbing%20%26%20Water%20Cleanup&query_place_id=ChIJc1kXUIxP5IkRrGjAba5CKBI): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/providence/profile/plumber/roto-rooter-plumbing-water-cleanup-0021-106824/addressId/212072): Listed on this source - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/roto-rooter-plumbing-water-cleanup-ri): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://www.rotorooter.com/providence): 91 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Local News](https://runsignup.com/Race/148940/Sponsor/1151853): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditJobBoard/comments/1lty0g3/hiring_lead_restoration_technician_at_rotorooter/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Roto-Rooter%20Plumbing%20%26%20Water%20Cleanup&query_place_id=ChIJc1kXUIxP5IkRrGjAba5CKBI): 4.8★ from 3463 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “If you can't find a good rec (my guy is overbooked for the week, I asked on your behalf) you should even just try roto rooter.” — u/brick1972 in r/RhodeIsland (2026-01-20) — https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/1qhzgqm/plumber_help/o0npis5/ - “We were just gouged by Roto Rooter for a 50 gallon tank (removal of busted one, mitigation, and install) to the tune of $5200.” — u/JobConfident977 in r/providence (2025-12-31) — https://www.reddit.com/r/providence/comments/1owcbzz/cost_to_install_a_gas_water_heater/nwzb8re/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Todd Cramer · 2026-09-27**: Quick to schedule. 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