24/7 emergency drain cleaning for sewer backups, flooding, and overflowing drains. We answer the phone day or night and get a tech to your property fast.
Drain emergencies don't wait for business hours. Sewer lines back up at midnight, toilets overflow on weekends, and basement floor drains flood on holidays. That's why we run a 24/7 emergency line that a real person answers, not a voicemail, not a call center, not a "we'll get back to you in the morning" situation.
We keep trucks stocked and techs on rotation so we can get to your property fast, diagnose the problem, and fix it on the spot. We don't charge extra for nights, weekends, or holidays. The price we quote is the price you pay.
RooterMan Services | Rhode Island's Trusted Drain Cleaning and Sewer Specialist
A drain emergency means water is going somewhere it shouldn't, right now. Your basement is flooding, sewage is coming up through the floor drain, your toilet won't stop overflowing, or your kitchen sink just backed up into the dishwasher. It's the kind of thing that can't wait until tomorrow.
We respond to emergency drain calls across Rhode Island, including Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Johnston, and every city in between. Our techs carry drain snakes, hydro jetters, and sewer cameras on every truck so they can handle whatever they walk into without needing to leave and come back.
Common emergencies we handle:
| Emergency Type | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| Main sewer line backup | Sewage coming up through floor drains or toilets |
| Basement flooding | Water pooling on the floor from a blocked drain line |
| Toilet overflow | Won't stop running or backing up after flushing |
| Kitchen sink backup | Water or sewage pushing up through the drain |
| Multiple drains failing | Several fixtures backing up at the same time |
| Storm drain overload | Heavy rain overwhelming your drainage system |
Some drain problems can wait until morning. These can't.
If you see or smell raw sewage pushing up through a floor drain, tub, or toilet, your main sewer line is blocked. This is a health hazard and it will keep getting worse until someone clears the line. Don't try to fix this one yourself, call immediately.
Water on your basement floor means either a drain line failed or a sewer backup is pushing water into the lowest point of your house. Every minute counts here because water damage gets expensive fast, and if it's sewage, you're also dealing with contamination.
When your kitchen sink, shower, and toilet all start acting up at once, the problem isn't with any single fixture. It's the main line. That means every drain in your house is affected and nothing will work right until someone clears the blockage.
If a plunger didn't fix it and water keeps rising, the blockage is deeper than the toilet itself. It could be in the branch line or the main sewer line, and continuing to flush will only make the flooding worse.
If your drains start gurgling or backing up during or after a storm, your sewer line might be taking on more water than it can handle. This can lead to a full backup within hours if the system doesn't drain fast enough.
Don't wait for it to get worse. We're available 24/7 and we don't charge extra for after-hours calls.
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Amazing workmanship! This company is an absolute pleasure. Kevin and his team did an incredible job fixing my boiler, oil tank and old plumbing issues. They worked non-stop, will definitely have them back for anything else I need. Thank you!
I used Rooter Man for help emptying out my parents' house. They were able to provide quick service, were fairly priced, and a pleasure to work with. I'd definitely give them my highest recommendation.
Such a pleasure to have Mark work in my home. He came right out to assess the problem and thankfully the procedure was repairable within the day. Mark was very pleasant, professional, respectful and an amazing worker. A great clean job. Absolutely will use this company again.
I've been using Rooterman for 20 years and am still very impressed by their promptness, customer service, and expertise.
I received extremely prompt service from Rooterman Plumbing of Johnston, R.I., in addition to the low price they gave me. I highly recommend them to anyone! They were courteous and highly professional. Nice to see there are still pros nowadays!
Excellent service, came when expected, took about an hour. Spoke with Mark. Fixed an old toilet with lime build-up and debris blocking water jets. Also provided quotes for a new toilet. Would recommend them.
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Clear answers so you know what to expect when you're dealing with a drain emergency.
No. We charge the same rate whether you call at 2pm on a Tuesday or 2am on a Saturday. We quote the price before we start, and that's what you pay.
It depends on where you are and how many calls we're handling, but we prioritize emergencies and dispatch a tech as soon as one is available. We serve all of Rhode Island, including Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, and surrounding areas.
Stop using all water in the house. Don't flush toilets, run sinks, or start the dishwasher or washing machine. If water is actively flooding, try to move valuables and electronics away from the affected area. Turn off the water supply to the fixture if you can find the shutoff valve.
We come prepared to fix it on the spot. Our trucks carry drain snakes, hydro jetting equipment, and sewer cameras. If the problem turns out to be something bigger, like a collapsed pipe that needs excavation, we'll clear the immediate blockage to stop the emergency and then walk you through what comes next.
Recurring backups usually mean there's something going on deeper in the line, like tree root intrusion, a belly in the pipe, or a partial collapse. We'll recommend a sewer camera inspection to find the root cause, and from there we can talk about repair or replacement options that actually solve it for good.
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