I want to preface this review by urging anyone considering hiring this company to try as much as…read moreyou can to find a good local plumber. Without question you are going to pay at least twice (more likely 3x or 4x) the amount it would cost to get a good local plumber and you're money is at least supporting a local small business and most of that money is going into the pocket of the technician. Plumbing issues are one of those things I hate dealing with and that put you in a difficult position due to their urgency. This is really the only reason why I reached out to such a large name brand like Roto-Rooter when I saw that my main drainage line in my basement was leaking. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was something I wanted taken care of quickly and correctly and was willing to pay extra for that. A technician showed up within the window stated. He looked at the leak and gave me a quote of $1200. As I expected, it was high, but as long as it was going to be quality work with a guarantee, I was willing to pay it. He said he couldn't fix it that day and stated that it wasn't a bad leak, so it was not going to cause any serious flooding. After telling him my availability in the evenings, he wanted to push the job to the end of the week. At that point, I was not going to have him do the work, but once I made that clear, he said he'd get it done this week. We made an appointment for Tuesday at 5:00, and he wanted a $250 deposit, which I provided. He arrived Tuesday at 5:00. Though it wasn't a big deal, I would like to note that he didn't even offer to wear booties in the house (I used to work as a cable technician, and this was standard). In any event, he starts working and essentially cuts out around 5 to 6 feet of the old, rotted steel pipe. Though there were threads in both the lower and upper fittings, he did not use them. Instead, he used rubber couplers to join the PVC to the remaining iron pipes. I don't know if this is industry standard, but you would think that it would be best to use the threads if at all possible; however, I assume that the threading itself may be rotted and not provide a good seal as well. After he finished, about 2 hours later while cleaning up the basement, I decided to check on the pipe. I noticed water on the floor. The pipe was leaking from both the upper and lower couplers. This has to be a routine plumbing job, so it is difficult to understand how an experienced plumber could not get this right, especially for the price. It was now 9 PM, so I texted the number he gave me. No reply. I called the general number, and the representative said a plumber would be out in 2 hours to fix the job. 5 minutes later, she calls back and tells me that the original technician communicated to the office that he was not finished with the job and the job was not fully 'coded' in the system. She then said she did not have any senior technicians that could come out that night. At this point, I started to smell BS and asked whether or not the work was guaranteed, and she said she could not tell me because it was not coded in the system. I then asked her, 'Doesn't Roto-Rooter offer a general guarantee of work? If so, could she explain what it covers?' She goes on to say that without seeing the information the technician needs to put in, she can't tell me anything about guaranteed work. Her attitude at this point was getting more and more dismissive. She had zero empathy for the fact that I just overpaid--probably by a factor of 3--for poor-quality work, which she can't even articulate the terms of the guarantee offered by her company. I then ask if there is anyone I could speak to who can tell me what my rights are under Roto-Rooter's guarantee, and she becomes increasingly indignant, stating, 'I don't understand what you are asking.' I stated, 'I think it's fairly clear: I had work done, which was paid for, but it failed, and now I have to wait an indefinite amount of time for another technician to attempt to fix the work of the last technician. Hence, at this point, it is relevant to me to know what the guarantee covers. Is it a money-back guarantee? Do I just have to have them keep re-doing the work until it is satisfactory?' At this point I fully read the invoice and the legal text therein. It clearly states that they can choose to "do the work again at no labor cost or REFUND YOUR PAYMENT". The next day after leaving a poor review on Google (how they got 4.8 stars there is a complete mystery), leaving messages on their customer service line, and sending emails, I got a call from a customer service representative. I gave him my concerns and asked to be refunded. He said that is something they rarely do. The whole point of me turning to a well-known brand like Roto-Rooter was to avoid these rinky-dink problems and low quality, but it's clear that the extra money you're paying for their service goes to promote the brand and advertising, not quality technicians or customer service.

Things did not go anywhere with Roto-Rooter. One guy and an apprentice came to see my kitchen sink…read morethat was clogged. After a short look, the plumber said he would unclog it for $450! He said it was a discount from the "regular rate" of $650!!! Did he think I grew money in the backyard. I told him thanks but no. I later hired a plumber who asked for $150. If you are not rich, avoid Roto-Rooter.

I highly recommend Prime Mold removal and think they are excellent at what they do. We have had…read moreseveral major water damage incidents including a pipe leak from our next door neighbors and an extension roof leak which in both cases affected multiple levels and caused significant damage to our three story brownstone. The Prime Mold team is highly professional and deconstructed, completed mold remediation and restored ceilings and walls including drywall, plaster and painting that had been stripped down to the brick. They take unusual pride and put great effort into their work. Thanks to you all -- you're the best! Brad and Valerie Zilbersher

We hired Prime Mold Removal after a burst frozen pipe caused significant water damage throughout…read moreour home (attic, primary bedroom suite, living room, and basement). Mike responded immediately and was on-site the next day to assess the situation. His professionalism, transparency, and clear communication made it easy to move forward with confidence. Mike, Simon, and their team were outstanding from start to finish. They completed the water mitigation and mold remediation in just three days--impressive given the scope of the damage. The crew was highly skilled, respectful of our home, and extremely detail-oriented. They protected our belongings, kept the work areas contained, and thoroughly cleaned up at the end of each day. Communication was excellent throughout. Mike also provided prompt, detailed documentation for insurance, which made the claims process much smoother. While insurance approvals took time (outside their control), once cleared, the rebuild was completed in only three weeks--far faster than expected. Even minor finishing details were handled quickly and without issue. Prime Mold Removal exceeded our expectations across the board. If you're dealing with water damage, mold, or need reconstruction, I highly recommend them without hesitation.

After a fire in my attached garage caused heavy smoke and soot throughout my home, iFlooded…read moreRestoration responded incredibly fast. Their team was on point, professional, and knew exactly what to do. I was so relieved when they arrived and immediately began mitigating the damage. Project Manager Alex was excellent and service was incredible from start to finish. Highly recommend!

First time home owners, and we had a flood last month. My family and I were devastated to say the…read moreleast. Mr. Alex Calderon made the entire process seamless and took care of us quickly and professional. He dealt with the insurance company from beginning to end. I have already recommended iFlooded Restoration to several of my friends and co-workers. Thank you for everything, and hopefully I won't have any kind of flooding in the near future!

These guys are TOPS…read more Quick response, fair pricing, and truly excellent, professional work. Meir (the owner) got in touch right away and was able to schedule me within 24 hours. I have a 15-year-old hide rug that had never been professionally cleaned. Moses and Gustavo showed up right on time, were professional and courteous, and did an outstanding job. The extracted water was literally black. Now the rug is popping and smells incredibly fresh. Highly recommended. I would absolutely call them again for any carpet or upholstery cleaning needs in NYC, especially after this winter. Five stars.

Great guys came over.., uber kind and professional and most importantly, very skilled at their…read morejobs. The tech, Kemar, worked very hard to capture all the grime and Meier ran the job. Quite a Dream Team! Besides the 9x12 rug, they did a chaise/ottoman and a large sectional sofa, all for under $1K. I was well pleased and will use them again next year!

C&G Restorations is phenomenal. At a time when we were overwhelmed with how to fix our water and…read moremold problem, Guy came in and saved the day. He squeezed us in at the last minute to give us an estimate and then got our remediation project in just a few days later. He was very patient and explained everything each step of the way, answered our text questions any day and any time, and worked around our schedule for follow-up appointments. His crew was clean and left our house immaculate and even carefully bagged our belongings after they cleaned them. I've recommended C&G to friends already and wholeheartedly would recommend them again.

From the owner: G & C Restoration Inc. is a full service general contracting company serving New York for over 18…read moreyears. We specialize in new building constructions and commercial renovations of hotels, medical buildings, etc.