Roto-Rooter Achieves Major Milestone with 90th Anniversary

CINCINNATI, OH – Recently, the Cincinnati Enquirer featured Roto-Rooter, the renowned plumbing and water cleanup service that is celebrating 90 years of dedicated service. The article highlights the remarkable growth journey of the company and its strong presence in the Queen City. The story illustrates how this downtown Cincinnati-based organization has transformed from a single patented drain-cleaning invention into a nearly $1 billion business offering extensive emergency plumbing services across the country.

Enquirer Feature Highlights Strategic Growth

Established in 1935 by Samuel Blanc with his innovative root-cutting machine, Roto-Rooter has experienced significant revenue growth over the last decade, increasing from under $400 million in 2014 to more than $900 million in 2024. This impressive growth showcases the company’s strategic shift from traditional drain cleaning to becoming a comprehensive plumbing and water cleanup authority.

“Achieving 90 years is a reflection of our dedicated employees’ hard work. We take immense pride in our history and are enthusiastic about what lies ahead,” commented Spencer Lee, CEO of Roto-Rooter, in a statement to the Enquirer.

Service Diversification Fuels Revenue Increase

The company’s growth strategy has involved reacquiring franchises across the nation and broadening its range of services. Today, Roto-Rooter offers a wide array of plumbing and drain solutions, including hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup, and water filtration systems. With a workforce exceeding 6,000 employees nationwide, including over 200 in the Greater Cincinnati region, the company has successfully expanded its service area while upholding its dedication to quality and community engagement.

The Enquirer article also emphasized Roto-Rooter’s ongoing significance in tackling contemporary plumbing issues, such as the effects of “flushable” wipes on aging sewer infrastructure and the company’s unique community initiative of providing free pet rescues from pipes and drains using their specialized equipment.

As a part of the publicly traded Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE), Roto-Rooter now accounts for over one-third of its parent company’s $2.4 billion annual revenue. The company’s headquarters in downtown Cincinnati serves as the central hub for nationwide operations that combine traditional expertise with modern plumbing services and technologies.

For additional information about Roto-Rooter’s extensive plumbing and water cleanup services, visit www.roto-rooter.com or utilize their location finder to connect with local plumbing professionals.