Cincinnati’s Roto-Rooter Marks 90 Years with Growth

CINCINNATI, OH – The Cincinnati Enquirer has recently featured Roto-Rooter, the renowned plumbing and water restoration company marking 90 years of dedicated service. This article emphasizes the remarkable growth journey of the company and its strong presence in the Queen City. The story illustrates how the Cincinnati-based firm has transformed from a single patented drain-cleaning invention into a nearly $1 billion entity offering extensive emergency plumbing services throughout the country.

Enquirer Feature Highlights Strategic Growth

Established in 1935 by Samuel Blanc with his groundbreaking root-cutting device, Roto-Rooter has seen its revenue more than double over the last decade, escalating from under $400 million in 2014 to over $900 million in 2024. This impressive growth showcases the company’s strategic shift from traditional drain cleaning to a comprehensive plumbing and water restoration service provider.

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

Service Diversification Fuels Revenue Increase

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

The Enquirer article also underscored Roto-Rooter’s ongoing importance in tackling contemporary plumbing issues, from the effects of “flushable” wipes on aging sewer systems to the company’s distinctive community initiative of providing free pet rescues from pipes and drains with their specialized equipment.

As a subsidiary of the publicly traded Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE), Roto-Rooter now accounts for more than one-third of its parent company’s annual revenue of $2.4 billion. The company’s headquarters located in downtown Cincinnati acts as the central hub for nationwide operations, merging traditional expertise with innovative plumbing services and technologies.

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