Roto-Rooter Services Company Expands California Service Coverage to Reach 11M+ More Residents

Expansion is Expected to Extend Access to Plumbing, Drain, Sewer, and Water Cleanup Services in Additional California Markets

CINCINNATI, OH - October 15, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Roto-Rooter Services Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE), announced it has acquired the largest independent Roto-Rooter franchise.

The acquired franchise serves a population of approximately 11 million people across California, extending Roto-Rooter service coverage in Northern San Diego, Palm Springs, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Lancaster, Fresno, Monterey, Stockton, Modesto, Manteca, and Sacramento.

Roto-Rooter also acquired a smaller franchise serving Marin County, a territory with a population of approximately 254,000 people. Roto-Rooter Services Company already operates service territories encompassing the entire Los Angeles metro area, the San Francisco Bay region, San Jose, Santa Cruz, and part of San Diego County.

The acquisition brings Roto-Rooter’s company-owned coverage in California close to completion and extends the reach of its company-owned operations to approximately 75% of the U.S. population.

The acquisitions give more homeowners and businesses in these territories access to an ever-expanding group of services offered by Roto-Rooter Services Company, including residential and commercial water cleanup, advanced trenchless pipe repair methods, as well as Roto-Rooter’s familiar 24-hour emergency plumbing and drain cleaning services. The California acquisitions also help Roto-Rooter Services Company provide a more consistent suite of services to its national commercial customers that have locations from coast to coast.

“California customers rely on fast, local service when plumbing and water cleanup emergencies happen. This expansion strengthens Roto-Rooter’s ability to serve more homeowners and businesses with the responsiveness, experience, and reliability they expect from our brand,” said Paul Abrams, Director of Public Relations at Roto-Rooter Services Company.

“Roto-Rooter’s strength has always been combining experienced local service teams with the resources and quality standards of a national brand. As we grow in California, the goal is to make it easier for customers to get trusted help when and where they need it,” said Abrams.

“Expanding our presence helps us better support our customers across a wider mix of residential, commercial, coastal, inland, and fast-growing communities.”

Customers in the acquired California service areas can contact their local Roto-Rooter for information about available plumbing, drain, sewer, and water cleanup services.

About Roto-Rooter Services Company
Roto-Rooter Services Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE), provides plumbing and drain cleaning services for residential and commercial customers. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Roto-Rooter serves customers through its network of local service operations across the United States and Canada.

Media Contact
Paul Abrams
Director of Public Relations
[email protected]
(513) 762-6434

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