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Avatar for J&S Plumbing, Inc.
J&S Plumbing, Inc.
370 Bond St
4.67(
837
)
Approved Pro
J&S Plumbing, Inc.
370 Bond St
4.67(
837
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
457 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.

"Very well efficient and pleasant"

Rae Beth E on June 2025

Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.

"Very well efficient and pleasant"

Rae Beth E on June 2025


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Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage Inc
1848 Techny Ct
4.38(
261
)
Approved Pro
Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage Inc
1848 Techny Ct
4.38(
261
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
57 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

North Shore & Northwest Chicagoland Plumbing Experts. As a licensed, bonded and insured plumbing company, we take pride in our work. We are a dedicated and honest company, aiming to please every customer on every job. Additional DBA - Reliance Plumbing. Award winning.

"Excellent work. My expert Alex is so talented, and he explained everything that needed to be done, and the job was completed with impeccable timing and skill. He is also a great teacher. He showed me where an important cut off valve was located. Reliance Plumbing and especially Alex is now going to be my go-to for all plumbing projects. Thanks much."

Cynthia B on August 2024

North Shore & Northwest Chicagoland Plumbing Experts. As a licensed, bonded and insured plumbing company, we take pride in our work. We are a dedicated and honest company, aiming to please every customer on every job. Additional DBA - Reliance Plumbing. Award winning.

"Excellent work. My expert Alex is so talented, and he explained everything that needed to be done, and the job was completed with impeccable timing and skill. He is also a great teacher. He showed me where an important cut off valve was located. Reliance Plumbing and especially Alex is now going to be my go-to for all plumbing projects. Thanks much."

Cynthia B on August 2024


Avatar for Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
17035 Westview Avenue
4.80(
40
)
Approved Pro
Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
17035 Westview Avenue
4.80(
40
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 local quotes requested

Flo-Maxx is a leader in the sewer Industry, We are family owned and operated. We have all the latest equipment in the plumbing industry combine that with our reasonable prices you can't lose, give us a try!!

"It went well, liked their services."

Benjamin B on April 2025

Flo-Maxx is a leader in the sewer Industry, We are family owned and operated. We have all the latest equipment in the plumbing industry combine that with our reasonable prices you can't lose, give us a try!!

"It went well, liked their services."

Benjamin B on April 2025


Abarca Sewer and Drain service
2433 S Troy St
4.87(
31
)
Approved Pro
Abarca Sewer and Drain service
2433 S Troy St
4.87(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

We at Abarca Sewer have practical, efficient methods innovative techniques to keep us ahead in our industry. We work and practice a highly ethical clean environment and workmanship for each one of our customers with a touch of class giving our customers top notch service, satisfaction and guaranteed . We have over 20 years in sewer and drain cleaning specializing in power Rodding, hydro jetting and camera inspections

"I would not recommend this company because of lack of professionalism. They installed an ejector pump in March. I requested a specific brand of pump, and he claimed that he was not able to find it. After three months, I called because the ejector pump was running non stop. I called before 12 noon and he said he would arrive before 3. At 3 I called several times. He text me saying he “could not rush and he almost got into a car accident”. I replied asking when I should expect him. I waited until 10 pm and never got a response or phone call back. I hired another plumbing company to resolve the issue."

Martha M on June 2025

We at Abarca Sewer have practical, efficient methods innovative techniques to keep us ahead in our industry. We work and practice a highly ethical clean environment and workmanship for each one of our customers with a touch of class giving our customers top notch service, satisfaction and guaranteed . We have over 20 years in sewer and drain cleaning specializing in power Rodding, hydro jetting and camera inspections

"I would not recommend this company because of lack of professionalism. They installed an ejector pump in March. I requested a specific brand of pump, and he claimed that he was not able to find it. After three months, I called because the ejector pump was running non stop. I called before 12 noon and he said he would arrive before 3. At 3 I called several times. He text me saying he “could not rush and he almost got into a car accident”. I replied asking when I should expect him. I waited until 10 pm and never got a response or phone call back. I hired another plumbing company to resolve the issue."

Martha M on June 2025


2 Plumbers, Inc.
7604 W Irving Park Rd
4.97(
30
)
Approved Pro
2 Plumbers, Inc.
7604 W Irving Park Rd
4.97(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to 2 Plumbers, Inc.! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each customer! With over 10 years experience, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"2 Plumbers did a great job replacing my water heater. The quote I was given was very fair and they moved incredibly to get the job done. I plan on using them again when I need another plumbing job taken care of!"

John P on January 2025

Welcome to 2 Plumbers, Inc.! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each customer! With over 10 years experience, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"2 Plumbers did a great job replacing my water heater. The quote I was given was very fair and they moved incredibly to get the job done. I plan on using them again when I need another plumbing job taken care of!"

John P on January 2025


Avatar for Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling
296 Williams Place
4.65(
2,302
)
Approved Pro
Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling
296 Williams Place
4.65(
2,302
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
547 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.

"Mike D was very punctual and very professional while he was here. He slipped on booties immediately after he walked in the door and did a great job explaining our current set up and some of the options to improve upon what we had. He was straightforward and honest and had a great attitude throughout the entire visit. Although we ended up not needing their service as we decided to hold off as we may be moving soon, we would have hired them for the quoted work if we decided to go forward with the project."

Matt J on July 2019

Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.

"Mike D was very punctual and very professional while he was here. He slipped on booties immediately after he walked in the door and did a great job explaining our current set up and some of the options to improve upon what we had. He was straightforward and honest and had a great attitude throughout the entire visit. Although we ended up not needing their service as we decided to hold off as we may be moving soon, we would have hired them for the quoted work if we decided to go forward with the project."

Matt J on July 2019


We specialize in commercial and residential demolition, excavation, earth retention, and drilling.


Avatar for Aqua Doctor Plumbing
Aqua Doctor Plumbing
1304 Eastview Dr
4.53(
100
)
Approved Pro
Aqua Doctor Plumbing
1304 Eastview Dr
4.53(
100
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
112 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Aqua Doctor is a family owned and operated business, We provide plumbing, sewer and basement waterproofing services. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and be your lifetime plumbing and waterproofing specialist.

"Uncle Rob was efficient and personable! Job was straightforward and he walked me through what he was doing and the function of the various parts."

Andrea H on April 2025

Aqua Doctor is a family owned and operated business, We provide plumbing, sewer and basement waterproofing services. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and be your lifetime plumbing and waterproofing specialist.

"Uncle Rob was efficient and personable! Job was straightforward and he walked me through what he was doing and the function of the various parts."

Andrea H on April 2025


Avatar for Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
933 Chesapeake Trl
4.85(
13
)
Approved Pro
Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
933 Chesapeake Trl
4.85(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
296 local quotes requested

Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.

"GREAT JOB! EXPEDIENT AND PRECISE!"

Nichole s on May 2025

Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.

"GREAT JOB! EXPEDIENT AND PRECISE!"

Nichole s on May 2025


Avatar for Buildmax
Buildmax
621 South Grant Ave
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Buildmax
621 South Grant Ave
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"

scott t on January 2024

With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"

scott t on January 2024

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FAQs for excavation projects in Chicago, IL

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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