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Groundworks

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Groundworks

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

Groundworks is North America’s leading foundation repair and water management solutions company. Groundworks has been serving homeowners across the U.S. and Canada for decades, providing quality home repair solutions. Groundworks is a BBB-accredited business and a multi-time recipient of the Angi Super Service Award. Our 50-plus years of combined expertise brings Connecticut homeowners innovative solutions and industry-leading warranties to protect their biggest investment, their homes. HIC.0699918

"Professional and efficient tech."

Mark R on April 2025

Groundworks is North America’s leading foundation repair and water management solutions company. Groundworks has been serving homeowners across the U.S. and Canada for decades, providing quality home repair solutions. Groundworks is a BBB-accredited business and a multi-time recipient of the Angi Super Service Award. Our 50-plus years of combined expertise brings Connecticut homeowners innovative solutions and industry-leading warranties to protect their biggest investment, their homes. HIC.0699918

"Professional and efficient tech."

Mark R on April 2025


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Imagine Remodel

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Imagine Remodel

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22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have over 20 years' experience and are family owned and operated. We can handle most home improvement projects taking care to ensure you get a personalized experience to make the process of repairing and remodeling your home top-notch. We can offer fast turnaround on most projects while providing warranties and guarantees to ensure that you and your home have protected investments in your home. Imagine Remodel is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Chris from imagine remodel is amazing. He has helped me tremendously. Everything I didn’t know I now know because of his patience and knowledge. Things I don’t have. Thank you Chris for not only seeing me through all this but for also becoming a friend. My door will always be open. My bathroom too!!! Thanks for making this part of my hectic life more comfortable and bearable. So appreciate you. Sincerely, Maria Chiaia"

Maria C on November 2024

We have over 20 years' experience and are family owned and operated. We can handle most home improvement projects taking care to ensure you get a personalized experience to make the process of repairing and remodeling your home top-notch. We can offer fast turnaround on most projects while providing warranties and guarantees to ensure that you and your home have protected investments in your home. Imagine Remodel is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Chris from imagine remodel is amazing. He has helped me tremendously. Everything I didn’t know I now know because of his patience and knowledge. Things I don’t have. Thank you Chris for not only seeing me through all this but for also becoming a friend. My door will always be open. My bathroom too!!! Thanks for making this part of my hectic life more comfortable and bearable. So appreciate you. Sincerely, Maria Chiaia"

Maria C on November 2024


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Ace Handyman Services Connecticut Shoreline

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Ace Handyman Services Connecticut Shoreline

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride ourselves on our extraordinary craftsmen. They are the backbone of our company. We recognize the value in hiring multi-skilled craftsmen who are reliable, efficient, and provide superior service at reasonable rates. Each craftsman is carefully selected and has, on average, ten years of experience in various trades. They are background-checked, bonded, and insured for your peace of mind and safety. Our highly-skilled craftsmen are knowledgeable and trustworthy professionals who arrive on time, remain courteous, communicate well, and clean their work space before leaving your home.

"I will use this pro again."

Sabrina S on June 2024

We pride ourselves on our extraordinary craftsmen. They are the backbone of our company. We recognize the value in hiring multi-skilled craftsmen who are reliable, efficient, and provide superior service at reasonable rates. Each craftsman is carefully selected and has, on average, ten years of experience in various trades. They are background-checked, bonded, and insured for your peace of mind and safety. Our highly-skilled craftsmen are knowledgeable and trustworthy professionals who arrive on time, remain courteous, communicate well, and clean their work space before leaving your home.

"I will use this pro again."

Sabrina S on June 2024


"Showed up on time- did what he said he would"

Kevin M on May 2022

Hello and Welcome to Acevedo Renovations. We can handle all your commercial and residential painting and your pressure washing needs. I’m at home improvement contractor as your needed.

"Showed up on time- did what he said he would"

Kevin M on May 2022


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Rutra's Concrete, LLC

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Rutra's Concrete, LLC

4.97(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

At Rutra's Concrete, LLC, we service 50 miles surrounding the Norwich area. No job is too big or small and we service multiple states. Give us a call whether you need a large concrete project or you need a quick repair. Rutra's Concrete, LLC, is the company to call for quality.

"Artur was great to work with, performed job in a timely matter, great group of workers working with him, I highly recommend him and will be having them back to do more work in the future."

Scott H on July 2021

At Rutra's Concrete, LLC, we service 50 miles surrounding the Norwich area. No job is too big or small and we service multiple states. Give us a call whether you need a large concrete project or you need a quick repair. Rutra's Concrete, LLC, is the company to call for quality.

"Artur was great to work with, performed job in a timely matter, great group of workers working with him, I highly recommend him and will be having them back to do more work in the future."

Scott H on July 2021


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Braley & Finnegan, LLC

4.90(
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Braley & Finnegan, LLC

4.90(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

We are a local family operated company, with a mission to provide dedicated, personalized, quality service to each of our customers. We believe gardens and nature bring out the best in people. We connect individually with every client to build and foster lasting relationships. Communication, professionalism, and detail is at the core of our promise. We specialize in Landscape Design, Plantings, Hardscape, Lawn Care, General Maintenance and much more.

"After careful consideration we chose Braley and Finnegan to do a landscaping project for us. They did an excellent job cleaning up and removing the plants in front of our porch. They then picked new plants for the front of our house that were low maintenance and would not overgrow like our previous ones. They also brought in any necessary dirt and mulched. We loved their work and decided to hire them to improve our lawn and for regular maintenance and mowing. Our lawn has improved drastically since we started working with Braley and Finnegan. They are our go to company for any work that needs to be done in our yard!"

Jacquelyn G on April 2025

We are a local family operated company, with a mission to provide dedicated, personalized, quality service to each of our customers. We believe gardens and nature bring out the best in people. We connect individually with every client to build and foster lasting relationships. Communication, professionalism, and detail is at the core of our promise. We specialize in Landscape Design, Plantings, Hardscape, Lawn Care, General Maintenance and much more.

"After careful consideration we chose Braley and Finnegan to do a landscaping project for us. They did an excellent job cleaning up and removing the plants in front of our porch. They then picked new plants for the front of our house that were low maintenance and would not overgrow like our previous ones. They also brought in any necessary dirt and mulched. We loved their work and decided to hire them to improve our lawn and for regular maintenance and mowing. Our lawn has improved drastically since we started working with Braley and Finnegan. They are our go to company for any work that needs to be done in our yard!"

Jacquelyn G on April 2025


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Eastern Waterproofing Co., Inc.

4.83(
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Eastern Waterproofing Co., Inc.

4.83(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

In an attempt to get back to all the people who have recently contacted us, we're providing email addresses of [email protected] and [email protected]. PLEASE USE EMAIL WHENEVER POSSIBLE! We have gotten inundated with phone calls and apologize that we may have not gotten back to you in a timely fashion, as normal. We pride ourselves on quick response times but the recent rains have caused an unprecedented backlog in calls to our office. We are doing our best to work through it. In the meantime, please, try emailing DESCRIBING YOUR ISSUE, your AVAILABILITY DURING A TYPICAL WEEK and YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AND PHONE # AND SEND RELEVANT PICTURES, IF POSSIBLE! We will do our best to respond ASAP as we work through our call backlog. *If a requested appointment time is not confirmed through our office it is NOT scheduled with our team! Thank you for your patience and understanding!

"Everyone was really good to work with at the beginning of the waterproofing to the very end. No complains about the completed Job. I have yet to see the system work because we just have not had Heavy rain over a Long period of time."

Stephen M on July 2024

In an attempt to get back to all the people who have recently contacted us, we're providing email addresses of [email protected] and [email protected]. PLEASE USE EMAIL WHENEVER POSSIBLE! We have gotten inundated with phone calls and apologize that we may have not gotten back to you in a timely fashion, as normal. We pride ourselves on quick response times but the recent rains have caused an unprecedented backlog in calls to our office. We are doing our best to work through it. In the meantime, please, try emailing DESCRIBING YOUR ISSUE, your AVAILABILITY DURING A TYPICAL WEEK and YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AND PHONE # AND SEND RELEVANT PICTURES, IF POSSIBLE! We will do our best to respond ASAP as we work through our call backlog. *If a requested appointment time is not confirmed through our office it is NOT scheduled with our team! Thank you for your patience and understanding!

"Everyone was really good to work with at the beginning of the waterproofing to the very end. No complains about the completed Job. I have yet to see the system work because we just have not had Heavy rain over a Long period of time."

Stephen M on July 2024


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Total Remodeling & Repair, LLC

4.79(
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Total Remodeling & Repair, LLC

4.79(
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213 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

At Total Remodeling, we're more than a remodeling company, we're your partner in creating a home that reflects your family's style, comfort, and needs. We've been dedicated to delivering high-quality home improvement services to families throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in our use of premium materials and expert craftsmanship. From energy-efficient windows to durable roofing and secure doors, we provide solutions that enhance the beauty, safety, and efficiency of your home.

"Total Remodeling just finished redoing my bathroom, and I absolutely love it! From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and really paid attention to every detail. The whole process was smooth, and the results are even better than I imagined. My bathroom looks amazing modern, clean, and exactly what I wanted. I’d highly recommend Total Remodeling to anyone thinking about updating their home!"

Savannah M on October 2025

At Total Remodeling, we're more than a remodeling company, we're your partner in creating a home that reflects your family's style, comfort, and needs. We've been dedicated to delivering high-quality home improvement services to families throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in our use of premium materials and expert craftsmanship. From energy-efficient windows to durable roofing and secure doors, we provide solutions that enhance the beauty, safety, and efficiency of your home.

"Total Remodeling just finished redoing my bathroom, and I absolutely love it! From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and really paid attention to every detail. The whole process was smooth, and the results are even better than I imagined. My bathroom looks amazing modern, clean, and exactly what I wanted. I’d highly recommend Total Remodeling to anyone thinking about updating their home!"

Savannah M on October 2025


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Forbearance Power Line Construction, LLC

4.62(
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Forbearance Power Line Construction, LLC

4.62(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Forbearance Power Line Construction, LLC You want to keep your property beautiful while keeping your trees healthy, that�s why you need the experts in the tree care field. Whether a tree branch is getting too close to your home or power lines, or if you need to remove a tree entirely, we will make sure your property is kept safe and your tree maintenance project is executed properly and efficiently.

"They were very professional and cleaned up everthing after they cut the tree. In addition I also hired them to clean leaves around my property."

Jeanne M on April 2024

Forbearance Power Line Construction, LLC You want to keep your property beautiful while keeping your trees healthy, that�s why you need the experts in the tree care field. Whether a tree branch is getting too close to your home or power lines, or if you need to remove a tree entirely, we will make sure your property is kept safe and your tree maintenance project is executed properly and efficiently.

"They were very professional and cleaned up everthing after they cut the tree. In addition I also hired them to clean leaves around my property."

Jeanne M on April 2024


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Beachfront Softwash

4.67(
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Beachfront Softwash

4.67(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
79 local quotes requested

We are a local business with a goal to exceed expectations. Fast and easy scheduling with the most competitive pricing in the area. All of our techs have been trained and practice all the same systems we have in place to ensure consistent results. Safe, fast, and cost efficient services. Our ability to Soft Wash exterior surfaces makes it safer on your home, buildings, bushes, vegetation and the rest of your property. This is how the professionals do it.

"Great! Would recommend"

Tammy L on July 2023

We are a local business with a goal to exceed expectations. Fast and easy scheduling with the most competitive pricing in the area. All of our techs have been trained and practice all the same systems we have in place to ensure consistent results. Safe, fast, and cost efficient services. Our ability to Soft Wash exterior surfaces makes it safer on your home, buildings, bushes, vegetation and the rest of your property. This is how the professionals do it.

"Great! Would recommend"

Tammy L on July 2023

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French Drains questions, answered by experts

You can try several easy methods to unclog a drain, one of the easiest and most effective of which is to use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. This will help dislodge and dissolve the clog to move it down the drain pipes. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Dump several cups of boiling water (or hot water if you have PVC pipes) into the drain and let sit for up to one hour. Run hot water to clear the drain.

Most commercial liquid drain cleaners work in 15 to 30 minutes. Consult the label on the bottle for additional instructions or time suggestions to prevent damage to your drainpipes. Alternative solutions such as baking soda, salt, white vinegar, and/or boiling water can take longer since they are less harsh than liquid drain cleaners.

In the majority of cases, homeowners insurance will not cover a main sewer line root clog. The reason is that most insurance companies consider tree root damage to sewer lines as common wear and tear, which is also preventable. However, you may be able to buy optional add-on coverage, such as "service line coverage" or "sewer line endorsements," that would protect against root damage to your sewer line.

Yes, you can pour water down the toilet to help it flush. For each flush, you’ll need 1 to 2 gallons of water for newer toilets or 3 to 5 gallons of water for older toilets. Rather than dumping the entire bucket in all at once, pour the water in slowly for the best results. If you’re pouring water down the toilet to help it flush after a clog, only use 1 gallon of hot water.

Snaking a drain can take as little as a few minutes for small, simple clogs, up to two hours or more for tough clogs located further down the drain line. For tougher clogs, a professional drain cleaner can likely get the job done much more quickly because they have the necessary tools and expertise. However, your drain cleaning pro might not be able to give you a firm time estimate until inspecting the clog and its surrounding plumbing.

The Essex, CT homeowners’ guide to french drain services

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