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Avatar for Advanced Well and Home Solutions

Advanced Well and Home Solutions

4.98(
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Advanced Well and Home Solutions

4.98(
89
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

"Did all work as expected. Very responsive and everything went better than expected. Left my house cleaner than when the job started. No surprise fees. Pricing matched quote which was lucky for me. He convinced me to upgrade pressure tank during jet pump well conversion to submersible. My tank was actually really bad. Overall very happy. I am already recommending to friends and family. My photos are too large to upload. Home advisor. Allow larger pictures to be attached. "

Jamison T on December 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

"Did all work as expected. Very responsive and everything went better than expected. Left my house cleaner than when the job started. No surprise fees. Pricing matched quote which was lucky for me. He convinced me to upgrade pressure tank during jet pump well conversion to submersible. My tank was actually really bad. Overall very happy. I am already recommending to friends and family. My photos are too large to upload. Home advisor. Allow larger pictures to be attached. "

Jamison T on December 2025


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J. Lemme Well and Water Systems

4.97(
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J. Lemme Well and Water Systems

4.97(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

From a very young age, John Lemme grew up next door to his grandfather's well business. He began working for the family business in 1987 and continually learned from his grandfather. He decided after 30 years in the family business, to open his own well and water service company, J Lemme Well and Water Systems. He is by far, the most sought after well/water diagnosis expert, in Rhode Island. We offer well water pump and tank install, filtration systems, well drilling and so much more. No water? 24/7 service phone, please call 401-385-3330.

"no problem. fast and reliable"

Anthony P on May 2025

From a very young age, John Lemme grew up next door to his grandfather's well business. He began working for the family business in 1987 and continually learned from his grandfather. He decided after 30 years in the family business, to open his own well and water service company, J Lemme Well and Water Systems. He is by far, the most sought after well/water diagnosis expert, in Rhode Island. We offer well water pump and tank install, filtration systems, well drilling and so much more. No water? 24/7 service phone, please call 401-385-3330.

"no problem. fast and reliable"

Anthony P on May 2025


First Services

4.78(
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First Services

4.78(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

First Services, LLC, is a full service plumbing company that strives for customer satisfaction. We will gladly assist you with your plumbing needs. Contact us now!

"Friendly and efficient"

Morgan N on August 2024

First Services, LLC, is a full service plumbing company that strives for customer satisfaction. We will gladly assist you with your plumbing needs. Contact us now!

"Friendly and efficient"

Morgan N on August 2024


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Campbell Plumbing & Heating

4.93(
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Campbell Plumbing & Heating

4.93(
14
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Campbell Plumbing & Heating has been in business since 1997 to help you with your plumbing & Heating needs. We specialize in all aspects of the plumbing and hydronic heating /clearing clogged and blocked drains as well as camera locates / boilers, water heaters, gas oil, or electric. Well pumps and more. If it has water to it we fix it Our number one goal has always been 100% customer satisfaction. Please give us a call for an estimate.

"Joe and his techs were awesome. They got me up and running in no time. Very professional "

Scott H on October 2025

Campbell Plumbing & Heating has been in business since 1997 to help you with your plumbing & Heating needs. We specialize in all aspects of the plumbing and hydronic heating /clearing clogged and blocked drains as well as camera locates / boilers, water heaters, gas oil, or electric. Well pumps and more. If it has water to it we fix it Our number one goal has always been 100% customer satisfaction. Please give us a call for an estimate.

"Joe and his techs were awesome. They got me up and running in no time. Very professional "

Scott H on October 2025


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Hydro-Pure Water Treatment, LLC

4.50(
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Hydro-Pure Water Treatment, LLC

4.50(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of water treatment and purification. We also specialize in well pump and well tank repairs and installations. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Arrived on time ready to work, explained everything to me, very considerate of my home, Josh & Dave patient polite, considerate of budget concerns. They explained different quality aspects parts of the water treatment systems. Josh & Dave make good team"

Edward W on February 2020

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of water treatment and purification. We also specialize in well pump and well tank repairs and installations. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Arrived on time ready to work, explained everything to me, very considerate of my home, Josh & Dave patient polite, considerate of budget concerns. They explained different quality aspects parts of the water treatment systems. Josh & Dave make good team"

Edward W on February 2020


Befitting Plumbing & Heating LLC

5.00(
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Befitting Plumbing & Heating LLC

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Befitting Plumbing & Heating LLC 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.

"Matthew was very quick to get back to me and get the job done right. I had a leaking toilet that was not seated correctly so it ruined the floor beneath. I had this issue fixed 3 times before. Matthew came out and replaced the flooring underneath it and now it sits correctly on the floor and no longer leaks. I would definitely have them come back if I had any other plumbing problems"

Alice L on October 2024

Befitting Plumbing & Heating LLC 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.

"Matthew was very quick to get back to me and get the job done right. I had a leaking toilet that was not seated correctly so it ruined the floor beneath. I had this issue fixed 3 times before. Matthew came out and replaced the flooring underneath it and now it sits correctly on the floor and no longer leaks. I would definitely have them come back if I had any other plumbing problems"

Alice L on October 2024


"It we very well, there is nothing they could have done better."

Timothy R on May 2018

Full service plumbing company with over 16 years experience. Fully licensed and insured. No job to small. I will work with your contractors or I can recommend local dependable companies.

"It we very well, there is nothing they could have done better."

Timothy R on May 2018


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


Avatar for Water Dr LLC

Water Dr LLC

4.77(
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Water Dr LLC

4.77(
57
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Serving Fairfield County and Connecticut with over 35 years experience. Family owned and operated. Professional service for Well Pumps, Water Filtration, Water Testing and Radon Removal Systems. Offering competitive pricing with quality service that cannot be beat. We offer free quotes and emergency services, if you have low pressure or no water coming out of your tap. We professionally diagnose, plan and install filters to remove: stains, discolored water, bad odors, radon, uranium, arsenic and bacteria. We do not use an answering service, we will always answer your phone calls with any questions you may have. We are here to help you 24/7.

"I had a problem with the water pressure fluctuating. Come to find out, it was the holding tank. The professionals at Waterdrct came out (Dennis) promptly and found the tank was old and waterbound. They were like lightening (in a good way) and had the tank replaced in like 30 mins. These guys are GOOD !!! The water pressure was more than I thought the well could produce. Excellent job and very informative. They are true professionals !! I highly recommend them."

Dave H on April 2024

Serving Fairfield County and Connecticut with over 35 years experience. Family owned and operated. Professional service for Well Pumps, Water Filtration, Water Testing and Radon Removal Systems. Offering competitive pricing with quality service that cannot be beat. We offer free quotes and emergency services, if you have low pressure or no water coming out of your tap. We professionally diagnose, plan and install filters to remove: stains, discolored water, bad odors, radon, uranium, arsenic and bacteria. We do not use an answering service, we will always answer your phone calls with any questions you may have. We are here to help you 24/7.

"I had a problem with the water pressure fluctuating. Come to find out, it was the holding tank. The professionals at Waterdrct came out (Dennis) promptly and found the tank was old and waterbound. They were like lightening (in a good way) and had the tank replaced in like 30 mins. These guys are GOOD !!! The water pressure was more than I thought the well could produce. Excellent job and very informative. They are true professionals !! I highly recommend them."

Dave H on April 2024


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Eric Sabo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

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Eric Sabo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have been a Plumbing, Heating & Cooling company for the past 10 years. Our goal is to provide each customer with thew knowledge to understand why and what we do to take care of their problem. We want all of our customers to be raving fans! Give us a call so we prove to you that customer service is still alive and well.

"Eric replaced my old leaking oil furnace (for hot water and heating) with a electric hybird water heater (hot water) + high efficiency oil furnace (for home heating). Eric and his company did a great job on installing the two system in my house. Very professional and fair price for the work they did. I'm very pleased and will be looking to get them to install a ductless hvac system in the near future."

Guo X on July 2022

We have been a Plumbing, Heating & Cooling company for the past 10 years. Our goal is to provide each customer with thew knowledge to understand why and what we do to take care of their problem. We want all of our customers to be raving fans! Give us a call so we prove to you that customer service is still alive and well.

"Eric replaced my old leaking oil furnace (for hot water and heating) with a electric hybird water heater (hot water) + high efficiency oil furnace (for home heating). Eric and his company did a great job on installing the two system in my house. Very professional and fair price for the work they did. I'm very pleased and will be looking to get them to install a ductless hvac system in the near future."

Guo X on July 2022

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

While dry wells are helpful for dispersing excess rainwater from the roof or around the house, there are some downsides. For example, if you install a gravity flow dry well, it can take a long time to release the water depending on the dry well’s depth and the permeability of the soil. 

There’s also a risk of overflowing the dry well if you don’t have one large enough to handle the amount of rain in your area. The biggest disadvantage is that it’s hard to clean out a dry well, and sediment buildup can make the dry well less effective.

Yes, a septic tank can get full. If this happens, you might run into issues flushing your toilets or draining your sinks. You may also notice your pipes making gurgling noises or the smell of sewage floating around your house. Other signs of a backed-up septic tank include water pooling or fresh, healthy grass growing above your drain field.

Septic distribution boxes, also called D-boxes, tend to last over 30 years if taken care of extremely well. In most cases, however, they tend to last anywhere from 15 years to 40 years. Regular cleaning and maintenance, as well as living in an area that doesn’t flood the tank or the system regularly, will all have an impact on the lifespan of the box.

In general, septic tanks can last between 15 and 40 years. A variety of factors can affect a septic tank’s lifespan, such as its material composition, nearby soil acidity, water table levels, and usage. Monitor and manage your water usage, avoid dumping chemicals or garbage in your system, and get routine inspections and maintenance to maximize your system’s lifespan.

Ensuring you have adequate space for your engineered septic system is crucial. You’ll need to reserve approximately 900 square feet for a three-bedroom home’s system. However, the type of soil you have, soil absorption rate, the size of your home, climate, and local zoning code will impact the actual amount of space you need.

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