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Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.14(
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.14(
171
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
288 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They were a day late"

Tina D on August 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They were a day late"

Tina D on August 2025


"Eldredge Excavation did a really nice job and didnâ t quit till it was done. Our road was washed out for a third time and they came with a solution that works. Very impressed with his attitude, punctuation and patience. The job was well done and the price was fair. Definitely will use this company again."

Leslie R on January 2024

Eldredge Excavation LLC is your industry expert in Hampton and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"Eldredge Excavation did a really nice job and didnâ t quit till it was done. Our road was washed out for a third time and they came with a solution that works. Very impressed with his attitude, punctuation and patience. The job was well done and the price was fair. Definitely will use this company again."

Leslie R on January 2024


Electrical Pros

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Electrical Pros

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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Electrical Pros is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 3 years of experience serving Southington, CT and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Electrical Pros is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 3 years of experience serving Southington, CT and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


Crossroads Construction, LLC

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Crossroads Construction, LLC

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

Crossroads Construction, 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.

"I highly recommend using Crossroad Construction. They were wonderful to work with and they did an amazing job on my house. Everything about this company was on point and very knowledgeable of what they do. Did everything that was asked. Went above and beyond for me. Strongly recommend using Crossroads Construction as I plan to in the future."

Ed C on April 2020

Crossroads Construction, 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.

"I highly recommend using Crossroad Construction. They were wonderful to work with and they did an amazing job on my house. Everything about this company was on point and very knowledgeable of what they do. Did everything that was asked. Went above and beyond for me. Strongly recommend using Crossroads Construction as I plan to in the future."

Ed C on April 2020


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Hazelwood Excavating, Inc.

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Hazelwood Excavating, Inc.

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75 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hazelwood Excavating, Inc., is a family owned company based out of Wallingford, CT. The company was founded in 1950 and has been passed down through generation after generation. We take extreme pride in the 3 P's fundamental to any good business which are Punctuality, Professionalism, and Precision.

Hazelwood Excavating, Inc., is a family owned company based out of Wallingford, CT. The company was founded in 1950 and has been passed down through generation after generation. We take extreme pride in the 3 P's fundamental to any good business which are Punctuality, Professionalism, and Precision.


"(Fuel Tank Removal)"

Carlos C on January 2025

With over 30 years of experience, we provide our customers with the best value for their Fuel Oil Dollar and excellent oil tank removal as required.

"(Fuel Tank Removal)"

Carlos C on January 2025


"I considered Mike a friend and was very patient over the course of the 2 year pavers install. I understood his commitment with work so I had tremendous grace during the time it took him to finish. A year after completion the ground settled to a point where the pavers sunk and separated. Also retaining caps began loosening and popping off. I?ve contacted Mike on 3 different occasions and he has repeatedly ignored my request for repairs. "

Brian R on September 2025

Full Service landscaping company servicing CT and surrounding areas. Specializing in Hardscapes, Retaining Walls, Patios and more.

"I considered Mike a friend and was very patient over the course of the 2 year pavers install. I understood his commitment with work so I had tremendous grace during the time it took him to finish. A year after completion the ground settled to a point where the pavers sunk and separated. Also retaining caps began loosening and popping off. I?ve contacted Mike on 3 different occasions and he has repeatedly ignored my request for repairs. "

Brian R on September 2025


W Hills LLC

4.20(
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W Hills LLC

4.20(
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Customers say: Quick response
60 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

We specialize in excavating, lot/land clearing, demo, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was difficult to work with and unresponsive to inquiries. After collecting a down payment from me, he made no progress on the project for months as verified by town hall, despite his claims that the project was in motion. I’ve been involved in court proceedings since May 2024 to get my money back. I won in small claims court and he still has yet to pay me as of July 2025."

Steven R on June 2025

We specialize in excavating, lot/land clearing, demo, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was difficult to work with and unresponsive to inquiries. After collecting a down payment from me, he made no progress on the project for months as verified by town hall, despite his claims that the project was in motion. I’ve been involved in court proceedings since May 2024 to get my money back. I won in small claims court and he still has yet to pay me as of July 2025."

Steven R on June 2025


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N & G Landscaping

4.60(
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N & G Landscaping

4.60(
106
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
90 local quotes requested

N G Landscaping is a full service landscaping company, responsible, fast, effective landscaping that produces fantastic results. Our specialties include landscaping installation, regular lawn maintenance, spring and fall clean up, trimming of bushes, seeding and fertilization, mulch installation. Trust us to plan for the Seasons for your lawn. We don't do one-time service for lawn/grass care or snow removal. Call today for a free quote! You can also send us an email at [email protected].

"Excellent company to work with! Highly recommend!"

Christina S on May 2025

N G Landscaping is a full service landscaping company, responsible, fast, effective landscaping that produces fantastic results. Our specialties include landscaping installation, regular lawn maintenance, spring and fall clean up, trimming of bushes, seeding and fertilization, mulch installation. Trust us to plan for the Seasons for your lawn. We don't do one-time service for lawn/grass care or snow removal. Call today for a free quote! You can also send us an email at [email protected].

"Excellent company to work with! Highly recommend!"

Christina S on May 2025


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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC

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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC

4.61(
117
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Customers say: True professional
115 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

C2G Environmental has 20 years of experience removing, abandoning and installing underground and above ground storage tanks (heating oil tanks), as well as, remediating contaminated soils from leaking tanks. By choosing C2G Environmental, you can be assured that your environmental project will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We specialize in residential & commercial underground oil tanks and services. We are fully licensed and insured to perform all aspects of underground oil tanks removal, abandonment's and installations in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, plus soil and groundwater remediation.

"Excellent service. Crew arrived on time, performed the work in the estimated time, and did a really good job. They were very neat and left the area clean. I highly recommend C2G."

Roy C on October 2025

C2G Environmental has 20 years of experience removing, abandoning and installing underground and above ground storage tanks (heating oil tanks), as well as, remediating contaminated soils from leaking tanks. By choosing C2G Environmental, you can be assured that your environmental project will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We specialize in residential & commercial underground oil tanks and services. We are fully licensed and insured to perform all aspects of underground oil tanks removal, abandonment's and installations in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, plus soil and groundwater remediation.

"Excellent service. Crew arrived on time, performed the work in the estimated time, and did a really good job. They were very neat and left the area clean. I highly recommend C2G."

Roy C on October 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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