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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.37(
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.37(
59
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
64 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 prompt and professional. I would use them again."

Kathryn P on June 2024

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 prompt and professional. I would use them again."

Kathryn P on June 2024


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Brinks Contracting

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Brinks Contracting

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1 years of experience

Brinks Contracting is offering services for finish grading/dirt work, land clearing, or the delivery of materials such as dirt, rock for drive ways, and sand. Materials can be moved or delivered via dump trailer or skid loader. We are able to deliver rock and build rock drive ways, install drainage pipes, clean ditches. And we'll as any finish grading and dirt work. We are also able to clear tree and vegetation over growth. Give Dayne a call at 402-510-4644

Brinks Contracting is offering services for finish grading/dirt work, land clearing, or the delivery of materials such as dirt, rock for drive ways, and sand. Materials can be moved or delivered via dump trailer or skid loader. We are able to deliver rock and build rock drive ways, install drainage pipes, clean ditches. And we'll as any finish grading and dirt work. We are also able to clear tree and vegetation over growth. Give Dayne a call at 402-510-4644


KnK Trailers LLC

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KnK Trailers LLC

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

We offer fencing, decking, concrete work, minor excavation, handyman services, and much more. Call us today!

"Friendly, courteous, expert service. The hand rail he installed on my steps was just what I wanted and looks really nice!"

Christine C on May 2025

We offer fencing, decking, concrete work, minor excavation, handyman services, and much more. Call us today!

"Friendly, courteous, expert service. The hand rail he installed on my steps was just what I wanted and looks really nice!"

Christine C on May 2025


Holmstedt Grading

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Holmstedt Grading

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HOLMSTEDT GRADING specializes in general landscape, landscape leveling, lot clearing, excavation, retaining wall/driveway/patio tear outs, and many other dirt/rock/mulch related projects! With my mining/operating background, has come lots of experience with planning, working with different materials, and striving for perfection with any project no matter the company situation.matter

HOLMSTEDT GRADING specializes in general landscape, landscape leveling, lot clearing, excavation, retaining wall/driveway/patio tear outs, and many other dirt/rock/mulch related projects! With my mining/operating background, has come lots of experience with planning, working with different materials, and striving for perfection with any project no matter the company situation.matter


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GP Caulking

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GP Caulking

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Over 30 years ago we started by helping painters get the exteriors of homes ready for painting. Since then, we've provided caulking services for driveways, Patios, Pools, apartments, and commercial properties, including Menards Buildings. You'll get exceptional services at affordable prices. Our company is local and family owned. Call or text us today and get a quick response for FREE estimates!

"Very well—courteous, competent, and fair price—- what more could you want . Highly recommend."

Jim B on March 2022

Over 30 years ago we started by helping painters get the exteriors of homes ready for painting. Since then, we've provided caulking services for driveways, Patios, Pools, apartments, and commercial properties, including Menards Buildings. You'll get exceptional services at affordable prices. Our company is local and family owned. Call or text us today and get a quick response for FREE estimates!

"Very well—courteous, competent, and fair price—- what more could you want . Highly recommend."

Jim B on March 2022


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Honestly Happy Homes

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Honestly Happy Homes

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Honestly Happy Homes, LLC is committed to excellence 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.

"Completed quickly."

David B on August 2020

Honestly Happy Homes, LLC is committed to excellence 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.

"Completed quickly."

David B on August 2020


JRS construction

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JRS construction

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32 years of experience

I do honest work I don't try to inflate cost two clients, I've been apart of a lot of large jobs and careers with other companies I previously worked with my father had the Behlen metal buildings dealership he is past I go from job to job when I get task completed I try to find another. I kind of like doing smaller jobs with the small crew it just seems easier I enjoy working with the owner or the project engineer to help solve problems make Corrections re-engineered I am not an engineer though, but sometimes it's just plain sense!

I do honest work I don't try to inflate cost two clients, I've been apart of a lot of large jobs and careers with other companies I previously worked with my father had the Behlen metal buildings dealership he is past I go from job to job when I get task completed I try to find another. I kind of like doing smaller jobs with the small crew it just seems easier I enjoy working with the owner or the project engineer to help solve problems make Corrections re-engineered I am not an engineer though, but sometimes it's just plain sense!


"The quality of work was outstanding. The communication was good, and the quality was good. They started and finish in a timely fashion."

Jason F on March 2022

Locally owned and operated. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"The quality of work was outstanding. The communication was good, and the quality was good. They started and finish in a timely fashion."

Jason F on March 2022


Rooter-Man of Omaha

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Rooter-Man of Omaha

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

Rooter-Man is a full plumbing service contractor which employs courteous and qualified technicians that specialize in repairs, remodels, sewer and drain cleaning. We are a small family operated business that always puts the customer first. We have the staff to handle any plumbing need you may have. We offer 24 hour emergency service and charge by the job not the hour in an attempt to save our customers time and money, including free onsite estimates.

Rooter-Man is a full plumbing service contractor which employs courteous and qualified technicians that specialize in repairs, remodels, sewer and drain cleaning. We are a small family operated business that always puts the customer first. We have the staff to handle any plumbing need you may have. We offer 24 hour emergency service and charge by the job not the hour in an attempt to save our customers time and money, including free onsite estimates.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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. 

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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