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Top-Rated French drain pros in Apple River - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
4.1(
69
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+4 more

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I walked into my basement on Saturday afternoon to discover a pool of water on the floor.  Looking at the walls I traced it back to right above the window that sits below my kitchen sink.  I popped the paneling off the top of the window box and immediately saw that the galvanized pipe leading from the sink drain to the stack had corroded and a hole had formed.  Frantic because it was 4pm on a Saturday and I knew I couldn't use my kitchen sink or dishwasher until I got this fixed (no easy task with two toddlers to keep up with), I jumped onto Angie's List looking for a plumber with Saturday hours and a good rating. 
I called McDonagh and was told they could have someone at my place in an hour.  Todd showed up at 5:30 and immediately got to work.  Patrick (the owner) showed up with his son Nolan shortly thereafter to take a look and get Todd some parts off of his truck.  We gave Nolan a piece of the pizza my kids were having for dinner as an apology for interrupting his Saturday too.  Patrick came back with a price estimate that seemed fair to me for emergency short-notice service on a Saturday night.  Todd replaced the entire section of pipe from the sink drain to the stack and was finished and out the door by 7:30, leaving us with a fully functional kitchen again. 
Huge thanks to Patrick and Todd (and Nolan) who really saved the day for us.  These guys are absolute professionals and really saved us from some major inconvenience.  Would absolutely recommend and use them again.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
256
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceYard Drainage

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This review is well over due. Now that we have the drain tile system we have not received any flooding The day he began Brian's team came to our house promptly in the morning at 8am. They immediately started jack hammering the floor around the perimeter of the basement. While two men jack hammered on opposite ends the rest of the team followed behind them clearing debris and bringing the large pieces to a truck to be hauled away. They then installed the drain pipe, sump pumps, and poured cement. They were able to compete the project within 8 hours. I was definitely impressed! Now that it is a year later with 3 seasons behind us we cannot complain about his installation of the drainage system. Furthermore, one year later he still provided us with exceptional customer service. Oddly enough our pipes connected to our sump pump that takes the water from the drain tile to the backyard became detached. He responded asap with putting the detached pipes from the sump pump back together and making sure what happened will not happen again. What I liked about him in comparison to the other companies was his approach. No sales techniques, nothing gimmicky just genuine and straight shooter type of guy. He believes in his service, no thrills and whistles to the product. Just common sense solutions with quality service. It's your house your investment. Call this guy, no "BS" to it. He won't let you down.
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+13

Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for AOM Remodeling and Restoration
AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offering interior/exterior painting, drywall repair, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, cabinet refinishing, tile work, hardwood/laminate flooring and many more services throughout the Midwest. All projects are performed by trained and certified employees of AOM. Accurate job completion time frames and punctual start times. A site manager is assigned to your project and will remain with the project throughout the duration of the project. Providing Quality Work with a Professional Staff and Complete Customer Service. All of our jobs come with a warranty and set pricing assurance. Flexible payment options are available checks, cards, paypal and cash are accepted.

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+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Preferred Home Improvements
Preferred Home Improvements
4.7(
12
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We here at Preferred Home Improvements take pride in our work! Customer service and satisfaction is our number one goal! The Services we offer are : Air Duct Cleaning Dryer vent cleaning Attic Insulation Crawl space clean ups We also offer other home services! We do full viedo inspections of duct work we also will do a whole walk through and explain everything step by step. We also offer before and after pictures! We have been in business over 6 years and are here to stay. We promise you will have a Awsome experience with us. We also offer yearly warranties and free estimates! Our service area is within 150 miles of the Quad Cites!

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+30

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Driftless Irrigation & Lighting, LLC
Driftless Irrigation & Lighting, LLC
4.6(
9
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Yard Drainage

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a professional lawn irrigation and landscape lighting company serving all of SW Wisconsin and Dubuque, IA. We provide quality irrigation systems to efficiently water your lawn to keep it green and thriving! We aren't just "pipe fitters" but are skilled technicians who ensure even water coverage for a uniformly watered, and green, lawn. For those in need of repairs, we are able to take on repairs of all sizes from a small line leak to the more skilled art of finding and repairing electrical problems. \n\nWe service all customers from small residential to large commercial properties, and we service all areas in SW Wisconsin and Dubuque, IA that is within a 70 mile range of Dodgeville.\n\nWe aim to impress, and always do a quality job! Give us a call today.

Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit
Shelf Build and Installation
Framing New Wall for Half-bath
Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit
Landscape Lighting Add-On and Retrofit

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Rardin Plumbing Heating & A/C
Rardin Plumbing Heating & A/C
4.6(
11
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+3 more

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Rardins has merged with Mattex Plumbing, but Oscar Rardin is still with them. Very professional, both over the phone and kept me updated through texts on the phone. Showed up as promised and was done within 3 hours. Only real difference was in how prices have inflated since 2014 (last time pump was replaced) $1400 vs $500 The pump accounted for over $1200 of that total. Oscar did a excellent job!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Agape Construction & Improvement
4.0(
60
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with the service Agape provided.  I used the special deal provided by Angie's List and Agape.  I informed Agape the leaves were down.  I could not even tell they had been here....there were no leaves left on the sidewalks or any other signs.  I could see the limb had been pruned and water at the end of my long drain.  Communication was fine and people were pleasant.  I will definitely ask them to come back in spring when the seedlings grow in the gutters. Way to go, Agape.
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+1

Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Basement Seepage Solution Inc
Basement Seepage Solution Inc
3.6(
29
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Apple River, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Basement Seepage Solution. The home of all your basement waterproofing and foundation repair needs. We have a team of staff that will identify any and all of your seepage problems and then provide you with a cost effective solution to resolve the problems.\nHere at Basement Seepage Solution we focus on the solution rather than the problem. Our staff is friendly, professional and knowledgeable, so you’re in good hands.

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+8

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

Clogged pipes are one of the top signs your water heater is about to fail. Potential symptoms of excess sediment buildup include not enough hot water, leaks, unusual noises, low water pressure, and discoloration or odors in the water.

Yes, flushing a clogged toilet can make it overflow. While flushing the toilet may push enough pressure through the system to dislodge the clog, this is unlikely. Your best bet is to use a plunger and hope the suction can break up whatever is blocking the pipe. If this doesn’t work, use a plumbing auger or call a pro to help.

Vinegar is better for an AC drain line because it’s less corrosive and won’t damage the pipes. It’s also a safer and easier product to use. Bleach should not be used on your AC drain line because it can corrode your pipes and harm the evaporator coil in your air conditioner.

If you've discovered a rather frightening buildup of brown and black gunk below your shower cover, you're not alone. The smelly sludge is often a collection of mildew and biofilm. Biofilm comes from the breakdown of soap scum, hair, skin cells, and bacteria that collects during shower time. It's quite common in a humid space and relatively easy to clean with a gentle DIY cleaning solution such as baking soda and vinegar.

No, you should not see water in a sewer cleanout. If you do, it could indicate that you have a block or leak in your main sewer line—which can cause sewage to back up inside your home and potentially flood your yard. Your best bet is to call a local sewer cleaner if you notice any water or sewage around your cleanout.

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