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Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

3.99(
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

3.99(
561
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
486 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 had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."

Jamal J on April 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 had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."

Jamal J on April 2025


All American Utility

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All American Utility

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

All American Utility 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021

All American Utility 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021


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A New Look Construction, LLC

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A New Look Construction, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Jason was very professional did a fantastic job on my deck.Clean up and haul away was perfect would highly recommend him."

Rick V on August 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Jason was very professional did a fantastic job on my deck.Clean up and haul away was perfect would highly recommend him."

Rick V on August 2025


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Midwest Utility Group

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Midwest Utility Group

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Free onsite estimate

As a reputable general contractor, we specialize in cable, gas, water, and sewer installation and repair services. With a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in these vital utility systems, our team of skilled professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of projects, both big and small. Whether you require the installation of new cables, gas lines, water pipes, or sewer systems, or need repairs and maintenance for existing infrastructure, we have the expertise and resources to get the job done efficiently and effectively. We prioritize safety and quality in all our endeavors, ensuring that every installation and repair meets the highest industry standards. With our dedication to customer satisfaction and a proven track record of successful projects, you can trust us to deliver reliable and innovative solutions tailored to your specific needs

As a reputable general contractor, we specialize in cable, gas, water, and sewer installation and repair services. With a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in these vital utility systems, our team of skilled professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of projects, both big and small. Whether you require the installation of new cables, gas lines, water pipes, or sewer systems, or need repairs and maintenance for existing infrastructure, we have the expertise and resources to get the job done efficiently and effectively. We prioritize safety and quality in all our endeavors, ensuring that every installation and repair meets the highest industry standards. With our dedication to customer satisfaction and a proven track record of successful projects, you can trust us to deliver reliable and innovative solutions tailored to your specific needs


Delgado Rehab

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Delgado Rehab

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

Specializing in: painting, plumbing, electrical, flooring, tiling, and your general rehabilitation work, Delgado Rehab has been at it for 5 years now! The quality of our work is outlined by the efficacy of our jobs. Getting things done the right way to ensure no mistakes or complications arise after the job is done is our main focus.

"They were very professional, clean, and neat. They were efficient and got the job done really quick. It was a beautiful job."

Lori R on November 2022

Specializing in: painting, plumbing, electrical, flooring, tiling, and your general rehabilitation work, Delgado Rehab has been at it for 5 years now! The quality of our work is outlined by the efficacy of our jobs. Getting things done the right way to ensure no mistakes or complications arise after the job is done is our main focus.

"They were very professional, clean, and neat. They were efficient and got the job done really quick. It was a beautiful job."

Lori R on November 2022


Paine's Home Service's

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Paine's Home Service's

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At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing

At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing


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Kaboom Rigging

4.50(
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Kaboom Rigging

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023


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S&S Construction

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S&S Construction

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Here at S&S construction we do it all! Concrete sidewalks, driveways, patios, fence repair,installation,seal,stain,&paint. decking, pressure washing, gutters, siding & roofing! Fair priced quality work. If you got a dime we got the time No job to small or big

"Would give 0 stats if I could! Stay away from Tim. Quoted us for a fence with 2 gates as we wanted, showed up a week later with only one because he forgot. Due to supply shortage he couldn't get another one and the one he had was cracked anyway. So here we are October when the fence was done in May, being ghosted when all we want is the money for the gates and labor costs refunded. Tried to give them the benefit of the doubt but now not being answered is the last straw."

Steven A on October 2021

Here at S&S construction we do it all! Concrete sidewalks, driveways, patios, fence repair,installation,seal,stain,&paint. decking, pressure washing, gutters, siding & roofing! Fair priced quality work. If you got a dime we got the time No job to small or big

"Would give 0 stats if I could! Stay away from Tim. Quoted us for a fence with 2 gates as we wanted, showed up a week later with only one because he forgot. Due to supply shortage he couldn't get another one and the one he had was cracked anyway. So here we are October when the fence was done in May, being ghosted when all we want is the money for the gates and labor costs refunded. Tried to give them the benefit of the doubt but now not being answered is the last straw."

Steven A on October 2021


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Varsity Group Inc.

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Varsity Group Inc.

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6 years of experience

Our Number 1 priority is quality. Our goal is to ensure you get durable, long-lasting outcomes to make certain your asphalt properties look great and last long term. We utilize nothing but the Top quality products and equipment to secure these great results. When it comes to asphalt paving contractors, experience does matter, and we put our expertise to work for you. We take the time to assess your property and discuss your needs and goals with you. We want to make sure that you get the right parking lot or driveway options, not just the fastest or most expensive solutions. It’s that attention to detail that can make a huge difference in your overall satisfaction with the result, we make sure to go above and beyond to take great care of you and your property. -New parking lot installation -Parking lot replacements -Asphalt resurfacing -Crack and pothole repairs -Parking lot striping -Handicap space marking -Parking stop installation -Concrete stop installation -Sealcoating -And more MINIMUM SEALCOATING CHARGE: $200 for 1,000sq ft or less

Our Number 1 priority is quality. Our goal is to ensure you get durable, long-lasting outcomes to make certain your asphalt properties look great and last long term. We utilize nothing but the Top quality products and equipment to secure these great results. When it comes to asphalt paving contractors, experience does matter, and we put our expertise to work for you. We take the time to assess your property and discuss your needs and goals with you. We want to make sure that you get the right parking lot or driveway options, not just the fastest or most expensive solutions. It’s that attention to detail that can make a huge difference in your overall satisfaction with the result, we make sure to go above and beyond to take great care of you and your property. -New parking lot installation -Parking lot replacements -Asphalt resurfacing -Crack and pothole repairs -Parking lot striping -Handicap space marking -Parking stop installation -Concrete stop installation -Sealcoating -And more MINIMUM SEALCOATING CHARGE: $200 for 1,000sq ft or less


Quik Clean Outs Chicago

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Quik Clean Outs Chicago

3.67(
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Customers say: Quick response
14 years of experience

We are flexible. We provide excellent quality work at an affordable rate. Established in 2011. Quik Clean Outs operates in and around the Chicago Area and our service area includes much of the surrounding region, including Naperville, Chicago, Lisle, Oak Park, Oak Lawn, Cicero, Downers Grove, Wheaton, and Bolingbrook. Our goal is to provide friendly, affordable, fast and professional clean up services. We strive to provide the most detailed services to satisfy our customers with their needs. We want to ensure that our clients keep coming back to us, that is why our clients are very important to us. We follow through to our clients’ needs until the end of the service provided to ensure that Quik Clean Outs has exceeded their expectations. The communication with our clients starts from the moment they call us to the moment we leave the area of service. Referrals are key to the success of our business, that is why our clients stem from referrals from other clients. This is testimony that we do follow through to our client’s needs. We pride ourselves in thinking green in the manner in which we remove your trash. We don’t just dump your trash, we recycle paper, plastic, metals and materials that can be broken down and recycled. Other items that cannot be recycled, we donate to charitable organizations, some of those items may include clothing, furniture, toys and other items that can be of benefit in donating. Whatever service you need, whether it be estate clean up, property management, demolition services, hoarder clean ups we can help you. If you have unwanted items, or need an entire room cleaned, we can help you! No job is to small or big for us. Free to contact us at (630)930-6744 or send us a message!, we will respond promptly. whiskey point IL;north austin IL;belmont cragin IL;hermosa IL;belmont central IL

"My Aunt passed away and her apartment needed to be cleared out. It wasn’t the cleanest since she hadn’t lived there in awhile. Rodents and bugs didn’t stop Jason’s Company, didn’t hesitate to take on the job! The apartment had 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, back porch an extension room and all rooms were furnished! Between Jason and two of his employees the completed the job within 3 hours, two trips to the landfill! He gave my family the closure we needed when other Company wouldn’t take the job on. And Jason, can’t say enough nice things about him! I will highly recommend him to my family and friends! Can’t thank you enough Jason!"

Paula S on May 2020

We are flexible. We provide excellent quality work at an affordable rate. Established in 2011. Quik Clean Outs operates in and around the Chicago Area and our service area includes much of the surrounding region, including Naperville, Chicago, Lisle, Oak Park, Oak Lawn, Cicero, Downers Grove, Wheaton, and Bolingbrook. Our goal is to provide friendly, affordable, fast and professional clean up services. We strive to provide the most detailed services to satisfy our customers with their needs. We want to ensure that our clients keep coming back to us, that is why our clients are very important to us. We follow through to our clients’ needs until the end of the service provided to ensure that Quik Clean Outs has exceeded their expectations. The communication with our clients starts from the moment they call us to the moment we leave the area of service. Referrals are key to the success of our business, that is why our clients stem from referrals from other clients. This is testimony that we do follow through to our client’s needs. We pride ourselves in thinking green in the manner in which we remove your trash. We don’t just dump your trash, we recycle paper, plastic, metals and materials that can be broken down and recycled. Other items that cannot be recycled, we donate to charitable organizations, some of those items may include clothing, furniture, toys and other items that can be of benefit in donating. Whatever service you need, whether it be estate clean up, property management, demolition services, hoarder clean ups we can help you. If you have unwanted items, or need an entire room cleaned, we can help you! No job is to small or big for us. Free to contact us at (630)930-6744 or send us a message!, we will respond promptly. whiskey point IL;north austin IL;belmont cragin IL;hermosa IL;belmont central IL

"My Aunt passed away and her apartment needed to be cleared out. It wasn’t the cleanest since she hadn’t lived there in awhile. Rodents and bugs didn’t stop Jason’s Company, didn’t hesitate to take on the job! The apartment had 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, back porch an extension room and all rooms were furnished! Between Jason and two of his employees the completed the job within 3 hours, two trips to the landfill! He gave my family the closure we needed when other Company wouldn’t take the job on. And Jason, can’t say enough nice things about him! I will highly recommend him to my family and friends! Can’t thank you enough Jason!"

Paula S on May 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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