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Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4806 Trade Access Blvd
4.48(
965
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Approved Pro

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4806 Trade Access Blvd
4.48(
965
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
496 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.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Janet H 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.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Janet H on April 2025


•forestry mulching •Land management •Fix rock driveways •Landscape •And much more



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Frey Brothers Land Management

200 Reed Avenue
5.00(
5
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Frey Brothers Land Management

200 Reed Avenue
5.00(
5
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Frey Brothers Land Management is your premier choice for exceptional landscaping services, dedicated to enhancing the beauty, functionality, and sustainability of outdoor spaces. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in providing comprehensive landscape design, installation, and maintenance solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. At Frey Brothers Land Management, we believe that every landscape should tell a story and reflect the unique personality of its owners. Our team of experienced designers works closely with each client to create custom landscape designs that harmonize with the natural environment, enhance curb appeal, and create inviting outdoor living spaces. From lush gardens and vibrant plantings to elegant hardscape features and sustainable elements, we bring creativity and vision to every project, ensuring that your landscape is a true reflection of your style and preferences. Call or click for an estimate today! Efficient solutions to maintaining your outdoors

"The Frey Brothers were excellent. Showed up early, great attitude on a cold day, worked hard, and had energy for more. Hard to find all this at once now days. Will be calling these guys back for more work for sure."

Jay O on March 2024

Frey Brothers Land Management is your premier choice for exceptional landscaping services, dedicated to enhancing the beauty, functionality, and sustainability of outdoor spaces. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in providing comprehensive landscape design, installation, and maintenance solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. At Frey Brothers Land Management, we believe that every landscape should tell a story and reflect the unique personality of its owners. Our team of experienced designers works closely with each client to create custom landscape designs that harmonize with the natural environment, enhance curb appeal, and create inviting outdoor living spaces. From lush gardens and vibrant plantings to elegant hardscape features and sustainable elements, we bring creativity and vision to every project, ensuring that your landscape is a true reflection of your style and preferences. Call or click for an estimate today! Efficient solutions to maintaining your outdoors

"The Frey Brothers were excellent. Showed up early, great attitude on a cold day, worked hard, and had energy for more. Hard to find all this at once now days. Will be calling these guys back for more work for sure."

Jay O on March 2024


Manning excavation

Based Out Of
4.00(
4
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Manning excavation

Based Out Of
4.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quality work
4 years of experience

Install underground utility, Grading (yards and drive ways), Land clearing, Stump removal! We offer quality service at an affordable price. Contact us today about a free estimate!

"He did an amazing job. We had to work around the weather because it was constantly raining, but he showed up when he said he would and did exactly what we wanted done. The price was right too. We had other bids for 3 times what he quoted us. He cleaned up the mess and didn't leave anything behind except a nicely graded lawn. I would highly recommend his company."

Fred K on August 2023

Install underground utility, Grading (yards and drive ways), Land clearing, Stump removal! We offer quality service at an affordable price. Contact us today about a free estimate!

"He did an amazing job. We had to work around the weather because it was constantly raining, but he showed up when he said he would and did exactly what we wanted done. The price was right too. We had other bids for 3 times what he quoted us. He cleaned up the mess and didn't leave anything behind except a nicely graded lawn. I would highly recommend his company."

Fred K on August 2023


Barley Excavating LLC

8753 Prairietown Rd
5.00(
2
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Barley Excavating LLC

8753 Prairietown Rd
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Here at Barley Excavating LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 35 years of experience we are experts in the sewer line replacement, water line replacement and general excavation trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. All jobs are completed with compliancy to OSHA safety standards. Most jobs will be completed within 24 hours of initial contact.

"Matk called soon after my Angie's list request for a pro, and I knew as soon as I spoke with him he was reliable. His was the 3rd quote I received for the job. He came out the next evening when I was home from work and explained what needed to be done and why. He took care of all permits and utility locates. The job was done in one day - I wasn't home but the problem was exactly as he had suspected and Mark fixed it, describing the details to my husband exactly as he had to me during our consult. If you have a tree root problem in your sewer line, Barley Excavating LLC will fix it at a reasonable cost."

Julie M on October 2020

Here at Barley Excavating LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 35 years of experience we are experts in the sewer line replacement, water line replacement and general excavation trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. All jobs are completed with compliancy to OSHA safety standards. Most jobs will be completed within 24 hours of initial contact.

"Matk called soon after my Angie's list request for a pro, and I knew as soon as I spoke with him he was reliable. His was the 3rd quote I received for the job. He came out the next evening when I was home from work and explained what needed to be done and why. He took care of all permits and utility locates. The job was done in one day - I wasn't home but the problem was exactly as he had suspected and Mark fixed it, describing the details to my husband exactly as he had to me during our consult. If you have a tree root problem in your sewer line, Barley Excavating LLC will fix it at a reasonable cost."

Julie M on October 2020


Excavating Company based out of Bethalto, IL with 10+ Years of experience in Grading, Erosion Control, Water Issues, Land Clearing, Foundation Excavation, Retaining Walls, and Concrete Work.


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Gravity Drain Services

1864 Cottonwood Dr
5.00(
14
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Gravity Drain Services

1864 Cottonwood Dr
5.00(
14
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Gravity drain services is a locally own and operated company located in Imperial Missouri. Our goal is to make sure the customer is satisfied after every job. We are passionate of the work we do and pride ourselves on being honest and straight forward with our customers. We are members of the Local 562 Plumbers and Pipefitters. We are fully insured and bonded. We also offer 24 hr services.

"Very friendly And professional. They also honored coupon I mentioned that was listed in Angie."

Maryluz P on July 2020

Gravity drain services is a locally own and operated company located in Imperial Missouri. Our goal is to make sure the customer is satisfied after every job. We are passionate of the work we do and pride ourselves on being honest and straight forward with our customers. We are members of the Local 562 Plumbers and Pipefitters. We are fully insured and bonded. We also offer 24 hr services.

"Very friendly And professional. They also honored coupon I mentioned that was listed in Angie."

Maryluz P on July 2020


DLF Construction LLC

5473 Enright
5.00(
1
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DLF Construction LLC

5473 Enright
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small construction company with a commercial cleaning company. We install floors such as hardwood, and ceramic flooring. Concrete (flatwork) sidewalks, drive ways and kitchen and bath remodels.

We are a small construction company with a commercial cleaning company. We install floors such as hardwood, and ceramic flooring. Concrete (flatwork) sidewalks, drive ways and kitchen and bath remodels.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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