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Lincoln Sewer & Drainage
4.8(
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

"Prompt courteous professional
Thank goodness that Roto rooter never showed up!
This was half of what I was expecting. In addition just to complain about Roto
Rooter- they misrepresented there charges (called me back and demanded 100$
For service call because I mentioned a transient sewer smell after heavy brains a week ago)
Also said they would clean catch basin and then states they no longer do this.
Great work by Lincoln sewer and drain!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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M and E Plumbing Service Inc
4.8(
57
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Credit card accepted

"The awesomeness started within a couple hours of purchasing my deal. Matt reached out to clarify a misprint in the deal, and assure I still wanted to go through with the deal. He was able to to schedule me at a time that worked with my busy schedule.
Darryl and Mike arrived right on time, first thing in the morning. I had originally purchased a hot water tank replacement deal. During the old tank removal, it was discovered that my ejector pump was not working. The crew was equipped to replace that at a reasonable price as well. They worked quick and professionally and had all the work completed in a timely manner. They made sure to have tarps available to protect my floors when moving the tanks in and out. The crew had such pleasant personalities, and I could tell they enjoyed what they were doing.
I highly recommend M&E Plumbing for any work you may need!!
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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F3 Plumbing & Maintenance
4.9(
33
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very clogged toilet where my own plunger, nor my snake didn’t work.The plumber had it fixed in what seemed like only 5 minutes flat! I couldn’t believe it. I even used Riddix thinking the enzymes would eat thru the clog, but it only made the situation worse.Excellent plumber!!!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Precision Today Plumbing Drain Cleaning
4.1(
351
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We had a vitamin lid go down the toilet while it was flushing and clogged the toilet up. One call to Precision and within five hours everything was fine. Kathy in the office set us up with an afternoon appointment on the same day. Scott T was the technician that came out to our house. He informed us of the two possible options that he would have to take to get the issue resolved. Within an hour everything was fine and Scott was on his way. I must say Scott was one of the friendliest technicians to ever perform a service in our home. I will definitely be using Precision Plumbing in the future.
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Mr Rooter Plumbing of Cook County
3.8(
26
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"My name's Kelly, I live in Roselle and when i called Mr.  Rooter my toilet wasn't working (wouldn't flush, water kept running).  The tech they sent out was Manny and he was such a pleasure to deal with!  He inspected the toilet and since it was a older push button toilet he said they'd have to order the pieces and actually take the toilet to repair.   Manny explained all my options and pricing,
I rent so I kept waiting to hear from my landlord (no call back) so I sent him away and told him I'd call back with my decision, before even calling Mr. Rooter I had waited a day to hear from my landlord and NO luck, so I didn't want to wait any longer.  I made the decision myself!  He wasn't even gone 30 minutes I called him back to replace it.  He showed right back up, we chose a toilet- I went with the most basic white toilet and he went out and bought it.  Installation went fast, when he was done he went thru the whole house and did a free inspection of all plumbing.  I was very happy with my service call and my son was happy too cause Manny so nicely gave him 4 magnets to keep!
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Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks FAQs, answered by experts

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), septic tanks must be located a decent distance from places subject to flooding or surface ponding. Additionally, septic tanks should be installed on level ground so that the waste can properly settle in the tank. Most tanks are located 10 to 20 feet away from the home. More specific requirements vary by location, so call a local septic pro or your local health department for more information.

Ideally, you should conduct a mechanical inspection and a bacterial or well water inspection yearly. While you might be able to push it off to every other year, it’s best to have peace of mind, especially when it comes to something that you use so frequently. 

If you experience repeated gastrointestinal illness in the household, it's important to test the well water more regularly for quality and cleanliness to check for bacteria.

The efficacy of a drain field depends on a wide variety of factors, though a well-maintained one can last as long as 40 or 50 years. Of the different types of septic tanks on the market, concrete and plastic tanks tend to last the longest—upwards of 40 years if they’re pumped regularly—while steel tanks have a tendency to rust over time and may need to be replaced after 15 or 20 years.

Call a dedicated well and pump professional to install your new well pump. In some cases, plumbers may have the experience needed for the installation, but it’s always better to go with a specialized pro. Well and pump contractors have hundreds of hours of experience with all different types of wells and pumps. 

Certain foods are easier on your septic tank than others. Septic-safe foods include yogurt, fruit, cooked veggies, and bread because these items all break down relatively easily and can pass through your system safely. Rotten tomatoes, specifically, are actually good for your septic tank because they can increase the amount of good bacteria in the system. 

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