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Last update on November 23, 2025

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NWS Excavating

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NWS Excavating

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11 years of experience

NWS Excavating is a family owned and operated business out of Centralia, IL. NWS is carrying on generations of excavating experience. NWS is fully insured and offers free estimates on any job. It is our goal to establish a good relationship with our customers and complete the job the way the customer wants it done.

NWS Excavating is a family owned and operated business out of Centralia, IL. NWS is carrying on generations of excavating experience. NWS is fully insured and offers free estimates on any job. It is our goal to establish a good relationship with our customers and complete the job the way the customer wants it done.

R.J. O'Neil, Inc.

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R.J. O'Neil, Inc.

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99 years of experience

R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is a small shop with a lot of know-how. Since 1926, R. J. O’Neil, Inc. has been serving Montgomery, IL and the surrounding area. With a team of talented and skilled workers who can solve any plumbing or HVAC issue, it won’t matter if you own a business or if your problem is at home. From installing a faucet in your home or school to plumbing entire buildings, they have done it all. Always reliable and always on call, R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is the first choice in service and ability. Call us at (630)906-1300, email us at [email protected], or feel free to stop in at 1125 S. Lake Street, Montgomery, IL 60538.

"As a small business owner, I strongly caution others against this HVAC/R company. In over 10 years, they?ve been the least trustworthy and poorest performing contractor I?ve worked with. We experienced repeated service issues, a 25% rate hike without notice, ignored emails, and unreturned quote requests. Worse, we were billed for work that wasn?t done?confirmed twice, including by a third-party inspection with photos. Even when confronted, they deflected and delayed for months. We had to hire another company. They also mis-sized a walk-in freezer due to bad measurements and blamed their supplier. When shown proof it was undersized, they argued with no solution. They later mismeasured again on a replacement bid. Their attitude throughout was defensive, unprofessional, and dismissive. If something goes wrong?and it likely will?they will not stand behind their work. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere."

Jonathan D on July 2025

R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is a small shop with a lot of know-how. Since 1926, R. J. O’Neil, Inc. has been serving Montgomery, IL and the surrounding area. With a team of talented and skilled workers who can solve any plumbing or HVAC issue, it won’t matter if you own a business or if your problem is at home. From installing a faucet in your home or school to plumbing entire buildings, they have done it all. Always reliable and always on call, R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is the first choice in service and ability. Call us at (630)906-1300, email us at [email protected], or feel free to stop in at 1125 S. Lake Street, Montgomery, IL 60538.

"As a small business owner, I strongly caution others against this HVAC/R company. In over 10 years, they?ve been the least trustworthy and poorest performing contractor I?ve worked with. We experienced repeated service issues, a 25% rate hike without notice, ignored emails, and unreturned quote requests. Worse, we were billed for work that wasn?t done?confirmed twice, including by a third-party inspection with photos. Even when confronted, they deflected and delayed for months. We had to hire another company. They also mis-sized a walk-in freezer due to bad measurements and blamed their supplier. When shown proof it was undersized, they argued with no solution. They later mismeasured again on a replacement bid. Their attitude throughout was defensive, unprofessional, and dismissive. If something goes wrong?and it likely will?they will not stand behind their work. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere."

Jonathan D on July 2025

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

First Response Drain Service

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First Response Drain Service

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

First Response Drain Service is a locally owned and operated company that was developed to provide businesses and homeowners with professional service that keeps their drainage systems flowing efficiently. We have 5 employees on staff full time and 3-4 part-time employees. All are well groomed and respectful. On occasion subcontractors are used for large scale projects. This allows for proper safety and insurance requirements as we work in conjunction with other top notch contractors. First response Drain Service is owned and operated by a Union trained plumber who spent numerous years learning the trade. This valuable training is applied to our day to day operations and is what sets us apart from other sewer service contractors. We offer free estimates, charge NO travel time and bill by the hour and affordable rates. Anyone who mentions our Angie's List ad will receive a free video sewer inspection recorded to DVD. First Response Drain Service is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise smelly situation. Our technicians enjoy what they do and it reflects in the work that we do. Our staff is friendly and easy to talk to. We explain each situation in a way that makes sense. Give us a call and you will experience a whole new concept in the sewer service industry.

First Response Drain Service is a locally owned and operated company that was developed to provide businesses and homeowners with professional service that keeps their drainage systems flowing efficiently. We have 5 employees on staff full time and 3-4 part-time employees. All are well groomed and respectful. On occasion subcontractors are used for large scale projects. This allows for proper safety and insurance requirements as we work in conjunction with other top notch contractors. First response Drain Service is owned and operated by a Union trained plumber who spent numerous years learning the trade. This valuable training is applied to our day to day operations and is what sets us apart from other sewer service contractors. We offer free estimates, charge NO travel time and bill by the hour and affordable rates. Anyone who mentions our Angie's List ad will receive a free video sewer inspection recorded to DVD. First Response Drain Service is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise smelly situation. Our technicians enjoy what they do and it reflects in the work that we do. Our staff is friendly and easy to talk to. We explain each situation in a way that makes sense. Give us a call and you will experience a whole new concept in the sewer service industry.

Goff Plumbing & Heating

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Goff Plumbing & Heating

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

Goff Plumbing and Heating is a 3rd generation family owned business that opened its doors in 1976. We work on all plumbing projects from residential to commercial to back-flow testing and everything in between. Give us a call we would be glad to help!

Goff Plumbing and Heating is a 3rd generation family owned business that opened its doors in 1976. We work on all plumbing projects from residential to commercial to back-flow testing and everything in between. Give us a call we would be glad to help!

Heartland Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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Heartland Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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

Heartland Plumbing & Sewer, Inc. is a family owned, full-service, modern plumbing company based on simple old fashioned values. Here at Heartland, we strive each and every day to ensure and deliver complete customer satisfaction with honest, professional, courteous service, with the highest level of quality workmanship. Serving residential and commercial customers throughout Illinois, Heartland Plumbing is licensed, bonded and insured for our customer’s protection and peace of mind. We offer quality plumbing services at the most reasonable rates. We also provide same day service! We understand that you have many options when it comes to plumbing contractors. Here at Heartland Plumbing, we excel in helping you solve your plumbing problems and strive to be your plumbing contractor of choice. Heartland Plumbing takes immense pride in the way we take care of our customers, and it is our goal that your choice will be us!

Heartland Plumbing & Sewer, Inc. is a family owned, full-service, modern plumbing company based on simple old fashioned values. Here at Heartland, we strive each and every day to ensure and deliver complete customer satisfaction with honest, professional, courteous service, with the highest level of quality workmanship. Serving residential and commercial customers throughout Illinois, Heartland Plumbing is licensed, bonded and insured for our customer’s protection and peace of mind. We offer quality plumbing services at the most reasonable rates. We also provide same day service! We understand that you have many options when it comes to plumbing contractors. Here at Heartland Plumbing, we excel in helping you solve your plumbing problems and strive to be your plumbing contractor of choice. Heartland Plumbing takes immense pride in the way we take care of our customers, and it is our goal that your choice will be us!

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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

It’ll take 20 to 30 minutes to unclog a sewer line using a drain snake or drain cleaner. If you hire a professional, you should expect them to be on-site for three hours or less. In addition to clearing the clog, they’ll do other routine inspections, which adds to the overall time (and cost) required.

Never pour used motor oil down the drain. Doing so can have serious environmental consequences, including contaminating groundwater, endangering animals, and killing vegetation. It can also clog your pipes, causing backups in your plumbing or the wastewater treatment plant. In most places, pouring motor oil down the drain is illegal, whether you do it in your home or a storm drain.

Snakes can occasionally enter homes through shower drains, although it’s quite rare. This can happen when they follow sewer pipes or accidentally find their way into plumbing systems. To minimize the risk, consider installing drain covers or stoppers on your shower drains. Always keep drains closed when they’re not in use, especially in areas where snakes are known to be active.

There are a few things that can happen to your sewer system if you don’t fix it. These include rainwater entering it and causing rust and corrosion, dirt and debris leading to blockages, small animals getting stuck inside and clogging your sewer line or entering your home, and shortening the sewer system’s life span. 

Without a cap, nothing prevents toxic and non-toxic gasses like methane and hydrogen sulfide from slowly escaping your sewer system and entering your home and the surrounding atmosphere, resulting in a foul sewer odor throughout your house.

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

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