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Avatar for U.S. Waterproofing
U.S. Waterproofing
4.2(
598
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Sidney, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1957

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My existing window well had pulled back from the homes foundation over the past 20 years, allowing water and sediment to enter the well. Sediment would plug the drain causing water to build up and create an aquarium in the window well. You pass waterproofing installed a new window well and securely fastened it to the cement foundation. They carefully removed the previous window well and took care not to brutalize the surrounding landscape. Completely satisfied with their work"
Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pivotal Basement Solutions
4.9(
44
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Sidney, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pivotal installed a french drain system in my beasement Fall 2023. Jeff and his team were very easy to work with and did an ecellent job including cleanup, Pricing was very reasonable. This is a second home for me and flooding in the basement was a constant souce of stress when heavy rains forecast. After 2 years the system has performed exceptionally well. Can't say enough about how pleased I am with the results!!!!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
129 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
182
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Sidney, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After putting up for years with an uneven driveway, I hired Thrasher to fix it. I was so impressed by the professionalism of both the estimator and the repair crew, and I am very pleased with the results."
Basement Waterproofing Before and After
Concrete Repair Before and After
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
950 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Foundation Recovery Systems
Foundation Recovery Systems
3.8(
351
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Sidney, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We couldn't be more pleased with Indiana Foundation Service! After living in our home for many years we finally have sump pumps and a drain in our crawlspace with a new vapor barrier. The crawlspace was always wet in the spring with a musty smell that transmitted to the living space. While we would have preferred an encapsulation the cost was more than we were comfortable with. Jamie Montgomery, Raymond Martin, and Jeremy Pyles were excellent! They arrived on time, went to work immediately, protected the interior of our home and cleaned up completely afterwards. The whole process was most professional, from the initial call to Aaron Ewert, salesperson. Everything was like clock work. Highly recommend Indiana Foundation Service!"
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Concrete

+16

274 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
Avatar for Edelman Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar
Edelman Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar
4.3(
6
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Sidney, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Edelman, we’re your trusted local team for HVAC heating & cooling services around northern Illinois. We provide residential repair, replacement, installation, and maintenance.\n\nEdelman is built on 23 years of experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering the best service to every client and customer. We stand behind our work with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all service, repairs, and replacements.

Edelman
Mini Split
Mini Split
Mini Split
Mini Split

+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Effingham Foundation Systems
5.0(
3
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Sidney, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My home (crawlspace) was inspected recently by Foundation Recovery Systems. We were given very helpful information on improving our situation with waterproofing/encapsulation of the space. The owner was professional with his presentation/service. We were very satisfied."
Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ameriplumb Plumbing Co.
4.9(
70
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Sidney, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prior to our DIY replacement of kitchen countertops, Kelly installed water cutoffs under our old kitchen sink and prepared the drains so we could lift out the sink. He was very helpful with our questions about purchasing a faucet and kitchen sink drains.  This was our first time removing and installing new kitchen countertops.  Kelly was flexible with his schedule to give us extra time to complete the countertop installation before his return to install the sink and faucet.  The price was very fair, especially considering the two trips a week apart.  He does high quality work and we would happily hire Ameriplumb again.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

This depends on the location of the blockage. If the blockage is in your home’s system, anywhere in the system, it is your responsibility as a homeowner. Blockages seldom happen because of items or buildup coming from the city, which means it originates in the home. It becomes the city’s responsibility at the exact point your home’s line distributes waste into the city’s system. The exception is if the problem in your home damages the city lines.  

Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.

Regardless of the drain cleaner type you choose to use, they all work through chemical reactions that create heat. Thanks to the heat, the clogged hair begins to dissolve until it is able to be flushed away. To avoid clogs in your drain due to hair, use hair catchers and empty them out after every shower.

The cost to unclog a drain varies based on the location and severity of the clog. For simple clogs within your home, such as in a sink, toilet, or shower, hiring a plumber typically costs between $110 and $350, with an average of around $200. Snaking a toilet or sink usually costs between $110 and $275, while a bathtub or shower clog costs about $225.

For a more serious clog in the main sewer line, the cost is higher. Clearing a main line clog generally costs between $200 and $600, with an average of about $380. However, prices can range from as low as $100 for snaking a minor clog to over $1,600, particularly if advanced methods like video inspection and hydrojetting are needed for a large or hard-to-reach blockage. Some severe main line clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear depending on factors like the cause of the clog, its distance from an accessible cleanout, and whether the pipe is located beneath an occupied space (e.g., in an apartment building). You may be able to save money on minor clogs by using a drain snake or bladder yourself.

It is safe to flush small amounts of bleach down the toilet. Don’t flush more than ¼ cup of bleach. Instead, consider diluting it and pouring it down the sink drain.

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