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Avatar for Foundation Recovery Systems
Foundation Recovery Systems
4.3(
314
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Shaq and Zac did outstanding work on raising our garage, porch and sidewalk and creating a drain in the sidewalk for rain spout. Very professional, polite, answered all questions and cleaned up afterwards. Extremely pleased with the work!"
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

533 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Roberts Foundation And Crack Repair
Roberts Foundation And Crack Repair
4.2(
164
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything about this repair job was wonderful - from Brad giving us the bid (and explaining exactly what would be done), to Will and Ree (sp?) doing the excellent work. Everyone was courteous, professional and left everything spotless. And the cost was surprisingly lower than I thought it would be."
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Response time3 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Life Outdoors
5.0(
13
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Yard Drainage

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"George has completed multiple projects for us - large and small. From a large retaining wall with firepit patio, to landscape lighting, to planting trees and shrubs, to spring maintenance and mulch refresh. He is always professional and responds promptly to messages. His work is high quality as he places great value on customer satisfaction. We will continue to call on George for our ongoing landscape projects and help with our woodland restoration work."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
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+55

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Pfeil Landscaping, Inc.
3.9(
60
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceYard Drainage

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up on time to look at the project. Seemed really nice. I was ready to hire once I got the quote. I was asked to give them a couple of days to get me the quote. It never came. I emailed and asked what was going on. There has been no response."
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+22

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services
3.4(
354
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"as installed in 2010, which is correctThe plumbers did arrive about 1 hour and 40 minutes into the 2 hour window.  I explained the problem.  They asked me to show where the drain went in the basement.  They estimated it was about 55 feet from the kitchen sink that would need to be cleaned.  They said they would perform a whole house plumbing inspection while there.  While one plumber worked on the drain the other checked for natural gas leaks, there were none, and checked the water heater.  They told me the water heater was installed in 2010, which is correct.  He also told me the anode rod needed replacing.  I googled anode rods and found 2 references from plumbing supply companies that verified everything he told me.  They also sold me an enzyme to maintain the drain.
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+5

270 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Diggin It Earthworks LLC
5.0(
5
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Diggin It Earthworks is a family owned and operated excavation company serving St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas. We specialize in site preparation, drainage solutions, land clearing, driveway installation, grading, and more. With a commitment to quality workmanship and reliable service, we're here to get your project done right. Insured for your peace of mind.

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Allen Pace
5.0(
2
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceYard Drainage

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Quick response to my request on Friday and demolition the next Monday. The demolition and removal took less than an hour. I am pleased because the dilapidated shed was in the way of my next home improvement project. I told Alan I was leaving for vacation Monday morning. He was on site at 7:15 am."
Response time3 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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French Drains questions, answered by experts

Keep your egress window from flooding by ensuring that the drainage system in the window well is clear and in good working condition. Inspect the window well every few months to remove any blockages and test the drainage system. It’s better to discover potential problems before your window well fills with water during heavy rain.

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.

French drains may fail when they become clogged with soil granules that slip through the pores of the landscaping fabric and through the holes in the pipe. 

Over time, this debris can build up inside the pipe and prevent water flow. To prevent this failure from happening, regularly flush out your French drain and keep debris away from the inlet grate.

On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.

In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.

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