advantage of and find yourself in a legal battle. Last year, I hired Apex for new/replacement plumbing on a whole home renovation which was approximately $12,000. Our agreement was 50% up front, 40% after rough in and 10% after all the finish work was completed. Due to issues with Apex, explained below, we decided to part ways after the rough in. Now Apex has sent our final bill for 10% to collections claiming that the arrangement was- 50% up front, 40% after rough in, and 10% at some other point. According to them, all finishing, final hook-up and ?setting? was to be paid for out of contract and separately from our signed agreement. It doesn?t make much sense that on a $12,000 plumbing job, things like placing and hooking up the toilets and vanities aren?t included in their contract? There are additional issues that we had with Apex. They are: 1) Their contract is extremely vague and open to interpretation. Unless you are a professional who knows what to ask and specify in a plumbing contract, you run a high risk of being taken advantage of. The contracts are done by hand on 5?x8? 2 or 3-ply carbonless paper. 2) It appears that Apex?s intent from the beginning might have been to deceive. In our original walk-through and discussion, we talked about adding a bath that didn?t previously exist. In our case, a shower was installed instead of shower/bath combo unit. Apex was happy to take out the shower unit and put in the unit I had wanted. However, it cost close to $1000 for the error. After removing the old unit, it just so happened that the owner?s son had a friend wanting to buy the unused shower at a reduced cost. I have to question if this was the ultimate goal from the beginning. 3) Some, and by no means all, aspects of their work appeared rushed, not thought out properly and/or unprofessional. There are several things that stick out for me. The first is the fact that no drain line was ever hooked up to the water heater that Apex installed. Of course this wasn?t discovered until after the drywall was installed. The next item is our Manabloc system. Our install looks unprofessional as some of the tubes are too long and the whole system is installed on particle board instead of finished drywall like the rest of our laundry room. Another concern is that it appears there may not have been any insulation installed behind the tub/shower that they installed. Our house is insulated with the blown expanding foam insulation. It is very air and sound tight. However, in the bathroom that we added it is possible to hear entire conversations outside. This bathroom has no window which leads me to believe there was no insulation placed in the wall or between the tub wall and the exterior wall. I realize that insulation was not part of plumbing contract. Most contractors though would give you a heads up and suggest that you add some insulation before they install a tub and permanently seal the wall. 4) Even with the above issues, we still wanted Apex to finish the project. After their rough in, we got a general contractor involved. When going through what still was required and which subs we were working with, we passed along the contact information for Apex and our HVAC contractor. My GC tells me that he tried contacting Apex on two or three occasions with them not returning their calls. (This was before any dispute over the final payment as everyone was still under the impression the final 10% was due after final setting and placement.) I hope others can learn from our mistakes. For anyone involved in a major construction project, I highly recommend having an attorney or trusted GC review your contracts. If we had done that, we could have saved $2000-$4000.
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They were marvelous professional. experienced, cleaned up... delightful to deal with.
Explained things as they were encountered....
Scheduled some minor drain work to be done at a later date
They are the 1st call from now on
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French Drain Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Goshen, IN
Don was willing to come out and speak with me and work with my home warranty company when other companies weren't. He showed up promptly, spoke with my home warranty company, and got right to work. I thought I had a slow draining sink issue, but he showed me exactly why it was draining...
Keith D.
5.0
04/2014
They were marvelous professional. experienced, cleaned up... delightful to deal with. Explained things as they were encountered.... Scheduled some minor drain work to be done at a later date They are the 1st call from now on
The serviceman explained why the leak was happening, and told me that it would not be a problem if I didn't mind a little water draining over the basement floor (I don't). The serviceman was clean, neat, and helpful. I was struck by the fact that although the clear solution was to replace...
Steven G.
5.0
12/2012
Great, Spike was very professional in dealing with my wife from the estimate through the completion of the job. His price was as good as anyone's, and he even took care of some small issues like there I nicked a pipe and caused a leak in a drain pipe during my basement remodel. Our timeline...
When you’re looking at something as important as your lawn you don’t want to leave it in the hands of some company that only does the job. Go with NatureScape Services, where our work and customer service are the most important things we do. Sure they may offer both landscaping and pest control, but so do we. We’ve been around since August of 1992 - give us a call today!
When you’re looking at something as important as your lawn you don’t want to leave it in the hands of some company that only does the job. Go with NatureScape Services, where our work and customer service are the most important things we do. Sure they may offer both landscaping and pest control, but so do we. We’ve been around since August of 1992 - give us a call today!
Since 1972 A&R has been helping solve challenges concerning Septic, Sewer, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, and other Environmental Services. 24/7 service available call, text, or email for residential, commercial, and industrial wastewater services.
"Boy do they come out of the gate strong, the automatic emails and text BOOM, in your face with all the appearance of a company trying to get your business....then they fall flat on their faces leaving you hanging. No follow up impossible to get a hold of and failed promises. Do not even start to attempt to hire this company, apparently they are so busy they can blow you off without a care."
Jeff M on May 2025
Since 1972 A&R has been helping solve challenges concerning Septic, Sewer, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, and other Environmental Services. 24/7 service available call, text, or email for residential, commercial, and industrial wastewater services.
"Boy do they come out of the gate strong, the automatic emails and text BOOM, in your face with all the appearance of a company trying to get your business....then they fall flat on their faces leaving you hanging. No follow up impossible to get a hold of and failed promises. Do not even start to attempt to hire this company, apparently they are so busy they can blow you off without a care."
Groundworks is the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we’re there with one mission – to repair, protect and improve their home.
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We had a challenging project with water removal and structural support issues. Our crew of Tim (Foreman), Marq, Jayshawn, and Devon worked diligently to install a new drainage system and support beam for the house, spending late nights to get the job done. Thanks to (Manager) Cornell for his assistance on this complex project.
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Matt E on July 2025
Groundworks is the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we’re there with one mission – to repair, protect and improve their home.
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We had a challenging project with water removal and structural support issues. Our crew of Tim (Foreman), Marq, Jayshawn, and Devon worked diligently to install a new drainage system and support beam for the house, spending late nights to get the job done. Thanks to (Manager) Cornell for his assistance on this complex project.
Matt E
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Aquatech Basement Solutions Inc. is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Aquatech Basement Solutions Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"This company seems to have gone out of business. No warranty support. No way to contact the management. Lawsuit may be in order."
Dennis S on July 2024
Aquatech Basement Solutions Inc. is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Aquatech Basement Solutions Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"This company seems to have gone out of business. No warranty support. No way to contact the management. Lawsuit may be in order."
Creative Design Landscaping is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.
Creative Design Landscaping is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.
Master Edge Landscape Curbing elevates outdoor spaces with decorative concrete borders. Our custom curbing solutions enhance flower beds, tree rings, walkways, and ponds, adding a touch of elegance and long term durability to any landscape design. There is no better solution for keeping rock and mulch in your beds, and grass out of them than our beautiful concrete curbing!
"Greatservice!"
Jane T on July 2019
Master Edge Landscape Curbing elevates outdoor spaces with decorative concrete borders. Our custom curbing solutions enhance flower beds, tree rings, walkways, and ponds, adding a touch of elegance and long term durability to any landscape design. There is no better solution for keeping rock and mulch in your beds, and grass out of them than our beautiful concrete curbing!
AJ's Plumbing & Electric proudly serves it's customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"Awesome, awesome business. The owner and his partner did a great job. They were friendly, easy to work with and worked quicklyâ ¦ They are also super neat, no trash was left behindâ ¦ Will be hiring this company again!!!"
Natalia H on April 2023
AJ's Plumbing & Electric proudly serves it's customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"Awesome, awesome business. The owner and his partner did a great job. They were friendly, easy to work with and worked quicklyâ ¦ They are also super neat, no trash was left behindâ ¦ Will be hiring this company again!!!"
We have over 20 years of experience in the business. At Homestead Lawn & Landscape, Inc., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Chris has done my landscaping for years. Him and his team always do a great job, timely and reasonable cost. Good quality work."
Brenda P on June 2024
We have over 20 years of experience in the business. At Homestead Lawn & Landscape, Inc., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Chris has done my landscaping for years. Him and his team always do a great job, timely and reasonable cost. Good quality work."
Five Star Bath Solutions of is the top-of-the-line bathroom remodeling company. We've earned this title by using advanced technology, custom products, and attention to customer service. Using innovative software, Five Star Bath Solutions professionals will deliver a detailed estimate for your bathroom renovation project at an affordable price. We believe in setting standards for how projects are estimated, installed, and completed and passing that value on to you.
Five Star Bath Solutions of is the top-of-the-line bathroom remodeling company. We've earned this title by using advanced technology, custom products, and attention to customer service. Using innovative software, Five Star Bath Solutions professionals will deliver a detailed estimate for your bathroom renovation project at an affordable price. We believe in setting standards for how projects are estimated, installed, and completed and passing that value on to you.
Crossroads Foundation Repair, LLC, is a professional foundation contractor. With over 10 years of experience in the field they have seen it all. Anything from foundation repair to basement or crawl space waterproofing they got you covered. If you seek a reliable, experienced, quality contractor call Crossroads Foundation Repair, LLC, today for a free estimate.
"Everything went well with our egress windown install. Would use again."
Craig M on August 2024
Crossroads Foundation Repair, LLC, is a professional foundation contractor. With over 10 years of experience in the field they have seen it all. Anything from foundation repair to basement or crawl space waterproofing they got you covered. If you seek a reliable, experienced, quality contractor call Crossroads Foundation Repair, LLC, today for a free estimate.
"Everything went well with our egress windown install. Would use again."
Craig M on August 2024
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French Drains questions, answered by experts
Professional tools include drain snakes, hydro jets, cameras for line inspection, and enzymatic or chemical cleaners for dissolution.
You should hire a sewer service professional to unclog a main sewer line with tree roots. Tree roots can grow into the main sewer line, and this problem requires a specialized hydro jet, or rooter, that is powerful enough to clear the roots. The tree can also damage the main sewer line, and a professional will need to make repairs or replace the damaged sections. Sewer line replacement costs about $60 to $250 per linear foot.
It’s sometimes difficult to distinguish a clog from a frozen drainpipe since ice technically causes a clog. If the temperature doesn’t tip you off, there are a few additional signs that your pipe is frozen. Look for condensation and frost around the pipes. Ice in pipes can cause a banging or clanking noise as opposed to a clog from a softer material.
While there is no specific “best” method to clear hair out of a drain, several options work well. Using a combination of baking soda and vinegar to dissolve the hair clog is a great and easy way to help clear the drain. Drain snakes are also effective for more severe clog buildups.
You’ll likely pay between $300 and $450 to unclog your toilet with Roto-Rooter. However, the price could change depending on if the clog has caused a lot of damage, which your plumbing pro will want to inspect during your service appointment. Keep in mind that you won’t get a quote from Roto-Rooter over the phone. They have to send a pro out for an in-person cost estimate. You can also attempt to snake your own clog for a lot less, and simple drain snakes cost no more than $50.
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The Goshen, IN homeowners’ guide to french drain services
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