"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/fort-wayne/a-abolite-maintenance-inc-reviews-374028.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Greg S."},"reviewBody":"Awesome. Rob, from roto rooter new just what to do, was very pleasant, friendly, professional, all that you could hope for. Was able to schedule an appt. within 2 hours of the time we called in. Took 1 1/2 hours to accomplish job I wouldn't have wanted to do, and was still cheerful, polite, etc. Told him the problem, he looked in the crawlspace at where the the drain for the open loop geothermal was, went out to the pond took the cap off the pipe going into the pond at the waters edge, went to work on it with his equipment and it seemed like hardly any time went by and Rob had it fixed and draining like brand new.Some rusty water had turned into a putty like substance and clogged the line. We are so appreciative. Checked with other places first, and despite what you may have heard the times we've used them, their prices were equal to or lower than the others. And fast service to boot! So happy we used them, and will continue to as the need arises. 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I would definitely use Taylor again in the future. They were quick to respond to my service request. Thanks for the nice work! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/fort-wayne/taylor-plumbing-and-sewer-service-reviews-375773.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Foundation Doctors LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Keith C."},"reviewBody":"I was not pleased. It is the worst job I have ever seen in my life and I have had a lot of cement jobs done before. I told them what I wanted done, they ignored it, and did what they thought was right, which I guess works but did not in my case. They left the part underneath the furnace that was about three foot long and a foot wide. They told me when they left that they didn’t do that part because they found some place secondary for water to drain into the permanent tile even though there were three other drains down there. They didn’t want to get in there because it was too hard. I called them three different times about it, I left a message but they never returned my calls. They said when things get slower, they would come back but if things are picking up for them, I knew I was never going to see them. I knew that I was never going to see them to begin with. They were about four guys and they did what they were told. They gave me the cheapest price and it was an old basement, so I let it go. The price was good for the kind of work that was done, in other words, I got what I paid for. They were pretty punctual before the job, and were late probably once for the job but it wasn’t bad. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/fort-wayne/foundation-doctors-llc-reviews-2195982.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"The Golden Rule","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Michael B."},"reviewBody":"The owner had serviced us two years ago and estimated that we'd need to get on a two-year schedule. After the recent heavy rains, the drains started making noises and a quick check of Angie's List revealed that my two years was nearly up. I scheduled the appointment and they came out and serviced my system as smoothly as their first visit. Thanks guys! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/roanoke/the-golden-rule-reviews-346300.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"North Side Plumbing & Heating Co Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Michael B."},"reviewBody":"I called them on 7/5 and received an appointment for first thing the following morning. They called prior to coming out and arrived at the promised time. The plumber quickly identified the source of the leak as a failed backflow valve, but as he dug into the problem, further damage from an improperly installed drain exit out of the house and even a smoking plug on the pump itself required more extensive work. The plumber showed me the problems each step of the way and given the age and the other 'unique' problems found in this house from the previous owners, it wasn't much of a surprise. During the final testing, the backflow check valve had been installed backwards and the plumber reversed the valve and did not charge me for that time. The system is better than it ever was and with a new pump installed, the question of the age and viability of the old pump is now gone."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/in/fort-wayne/north-side-plumbing-and-heating-co-inc-reviews-335814.htm"},"position":10}]}
French Drain Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Ossian, IN
Last update on October 15, 2025
Deedee S.
5.0
10/2023
They worked quick and had a beautiful french door put in after removal of a window. They kept us in contact with the crew who did the install and were respectful of our time and worked with our schedule!
He was great, cleaned out all the gutters and gave us some suggestions to make the drains work better. He will come back out and do some more work for us. We were very happy with him!
We had a wet spot in the roof over the garage. The contractor had to cut a hole in ceiling and did so only upon requesting my approval. The leak was associated with upstairs bathroom tub. He was methodical in his diagnosis, trying most obvious, inexpensive thing first, replacing putty...
Keith C.
2.0
04/2013
I was not pleased. It is the worst job I have ever seen in my life and I have had a lot of cement jobs done before. I told them what I wanted done, they ignored it, and did what they thought was right, which I guess works but did not in my case. They left the part underneath the furnace...
Michael B.
5.0
04/2013
The owner had serviced us two years ago and estimated that we'd need to get on a two-year schedule. After the recent heavy rains, the drains started making noises and a quick check of Angie's List revealed that my two years was nearly up. I scheduled the appointment and they came out and...
Michael B.
5.0
07/2012
I called them on 7/5 and received an appointment for first thing the following morning. They called prior to coming out and arrived at the promised time. The plumber quickly identified the source of the leak as a failed backflow valve, but as he dug into the problem, further damage from an...
At PG Plumbing we have a simple yet powerful reason for starting our plumbing company: to bring a breath of fresh air to the plumbing industry in Fort Wayne and Allen County. With the rise of large corporate plumbing conglomerates, we noticed the disappearance of the small, locally-owned plumbing businesses that once thrived in our community. This inspired us to step in and make a difference. Our mission is clear: we are here to provide our customers with cost-effective, personal experiences rather than prioritizing profit margins. We understand the frustration that often comes with plumbing issues, and our goal is to alleviate that stress with a service you can trust. We invite you to choose PG Plumbing a local, employee-owned, reliable, and trustworthy team, for all your plumbing needs. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are committed to providing you with the best service possible. Thank you for considering us as your plumbing partner in Fort Wayne. We look forward to serving you and your community for years to come.
"Everything went great!"
Mitchell G on April 2025
At PG Plumbing we have a simple yet powerful reason for starting our plumbing company: to bring a breath of fresh air to the plumbing industry in Fort Wayne and Allen County. With the rise of large corporate plumbing conglomerates, we noticed the disappearance of the small, locally-owned plumbing businesses that once thrived in our community. This inspired us to step in and make a difference. Our mission is clear: we are here to provide our customers with cost-effective, personal experiences rather than prioritizing profit margins. We understand the frustration that often comes with plumbing issues, and our goal is to alleviate that stress with a service you can trust. We invite you to choose PG Plumbing a local, employee-owned, reliable, and trustworthy team, for all your plumbing needs. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are committed to providing you with the best service possible. Thank you for considering us as your plumbing partner in Fort Wayne. We look forward to serving you and your community for years to come.
Family owned business with over 10 years of experience handling all your Plumbing needs for residential plumbing repairs. Water, fuel, and drainage systems. **There is a $50.00 trip charge that will be waived if you hire our company.
"Chance was great. He installed our 3-stage water filtration system (US Water sediment, carbon, and Pulsar UV) with an existing softener, a new water heater, and fixed two shower leaks (one drain, one valve). In all of these, he efficiently evaluated each system and made the necessary updates. This was working with a plumbing system originally installed in the 1980s. Fair pricing, and very professional. We highly recommend him."
Elijah B on February 2025
Family owned business with over 10 years of experience handling all your Plumbing needs for residential plumbing repairs. Water, fuel, and drainage systems. **There is a $50.00 trip charge that will be waived if you hire our company.
"Chance was great. He installed our 3-stage water filtration system (US Water sediment, carbon, and Pulsar UV) with an existing softener, a new water heater, and fixed two shower leaks (one drain, one valve). In all of these, he efficiently evaluated each system and made the necessary updates. This was working with a plumbing system originally installed in the 1980s. Fair pricing, and very professional. We highly recommend him."
Shankster Bros. serves the needs of Kosciusko County, Whitley County, and North Manchester. Locals trust Shankster Bros. with their septic tank and system concerns. We take great pride in providing you with top level service and promise complete satisfaction when choosing us for all of your septic needs.
"Did a good job, left yard and landscaping in good order. Only slight negative they don’t do well with communication leading up to the job."
Ken P on April 2020
Shankster Bros. serves the needs of Kosciusko County, Whitley County, and North Manchester. Locals trust Shankster Bros. with their septic tank and system concerns. We take great pride in providing you with top level service and promise complete satisfaction when choosing us for all of your septic needs.
"Did a good job, left yard and landscaping in good order. Only slight negative they don’t do well with communication leading up to the job."
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.
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Holthaus Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I bought a water heater. They first connected me with a plumbing company that tried to add on $270 for additional materials and labor costs that they could not justify. I returned the water heater, and they again connected me to Holthaus. Holthaus called later that same afternoon and scheduled for the next morning. Dan came out and installed the water heater and new stand in just an hour. He only charged $30 for additional materials related to new gas fittings. He was very polite, transparent, and thorough. I would highly recommend them."
Emily H on February 2020
Holthaus Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I bought a water heater. They first connected me with a plumbing company that tried to add on $270 for additional materials and labor costs that they could not justify. I returned the water heater, and they again connected me to Holthaus. Holthaus called later that same afternoon and scheduled for the next morning. Dan came out and installed the water heater and new stand in just an hour. He only charged $30 for additional materials related to new gas fittings. He was very polite, transparent, and thorough. I would highly recommend them."
Stonecraft is a design build firm that works with our clients to create outdoor living spaces. From custom pavilions, kitchens, fireplaces, waterfeatures, decorative stone walls, pavers, to the final touches of landscape design and installation, we provide a complete design to finish experience. We also provide custom landscape maintenance packages tailored to your ongoing property needs.
"Dan and his crew do great work. Communicate throughout the entire process. Shows up on time and completes project in schedule!"
Andy D on January 2024
Stonecraft is a design build firm that works with our clients to create outdoor living spaces. From custom pavilions, kitchens, fireplaces, waterfeatures, decorative stone walls, pavers, to the final touches of landscape design and installation, we provide a complete design to finish experience. We also provide custom landscape maintenance packages tailored to your ongoing property needs.
"Dan and his crew do great work. Communicate throughout the entire process. Shows up on time and completes project in schedule!"
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."
With 48 years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your tub and shower needs. Family owned and operated, we take great pride in providing our customers with the highest quality products to fit their needs, our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every customized job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today, so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget and gives you the Bathroom of your dreams! Satisfaction guaranteed! We are a Service & Provider company.
"Andy and Adam were very professional; they were on time and extremely efficient. In our opinion, the end result turned out better than we envisioned. We absolutely recommend JR Bath!"
Clifford O on October 2025
With 48 years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your tub and shower needs. Family owned and operated, we take great pride in providing our customers with the highest quality products to fit their needs, our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every customized job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today, so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget and gives you the Bathroom of your dreams! Satisfaction guaranteed! We are a Service & Provider company.
"Andy and Adam were very professional; they were on time and extremely efficient. In our opinion, the end result turned out better than we envisioned. We absolutely recommend JR Bath!"
I'll beat most people's price I'll do the job in a timely manner an I'm a 24 hour service as well an I am satisfied with the work I do as long as my customers are satisfied if they ain't satisfied I'll do it till they are
I'll beat most people's price I'll do the job in a timely manner an I'm a 24 hour service as well an I am satisfied with the work I do as long as my customers are satisfied if they ain't satisfied I'll do it till they are
No, it is not advisable to spray pesticides down the drain in your home. Most drinking water and wastewater treatment systems are not properly equipped to remove pesticides. Should pesticides infiltrate waterways, they can cause harm to plants, fish, or other living things. In most areas, pouring pesticides down the drain is illegal due to the potential harm it causes.
To keep window wells from filling up with water, you need to stay on top of maintenance. Remove debris as it fills up, and regularly loosen the gravel at the base if it’s become compacted. You can also reslope your yard to make sure water flows away from the window well (and your home’s foundation), and you can even install a window well cover to prevent debris from building up. Installing an actual drainpipe at the base of the well can also prevent window well drainage problems.
Yes, chemical drain cleaners contain sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, both of which are not only dangerous to your health but also extremely caustic. Drain cleaners will corrode your pipes and could lead to destroyed drain lines, especially if the chemicals interact with the piping for long periods. Unfortunately, this extended interaction is likely if you’re dealing with a clog, as the drain cleaner will have just as much trouble as water does moving through your plumbing system.
Bleach is generally not recommended for your shower drains. Although diluted bleach can technically help clean your drain, it will not unclog your pipes. In fact, bleach can harm your plumbing system because it’s so powerful. The bleach can change the color of your sink and even corrode metal pipes and fittings.
Often, people reach for bleach because it's already in their house. But it's worth getting a plunger or a drain snake for the job instead. It'll be a lot less money to buy a new plunger than to pay a plumber to repair or replace damaged pipes.
Bleach isn’t likely to help unclog a sewer line. Bleach isn’t useful in this situation because it won’t dissolve the grime and debris in the clog. Instead, you want to use ingredients that will have a chemical reaction to clear out the buildup, like vinegar or salt and baking soda.
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