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- Greenwell PlumbingThey replaced the main sewer line to the house from the septic tank and installed a riser so they could locate the main cover to the septic tank. They are very good and very fair priced.
- Mabry excavationIt was great josh came and took care of everything, we did have some weather short comings however he completed everything and was honest. I plan to use him more in the future to other work!
- Duncan Septic ServiceDanny was excellent to deal with and his business approach second to none. Very fair pricing, he did everything he said he would do when he said he would do it. He's very knowledgeable about his business and he gives advise to eliminate potential problems down the road. If you ever have issues from a septic tank standpoint he is the man for the job
- Duncan Septic ServiceMr. Duncan and his daughter were prompt, pleasant and very professional. They thoroughly explained the operational characteristics of my septic system and even provided me with the official record drawing of how it was installed. They recommended against using periodic septic treatments, which will save me a lot of $$$ over time. This, combined with his very reasonable fee of $180, made the experience very easy on my wallet. Additionally, they pointed out a rodent infestation (moles) which I was unaware of. I would not hestitate in recommending this firm for the services performed
- Duncan Septic ServiceI'd called a provider I had used in the past on Monday 7/19/2010 to make an appointment for them to come pump out my tank again. They said they couldn't get to me until Wednesday 7/21/2010. On Wednesday, I'd heard nothing from them and they hadn't shown up by 1PM. I had to contact THEM to make sure I was still on their schedule for that day. They said they couldn't get to me until (maybe) the next day. I fished out a piece of scrap paper on which I had written the name and phone number of a septic service company I noticed at a filling station one day while fueling my vehicle. I didn't really expect same day service on such short notice, but the gentleman offered to come that afternoon. He was at my house within three hours! He was very pleasant, churned the tank while pumping (the other company hadn't done that), and charged HALF of what the other company had charged me FIVE YEARS AGO!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company; they are family owned and operated, and offer seven day a week service at no extra charge
- Duncan Septic ServiceI called requesting about a leak seeping in a new asphalt driveway. Fearing that a leach line or a drain field line had collapsed when the driveway was being installed we were prepared to have our new driveway torn up. Danny and his charming assistant responded and two hours later and put my mind at ease. They assured me that the septic tank was full and the drain field line had backed up. A simple $250.00 pumping left our new driveway intact. Very professional, personal ant thorough
- DeWitt PlumbingThe first time Mr. DeWitt came to our home, he repaired a leaky water heater. We were very satisfied with both the price and the quality of his work. So, when it came time to replace our entire lateral line system, we picked Mr. DeWitt to do that , also. We were totally satisfied with his work. He did everything he said he would do - and in a very professional manner. Mr. DeWitt is a very friendly man. I'm a 'worry wart', and anytime while the work was being done, if I called him with a question or concern, he always answered his cell phone cheerfully. He never acted like I was a bother. I would recommend DeWitt plumbing to anyone who wants a top-notch job done
- Jay's PlumbingMy experience with them was excellent. They came in and did what they were supposed to do. They were courteous. I would recommend them to others. They came over at the last minute without an appointment; they came within an hour of me calling them. They snaked it out and got it all cleared out because there were trash bags all down in the septic tank. Everything is working fine. I thought I was going to get a bill of over $300 but I got a bill of $189. They have done a job for me before where I had a pipe burst in the concrete floor in this apartment that I had just remodeled. They told me if I wanted them to get to it quickly they could burst up the bathroom floor and go ahead and fix the pipe right where it was leaking under the floor or they could build a tunnel up under the floor from another hole to the bathroom and fix the hole without tearing up my bathroom. I asked them which one they would do and they said they would build a tunnel, so they built a tunnel, fixed the hole and then put some concrete back. They wrapped the carpet up in plastic so that it wouldn't get dirty. Their price was fair. I paid about $1700 for the concrete work and I watched them do the work. They had to take buckets and buckets of water out of that hole to fix that pipe. It was cold and they were wet and they worked for hours. I had already told them that I thought that I would end up paying them almost $2000 and I was close. They didn't charge as much as I thought they would. They were responsive and punctual. I would definitely use them again in the future
- DUGGER'S SEPTIC CLEANINGSame day service provided by a professional and courteous gentlemen. I dont know if he was the owner of the business or not but he was obviously very experienced knowing just where to dig to get to the septic tank cap and where clogs might be. He made sure we tried it before he left to make sure of no other clogs. He also advised me to keep the dogs in cause dogs like the nasty smell and like to roll around in stuff. As a owner of a beagle who does very much indeed like to roll around in smelly stuff, I really appreciated this. I had left on vacation knowing we had plumbing issues so was rather anxious when we returned to have these issues addressed. I was so relieved to have this handled so quickly. Price was in line with comparable quotes I was given during inquiry calls to other companies. Definitely would recommend or use again
- Setters Septic Tank Service and Portable RestroomsHad to bring in backhoe to locate pipe and septic tank. Broke the pipe but that was ok as I wanted a clean out installed anyhow. Did this all on the Friday before Christmas in 2016 as our septic line backed up the day before.
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If you were going to measure the success of my company by how big it is or by how much money it makes, I won't look like much. But if you consider a company a success by measuring their integrity, thoroughness and commitment, I would rank right up there with the best of them.
My goal has always been to be honest, unbiased, and help my client gather as much information as possible so they can make an educated and informed decision. My intention is to exceed my clients expectation in my atte..
"Ms. Tonni looked at EVERYTHING. She was professional and complete. She arrived on time. She would go over an area and then take me through it step by step. She explained what she saw, explained things she had found and asked all my questions. Except for areas such as the roof and the attic, she walked me through the area pointing out things. She then would move on to the next area and repeat the process. I like this approach in that it gave me smaller amount of information at a time, allowing me to go over it and make sure I did understand what she had said and not feel totally overwhelmed. She left me with a written report with her notes but following it up with a email with summary and photos.
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<br>She told me if I needed assistance or had questions afterwards to contact her. I have not had to call her but feel she will be responsive to me if I did. She did not do termite inspections but did make arrangements for me to have a company there that morning to do that. I was very pleased with that person as well.
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<br>I did not expect her to find every little thing given she was only there once. However, I was very surprised at the extent of her inspection and the amount of information she did provide. I also appreciated our discussion on how she felt it would the easiest way for me to approach the information. Prioritizing the level of importance of what needed of importance versus the things I just wanted to do.
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<br>I have bought and sold several homes over my life time. Never seem anyone do much an good job. Would highly recommend her.
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Plumbing services offering drain cleaning, water heater repair and installation, and more. Serving the Louisville area since 2002 we have set ourselves apart from other plumbers by offering competitive rates for plumbing services while providing excellent service.
"ASI was amazing. I have used them several times for plumbing issues at my house. They are reliable, fast and affordable. I highly recommend them."
We service most everything in the home. Licensed in Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric, & all Kitchen appliances with 1 year parts & labor. Christian owned & operated. We also repair most everything on home inspection reports. HVAC systems come with 10 yr parts & labor factory warranty. The only company in Louisville to clean the air conditioner coil with BBJ biocide (an enzyme that kills all the mold on your coil above the furnace in your home)
"Extremely well. Shaun is a great guy."
We're your neighborhood plumbing, heating, and air company. We've been providing "Simply Dependable" services in Southern Indiana since 1972. We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs, 24 hours a day, when you need us we will be there!!! We are proud of our service tech's and do monthly training and product awareness with our service team. Tech's are clean, drug-tested, and uniformed, we use shoe covers and floor runners when working on your home. We clean up after every job
"He fixed it without having to replace the icemaker. "
"Everything was completed in a timely fashion"
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"Found Eric's Plumbing Srvcs on Angie's List. Contacted at 9:36AM Monday morning to schedule someone to unclog bath tub drain in a rental apartment. Owner, Eric, met me 40 MINUTES later at Apartments. After taking apart the tub plug toggle. The tub drained. He adjusted toggle , re-installed, and told me No Charge, because "he did nothing". He showed up on time, 2 days quicker that my now "former" plumber (who I had used for 5 years) offered. When managing rental properties SERVICE is not "nothing". As a rental manager, he provided the service I like to provide my tenants. I'd rate Eric's 5 STARS on a scale of 1-4 STARs, and I am a notoriously harsh grader. I was so pleased with his SERVICE, that I requested estimates on 2 projects that have lingered due to non-responsiveness of my former plumber.
Jarboe's is the most comprehensive, client-focused home service company in the Louisville area. Our process-driven team of experts is connected through a commitment to excellence, and a passion for serving others. We earn trust by educating on options, working in the best interest of every client, and backing up everything we do – in writing. Our goal is to exceed your expectations to provide a true comfort experience that feels right, because you know it’s right
"I expected expensive repair for the issue. They we're flexible with options and friendly. Will likely contact them for full replacement in the future."
Parker Plumbing is a full-service plumbing company in Louisville, KY. Reach out to us for plumbing installation or repair services, including repiping.
"They did a good job and did it reasonably too."
We offer state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatments for many symptoms women face. Our practice includes three board-certified obstetrician/gynecologists, a nurse midwife, and a physician's assistant. These providers, along with the staff work hard to promote a comfortable and caring environment. Dr. Frederick was the first general gynecologist in the state of Kentucky (and in our servic area) to successfully complete the requirements to utilize the Da vinci robotic surgical system. T..
"Dr. Frederick took a lot of time to make sure he talked with me and answered all of my questions. He put me at ease and made the appointment a pleasant experience which is unusual for a gynecology visit."
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Septic Tank Contractors in London, KY
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- RITE-WAY SERVICES975 SLATE LICK RD
London, Kentucky 40741
- RITE-WAY SERVICES
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- ASI Plumbing2957 7th Street Rd
Louisville, Kentucky 40216
- ASI Plumbing
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- B and H Environmental3610 Camp Ground Rd
Louisville, Kentucky 40211 - Brent Allen Septech430 West Dr
MURRAY, Kentucky 42071 - BULLITT COUNTY SEPTIC SERVICE204 OLD FORD RD STE D
Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165 - Burkheads Home Specialist140 Cajun Ct
Louisville, Kentucky 40229 - Busy Bee Septic Systems5258 Zebulon Hwy
Pikesville, Kentucky 41501
- B and H Environmental
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- C. Jackson Construction LLC8879 Locust Street
Cross Plains, Indiana 47017
- C. Jackson Construction LLC
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- DAVIS & DAVIS PLUMBING INC6400 N PRESTON HWY
Louisville, Kentucky 40229 - Delta Van Lines Inc2221 Forsyth rd
Orlando, Florida 32807 - DIRTY WORKS SEPTIC SVC5347 Route 645
Inez, Kentucky 41224 - Ducky's Excavating37 Owens Ln
Olive Hill, Kentucky 41164 - Duncan Septic Service547 Brentwood Ln
Bardstown, Kentucky 40004
- DAVIS & DAVIS PLUMBING INC
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- Eric's Plumbing Services, LLC3630 Stanton Blvd.
Louisville, Kentucky 40220
- Eric's Plumbing Services, LLC
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- Fackler Homes Inc1504 Polo Fields Ct.
Louisville, Kentucky 40245
- Fackler Homes Inc
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- Gage Home Inspections195 Mitchell Dr.
Vine Grove, Kentucky 40175 - Geiler Home Services6561 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45211 - Greenwell Plumbing1840 Scott Rd
New Albany, Indiana 47150
- Gage Home Inspections
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- Jarboe's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling3258 Ruckriegel Pkwy
Louisville, Kentucky 40299
- Jarboe's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
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- LEX-ROOTER SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING320 United Ct #3
Lexington, Kentucky 40509
- LEX-ROOTER SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING
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- NCM, Inc.206 Old Harrods Creek Rd
Louisville, Kentucky 40223 - NORTON ASSOCIATES PLUMBING4232 REAS LN
New Albany, Indiana 47150
- NCM, Inc.
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- Parker Plumbing2719 Grassland Dr.
Louisville, Kentucky 40299
- Parker Plumbing
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- TOM SONDERGELD PLUMBING143 Arnold Dr
Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165
- TOM SONDERGELD PLUMBING
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- WRS - USA, LLC.124 Kennedy Rd.
Covington, Kentucky 41011
- WRS - USA, LLC.
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- Zaring Septic & Drain Service, Inc.5912 W Hwy 146 P.O. Box 754
Crestwood, Kentucky 40014
- Zaring Septic & Drain Service, Inc.
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Septic Tank Service FAQ
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What are the signs your septic tank is full?
Answer: There are several signs that indicate your septic tank could be full. These include standing water over your septic tank, a strong odor coming from your yard, gurgling water, slow drains, or a sewage backup. While many of these signs could also be indicative of a clogged system, they should all be checked out by a professional ASAP to avoid costly damages. In the absence of any of these signs, it’s recommended that septic tanks be emptied every 3 to 5 years on average.
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How often should a septic tank be serviced?
Answer: On average, septic tanks should be serviced every 3 to 5 years in the absence of any worrying signs that the tank is clogged or full. The size of your septic tank, the number of people living in your home, and your average water usage will all impact how often your septic tank needs to be serviced.
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What are the most common causes of septic tank failure?
Answer: The most common cause of septic tank failure is improper maintenance. Failing to pump a septic tank on the appropriate schedule will cause septic tank failure and likely result in a costly septic tank repair or replacement. On average, septic tanks should be pumped every 3 to 5 years, but the size of your tank, the number of people in your home, and your average water usage may shorten or extend this timeframe.
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How much does it cost to pump a septic tank?
Answer: The cost to pump a septic tank is $400 on average or about $0.30 per gallon. The size of your septic tank, as well as local labor costs, will impact the cost of pumping your septic tank. Most septic tanks are between 600 and 2,000 gallons in size, meaning the average cost range is between $180 to $600.
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How much does it cost to install a septic system?
Answer: The cost to install a septic tank system is between $3,060 and $9,810, on average. The size of the septic tank you choose, the land you’re installing it on, the type of system you choose, and local labor costs will all influence the total cost of installing a septic system. Anaerobic septic tanks (those that don’t need oxygen) typically cost between $3,000 and $8,000. Aerobic systems, which utilize oxygen to activate bacteria and are popular on smaller properties, usually cost between $10,000 and $20,000.
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How long does a septic system last?
Answer: When septic systems are well maintained, they can last up to 30 years or more. If a septic system isn’t properly maintained, such as when it isn’t pumped regularly, it may malfunction and require costly repairs or a premature replacement. In general, septic tank pumping is recommended every 3 to 5 years to ensure the septic system lasts as long as possible.