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T&J Rooter Service

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T&J Rooter Service

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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
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FREE estimates, 24-hour EMERGENCY service, and fully warranted work on all of our quality plumbing and septic service and installation. We fix clogs, leaks, and more, GUARANTEEING your satisfaction.

"Andrew and Nate were absolutely AMAZING! So helpful the day after Thanksgiving and fixed a clogged kitchen sink/drain!!!! Highly recommend T and J over and over. "

Leslie F on November 2025

FREE estimates, 24-hour EMERGENCY service, and fully warranted work on all of our quality plumbing and septic service and installation. We fix clogs, leaks, and more, GUARANTEEING your satisfaction.

"Andrew and Nate were absolutely AMAZING! So helpful the day after Thanksgiving and fixed a clogged kitchen sink/drain!!!! Highly recommend T and J over and over. "

Leslie F on November 2025

Buff flooring and maintenance llc

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Buff flooring and maintenance llc

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I am a flooring installer and I own Buff Flooring and maintenance LLC. We do all types of flooring such as wood, laminate, vinyl and hardwood engineering. We also do driveways and water proofing installations around the house and inside the house (for floods, storms..etc) as well as snow removal. Our company cares about customers' satisfaction as is it our number one priority. We face problems with solutions and we do our work in a very professional way and during a short time at the same time. Our company has been in business for about four years now and we work as installers with The Home Depot as well. Buff Flooring and Maintenance will guarantee you full satisfaction along with professionalism and prices that works and satisfies everyone.

I am a flooring installer and I own Buff Flooring and maintenance LLC. We do all types of flooring such as wood, laminate, vinyl and hardwood engineering. We also do driveways and water proofing installations around the house and inside the house (for floods, storms..etc) as well as snow removal. Our company cares about customers' satisfaction as is it our number one priority. We face problems with solutions and we do our work in a very professional way and during a short time at the same time. Our company has been in business for about four years now and we work as installers with The Home Depot as well. Buff Flooring and Maintenance will guarantee you full satisfaction along with professionalism and prices that works and satisfies everyone.

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Rau Outdoor Design & Construction

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Rau Outdoor Design & Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rau Outdoor Design & Construction provides the very best in Landscape, Hardscape, and Excavation work. We value safety, our customers, design, & the highest quality work. We take pride in learning and educating ourselves to stay up to date on all the latest techniques, systems, and standards to provide you the best possible products. All of this is done to ensure the longevity and safety of all our installations so that you are left with a product to enjoy for years.

"We had an area in backyard by our gate that our new puppy kept digging up, so I called Caleb to get an estimate was very pleased with his price. So we hired him. After seeing his work I’ve got several more projects in near future I’m going to be hiring him for. Was very impressed with his crew very nice young men."

Diana E on July 2021

Rau Outdoor Design & Construction provides the very best in Landscape, Hardscape, and Excavation work. We value safety, our customers, design, & the highest quality work. We take pride in learning and educating ourselves to stay up to date on all the latest techniques, systems, and standards to provide you the best possible products. All of this is done to ensure the longevity and safety of all our installations so that you are left with a product to enjoy for years.

"We had an area in backyard by our gate that our new puppy kept digging up, so I called Caleb to get an estimate was very pleased with his price. So we hired him. After seeing his work I’ve got several more projects in near future I’m going to be hiring him for. Was very impressed with his crew very nice young men."

Diana E on July 2021

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Rootology Sewer and Drains LLC

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Rootology Sewer and Drains LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We strive to provide our customers with excellence and quality customer service. We also provide 24 hour emergency services to continue meeting your needs. We unclog sewer/drain line pipes, backed up toilets, showers and sinks. Cable/snake and camera inspections on all plumbing lines. Fix/repair leaking fixtures, faucets, water lines, water heaters.

"The plug was actually further down the drain. That was cleared in no time at all. He also offered instructions in "what can and can not" go down the drain. He came out very promptly, did the work correctly, charged a fair price , and cleaned up when through with the work. I recommend this company completely. I was born in Wyandotte, MI and thought I should give this vendor a try, and I'm glad I did."

Karen T on March 2022

We strive to provide our customers with excellence and quality customer service. We also provide 24 hour emergency services to continue meeting your needs. We unclog sewer/drain line pipes, backed up toilets, showers and sinks. Cable/snake and camera inspections on all plumbing lines. Fix/repair leaking fixtures, faucets, water lines, water heaters.

"The plug was actually further down the drain. That was cleared in no time at all. He also offered instructions in "what can and can not" go down the drain. He came out very promptly, did the work correctly, charged a fair price , and cleaned up when through with the work. I recommend this company completely. I was born in Wyandotte, MI and thought I should give this vendor a try, and I'm glad I did."

Karen T on March 2022

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A&J Paving Co. INC.

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A&J Paving Co. INC.

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Since 1985 We have been striving only to accomplish perfection on each job we finish. With a 5 star google rating we will work hard to ensure you are happy when we leave, after all our motto is "Paving Paths towards Happiness". We specialize in all asphalt maintenance, including initial paving, patch work, seal coating, and crack filling, both commercial and private. We also can do all grading and leveling needs in which your heart desires.

Since 1985 We have been striving only to accomplish perfection on each job we finish. With a 5 star google rating we will work hard to ensure you are happy when we leave, after all our motto is "Paving Paths towards Happiness". We specialize in all asphalt maintenance, including initial paving, patch work, seal coating, and crack filling, both commercial and private. We also can do all grading and leveling needs in which your heart desires.

Smalltown USA LLC

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Smalltown USA LLC

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I provide many services for your home or business. Lawn Care Trimming Edging Gutter Services Clean and Seal Clean, Seal Reinforce New Gutters 5" and 6" Tiger Stripe removal Stone Driveway rejuvenation Roof Wash Siding Wash

I provide many services for your home or business. Lawn Care Trimming Edging Gutter Services Clean and Seal Clean, Seal Reinforce New Gutters 5" and 6" Tiger Stripe removal Stone Driveway rejuvenation Roof Wash Siding Wash

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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