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Avatar for Dunn Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning / Dunn One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning

Dunn Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning / Dunn One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning

6068 BAUMGARTNER INDUSTRIAL DR
4.71(
256
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Approved Pro

Dunn Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning / Dunn One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning

6068 BAUMGARTNER INDUSTRIAL DR
4.71(
256
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
401 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Now offering one hour service for heating and air conditioning service. We are factory authorized to service all major brands and we offer all the top products in the industry. Year to year we win numerous awards for customer service and technical skill. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the attention to detail and customer service that can create a whole new level of comfort and energy savings. Led by owner Brett Nejmanowski, our company provides expert sales, service and installation. We have a team of technicians that are fully qualified to help you select the comfort system that best fits your home and your budget. We serve the greater St Louis area, and are a no-nonsense, everything-on-the -table kind of heating and cooling company. Our written 100% satisfaction guarantee is behind all the work we do – if you’re not happy with our heating and cooling services for any reason, we’ll make it right or give your money back, no questions asked! No matter if it is a furnace or AC repair, furnace and AC installation, heat pump installation, or anything heating and air conditioning-related, you will have our guarantee. Along with the services we provide, we’re also passionate about our duty to protect the environment and our social responsibility to the community. In our daily practices, we utilize earth-friendly products and methods to ensure clean outdoor and safe indoor environments for the people we serve. We regularly give back to the community through volunteer work and financial donations. Among the charitable organizations we support are Safe Kids USA, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Autism Speaks and the Sheriffs’ Association. Financing options available. Numerous rebate programs available. Government subsidized programs available to qualifying homes. Additional phone number (618) 717-0707 Also servicing clients from both 14248 F Manchester Rd, Ste. 190, Manchester MO, 63011 & 110 West Main St., Ste. A, Belleville IL, 62220!

"Very professional and thorough"

Carla F on May 2025

Now offering one hour service for heating and air conditioning service. We are factory authorized to service all major brands and we offer all the top products in the industry. Year to year we win numerous awards for customer service and technical skill. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the attention to detail and customer service that can create a whole new level of comfort and energy savings. Led by owner Brett Nejmanowski, our company provides expert sales, service and installation. We have a team of technicians that are fully qualified to help you select the comfort system that best fits your home and your budget. We serve the greater St Louis area, and are a no-nonsense, everything-on-the -table kind of heating and cooling company. Our written 100% satisfaction guarantee is behind all the work we do – if you’re not happy with our heating and cooling services for any reason, we’ll make it right or give your money back, no questions asked! No matter if it is a furnace or AC repair, furnace and AC installation, heat pump installation, or anything heating and air conditioning-related, you will have our guarantee. Along with the services we provide, we’re also passionate about our duty to protect the environment and our social responsibility to the community. In our daily practices, we utilize earth-friendly products and methods to ensure clean outdoor and safe indoor environments for the people we serve. We regularly give back to the community through volunteer work and financial donations. Among the charitable organizations we support are Safe Kids USA, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Autism Speaks and the Sheriffs’ Association. Financing options available. Numerous rebate programs available. Government subsidized programs available to qualifying homes. Additional phone number (618) 717-0707 Also servicing clients from both 14248 F Manchester Rd, Ste. 190, Manchester MO, 63011 & 110 West Main St., Ste. A, Belleville IL, 62220!

"Very professional and thorough"

Carla F on May 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4806 Trade Access Blvd
4.48(
965
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Approved Pro

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4806 Trade Access Blvd
4.48(
965
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
478 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Janet H on April 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Janet H on April 2025


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Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling

110 W Pitman St
4.78(
333
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Approved Pro

Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling

110 W Pitman St
4.78(
333
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
319 local quotes requested

With over twenty-five years of experience in the industry, Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling is the right team to trust with all of your plumbing and heating and cooling needs. Our professional St. Louis technicians are highly skilled, extensively trained, extremely knowledgeable, and expertly proficient. We specialize in commercial and residential plumbing as well as residential heating and cooling. Our technicians will do everything possible to ensure that you have the most reliable and efficient plumbing and hvac systems possible.

"Dan and Bill were great to work with and did excellent work. They were fast, professional and friendly"

Clare S on November 2024

With over twenty-five years of experience in the industry, Hosack Plumbing Heating & Cooling is the right team to trust with all of your plumbing and heating and cooling needs. Our professional St. Louis technicians are highly skilled, extensively trained, extremely knowledgeable, and expertly proficient. We specialize in commercial and residential plumbing as well as residential heating and cooling. Our technicians will do everything possible to ensure that you have the most reliable and efficient plumbing and hvac systems possible.

"Dan and Bill were great to work with and did excellent work. They were fast, professional and friendly"

Clare S on November 2024


Avatar for Trujillo Gardens, LLC

Trujillo Gardens, LLC

3035 Sims Avenue
4.73(
43
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Approved Pro

Trujillo Gardens, LLC

3035 Sims Avenue
4.73(
43
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Trujillo Gardens, LLC, is your number one choice register and insured for all your lawn care needs full maintenance and landscape and hardscaping projects Our commitment to quality is second to none, and we guarantee your complete satisfaction. We enjoy creating long term relationships with each of our clients and we look forward to working with you serving all saint louis mo areas

"Trujillo Gardens, LLC. Installed a French drain system for my foundation issues. I Highly recommended Trujillo Landscaping. They are highly skilled, trust worthy, fair priced and dependable."

Mark W on October 2024

Trujillo Gardens, LLC, is your number one choice register and insured for all your lawn care needs full maintenance and landscape and hardscaping projects Our commitment to quality is second to none, and we guarantee your complete satisfaction. We enjoy creating long term relationships with each of our clients and we look forward to working with you serving all saint louis mo areas

"Trujillo Gardens, LLC. Installed a French drain system for my foundation issues. I Highly recommended Trujillo Landscaping. They are highly skilled, trust worthy, fair priced and dependable."

Mark W on October 2024


"Jack is a great communicator. Kept me updated throughout the process. His attention to detail was amazing, he finished the project and left a clean work site when complete. I will definitely hire him again."

Ashley M on September 2024

JGW Demo & Excavation, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. Please give us a call for all of your land management needs. Serious inquiries only.

"Jack is a great communicator. Kept me updated throughout the process. His attention to detail was amazing, he finished the project and left a clean work site when complete. I will definitely hire him again."

Ashley M on September 2024


Avatar for TR Landworks

TR Landworks

504 Glyn Cagny Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

TR Landworks

504 Glyn Cagny Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

TR Landworks is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Todd transformed our overgrown shrubs and evergreens into a showcase of beauty. He worked tirelessly, removing dead and insect infected branches. Trimmed and shaped the remaining plants, and cleaned up entire work area upon completion. We are very pleased with our new look, thanks to TR Landworks!"

Michael S on August 2024

TR Landworks is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Todd transformed our overgrown shrubs and evergreens into a showcase of beauty. He worked tirelessly, removing dead and insect infected branches. Trimmed and shaped the remaining plants, and cleaned up entire work area upon completion. We are very pleased with our new look, thanks to TR Landworks!"

Michael S on August 2024


Avatar for Bri-Co Construction, LLC

Bri-Co Construction, LLC

11 Fox Drive
4.63(
12
)
Approved Pro

Bri-Co Construction, LLC

11 Fox Drive
4.63(
12
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
27 local quotes requested
51 years of experience

With over 40 years of experience in the home and home improvement industry, Bri-Co Construction LLC is your trusted partner for all your residential and commercial needs. We treat every project with the same care and attention as if it were our own. Contact us today - we're excited to work with you!

"After being paid in full They refuse to provide me a lien waver. "

Tim G on September 2025

With over 40 years of experience in the home and home improvement industry, Bri-Co Construction LLC is your trusted partner for all your residential and commercial needs. We treat every project with the same care and attention as if it were our own. Contact us today - we're excited to work with you!

"After being paid in full They refuse to provide me a lien waver. "

Tim G on September 2025


Avatar for Empire Walls and Hardscapes LLC

Empire Walls and Hardscapes LLC

25726 South Lohman Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

Empire Walls and Hardscapes LLC

25726 South Lohman Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
69 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Empire Walls and Hardscapes, 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.

"Highly experienced craftsmanship."

Brian B on July 2025

Empire Walls and Hardscapes, 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.

"Highly experienced craftsmanship."

Brian B on July 2025


We are a family owned business! Let us help you with your needs! Junk clean up/removal, home clean up, excavation, grading, land clearing, clean ups/clean outs and more! Free estimates.


Avatar for Meyer Contracting and Hauling

Meyer Contracting and Hauling

7026 A US-61
5.00(
1
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Meyer Contracting and Hauling

7026 A US-61
5.00(
1
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Meyer Contracting and Hauling LLC is a family owned and operated company. Although we have been working hard to grow our work family as well, We still take enormous pride in the work and services we provide. You will not find a better group of guys to take care of your needs. From the communication of scheduling your project, to getting your project done in a timely manner. We will service you the way you would service you.

"Meyer construction did everything for me. They smoothed out my yard, removed a lot of brush, put down a few inches of dirt, and then laid the sod all for a reasonable amount! I would definitely use them again! Job well done. Very friendly to work with also. You will not go wrong with using this company!"

Greg T on June 2024

Meyer Contracting and Hauling LLC is a family owned and operated company. Although we have been working hard to grow our work family as well, We still take enormous pride in the work and services we provide. You will not find a better group of guys to take care of your needs. From the communication of scheduling your project, to getting your project done in a timely manner. We will service you the way you would service you.

"Meyer construction did everything for me. They smoothed out my yard, removed a lot of brush, put down a few inches of dirt, and then laid the sod all for a reasonable amount! I would definitely use them again! Job well done. Very friendly to work with also. You will not go wrong with using this company!"

Greg T on June 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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