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Avatar for Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
5.0(
14
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend this excavating company! They were professional, dependable, and did an excellent job from start to finish. They communicated clearly, showed up when promised, and made sure everything was completed properly. The finished work looks great, and they left the property clean and organized. I would definitely use them again!"
Adam Complex
Adam Complex
Adam Complex
Demo
Demo

+1

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.0(
151
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scott McCloskey and his team at Mount Valley Foundation Services provided a great crawl space repair quote for some of our existing termite and moisture damage and settlement remediations. Best work proposal I have received. Scott went to extra lengths to make sure we were confident in the repairs and spent a lot of time fielding our questions."
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+13

215 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Asheville Waterproofing Company
4.6(
22
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I plan on telling my friends to have their water flow problems fixed by this company I am very happy with my French drain. The crew is hardworking and skilled in their job."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Webster Grading
Webster Grading
4.8(
6
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They provided the services to get the water from the area discussed and graded the yard properly, deeded the area and placed hay over the affected area. Also removed a stump that was near the path of the buried drain pipe."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Complete Home Maintenance
Complete Home Maintenance
4.7(
52
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+4 more

Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a super job and we were impressed with their people. Their office manager was terrific, their estimator was knowledgeable and honest, and the work crew was careful, reliable, and did a quality job. They cleaned up the site afterwards to where it was practically spotless. Overall an excellent experience for us."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Even if the shower drain doesn’t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month—or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It’s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.

Once you’ve poured the baking soda and vinegar into a drain, you should wait about 10 minutes for the mixture to break down the clog. If you try the baking soda and vinegar method and it doesn't work, you can do it again or try the baking soda and salt trick.

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

The cost to unclog a drain varies based on the location and severity of the clog. For simple clogs within your home, such as in a sink, toilet, or shower, hiring a plumber typically costs between $110 and $350, with an average of around $200. Snaking a toilet or sink usually costs between $110 and $275, while a bathtub or shower clog costs about $225.

For a more serious clog in the main sewer line, the cost is higher. Clearing a main line clog generally costs between $200 and $600, with an average of about $380. However, prices can range from as low as $100 for snaking a minor clog to over $1,600, particularly if advanced methods like video inspection and hydrojetting are needed for a large or hard-to-reach blockage. Some severe main line clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear depending on factors like the cause of the clog, its distance from an accessible cleanout, and whether the pipe is located beneath an occupied space (e.g., in an apartment building). You may be able to save money on minor clogs by using a drain snake or bladder yourself.

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