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Garon T Plumbing

1787 NJ Route 88
4.59(
252
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Approved Pro

Garon T Plumbing

1787 NJ Route 88
4.59(
252
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
152 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Our expert technicians at Garon T Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical deliver unmatched professional services to homes and businesses throughout Brick Township, Howell, Point Pleasant, Freehold, and surrounding areas. We have over 28 years of industry experience and pair this expertise with the most advanced products and methods available to ensure high-quality and lasting results. We are so confident in our solutions that we back up our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our team customizes every solution to your specific needs and always works quickly and cleanly. We will be by your side when you need us most, proudly offering same-day appointments. We offer $25 discount for all military vets and senior citizens. Contact our team today!

"Booking the appointment was fine the problem began after my new dishwasher was installed. The kickplate was mistakenly thrown away by the plumber. It wasn’t detected until another plumber from Garon T came to finish connecting the sink and insta-hot. He apologized and assured me that they would resolve the problem immediately. That never happened, I called repeat talking and leaving messages to Pamela. Who would apologize but never resolve the problem. Two weeks later, asked what is taking so long and to speak to someone further up the food chain. Spoke to a supervisor who explained this was the first she was hearing about it. Another week and a series of phone calls which ended in insincere apologies. At that point, I had enough contacted the manufacturer myself and received the kickplate in a few days. Then I received this text from Pam. “Hello,This is Pamela with Garon T Plumbing, Heating & AC. Hope y’all are doing great today. Just wanted to touch base to advise that I don’t yet have the arrival date for the kickplate. I apologize for the delay and will let you know as soon as I know. Thank you - have a great weekend!” I replied we already have the kick plate and after three weeks of terrible customer service the issue was resolved. It’s a shame they have such appalling, customer service. We had plan to use them for additional work, however, with customer service unable to resolve a simple problem I’m not sure if I trust them moving forward. Since posting this I have not received any response from Garon T not even an offer to finally install the kickplate."

S R on July 2024

Our expert technicians at Garon T Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical deliver unmatched professional services to homes and businesses throughout Brick Township, Howell, Point Pleasant, Freehold, and surrounding areas. We have over 28 years of industry experience and pair this expertise with the most advanced products and methods available to ensure high-quality and lasting results. We are so confident in our solutions that we back up our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our team customizes every solution to your specific needs and always works quickly and cleanly. We will be by your side when you need us most, proudly offering same-day appointments. We offer $25 discount for all military vets and senior citizens. Contact our team today!

"Booking the appointment was fine the problem began after my new dishwasher was installed. The kickplate was mistakenly thrown away by the plumber. It wasn’t detected until another plumber from Garon T came to finish connecting the sink and insta-hot. He apologized and assured me that they would resolve the problem immediately. That never happened, I called repeat talking and leaving messages to Pamela. Who would apologize but never resolve the problem. Two weeks later, asked what is taking so long and to speak to someone further up the food chain. Spoke to a supervisor who explained this was the first she was hearing about it. Another week and a series of phone calls which ended in insincere apologies. At that point, I had enough contacted the manufacturer myself and received the kickplate in a few days. Then I received this text from Pam. “Hello,This is Pamela with Garon T Plumbing, Heating & AC. Hope y’all are doing great today. Just wanted to touch base to advise that I don’t yet have the arrival date for the kickplate. I apologize for the delay and will let you know as soon as I know. Thank you - have a great weekend!” I replied we already have the kick plate and after three weeks of terrible customer service the issue was resolved. It’s a shame they have such appalling, customer service. We had plan to use them for additional work, however, with customer service unable to resolve a simple problem I’m not sure if I trust them moving forward. Since posting this I have not received any response from Garon T not even an offer to finally install the kickplate."

S R on July 2024


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Proficient Plumbing & Heating

482 Jackson Ave
4.93(
298
)
Approved Pro

Proficient Plumbing & Heating

482 Jackson Ave
4.93(
298
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
111 local quotes requested

Serving Ocean County and Monmouth county. Proficient Plumbing and Heating has established itself as the premiere company in the service industry. Founded by CEO, Paul Wylam, this family run business has made customer service its first priority by exceeding expectations with fast and reliable service, free estimates and 24 hour emergency 7 days a week. We employ only experienced technicians and train our apprentices and are so confident that you will be pleased with our services, that we 100% guarantee our work. We understand with the difficult times that face today’s economy it’s important to feel confident that you are getting the best results for your money, we therefore offer the most competitive prices up front, so our clients know the prices before the job starts, not after!

"On time, completed work efficiently."

Julianne L on December 2024

Serving Ocean County and Monmouth county. Proficient Plumbing and Heating has established itself as the premiere company in the service industry. Founded by CEO, Paul Wylam, this family run business has made customer service its first priority by exceeding expectations with fast and reliable service, free estimates and 24 hour emergency 7 days a week. We employ only experienced technicians and train our apprentices and are so confident that you will be pleased with our services, that we 100% guarantee our work. We understand with the difficult times that face today’s economy it’s important to feel confident that you are getting the best results for your money, we therefore offer the most competitive prices up front, so our clients know the prices before the job starts, not after!

"On time, completed work efficiently."

Julianne L on December 2024


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James Baxevanis Demolition

1044 Rt 33
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

James Baxevanis Demolition

1044 Rt 33
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

Welcome to James Baxevanis Demolition (JBD), where we're dedicated to simplifying your home projects. With over 30 years of service in Monmouth, Ocean, and Mercer counties, we offer specialized solutions tailored to your needs. Our services include Emergency Cleanup, Site Material and Debris Hauling, Demolition, Excavation, Land Clearing and Grading, Trenching Services, Sewer/Water Disconnect, and Permit Assistance. With three decades of experience, JBD is committed to excellence in every project. As a locally owned and operated business, we serve our community with integrity and dedication. Choose James Baxevanis Demolition for reliable solutions, transparent communication, and unmatched expertise. Let us be your trusted partner in realizing your home project dreams.

"Very professional and timely."

Wendy W on June 2025

Welcome to James Baxevanis Demolition (JBD), where we're dedicated to simplifying your home projects. With over 30 years of service in Monmouth, Ocean, and Mercer counties, we offer specialized solutions tailored to your needs. Our services include Emergency Cleanup, Site Material and Debris Hauling, Demolition, Excavation, Land Clearing and Grading, Trenching Services, Sewer/Water Disconnect, and Permit Assistance. With three decades of experience, JBD is committed to excellence in every project. As a locally owned and operated business, we serve our community with integrity and dedication. Choose James Baxevanis Demolition for reliable solutions, transparent communication, and unmatched expertise. Let us be your trusted partner in realizing your home project dreams.

"Very professional and timely."

Wendy W on June 2025


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Eagle L Construction, LLC

20 Dudley St
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Eagle L Construction, LLC

20 Dudley St
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Eagle L construction 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. We are EAGLE. L Concrete Construction. We do all type of reparations and all type of cement works. We focus on granting quality work and on time. Our mission is to always satisfy the clients needs and finish a quality job. Our vision is to be clients first persons to call when ever they wish to make any improvements to their homes or build their foundations to a new home. We focus on sidewalks, pavers, patios, stone work, concrete, brick and more. Give us a call anytime

"They were very reliable, completed the job, they came when they said they would gonna come, polite and very quick in response to my request. They were great."

Vallerie T on August 2021

Eagle L construction 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. We are EAGLE. L Concrete Construction. We do all type of reparations and all type of cement works. We focus on granting quality work and on time. Our mission is to always satisfy the clients needs and finish a quality job. Our vision is to be clients first persons to call when ever they wish to make any improvements to their homes or build their foundations to a new home. We focus on sidewalks, pavers, patios, stone work, concrete, brick and more. Give us a call anytime

"They were very reliable, completed the job, they came when they said they would gonna come, polite and very quick in response to my request. They were great."

Vallerie T on August 2021


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Enviro-Tech Services, Inc

63 Tinton Falls Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

Enviro-Tech Services, Inc

63 Tinton Falls Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

EnviroTech Services, Inc (ETS) is the answer to any environmental issues you may be faced with. For over 25 years ETS has provided affordable and efficient solutions for our clients concerns. We specialize in residential heating oil tank removal, discharges and insurance recovery. In addition we can installation of residential septic tanks and excavation services. If you have an existing issue relating to an oil tank discharge and are having difficulties with your homeowner carrier or obtaining a NJDEP/NJEDA Grant, look no further. With over 25 years of insurance carrier oversight and cost recovery experience, we lead the field at assisting homeowners ensure that they are to recover any funds that are available to them, even if your carrier says no. Our septic tank installation services, are performed cost effectively, efficiently and above all else CLEAN. We treat every project as if it were our own back yard and leave your property looking clean, neat and restored.

"Very professional staff and maintained site of digging back to normal with seeding. Cleaned up everything they did."

Timothy C on December 2018

EnviroTech Services, Inc (ETS) is the answer to any environmental issues you may be faced with. For over 25 years ETS has provided affordable and efficient solutions for our clients concerns. We specialize in residential heating oil tank removal, discharges and insurance recovery. In addition we can installation of residential septic tanks and excavation services. If you have an existing issue relating to an oil tank discharge and are having difficulties with your homeowner carrier or obtaining a NJDEP/NJEDA Grant, look no further. With over 25 years of insurance carrier oversight and cost recovery experience, we lead the field at assisting homeowners ensure that they are to recover any funds that are available to them, even if your carrier says no. Our septic tank installation services, are performed cost effectively, efficiently and above all else CLEAN. We treat every project as if it were our own back yard and leave your property looking clean, neat and restored.

"Very professional staff and maintained site of digging back to normal with seeding. Cleaned up everything they did."

Timothy C on December 2018


S & H Industries, LLC

614 Rankin Road
4.99(
40
)
Approved Pro

S & H Industries, LLC

614 Rankin Road
4.99(
40
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Did the whole job including removal of waste oil. Clean and professional."

Todd E on January 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Did the whole job including removal of waste oil. Clean and professional."

Todd E on January 2024


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Environmental Management Associates, Inc.

5303 Route 33
4.68(
14
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Approved Pro

Environmental Management Associates, Inc.

5303 Route 33
4.68(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Environmental Management Associates, Inc., is a full service environmental consultant and contractor. We specialize in residential and commercial services including oil tank removal and remediation. In addition we are well versed in mold assessment testing and mitigation. In business since 1994, EMA, Inc., operates with a pedigree of professionalism to satisfy their customers.

"EMA is definitely a very good and reliable company. Just had oil tank removed and although there were unexpected additional charges because of a small hole in tank, Mike was very nice and explained everything. Just wished DEP was not so strict because they cost us an additional $1900 even without any contamination. I picked this company because it had very good reviews not just for their professional service but they are a lot lower than all the other companies I looked into. Our first estimate was $1,400 more than EMA!! I called several companies and I am so glad I went with them."

Myrsa M on March 2022

Environmental Management Associates, Inc., is a full service environmental consultant and contractor. We specialize in residential and commercial services including oil tank removal and remediation. In addition we are well versed in mold assessment testing and mitigation. In business since 1994, EMA, Inc., operates with a pedigree of professionalism to satisfy their customers.

"EMA is definitely a very good and reliable company. Just had oil tank removed and although there were unexpected additional charges because of a small hole in tank, Mike was very nice and explained everything. Just wished DEP was not so strict because they cost us an additional $1900 even without any contamination. I picked this company because it had very good reviews not just for their professional service but they are a lot lower than all the other companies I looked into. Our first estimate was $1,400 more than EMA!! I called several companies and I am so glad I went with them."

Myrsa M on March 2022




"It went very well without any problems. Scott was easy to work with and very responsive. I would highly recommend BGM Construction."

Bob T on May 2024

Excavating, Water and Sewer Installation Demolition, Grading,Drainage, Trucking Fill Topsoil Stone

"It went very well without any problems. Scott was easy to work with and very responsive. I would highly recommend BGM Construction."

Bob T on May 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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