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Len The Plumber, LLC.

2091 SPRINGDALE RD
2.75(
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Len The Plumber, LLC.

2091 SPRINGDALE RD
2.75(
4
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Approved Pro
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving New Jersey. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Burlington County and Camden County. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!

"Did not go well at all with Len the Plumber was over charged and feel scammed, Len the Plumber, Technician Len Feldman started approx. 12pm until 3pm most of time going over the cost, taking pictures and finding everything possible that needed to be done and presented 10-page contract. Len Feldman (Technican) assessed the problem that was a leaking outside faucet that he explained froze over the winter and needed to be replaced. While water was leaking he did not turn off the inside valve and requested to have water company (Trenton Water Works) come out and turn off water by the main water line. TWW came out several times but could not find the line and sent out a third construction worker to locate the water line. Meantime Len left his personal contact # and promised to return as soon as the main water line was shut off. When Water Works returned on 6/25 could not reach Len, but was able to locate the main water line Len finally called back and said it would be ok he would be able to turn the water off was currently in Mays Landing that is approx. 65 miles away and could not return 6/25 but would be at my home to complete the job 6/26 am. After 9am no call no Len, I called again several times when finally able to reach him at around 9:30am, said he spoke to Supervisor and could not do anything until the main water line was completely shut off. I called Len the Plumber office spoke to Office Manager Cathy#610-616-3377 she said would try to get someone out asap, by later in the afternoon no return call from Cathy. At this point and 2 days later for an emergency it was time to find another Plumber and I cancelled everything at Len the Plumber. The Plumber came out Friday 6/27 completed the entire job within 1 hour, turned off the inside valve connected to the outside leak immediately as well as water to install the same job Len the Plumber contracted to do that, Len said would take at least 6 hours. Main Water Line never had to be touched!!! I am appalled with Len the Plumber that I could trust thru Angi's List with a good reliable repetition. This company had no consideration about leaving me and my family including my 88-year-old handicapped mother without running water for days, all he was concerned about was how much commission he could make off someone in a vulnerable situation."

Sharon C on July 2025

Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving New Jersey. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Burlington County and Camden County. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!

"Did not go well at all with Len the Plumber was over charged and feel scammed, Len the Plumber, Technician Len Feldman started approx. 12pm until 3pm most of time going over the cost, taking pictures and finding everything possible that needed to be done and presented 10-page contract. Len Feldman (Technican) assessed the problem that was a leaking outside faucet that he explained froze over the winter and needed to be replaced. While water was leaking he did not turn off the inside valve and requested to have water company (Trenton Water Works) come out and turn off water by the main water line. TWW came out several times but could not find the line and sent out a third construction worker to locate the water line. Meantime Len left his personal contact # and promised to return as soon as the main water line was shut off. When Water Works returned on 6/25 could not reach Len, but was able to locate the main water line Len finally called back and said it would be ok he would be able to turn the water off was currently in Mays Landing that is approx. 65 miles away and could not return 6/25 but would be at my home to complete the job 6/26 am. After 9am no call no Len, I called again several times when finally able to reach him at around 9:30am, said he spoke to Supervisor and could not do anything until the main water line was completely shut off. I called Len the Plumber office spoke to Office Manager Cathy#610-616-3377 she said would try to get someone out asap, by later in the afternoon no return call from Cathy. At this point and 2 days later for an emergency it was time to find another Plumber and I cancelled everything at Len the Plumber. The Plumber came out Friday 6/27 completed the entire job within 1 hour, turned off the inside valve connected to the outside leak immediately as well as water to install the same job Len the Plumber contracted to do that, Len said would take at least 6 hours. Main Water Line never had to be touched!!! I am appalled with Len the Plumber that I could trust thru Angi's List with a good reliable repetition. This company had no consideration about leaving me and my family including my 88-year-old handicapped mother without running water for days, all he was concerned about was how much commission he could make off someone in a vulnerable situation."

Sharon C on July 2025


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Joe`s Landscape LLC

5.00(
11
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Joe`s Landscape LLC

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
76 local quotes requested

Joe’s Landscape is your go-to expert for creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces that enhance the beauty and value of your property. Specializing in both landscaping and hardscaping, we offer a full range of services designed to transform your yard into a stunning and inviting environment. Whether you’re looking to design a new garden, install a patio, or maintain your lawn, our experienced team delivers top-notch craftsmanship and personalized service on every project. At Joe’s Landscape, we understand that a well-designed outdoor space can provide endless enjoyment and increase the overall appeal of your home. Our landscaping services include everything from custom garden design and plant installation to lawn care, mulching, and irrigation systems. We take pride in creating lush, vibrant landscapes that reflect your style and thrive in your environment. Our hardscaping services are crafted to add both beauty and durability to your outdoor spaces. We specialize in designing and installing patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, and other features that blend seamlessly with your landscape while providing practical functionality. Using only the highest quality materials, we ensure that our hardscaping projects stand the test of time and the elements. Transform your yard with Joe’s Landscape, where quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction come together to create outdoor spaces that you can enjoy for years to come. Call or Text Us Now!

"Joey and his crew are AMAZING! We hired Joe's Landscape LLC for shrub trimming and weed maintenance. He responded to my inquiry instantly and came to discuss the job the same day. He gave us a very fair quote the next day. Joey completed the job ahead of the scheduled date and did a fantastic job! He is now our permanent landscaper and we look forward to many years of his excellent workmanship. I highly recommend Joe's Landscape LLC."

Cathy P on October 2025

Joe’s Landscape is your go-to expert for creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces that enhance the beauty and value of your property. Specializing in both landscaping and hardscaping, we offer a full range of services designed to transform your yard into a stunning and inviting environment. Whether you’re looking to design a new garden, install a patio, or maintain your lawn, our experienced team delivers top-notch craftsmanship and personalized service on every project. At Joe’s Landscape, we understand that a well-designed outdoor space can provide endless enjoyment and increase the overall appeal of your home. Our landscaping services include everything from custom garden design and plant installation to lawn care, mulching, and irrigation systems. We take pride in creating lush, vibrant landscapes that reflect your style and thrive in your environment. Our hardscaping services are crafted to add both beauty and durability to your outdoor spaces. We specialize in designing and installing patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, and other features that blend seamlessly with your landscape while providing practical functionality. Using only the highest quality materials, we ensure that our hardscaping projects stand the test of time and the elements. Transform your yard with Joe’s Landscape, where quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction come together to create outdoor spaces that you can enjoy for years to come. Call or Text Us Now!

"Joey and his crew are AMAZING! We hired Joe's Landscape LLC for shrub trimming and weed maintenance. He responded to my inquiry instantly and came to discuss the job the same day. He gave us a very fair quote the next day. Joey completed the job ahead of the scheduled date and did a fantastic job! He is now our permanent landscaper and we look forward to many years of his excellent workmanship. I highly recommend Joe's Landscape LLC."

Cathy P on October 2025


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Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC

621 Chapel Ave
4.19(
237
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Approved Pro

Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC

621 Chapel Ave
4.19(
237
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
807 local quotes requested
77 years of experience

George H. Hutchinson, Sr., and sons William A. Hutchinson, Sr. and George H. Hutchinson, Jr. founded the Hutchinson family business in 1948. George and his sons started Hutchinson Engineering with their accumulated wealth – $35 in a cigar box – in rural Haddonfield, New Jersey. Serving all of South Jersey, Philadelphia, & Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, & portions of Warren & Westchester Counties.

"Company is way to expensive and the work was not mediocre. They use GoodLeap for financing, and they rip you off with that contract as well. Stay away!"

ROBERT B on March 2025

George H. Hutchinson, Sr., and sons William A. Hutchinson, Sr. and George H. Hutchinson, Jr. founded the Hutchinson family business in 1948. George and his sons started Hutchinson Engineering with their accumulated wealth – $35 in a cigar box – in rural Haddonfield, New Jersey. Serving all of South Jersey, Philadelphia, & Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, & portions of Warren & Westchester Counties.

"Company is way to expensive and the work was not mediocre. They use GoodLeap for financing, and they rip you off with that contract as well. Stay away!"

ROBERT B on March 2025


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Horizon Services

17 Roland Avenue
4.42(
76
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Horizon Services

17 Roland Avenue
4.42(
76
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
687 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Horizon Services is the region’s largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"Peter was exceptional at his job, very knowledgeable. Inform me each step of the way during the process, very professional."

Keisha W on August 2025

Horizon Services is the region’s largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.

"Peter was exceptional at his job, very knowledgeable. Inform me each step of the way during the process, very professional."

Keisha W on August 2025


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Sun Viking Land Designs, LLC

104 Woodbury Turnersville Road
4.78(
46
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Approved Pro

Sun Viking Land Designs, LLC

104 Woodbury Turnersville Road
4.78(
46
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

Since in 1998 we have been creating your outdoor escape, right in your backyard! Derek's focus is Landscape Design & Installation along with Hardscape Design & Installation. Derek also focuses on Paver/ Stone outdoor living areas, patios, retaining walls, fire place, fire pits, low voltage LED Lighting & Water Features. Sun Viking also does grading, sod & drainage. We are not a company that you hire to remove weeds, trees, poison ivy, mulching or apply fertilizer. Derek loves to make your house look awesome by installing Plant Material, Pavers or Natural Stone. Please visit www.sunviking.net, Facebook or Instagram.

"They did an excellent job and I would definitely hire them again. I would highly recommend them."

Michelle G on September 2019

Since in 1998 we have been creating your outdoor escape, right in your backyard! Derek's focus is Landscape Design & Installation along with Hardscape Design & Installation. Derek also focuses on Paver/ Stone outdoor living areas, patios, retaining walls, fire place, fire pits, low voltage LED Lighting & Water Features. Sun Viking also does grading, sod & drainage. We are not a company that you hire to remove weeds, trees, poison ivy, mulching or apply fertilizer. Derek loves to make your house look awesome by installing Plant Material, Pavers or Natural Stone. Please visit www.sunviking.net, Facebook or Instagram.

"They did an excellent job and I would definitely hire them again. I would highly recommend them."

Michelle G on September 2019


Jay's Landscaping LLC

PO Box 175
4.41(
71
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Approved Pro

Jay's Landscaping LLC

PO Box 175
4.41(
71
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
63 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

Jay's Landscaping has been in business since May of 2001. We currently have approximately 45 employees that work full time during the landscape season. We are committed to excellent service. Our goal is to make sure the job is of the highest quality possible and to the customer's guaranteed satisfaction. Jay's Landscaping offers a full range of creative landscape services for both residential and commercial properties. We pride ourselves on our reputation, customer service and professionalism. Please contact us for a FREE ESTIMATE TODAY!

"This was the worst experience I have ever had with a landscaping company. They are disorganized and nobody in the office communicates with one another. I was scheduled for lawn cutting and they forgot to pull my information. I was told I would be on a Thursday and then they moved me to a Monday. It took 3 weeks before they came out to cut my lawn. I scheduled a spring clean up months before the date. At 5:30 in the evening they still had not come even though I had confirmed the date. I called again and was told a truck was coming. I cancelled it as it was getting too much with shadows and would be dark soon. The owner even gave me an attitude after I told him why I was cancelling his services. Get organized Jays!"

Patricia G on April 2024

Jay's Landscaping has been in business since May of 2001. We currently have approximately 45 employees that work full time during the landscape season. We are committed to excellent service. Our goal is to make sure the job is of the highest quality possible and to the customer's guaranteed satisfaction. Jay's Landscaping offers a full range of creative landscape services for both residential and commercial properties. We pride ourselves on our reputation, customer service and professionalism. Please contact us for a FREE ESTIMATE TODAY!

"This was the worst experience I have ever had with a landscaping company. They are disorganized and nobody in the office communicates with one another. I was scheduled for lawn cutting and they forgot to pull my information. I was told I would be on a Thursday and then they moved me to a Monday. It took 3 weeks before they came out to cut my lawn. I scheduled a spring clean up months before the date. At 5:30 in the evening they still had not come even though I had confirmed the date. I called again and was told a truck was coming. I cancelled it as it was getting too much with shadows and would be dark soon. The owner even gave me an attitude after I told him why I was cancelling his services. Get organized Jays!"

Patricia G on April 2024


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Vaughan Comfort Services

212 Barrett Ave
4.83(
133
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Approved Pro

Vaughan Comfort Services

212 Barrett Ave
4.83(
133
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
79 local quotes requested

Vaughan has provided quality heating, AC & Plumbing since 1937, when company founder Elwood Vaughan began providing service with the aid of one modest used truck. Today, Vaughan continues to serve the southern New Jersey community with quality heating and air conditioning services, installations, plumbing, protection plans, energy assessments, system enhancements and more. Since 1937, the Vaughan name has been associated with quality, integrity, honesty, and accountability. We stake our business on being professional and providing attentive service to all our customers. We welcome you to explore the many advantages and services that Vaughan has to offer. Additional phone numbers: (856) 282-4015, (856) 282-0804, (866) 981-3649, and (877) 563-4645. Also offering: Financing, Maintenance Agreements, NO COST Replacement Estimates, 24/7 Emergency Service. Robert W. Vaughan | Master HVACR LIC # 5842, Thomas J. Weaver | Master Plumber LIC # 9521. NJ LIC. # 13VH01727600

"Excellent!! Highly recommend!!!"

Rob D on July 2025

Vaughan has provided quality heating, AC & Plumbing since 1937, when company founder Elwood Vaughan began providing service with the aid of one modest used truck. Today, Vaughan continues to serve the southern New Jersey community with quality heating and air conditioning services, installations, plumbing, protection plans, energy assessments, system enhancements and more. Since 1937, the Vaughan name has been associated with quality, integrity, honesty, and accountability. We stake our business on being professional and providing attentive service to all our customers. We welcome you to explore the many advantages and services that Vaughan has to offer. Additional phone numbers: (856) 282-4015, (856) 282-0804, (866) 981-3649, and (877) 563-4645. Also offering: Financing, Maintenance Agreements, NO COST Replacement Estimates, 24/7 Emergency Service. Robert W. Vaughan | Master HVACR LIC # 5842, Thomas J. Weaver | Master Plumber LIC # 9521. NJ LIC. # 13VH01727600

"Excellent!! Highly recommend!!!"

Rob D on July 2025


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Filan & Conner Plumbing LLC

154 Cooper Rd.
4.69(
72
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Approved Pro

Filan & Conner Plumbing LLC

154 Cooper Rd.
4.69(
72
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested

Top Plumbing and HVAC Service of South Jersey Since 1976! Filan & Conner LLC has been the plumbing and HVAC company of choice since 1976, providing both residential plumbing and commercial plumbing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The company has a long time reputation in the Camden County, Atlantic County, Gloucester County, and Burlington County area. The company has its strong local roots in two successful organizations, both recognized as reliable, honest, and reputable in their respective plumbing service areas. The existing plumbing company began in 1978 as Dave Filan Plumbing in Cherry Hill, NJ with over 38 years of experience in the tri-county area. Dave Filan's plumbing service and bathroom remodeling organization has one of the best reputations for service plumbing and residential bathroom design and bathroom remodeling. Brian Conner's Plumbing organization, started in 2002, as Brian Conner Plumbing and was in business for six years focusing primarily on the plumbing needs of residential new construction. Brian Conner Plumbing was known as one of the premier plumbing sub-contractors and worked with some of the area's best known and most well respected builders and remodeling contractors. In June 2008, Brian and Dave brought both plumbing companies, with overlapping but different plumbing service offerings, together to form Filan & Conner Plumbing, LLC. The combined experience, leadership, and expertise of both Brian Conner and Dave Filan creates a powerful team as they work together to direct this increasingly diversified plumbing company. Filan & Conner Plumbing has experienced and trained technicians that are ready to tackle all of your plumbing issues. From dripping faucets, emergency pipe leak repairs, to custom plumbing for your new home, addition, or bathroom remodel, you've got the best source in South Jersey available and ready to service your plumbing needs.

"It is unknown if ChristianConner has anything to do with this company , the previous review I posted about not being paid for services I rendered to Christian had absolutely nothing to do with this company after doing some research and conversing with Christian conner , I was paid for services, I am writing this review due to the Angi website for some reason not navigating the removal process of the prior negative review ! Filan and conner plumbing is a a+ company and was not involved with this service ."

Quinn R on March 2024

Top Plumbing and HVAC Service of South Jersey Since 1976! Filan & Conner LLC has been the plumbing and HVAC company of choice since 1976, providing both residential plumbing and commercial plumbing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The company has a long time reputation in the Camden County, Atlantic County, Gloucester County, and Burlington County area. The company has its strong local roots in two successful organizations, both recognized as reliable, honest, and reputable in their respective plumbing service areas. The existing plumbing company began in 1978 as Dave Filan Plumbing in Cherry Hill, NJ with over 38 years of experience in the tri-county area. Dave Filan's plumbing service and bathroom remodeling organization has one of the best reputations for service plumbing and residential bathroom design and bathroom remodeling. Brian Conner's Plumbing organization, started in 2002, as Brian Conner Plumbing and was in business for six years focusing primarily on the plumbing needs of residential new construction. Brian Conner Plumbing was known as one of the premier plumbing sub-contractors and worked with some of the area's best known and most well respected builders and remodeling contractors. In June 2008, Brian and Dave brought both plumbing companies, with overlapping but different plumbing service offerings, together to form Filan & Conner Plumbing, LLC. The combined experience, leadership, and expertise of both Brian Conner and Dave Filan creates a powerful team as they work together to direct this increasingly diversified plumbing company. Filan & Conner Plumbing has experienced and trained technicians that are ready to tackle all of your plumbing issues. From dripping faucets, emergency pipe leak repairs, to custom plumbing for your new home, addition, or bathroom remodel, you've got the best source in South Jersey available and ready to service your plumbing needs.

"It is unknown if ChristianConner has anything to do with this company , the previous review I posted about not being paid for services I rendered to Christian had absolutely nothing to do with this company after doing some research and conversing with Christian conner , I was paid for services, I am writing this review due to the Angi website for some reason not navigating the removal process of the prior negative review ! Filan and conner plumbing is a a+ company and was not involved with this service ."

Quinn R on March 2024


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All Good Stucco, Stone & Landscaping

152 S Giles St
5.00(
22
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All Good Stucco, Stone & Landscaping

152 S Giles St
5.00(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

At ALL GOOD we are committed to providing our best services. Traditional Stucco, Stone venner, and landscaping. • Mulching • Flower beds • Trimming • Lay Sod • Patios Our goal is to make customers happy. Explain every step of the process, and share ideas to make the project better.

"They're are so good with their works"

Angelo M on May 2024

At ALL GOOD we are committed to providing our best services. Traditional Stucco, Stone venner, and landscaping. • Mulching • Flower beds • Trimming • Lay Sod • Patios Our goal is to make customers happy. Explain every step of the process, and share ideas to make the project better.

"They're are so good with their works"

Angelo M on May 2024


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Royal Landscapes, LLC

PO Box 435
4.73(
60
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Approved Pro

Royal Landscapes, LLC

PO Box 435
4.73(
60
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

Royal Landscapes, was established in 2008 and is a full service landscaping & hardscaping company. We pride ourselves on our vast knowledge of landscaping/hardscaping skills,our reliability, honesty, and most importantly our affordability. Our retention rate throughout the years has been exceptional because of the quality of work we provide and the way we treat our customers. We would be more then happy to provide a free no obligation estimate for your home or place of business. Thank you in advance for considering us for your next potential landscape/hardscape project! In order to speed up the estimate process we would like to encourage new customers to reach out to us via telephone directly. We only check Angies' list messages every so often and wouldn't want to miss out on providing your quote!

"Steve from Royal Landscapes promptly gave me a fair estimate on a drainage issue I was having at the corner of my house. His excellent crew trenched the downspout and tied in my sump pump outflow pipe to drain down the side of my property to a popup. They even cleaned up the weeded side and replaced with river rocks. The side now looks professionally landscaped. Very impressed with their work. I would highly recommend them and will use them in the future."

Neil O on March 2023

Royal Landscapes, was established in 2008 and is a full service landscaping & hardscaping company. We pride ourselves on our vast knowledge of landscaping/hardscaping skills,our reliability, honesty, and most importantly our affordability. Our retention rate throughout the years has been exceptional because of the quality of work we provide and the way we treat our customers. We would be more then happy to provide a free no obligation estimate for your home or place of business. Thank you in advance for considering us for your next potential landscape/hardscape project! In order to speed up the estimate process we would like to encourage new customers to reach out to us via telephone directly. We only check Angies' list messages every so often and wouldn't want to miss out on providing your quote!

"Steve from Royal Landscapes promptly gave me a fair estimate on a drainage issue I was having at the corner of my house. His excellent crew trenched the downspout and tied in my sump pump outflow pipe to drain down the side of my property to a popup. They even cleaned up the weeded side and replaced with river rocks. The side now looks professionally landscaped. Very impressed with their work. I would highly recommend them and will use them in the future."

Neil O on March 2023

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French Drains questions, answered by experts

Plumbers use a variety of tools to help unclog the toughest of drain clogs, but the most common tools they use are drain snakes and augers. They try a plunger or drain snake to start, then move to heavy-duty augers, and finally try using a hydro jetter to blast away the clog with high-pressure water. Hiring a plumber to unclog a drain costs $125 to $300, largely depending on the extent and location of the clog and which of these methods is best for clearing it.

You can unclog an AC drain line for free if you already have these household ingredients: water, vinegar, and rags. Alternatively, if you’d rather not deal with the mess, you can hire a pro to clear your drain line. If you go that route, an HVAC service call costs between $100 and $250.

Most commercial liquid drain cleaners work in 15 to 30 minutes. Consult the label on the bottle for additional instructions or time suggestions to prevent damage to your drainpipes. Alternative solutions such as baking soda, salt, white vinegar, and/or boiling water can take longer since they are less harsh than liquid drain cleaners.

A small amount of diluted bleach is okay to pour down a garbage disposal. As part of your weekly garbage disposal maintenance, use 1 teaspoon of bleach with your concoction of ice cubes and lemon peels. Turn on the disposal and run the water until the blades chop up the ice cubes.

Any more bleach in your disposal can harden oils and greases in your drain, which can cause problems. Always wear gloves when working with bleach, and know that you really don’t need bleach at all—vinegar, baking soda, salt, and ice should do the trick.

Start by unscrewing the overflow valve, which is located on the wall of your tub between the floor drain and the tub spout. Gently insert a plumbing snake down into the pipe, move it back and forth, and pull it out. Remove any hair, debris, and soap scum that comes out with it. Repeat the process until the snake comes out clean, and then reinstall the cap on your overflow valve.

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