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Halter Plumbing & Water Works

4.89(
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Halter Plumbing & Water Works

4.89(
97
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Halter Plumbing & Water Works has become a staple of professionalism and quality work in Monroe County and the surrounding Counties. With over 26 years of experience, there is no job too large or too small for our team. Halter Plumbing & Water Works specializes in many niche sub-fields within the Plumbing field itself. Such as various types of water heating (tank/tankless/indirect), re-piping water, drain, and gas lines, excavations, well water pumps and apparatus, water testing and conditioning, faucet repair or replace, toilets, tubs, and much much more. Call today at 585-305-1168 to schedule a service call or a free estimate! www.halterplumbing.com

"VERY PROFESSIONAL- John has been our go to plumbing guy for years now. He has replaced kitchen faucets, moved the toilet in our half bath, replaced outdoor water spigots, replaced tankless water system and more. He and his team are dependable, honest and quick to respond!! John explains / shows what the issue was and what to do to prevent from happening again. I would recommend this company over and over again."

Tammy S on June 2025

Halter Plumbing & Water Works has become a staple of professionalism and quality work in Monroe County and the surrounding Counties. With over 26 years of experience, there is no job too large or too small for our team. Halter Plumbing & Water Works specializes in many niche sub-fields within the Plumbing field itself. Such as various types of water heating (tank/tankless/indirect), re-piping water, drain, and gas lines, excavations, well water pumps and apparatus, water testing and conditioning, faucet repair or replace, toilets, tubs, and much much more. Call today at 585-305-1168 to schedule a service call or a free estimate! www.halterplumbing.com

"VERY PROFESSIONAL- John has been our go to plumbing guy for years now. He has replaced kitchen faucets, moved the toilet in our half bath, replaced outdoor water spigots, replaced tankless water system and more. He and his team are dependable, honest and quick to respond!! John explains / shows what the issue was and what to do to prevent from happening again. I would recommend this company over and over again."

Tammy S on June 2025

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Tracks N Loads, LLC

5.00(
5
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Tracks N Loads, LLC

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Tracks N Loads serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many proudly things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Corbin was exceptional! Promot, polite, very understanding, did great work, and was far cheaper than all other quotes. I cannot recommend this company highly enough. "

Jonathan G on September 2025

Tracks N Loads serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many proudly things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Corbin was exceptional! Promot, polite, very understanding, did great work, and was far cheaper than all other quotes. I cannot recommend this company highly enough. "

Jonathan G on September 2025

White Cap Construction

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White Cap Construction

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27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Monroe Outdoor Services LLC

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Monroe Outdoor Services LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service provided to meet your needs. It is our mission to exhibit excellent workmanship and supreme dedication from start to finish of a project. We understand the needs and expectations of our customers, and take great care to work and communicate with them in a courteous and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service provided to meet your needs. It is our mission to exhibit excellent workmanship and supreme dedication from start to finish of a project. We understand the needs and expectations of our customers, and take great care to work and communicate with them in a courteous and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Amp lawn care service

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Amp lawn care service

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Amp lawn care service is a full-service landscaping and excavation company dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces with precision, quality, and care. We specialize in everything from site preparation and grading to custom landscape design, hardscaping, drainage solutions, and property maintenance. With a strong focus on reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction, our experienced team uses modern equipment and expert techniques to ensure every project—big or small—is completed on time and built to last. Whether you’re improving your home’s curb appeal or preparing land for new construction, we bring the skill and attention to detail your project deserves.

Amp lawn care service is a full-service landscaping and excavation company dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces with precision, quality, and care. We specialize in everything from site preparation and grading to custom landscape design, hardscaping, drainage solutions, and property maintenance. With a strong focus on reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction, our experienced team uses modern equipment and expert techniques to ensure every project—big or small—is completed on time and built to last. Whether you’re improving your home’s curb appeal or preparing land for new construction, we bring the skill and attention to detail your project deserves.

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SFH Enterprises

5.00(
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SFH Enterprises

5.00(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a family-owned and operated business. From your first interaction with our company through all of your landscaping, property maintenance, or small excavation needs, you can expect top-notch customer service, honesty, and a more than satisfactory job on whatever project you have. SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a fully-insured company with over ten years of landscaping experience. Contact us for your free consultation and price quote today!

SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a family-owned and operated business. From your first interaction with our company through all of your landscaping, property maintenance, or small excavation needs, you can expect top-notch customer service, honesty, and a more than satisfactory job on whatever project you have. SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a fully-insured company with over ten years of landscaping experience. Contact us for your free consultation and price quote today!

Severance Construction

4.73(
15
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Severance Construction

4.73(
15
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

fully insured, 14 skilled carpenters and roofers, licensed autocad drafting

"Excellent job on replacing roof on 100+ year old home. Conscientious and dependable. Follows through on projects and makes sure customer is happy. Would gladly use them again."

Bennett H on September 2018

fully insured, 14 skilled carpenters and roofers, licensed autocad drafting

"Excellent job on replacing roof on 100+ year old home. Conscientious and dependable. Follows through on projects and makes sure customer is happy. Would gladly use them again."

Bennett H on September 2018

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ECO HEATING AND COOLING

4.33(
6
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ECO HEATING AND COOLING

4.33(
6
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Customers say: Super punctual
27 years of experience

Home Energy, HVAC, Energy Audits, Insulation, Ecological/Economical

"Initially, we thought that all went well. Then when we needed to contact the company for the second phase of the work, it took multiple calls to reach them and get an appointment set up. Then multiple calls were required to get an appointment set up for an annual inspection of the furnaces in our home. By the time the third phase of the work was to be done, installation of a whole house AC unit, our frustration level was high with the previous lack of response, so we called in another contractor to get a new quote. At that time, we were told that the evaporator coil was not installed correctly and to fix the issue there would be an additional $1,500 in labor costs. I then spoke to another HVAC engineer and after talking he agreed the coil would not work as installed. To follow up with that, the local representative of the furnace manufacturer and AC unit came and looked at the installation, and agreed that the system would not work as initially installed, and if it did work at the start there could be problems down the road because the condensation from the coil would not be able to drain as required. When I was finally able to contact Eco and communicate with the owner, which he would only do via email, he stated that he disagreed with the information provided by the other people I spoke with, and he felt he had solution to the problem (but that wasn't part of the original quote for the overall project.) In the end, his final words were "If your other contractor can't figure that out, I suggest you keep shopping. We thank you for your patronage, and wish you the best of luck." Not much help, in our opinion. When all was said and done, we had to have most of the work that Eco did redone. Although the previous reviews on this company were good, that was not our experience."

Julie L on June 2018

Home Energy, HVAC, Energy Audits, Insulation, Ecological/Economical

"Initially, we thought that all went well. Then when we needed to contact the company for the second phase of the work, it took multiple calls to reach them and get an appointment set up. Then multiple calls were required to get an appointment set up for an annual inspection of the furnaces in our home. By the time the third phase of the work was to be done, installation of a whole house AC unit, our frustration level was high with the previous lack of response, so we called in another contractor to get a new quote. At that time, we were told that the evaporator coil was not installed correctly and to fix the issue there would be an additional $1,500 in labor costs. I then spoke to another HVAC engineer and after talking he agreed the coil would not work as installed. To follow up with that, the local representative of the furnace manufacturer and AC unit came and looked at the installation, and agreed that the system would not work as initially installed, and if it did work at the start there could be problems down the road because the condensation from the coil would not be able to drain as required. When I was finally able to contact Eco and communicate with the owner, which he would only do via email, he stated that he disagreed with the information provided by the other people I spoke with, and he felt he had solution to the problem (but that wasn't part of the original quote for the overall project.) In the end, his final words were "If your other contractor can't figure that out, I suggest you keep shopping. We thank you for your patronage, and wish you the best of luck." Not much help, in our opinion. When all was said and done, we had to have most of the work that Eco did redone. Although the previous reviews on this company were good, that was not our experience."

Julie L on June 2018

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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.

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