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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
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
2019 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
2019 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

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
1998 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.

Amp lawn care service

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Amp lawn care service

New on AngiNew on Angi
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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(
10
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SFH Enterprises

5.00(
10
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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(
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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

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
1998 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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WESTSIDE PROFESSIONAL LNDSCP

4.75(
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WESTSIDE PROFESSIONAL LNDSCP

4.75(
4
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Customers say: Quality work
2001 years of experience

Westside Professional Landscape is committed to offering only the highest level of quality and professionalism to our customers. Our unique design software allows us to show you what your project will look like before you decide. As trained and experienced professionals, we will help you design a plan that fits your desires, budget and lifestyle. Allow us to show you the many possibilities available for enhancing your property’s beauty and value.

Westside Professional Landscape is committed to offering only the highest level of quality and professionalism to our customers. Our unique design software allows us to show you what your project will look like before you decide. As trained and experienced professionals, we will help you design a plan that fits your desires, budget and lifestyle. Allow us to show you the many possibilities available for enhancing your property’s beauty and value.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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