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Last update on November 14, 2025

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Avatar for Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain

Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain

4.52(
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Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain

4.52(
166
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
27 local quotes requested
45 years of experience

Rooter-Man of the Capital District has won Angie's List Super Service Award the last eight of the last nine years (2019,2017,2016,2015,2014,2013,2012,2011). That can only happen when you take customer service and technical expertise very seriously, like we do. If you need a sewer line snaked, a new faucet installed, a new water heater and most any other plumbing job tackled give us a call. We would be honored to provide you with the same high level of service that we have built a reputation for displaying. For friendly and professional plumbing service you can trust, call us at Rooter Man Plumbing and Drain. Call us today at 518-925-5490 to make an appointment.

"Tim was very professional, he works very efficiently, very sociable and quoted me a very reasonably price, he was very clean, very conscious on cleaning up every mess on the process and was very very professional."

Rebecca S on January 2023

Rooter-Man of the Capital District has won Angie's List Super Service Award the last eight of the last nine years (2019,2017,2016,2015,2014,2013,2012,2011). That can only happen when you take customer service and technical expertise very seriously, like we do. If you need a sewer line snaked, a new faucet installed, a new water heater and most any other plumbing job tackled give us a call. We would be honored to provide you with the same high level of service that we have built a reputation for displaying. For friendly and professional plumbing service you can trust, call us at Rooter Man Plumbing and Drain. Call us today at 518-925-5490 to make an appointment.

"Tim was very professional, he works very efficiently, very sociable and quoted me a very reasonably price, he was very clean, very conscious on cleaning up every mess on the process and was very very professional."

Rebecca S on January 2023

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North Valley Construction

4.96(
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North Valley Construction

4.96(
41
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience, North Valley Construction has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced, professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading excavation, site work and construction companies in New York.

"We were impressed by the high quality of the work preformed and their professionalism. All our expectations were met. Very nice job. Highly recommend."

Larry A on September 2024

With over 20 years of experience, North Valley Construction has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced, professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading excavation, site work and construction companies in New York.

"We were impressed by the high quality of the work preformed and their professionalism. All our expectations were met. Very nice job. Highly recommend."

Larry A on September 2024

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J L Pita Excavating

5.00(
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J L Pita Excavating

5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quality work
11 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Joel was amazing! He responded in a very timely fashion and worked with me to get the job done exactly how I wanted it. Pricing was reasonable and the length of time it took to complete the job was perfect for our schedule."

Amy C on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Joel was amazing! He responded in a very timely fashion and worked with me to get the job done exactly how I wanted it. Pricing was reasonable and the length of time it took to complete the job was perfect for our schedule."

Amy C on August 2025

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Chris Kenyon Landscape Contractor

5.00(
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Chris Kenyon Landscape Contractor

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

As an expert in residential lawn care maintenance and landscaping, Chris Kenyon Landscape Contractor will exceed your expectations. With experience in manicuring lawns, installing landscaping, and also hardscape work, Chris understands the value of quality, professionalism, and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you. Give me a call today for a free quote, you won't be disappointed!

"Very personable and professional, responsive to questions, and a great crew. It was a difficult job that required bringing everything in and out through the house by hand because of restricted access to the backyard. They were able to install a French drain and a well. Very pleased with the work and how the yard looks now, plus knowing that there is proper drainage away from house itself."

Rachel B on March 2025

As an expert in residential lawn care maintenance and landscaping, Chris Kenyon Landscape Contractor will exceed your expectations. With experience in manicuring lawns, installing landscaping, and also hardscape work, Chris understands the value of quality, professionalism, and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you. Give me a call today for a free quote, you won't be disappointed!

"Very personable and professional, responsive to questions, and a great crew. It was a difficult job that required bringing everything in and out through the house by hand because of restricted access to the backyard. They were able to install a French drain and a well. Very pleased with the work and how the yard looks now, plus knowing that there is proper drainage away from house itself."

Rachel B on March 2025

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Lawrence Davis Contracting Inc

5.00(
3
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Lawrence Davis Contracting Inc

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent. Our view has returned."

Pete B on October 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent. Our view has returned."

Pete B on October 2025

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K&D Excavation

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K&D Excavation

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11 years of experience

Attention to detail. Small business husband and wife run company. Fully insured. No job too small or too big! Also have logged for 15+ years, so very knowledgeable about managing woodlots, land clearing, etc.

Attention to detail. Small business husband and wife run company. Fully insured. No job too small or too big! Also have logged for 15+ years, so very knowledgeable about managing woodlots, land clearing, etc.

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STERUSKY & DAVIS CONTRACTING LLC

5.00(
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STERUSKY & DAVIS CONTRACTING LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned business with over 13 years of experience- Excavating - Roofing - Siding - Demolition - Renovations - Remodeling - Asbestos Removal -

"Excellent job Hard working professionals Competitive prices Very satisfied"

Dana K on May 2025

Family owned business with over 13 years of experience- Excavating - Roofing - Siding - Demolition - Renovations - Remodeling - Asbestos Removal -

"Excellent job Hard working professionals Competitive prices Very satisfied"

Dana K on May 2025

RJ Quackenbush Construction

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RJ Quackenbush Construction

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5 years of experience

At RJ Quackenbush, we specialize in excavation, grading, and drainage jobs. From big to small we can always take care of your needs. Our machines range in all different sizes making it quick and easy to attend to you.

At RJ Quackenbush, we specialize in excavation, grading, and drainage jobs. From big to small we can always take care of your needs. Our machines range in all different sizes making it quick and easy to attend to you.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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