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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus

4.46(
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus

4.46(
405
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
498 local quotes requested
31 years of experience

At Mr. Rooter Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs day or night with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces.

"Technician was on time and very pleasant. He explained what he would be doing and got right to work. Got everything cleaned up and he was out of here in less than 8 hours."

Sara S on November 2025

At Mr. Rooter Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs day or night with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces.

"Technician was on time and very pleasant. He explained what he would be doing and got right to work. Got everything cleaned up and he was out of here in less than 8 hours."

Sara S on November 2025


Bucher Excavating and Demolition, LLC

5.00(
2
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Bucher Excavating and Demolition, LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

At Bucher Excavating and Demolition LLC 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!

"Very professional and did a wonderful job. He was very professional and went above what my expectations."

Peg B on July 2019

At Bucher Excavating and Demolition LLC 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!

"Very professional and did a wonderful job. He was very professional and went above what my expectations."

Peg B on July 2019


Top Notch Logging, LLC

5.00(
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Top Notch Logging, LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024


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Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros

4.34(
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Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros

4.34(
86
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Customers say: Quick response
859 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earing your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today.

"Easy, seamless, straightforward, and fast. They were very knowledgeable. They went above and beyond for us. "

Shanell G on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earing your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today.

"Easy, seamless, straightforward, and fast. They were very knowledgeable. They went above and beyond for us. "

Shanell G on November 2025


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Z&K Excavating

5.00(
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Z&K Excavating

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
94 local quotes requested

Z&K Excavating specializes in down spouts, waterline drainage, new septic systems and septic repairs. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. 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 a free estimate today

"Process went very well and as described. Will hire again."

Parks D on February 2023

Z&K Excavating specializes in down spouts, waterline drainage, new septic systems and septic repairs. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. 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 a free estimate today

"Process went very well and as described. Will hire again."

Parks D on February 2023


"Matt has done alot of work for me . Always goes above and beyond and does not cut corners . I enjoy working with him . He is very knowledgeable and good at his work . Highly recommend."

Cody R on April 2025

TF Services is a woman owned company specializing in land clearing & disaster relief clean up.

"Matt has done alot of work for me . Always goes above and beyond and does not cut corners . I enjoy working with him . He is very knowledgeable and good at his work . Highly recommend."

Cody R on April 2025


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Safe Electric and Plumbing

4.78(
37
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Safe Electric and Plumbing

4.78(
37
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
657 local quotes requested
31 years of experience

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Guys showed up on time and quickly diagnosed and fixed problem. While here we discussed she and load on house panel and had them install a whole-house surge protector. I had a post house get toasted by a lightning strike so seemed prudent given electronics in house."

Gary R on November 2025

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Guys showed up on time and quickly diagnosed and fixed problem. While here we discussed she and load on house panel and had them install a whole-house surge protector. I had a post house get toasted by a lightning strike so seemed prudent given electronics in house."

Gary R on November 2025


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Mr.FixAll Handyman And Plumbing Services

4.83(
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Mr.FixAll Handyman And Plumbing Services

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to be a handyman and plumber that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Repair man was nice enough, but when he found (eventually) a bad outlet (not a bad disposal after all) under the sink where disposal was powered, the replacement fee was ridiculous. Nonetheless, I had to replace it, or the new disposal wouldn't have been replaced. Kinda felt a little trapped. Ended up paying too much and throw out a perfectly good yet older disposal."

Todd H on July 2025

Our mission is to be a handyman and plumber that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Repair man was nice enough, but when he found (eventually) a bad outlet (not a bad disposal after all) under the sink where disposal was powered, the replacement fee was ridiculous. Nonetheless, I had to replace it, or the new disposal wouldn't have been replaced. Kinda felt a little trapped. Ended up paying too much and throw out a perfectly good yet older disposal."

Todd H on July 2025


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Stanley’s General Construction and Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Stanley’s General Construction and Excavation LLC

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

We started Stanley General Contracting LLC and Excavating to provide quality work at a honest price . We strive in going above for our customers. With a combined 20 years experience you will not be disappointed in your choice with us. Contact us for a free estimate today!

"Very easy to work with and professional. We will definitely use his services again for future projects"

Stacy W on December 2024

We started Stanley General Contracting LLC and Excavating to provide quality work at a honest price . We strive in going above for our customers. With a combined 20 years experience you will not be disappointed in your choice with us. Contact us for a free estimate today!

"Very easy to work with and professional. We will definitely use his services again for future projects"

Stacy W on December 2024


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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