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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus

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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus

4.46(
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Customers say: Quick response
500 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


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Bojanowski Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Bojanowski Excavation, LLC

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

Bojanowski Excavation is a Veteran owned and operated Excavation Company specializing in driveway restoration, drain line trenching, culvert installation, clearing, grading, down tree and debris removal among other excavation type work. Delivered with exceptional Customer Experience and Professional finished products.

"I have a mile long list for him to do. He knows his stuff very knowledgeable. Prices are amazing and he will work with you best he can."

Mike R on November 2023

Bojanowski Excavation is a Veteran owned and operated Excavation Company specializing in driveway restoration, drain line trenching, culvert installation, clearing, grading, down tree and debris removal among other excavation type work. Delivered with exceptional Customer Experience and Professional finished products.

"I have a mile long list for him to do. He knows his stuff very knowledgeable. Prices are amazing and he will work with you best he can."

Mike R on November 2023


Top Notch Logging, LLC

5.00(
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Top Notch Logging, LLC

5.00(
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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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SITE PREPS & MORE LLC

5.00(
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SITE PREPS & MORE LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
20 local quotes requested
4 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. Call us today!

"Exceptional Customer Service. Quick Response. Great turnaround time on quote. Price was just right!! Mark was amazing from beginning to end. "

Amber J on May 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. Call us today!

"Exceptional Customer Service. Quick Response. Great turnaround time on quote. Price was just right!! Mark was amazing from beginning to end. "

Amber J on May 2025


"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023


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Z&K Excavating

5.00(
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Z&K Excavating

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
95 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


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C.G.H. Property Management

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C.G.H. Property Management

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

We specialize in excavation service and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."

Eric C on November 2024

We specialize in excavation service and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."

Eric C on November 2024


"You will not find a nicer group of guys! They do great work for a great price! 10 out of 10 would recommend!"

Dylan C on July 2021

With over 10 years of experience we can take care of all your excavation/outdoor plumbing needs! Call us today for a free quote!! We will guarantee customer satisfaction and worry free warranties.

"You will not find a nicer group of guys! They do great work for a great price! 10 out of 10 would recommend!"

Dylan C on July 2021


"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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Hicks Hauling and Excavation

5.00(
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Hicks Hauling and Excavation

5.00(
4
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57 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

With over 3 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Hicks Hauling and Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Job well done. I would hire them again. Nice fellow"

Randy U on August 2025

With over 3 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Hicks Hauling and Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Job well done. I would hire them again. Nice fellow"

Randy U on August 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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