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Avatar for Safe Electric and Plumbing

Safe Electric and Plumbing

4.79(
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Safe Electric and Plumbing

4.79(
38
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Safe Electric saved the day. Awesome job and they been out several other times to fix issues i keep finding. I will definitely keep them on my list and will use them again."

Sean S on December 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.

"Safe Electric saved the day. Awesome job and they been out several other times to fix issues i keep finding. I will definitely keep them on my list and will use them again."

Sean S on December 2025


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Atlas Dumpster Pros, LLC

5.00(
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Atlas Dumpster Pros, LLC

5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Contacted me promptly and gave me firm quote and time to arrive. came when said they would. were very pleasant. "

Judith M on December 2025

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Contacted me promptly and gave me firm quote and time to arrive. came when said they would. were very pleasant. "

Judith M on December 2025


Sequoia Studios

4.97(
21
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Sequoia Studios

4.97(
21
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Sequoia Studios, is a family-oriented, one-man operation, specializing in handyman projects, custom woodworking and design projects. I�m the owner and craftsman, Mark Bennett, of Powell, OH, works with high quality materials to provide expert design and superior craftsmanship. As a result, each piece is of exceptional quality and overall value.

"Mark did an exceptional job. He was hired to hang and repair exterior shutters. He was very thorough and communicated with me what needed to be done. I will definitely look him up for future projects."

Jerry M on August 2018

Sequoia Studios, is a family-oriented, one-man operation, specializing in handyman projects, custom woodworking and design projects. I�m the owner and craftsman, Mark Bennett, of Powell, OH, works with high quality materials to provide expert design and superior craftsmanship. As a result, each piece is of exceptional quality and overall value.

"Mark did an exceptional job. He was hired to hang and repair exterior shutters. He was very thorough and communicated with me what needed to be done. I will definitely look him up for future projects."

Jerry M on August 2018


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Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros

4.35(
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Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros

4.35(
88
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Prompt and efficient. "

Paul H on December 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.

"Prompt and efficient. "

Paul H on December 2025


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Enviro Construction Company, LLC

4.74(
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Enviro Construction Company, LLC

4.74(
15
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in excavating, landscaping and site utility, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I was really impressed with the quality of Enviro-Contruction's work and I thought it was a fair price to pay!!!"

Ryan W on December 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in excavating, landscaping and site utility, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I was really impressed with the quality of Enviro-Contruction's work and I thought it was a fair price to pay!!!"

Ryan W on December 2021


Top Notch Logging, LLC

5.00(
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Top Notch Logging, LLC

5.00(
6
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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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My Handyman

4.35(
52
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My Handyman

4.35(
52
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

My Handyman has over 25 years experience in all phases of construction, remodeling, and repairs. For your safety; all of our staff have received background checks and arrive in our clearly marked trucks. We provide services built around your schedule. Your project will be completed using our highly skilled and trained professionals. You can have those tasks accomplished that you may not have the time or expertise to complete. At My Handyman, we are revolutionizing the industry bringing a higher standard of excellence to your home and business. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. Visit www.myhandymancolumbus.com or call (614) 419-2676 for a quote today!!!

"As a small Interior Design Studio I have high expectations for the people who enter my clients homes and bring my projects to life. My Handyman was referred to me by a colleague and I couldn't have been more delighted! Not only is Trent extremely organized and efficient with his projects but as fast as they moved they never once cut corners! All of the crew was wonderful and very good at what they do. I've already hired them for another job and am looking forward to many more projects with them!"

Kate W on August 2018

My Handyman has over 25 years experience in all phases of construction, remodeling, and repairs. For your safety; all of our staff have received background checks and arrive in our clearly marked trucks. We provide services built around your schedule. Your project will be completed using our highly skilled and trained professionals. You can have those tasks accomplished that you may not have the time or expertise to complete. At My Handyman, we are revolutionizing the industry bringing a higher standard of excellence to your home and business. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. Visit www.myhandymancolumbus.com or call (614) 419-2676 for a quote today!!!

"As a small Interior Design Studio I have high expectations for the people who enter my clients homes and bring my projects to life. My Handyman was referred to me by a colleague and I couldn't have been more delighted! Not only is Trent extremely organized and efficient with his projects but as fast as they moved they never once cut corners! All of the crew was wonderful and very good at what they do. I've already hired them for another job and am looking forward to many more projects with them!"

Kate W on August 2018


"The work ( grading of the back yard) was done very promptly and looks great. I would hire blue water again"

Gary G on August 2025

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"The work ( grading of the back yard) was done very promptly and looks great. I would hire blue water again"

Gary G on August 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
Free onsite estimate

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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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.

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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