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Groundworks

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Groundworks

4.54(
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Customers say: Super punctual
33 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

Since 2012, Groundworks has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Pittsburgh. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or crawl space. PA158514 (PA)

"We had our basement waterproofed by Baker's. It's been bone-dry since. We did have one piece of equipment fail within a month of the installation, but it was a third party dehumidifier that was just a dud I guess, no fault of Baker's. I texted the project manager about it on a Sunday. I expected a response the following week. He got back to me within the hour. The equipment was removed and replaced within a couple days. Everything great since. I would highly recommend Baker's, but specifically our project manager Nathan Goddard and the head guy on site Daylan. Can't remember his last name, but he's got a long beard and did a great job. Thanks to both of them and the rest of the guys."

David L on March 2025

Since 2012, Groundworks has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Pittsburgh. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or crawl space. PA158514 (PA)

"We had our basement waterproofed by Baker's. It's been bone-dry since. We did have one piece of equipment fail within a month of the installation, but it was a third party dehumidifier that was just a dud I guess, no fault of Baker's. I texted the project manager about it on a Sunday. I expected a response the following week. He got back to me within the hour. The equipment was removed and replaced within a couple days. Everything great since. I would highly recommend Baker's, but specifically our project manager Nathan Goddard and the head guy on site Daylan. Can't remember his last name, but he's got a long beard and did a great job. Thanks to both of them and the rest of the guys."

David L on March 2025


"Amazing work!!! These guys are fast, neat and professional! We got some trees, shrubs, plants and mulch. I love the beautiful Japanese maple! The finished product was awesome! And, it’s all about the finish work that gives everything such a pop. Thanks, GFL!"

Michele H on March 2024

We are able to meet all of your landscaping needs to include, designing, edging, mulching, plantings, waterfall hardscapes, and outdoor lighting.

"Amazing work!!! These guys are fast, neat and professional! We got some trees, shrubs, plants and mulch. I love the beautiful Japanese maple! The finished product was awesome! And, it’s all about the finish work that gives everything such a pop. Thanks, GFL!"

Michele H on March 2024


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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

5.00(
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14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!


DAVID NICOLELLA

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DAVID NICOLELLA

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a fully licensed and insured excavation and outdoor contracting company working with residential and commercial properties. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our professionalism and skillset.

We are a fully licensed and insured excavation and outdoor contracting company working with residential and commercial properties. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our professionalism and skillset.


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Sewer Daddy

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Sewer Daddy

5.00(
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16 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"they treated me with respect though I am a neophile to plumbing. Their teaching was very useful. I highly recommend these wonderful folks."

William G on June 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"they treated me with respect though I am a neophile to plumbing. Their teaching was very useful. I highly recommend these wonderful folks."

William G on June 2025


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ESC Excavating LLC

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ESC Excavating LLC

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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Established is 2018, Owner Evan S Crichfield brings over 15 years of experience and knowledge to the construction/ excavation field. When choosing ESC Excavating you get to experience exceptional work quality and service that won?t disappoint. We at ESC cover a wide range of work which makes us your ?one stop shop?. Work included but not limited to, drainage, underground utilities, grading, demolition, forestry mulching, heaving mowing/ brush hogging/ field planting and land clearing. Based out of Washington Pa, we service a wide range of demographic. ESC Excavating is also willing to travel outside our service areas for the right job. Feel free to contact us at 724-413-5226 call/ text or email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Established is 2018, Owner Evan S Crichfield brings over 15 years of experience and knowledge to the construction/ excavation field. When choosing ESC Excavating you get to experience exceptional work quality and service that won?t disappoint. We at ESC cover a wide range of work which makes us your ?one stop shop?. Work included but not limited to, drainage, underground utilities, grading, demolition, forestry mulching, heaving mowing/ brush hogging/ field planting and land clearing. Based out of Washington Pa, we service a wide range of demographic. ESC Excavating is also willing to travel outside our service areas for the right job. Feel free to contact us at 724-413-5226 call/ text or email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.


Mays Excavating, LLC

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Mays Excavating, LLC

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

MAYS EXCAVATING 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. We look forward to working with you!

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Sandy B on September 2022

MAYS EXCAVATING 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. We look forward to working with you!

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Sandy B on September 2022


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Royal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, LLC

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Royal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, LLC

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

Here at Royal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling LLC we are family owned & operated with over 10 years of experience. We take great pride in our 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 the 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 client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job we will treat your home or your business as we would treat our own. Give Royal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling LLC a call today, We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent service, professional. Serviced us within a day. Professional and courteous. Reasonably priced. Would hire him again for HVAC services"

Janet O on July 2022

Here at Royal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling LLC we are family owned & operated with over 10 years of experience. We take great pride in our 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 the 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 client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job we will treat your home or your business as we would treat our own. Give Royal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling LLC a call today, We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent service, professional. Serviced us within a day. Professional and courteous. Reasonably priced. Would hire him again for HVAC services"

Janet O on July 2022


Alpha

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Alpha

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24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Alpha, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Alpha, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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Adam Hull Home Improvements

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Adam Hull Home Improvements

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Here at Adam Hull Home Improvements, the client satisfaction is our #1 priority! We make sure we get the job done right and you will want to call us back for more work again and again. So for ALL your home improvements please get a hold of us, you will not be disappointed!

"Adam Hull arrived as expected and we agreed on the price. He did the job same day and very satisfied with the outcome. I will hire him for other projects."

Cheryl G on June 2019

Here at Adam Hull Home Improvements, the client satisfaction is our #1 priority! We make sure we get the job done right and you will want to call us back for more work again and again. So for ALL your home improvements please get a hold of us, you will not be disappointed!

"Adam Hull arrived as expected and we agreed on the price. He did the job same day and very satisfied with the outcome. I will hire him for other projects."

Cheryl G on June 2019

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French Drains questions, answered by experts

Yes, sewage smells can originate from a floor drain. If the P-Trap in the floor drain dries out or if there's a clog or other issue in the plumbing system, sewer gasses can escape through the drain, causing nasty odors. Regularly pouring water into the drain helps maintain the water seal and prevent those smells, but if the smell persists, you should have a plumbing professional inspect the drain for potential problems.

Plumbers use a variety of tools to help unclog the toughest of drain clogs, but the most common tools they use are drain snakes and augers. They try a plunger or drain snake to start, then move to heavy-duty augers, and finally try using a hydro jetter to blast away the clog with high-pressure water. Hiring a plumber to unclog a drain costs $125 to $300, largely depending on the extent and location of the clog and which of these methods is best for clearing it.

For homes with a septic tank, harsh chemicals like those found in drain cleaner or bleach aren’t recommended. Some chemical drain cleaners can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the septic tank or damage your pipes. For homes with a septic tank, you can choose drain cleaners specifically formulated for use with septic tanks or go with a drain snake. When in doubt, make sure you know who to call for a clogged drain

DIY plunging or drain cleaning chemicals may help minor clogs, but professional hydro jetting ensures long-term solutions.

Ideally, you might find that you only need to clean the sewer line or remove a clog from the main line. That costs $200 to $300. However, “sewer main clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear, depending on what is causing the clog, distance from accessible cleanouts to the clog, and whether there is occupied space below the clogged line (apartment buildings, condos, etc.),” says Botelho.

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