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Maitz Home Services Inc

4.03(
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Maitz Home Services Inc

4.03(
145
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
232 local quotes requested
61 years of experience

For nearly 50 years, Maitz Home Services has been helping families throughout Allentown and the surrounding counties of: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Monroe, Bucks, and Montgomery with their Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Green Energy Services. It’s more than a promise. It’s the way we do business. When you hire Maitz Home Services, you get our 100% satisfaction guarantee... we're not satisfied until you are. We stand behind everything we do!

"Showed up early next morning, tech replaced tank within several hours"

Boris B on January 2025

For nearly 50 years, Maitz Home Services has been helping families throughout Allentown and the surrounding counties of: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Monroe, Bucks, and Montgomery with their Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Green Energy Services. It’s more than a promise. It’s the way we do business. When you hire Maitz Home Services, you get our 100% satisfaction guarantee... we're not satisfied until you are. We stand behind everything we do!

"Showed up early next morning, tech replaced tank within several hours"

Boris B on January 2025


AMJ Construction

5.00(
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AMJ Construction

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

AMJ Home Improvements has 30+ years of experience with home improvements, even though our company name was only created in 2020...... We have built, refinished &/or remodeled many kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, garages & more. We have experience with decking, siding, flooring, tiling, painting, door installs, window installs, sheetrock & much more. We have completed many small handy man tasks timely and well. 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 meeting you & earning your business. We are licensed & insured and ready to help you keep on improving:)

"Very easy to work with completed the job quickly and cost was very reasonable."

Daniel I on September 2024

AMJ Home Improvements has 30+ years of experience with home improvements, even though our company name was only created in 2020...... We have built, refinished &/or remodeled many kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, garages & more. We have experience with decking, siding, flooring, tiling, painting, door installs, window installs, sheetrock & much more. We have completed many small handy man tasks timely and well. 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 meeting you & earning your business. We are licensed & insured and ready to help you keep on improving:)

"Very easy to work with completed the job quickly and cost was very reasonable."

Daniel I on September 2024


"Did a great job, would definitely us Pete again"

Joe M on July 2024

With over 25 years of plumbing experience, Pete offers reasonable and reliable plumbing services.

"Did a great job, would definitely us Pete again"

Joe M on July 2024


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West Shore Home Philadelphia

4.88(
136
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West Shore Home Philadelphia

4.88(
136
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1182 local quotes requested

To accomplish our mission, we have implemented a simple approach that will restore the beauty of your home while significantly reducing your energy bills - and we get it done in just one day! From start to finish, the West Shore Window & Door, Inc., experience is engineered to bring happiness to every home. The health and safety of our customers and employees is a top priority. Our team is following all CDC guidelines so we can provide you with the fast and convenient home improvements. We are also offering free virtual design consultations! Schedule your free consultation today.

"Very good experience. Nick and Kay were very polite and considerate. They even replaced some rotting wood in the wall. The shower looks great. I highly recommend."

Mick W on August 2025

To accomplish our mission, we have implemented a simple approach that will restore the beauty of your home while significantly reducing your energy bills - and we get it done in just one day! From start to finish, the West Shore Window & Door, Inc., experience is engineered to bring happiness to every home. The health and safety of our customers and employees is a top priority. Our team is following all CDC guidelines so we can provide you with the fast and convenient home improvements. We are also offering free virtual design consultations! Schedule your free consultation today.

"Very good experience. Nick and Kay were very polite and considerate. They even replaced some rotting wood in the wall. The shower looks great. I highly recommend."

Mick W on August 2025


Vanwingerden Enterprise

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Vanwingerden Enterprise

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!


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High Cause Construction

4.99(
65
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High Cause Construction

4.99(
65
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

High Cause Construction, operated by Sean Sambolec, stands out as the premier excavation company in the area thanks to its unmatched expertise, reliability, and commitment to excellence. With a focus on precision, and efficiency, the team delivers exceptional results for projects of all sizes, from trenching and grading to excavation , utility installation and much more. High Cause Construction ensures every project is completed on time and within budget, all while exceeding client expectations. Combining cutting-edge equipment, skilled professionals, and a dedication to customer satisfaction, High Cause Construction is the trusted choice for excavation services in the region. We describe our business as Well established

"Excellent work by Sean and his crew. We are building a house and had a challenging driveway to lay in. After half a mountainside of gravel was brought in the driveway is smooth and flows with the land. Next was the pad. we needed to find and pull boulders out from underneath, Sean placed them along the driveway and back edge to add to the outdoor aesthetic. The pad was compacted smooth and ready for our house build."

Kevin L on July 2025

High Cause Construction, operated by Sean Sambolec, stands out as the premier excavation company in the area thanks to its unmatched expertise, reliability, and commitment to excellence. With a focus on precision, and efficiency, the team delivers exceptional results for projects of all sizes, from trenching and grading to excavation , utility installation and much more. High Cause Construction ensures every project is completed on time and within budget, all while exceeding client expectations. Combining cutting-edge equipment, skilled professionals, and a dedication to customer satisfaction, High Cause Construction is the trusted choice for excavation services in the region. We describe our business as Well established

"Excellent work by Sean and his crew. We are building a house and had a challenging driveway to lay in. After half a mountainside of gravel was brought in the driveway is smooth and flows with the land. Next was the pad. we needed to find and pull boulders out from underneath, Sean placed them along the driveway and back edge to add to the outdoor aesthetic. The pad was compacted smooth and ready for our house build."

Kevin L on July 2025


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Whispering Ridge Farm And Greenhouse

5.00(
1
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Whispering Ridge Farm And Greenhouse

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

Been doing this my whole life From excavating to landscaping to nursery work, you got it! Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interested, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He is very responsive and very neat."

Dave Z on September 2022

Been doing this my whole life From excavating to landscaping to nursery work, you got it! Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interested, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He is very responsive and very neat."

Dave Z on September 2022


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Good News Drain Services

4.94(
31
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Good News Drain Services

4.94(
31
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Good News Drain Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We are a professional full service Emergency Drain Cleaning and repair company serving the Pocono, Lehigh Valley, and Northern NJ areas. We specialize in the Impossible. For all your drain clog and emergency plumbing repair needs, its always Good News! Contact us for a service appointment, a Video Inspection of your drains, or for more information. A technician will be happy to answer your questions. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Wonderful information and service! Quick response time and amazing work and personalized service!"

Korin F on March 2024

Good News Drain Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We are a professional full service Emergency Drain Cleaning and repair company serving the Pocono, Lehigh Valley, and Northern NJ areas. We specialize in the Impossible. For all your drain clog and emergency plumbing repair needs, its always Good News! Contact us for a service appointment, a Video Inspection of your drains, or for more information. A technician will be happy to answer your questions. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Wonderful information and service! Quick response time and amazing work and personalized service!"

Korin F on March 2024


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Basement Waterproofing Specialists

4.32(
442
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Basement Waterproofing Specialists

4.32(
442
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
185 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Our personnel make up the complete collection of the best in the industry with decades of experience. We are a small family-owned business, not a giant corporation. We treat you like family and that's the difference! We pride ourselves on being the most professional family-owned business in our industry. We employee the highest caliber employees and use the best quality products available. We are fully licensed Home Improvement Contractors in every state we serve with the goal of leading the forefront of innovation in all that we do and setting the standard in this trade. We were the first to: Conduct mold remediation while simultaneously waterproofing. Offer lifetime warranties for our waterproofing services for the life of the structure. Offer lifetime warranties for the sump pumps. (We know they will not last a lifetime; it is a free replacement for our customers and our appreciation of their business). Clean out basement crawlspaces and garages while waterproofing.

"The job inside was done. However the drainage put in outside has turned our yard into a swimming pool. We once had a pipe draining to the creek and this was a perfect solution to the rains/weather. These guys came in and put a round small cylinder well. Water pumps up into our yard turning it into a swamp. Called them to come and see the problem they created. Their response $2900 to fix THEIR DAMAGE. I WOULD NEVER RECCOMEND THIS COMPANY!!"

Mike F on June 2025

Our personnel make up the complete collection of the best in the industry with decades of experience. We are a small family-owned business, not a giant corporation. We treat you like family and that's the difference! We pride ourselves on being the most professional family-owned business in our industry. We employee the highest caliber employees and use the best quality products available. We are fully licensed Home Improvement Contractors in every state we serve with the goal of leading the forefront of innovation in all that we do and setting the standard in this trade. We were the first to: Conduct mold remediation while simultaneously waterproofing. Offer lifetime warranties for our waterproofing services for the life of the structure. Offer lifetime warranties for the sump pumps. (We know they will not last a lifetime; it is a free replacement for our customers and our appreciation of their business). Clean out basement crawlspaces and garages while waterproofing.

"The job inside was done. However the drainage put in outside has turned our yard into a swimming pool. We once had a pipe draining to the creek and this was a perfect solution to the rains/weather. These guys came in and put a round small cylinder well. Water pumps up into our yard turning it into a swamp. Called them to come and see the problem they created. Their response $2900 to fix THEIR DAMAGE. I WOULD NEVER RECCOMEND THIS COMPANY!!"

Mike F on June 2025


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Avalanche Enterprises

4.41(
34
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Avalanche Enterprises

4.41(
34
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

Hello! Avalanche Enterrises is in business in Sterling, PA and is interested in doing business with you. With a knack for excellence and a willingness to go the extra mile, you can feel comfortable calling us today for your one stop solution to all your needs!

"Worst service ever! They're scheduled appointment last Thursday- and forger about, rescheduled for today- and forget again. Never call back! I have two days off to come Pocono in a middle of the week for nothing!!!! Never doing business with them!!!"

Igor B on September 2020

Hello! Avalanche Enterrises is in business in Sterling, PA and is interested in doing business with you. With a knack for excellence and a willingness to go the extra mile, you can feel comfortable calling us today for your one stop solution to all your needs!

"Worst service ever! They're scheduled appointment last Thursday- and forger about, rescheduled for today- and forget again. Never call back! I have two days off to come Pocono in a middle of the week for nothing!!!! Never doing business with them!!!"

Igor B on September 2020

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French Drains questions, answered by experts

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

Anything from debris, rust, ice, and even poor installation can cause clogs in your plumbing vents. Some signs of a clog include slow drains, gurgling sounds in drains and toilets, and bad odors. The bad odors are the most concerning, as these can include methane and hydrogen sulfide. Contact a plumber to come take a look if you notice any of these signs.

First, find the cleanout pipe in your yard. Unscrew the cap—you may need a wrench to do so. Then, get a drain snake. You can use a non-motorized one, but a motorized snake will make the job a little easier. Feed the snake through the pipe until it reaches the clog. Spin the snake continuously, but don’t try to feed it through the pipe anymore. Keep spinning until you feel it break the clog apart.

It’ll take 20 to 30 minutes to unclog a sewer line using a drain snake or drain cleaner. If you hire a professional, you should expect them to be on-site for three hours or less. In addition to clearing the clog, they’ll do other routine inspections, which adds to the overall time (and cost) required.

Regular cleaning, avoiding grease disposal in sinks, and installing drain strainers help prevent clogs.

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