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Avatar for Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.

Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.

511 Abbott Dr
4.58(
417
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Approved Pro

Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.

511 Abbott Dr
4.58(
417
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
81 local quotes requested
48 years of experience

Since 1977, Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. has been providing quality plumbing, heating and cooling service throughout Delaware County and the Main Line. With a fleet of fully-stocked vehicles dispatched from our Broomall headquarters, we strive to provide our customers with prompt, professional service in the plumbing, heating and cooling fields. Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. is a member of the Philadelphia Suburban Association of Plumbing Contractors, National Association of Plumbing Heating, Cooling Contractors, Philadelphia-Suburban Gas Exchange, Small Business Association of Delaware County and the Marple Business & Professional Association. Operating a dependable service business requires organization, competent management and professional technical skills. All service technicians have direct communication between the office and customers due to the state-of-the-art communication provided to each technician. We are dedicated to complete customer satisfaction. Our offices are staffed and open weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. In the event of an emergency, we are always available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We quote a price before proceeding with any work. We charge by the job, not by the hour, and all work is guaranteed. We are an award-winning company, but we couldn't win awards without happy customers. You are our priority! Additional DBAs - William Henderson Plumbing & Heating Cooling Services, Wm Henderson Plumbing & Heating Inc, Wm Henderson Plumbing Heating Cooling Service.

"Repair Service to Fix Gas Boiler - WM Henderson first sends out a tech who is not familiar with gas boilers and admits there is an issue but does not know how to diagnose it. I had to pay $89 for this. Instead of having the right person come out, I had to to actively call again to get someone else to come out. The 2nd tech diagnosed the issue, but wants to charge me the same $89 that I already paid. - and quotes me $380 for the repair - and has to order the part. I agree and then call back the next day to confirm part is on order - and they tell me the charge is $1,015. I asked to speak to a manager to discuss, and no one is available and no one calls me back. I bought the replacement part from a supply where house (confirming it works with my make/model of boiler) and it cost me $165. I have had other scheduling issues with them as well. Don't use them!!!!!!!!"

Jerry W on December 2024

Since 1977, Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. has been providing quality plumbing, heating and cooling service throughout Delaware County and the Main Line. With a fleet of fully-stocked vehicles dispatched from our Broomall headquarters, we strive to provide our customers with prompt, professional service in the plumbing, heating and cooling fields. Wm. Henderson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. is a member of the Philadelphia Suburban Association of Plumbing Contractors, National Association of Plumbing Heating, Cooling Contractors, Philadelphia-Suburban Gas Exchange, Small Business Association of Delaware County and the Marple Business & Professional Association. Operating a dependable service business requires organization, competent management and professional technical skills. All service technicians have direct communication between the office and customers due to the state-of-the-art communication provided to each technician. We are dedicated to complete customer satisfaction. Our offices are staffed and open weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. In the event of an emergency, we are always available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We quote a price before proceeding with any work. We charge by the job, not by the hour, and all work is guaranteed. We are an award-winning company, but we couldn't win awards without happy customers. You are our priority! Additional DBAs - William Henderson Plumbing & Heating Cooling Services, Wm Henderson Plumbing & Heating Inc, Wm Henderson Plumbing Heating Cooling Service.

"Repair Service to Fix Gas Boiler - WM Henderson first sends out a tech who is not familiar with gas boilers and admits there is an issue but does not know how to diagnose it. I had to pay $89 for this. Instead of having the right person come out, I had to to actively call again to get someone else to come out. The 2nd tech diagnosed the issue, but wants to charge me the same $89 that I already paid. - and quotes me $380 for the repair - and has to order the part. I agree and then call back the next day to confirm part is on order - and they tell me the charge is $1,015. I asked to speak to a manager to discuss, and no one is available and no one calls me back. I bought the replacement part from a supply where house (confirming it works with my make/model of boiler) and it cost me $165. I have had other scheduling issues with them as well. Don't use them!!!!!!!!"

Jerry W on December 2024


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Horizon Services

900 Adams Ave
4.03(
1,236
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Horizon Services

900 Adams Ave
4.03(
1,236
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
107 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Horizon Services is the region’s largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee. Horizon Services is the Heating Company Your Friends and Neighbors Call to Keep Warm All Winter Long!

"I wouldn’t be writing this Review if one thing would have happened, TALK TO ME. Don’t place the answering service in the position of telling a Customer that the Supervisor has left for the day at 2.45p on a Thursday. Especially when the Horizon repairman had just fried our whole cooling system, including the thermostat!! What started with a bad fan motor in a new AC system that was only 3.5 years old in a $10,000 system, for which we had waited 4 days for the new motor to be installed. Add to that the fact that the repairman told me he would be at our home at 8.30a and didn’t arrive until 11.30a - after having to use a vacation day to wait at home for them to arrive. Then telling me this will be ‘quick’ all I have to do is switch out the motor by mounting it and plugging in the new one. Hours went by, nothing. He comes in to test the thermostat and it is non-responsive. He tells me to get new batteries, which I did. Then asks me, “these are new?” To which I say, ‘of course’ - you watched me take them out of the box. Then he goes out to his truck for the next 1.5hrs, supposedly speaks with his Supervisor and comes in and tells me that he has fried the system. I reply by saying I will be calling a senior person to speak with them. Called 4 times and never spoke with anyone. Each time I waited on hold for an extended period of time. Each time, I was then told by the answering service that someone would call and never did. Then at 2.45p I am told “everyone has left for the day” and no one would be calling. This was a Thursday, I had been home all day and no one would speak with me. We remain without an AC system, no plan, no calls - - nothing!!! If I could rate them a ZERO, I would,"

Scott M on June 2025

Horizon Services is the region’s largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee. Horizon Services is the Heating Company Your Friends and Neighbors Call to Keep Warm All Winter Long!

"I wouldn’t be writing this Review if one thing would have happened, TALK TO ME. Don’t place the answering service in the position of telling a Customer that the Supervisor has left for the day at 2.45p on a Thursday. Especially when the Horizon repairman had just fried our whole cooling system, including the thermostat!! What started with a bad fan motor in a new AC system that was only 3.5 years old in a $10,000 system, for which we had waited 4 days for the new motor to be installed. Add to that the fact that the repairman told me he would be at our home at 8.30a and didn’t arrive until 11.30a - after having to use a vacation day to wait at home for them to arrive. Then telling me this will be ‘quick’ all I have to do is switch out the motor by mounting it and plugging in the new one. Hours went by, nothing. He comes in to test the thermostat and it is non-responsive. He tells me to get new batteries, which I did. Then asks me, “these are new?” To which I say, ‘of course’ - you watched me take them out of the box. Then he goes out to his truck for the next 1.5hrs, supposedly speaks with his Supervisor and comes in and tells me that he has fried the system. I reply by saying I will be calling a senior person to speak with them. Called 4 times and never spoke with anyone. Each time I waited on hold for an extended period of time. Each time, I was then told by the answering service that someone would call and never did. Then at 2.45p I am told “everyone has left for the day” and no one would be calling. This was a Thursday, I had been home all day and no one would speak with me. We remain without an AC system, no plan, no calls - - nothing!!! If I could rate them a ZERO, I would,"

Scott M on June 2025


Avatar for J R Paving Contractors Inc

J R Paving Contractors Inc

1535 Meadow Ln
4.29(
75
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Approved Pro

J R Paving Contractors Inc

1535 Meadow Ln
4.29(
75
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
365 local quotes requested
76 years of experience

JR Paving & Construction Co, Inc will build and design your driveway, all finished concrete curbs, and walkways. JR Paving & Construction Co, Inc has purchased more equipment and hired the right crew to service the entire tri county area. We are one of the few licensed and bonded paving contractors in the tri county area also servicing New Jersey and Delaware for commercial projects. We are family owned and operated. Our commitment is to provide you with a cost effective solution for your asphalt, concrete, underground utilities and site improvements. Our experienced team of estimators are highly qualified to give you an accurate estimate at no charge with several options on how to address your asphalt or concrete complete site work and underground utilities issues. We own and operate all of our equipment which means no rental costs are passed on to the customer. We are also pleased to announce we have recently opened an additional office in Glen Mills PA.

"They were efficient and knew their stuff!"

Bridget C on March 2025

JR Paving & Construction Co, Inc will build and design your driveway, all finished concrete curbs, and walkways. JR Paving & Construction Co, Inc has purchased more equipment and hired the right crew to service the entire tri county area. We are one of the few licensed and bonded paving contractors in the tri county area also servicing New Jersey and Delaware for commercial projects. We are family owned and operated. Our commitment is to provide you with a cost effective solution for your asphalt, concrete, underground utilities and site improvements. Our experienced team of estimators are highly qualified to give you an accurate estimate at no charge with several options on how to address your asphalt or concrete complete site work and underground utilities issues. We own and operate all of our equipment which means no rental costs are passed on to the customer. We are also pleased to announce we have recently opened an additional office in Glen Mills PA.

"They were efficient and knew their stuff!"

Bridget C on March 2025


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Blue Cord Property Care

106 Saw Mill Road
4.89(
57
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Approved Pro

Blue Cord Property Care

106 Saw Mill Road
4.89(
57
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

If you like our reviews, please visit our website directly as we have a LOT more information and photos there. https://www.bluecordpropertycare.com/ You can also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Hlpqyv5AKRI_ajQikxlgg We are a family and veteran owned and operated business and we use the best equipment in the industry for the best possible results. If you're looking for a small family business that takes the time to understand what you want and to create something truly special, all while making it an enjoyable experience, we will be a good fit for you.

"Blue Cord did a great job with the property grading and care."

Erica C on February 2025

If you like our reviews, please visit our website directly as we have a LOT more information and photos there. https://www.bluecordpropertycare.com/ You can also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Hlpqyv5AKRI_ajQikxlgg We are a family and veteran owned and operated business and we use the best equipment in the industry for the best possible results. If you're looking for a small family business that takes the time to understand what you want and to create something truly special, all while making it an enjoyable experience, we will be a good fit for you.

"Blue Cord did a great job with the property grading and care."

Erica C on February 2025


Hutchinson Excavating, Inc.

1176 Pennsy Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Hutchinson Excavating, Inc.

1176 Pennsy Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 the start to the 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.

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 the start to the 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.


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Natvu LLC

3608 W 9th St
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro

Natvu LLC

3608 W 9th St
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
55 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Professional outdoor living service providers. Welcome to Natvu, your premier outdoor living destination. Specializing in pool installations and hardscaping we're dedicated to delivering excellence with integrity. Our team combines creativity and expertise to craft outdoor spaces that exceed expectations. At Natvu we know the process of construction is a stressful time, that's why we strive to be more than just landscapers, we are partners in your journey to create the outdoor oasis of your dreams. With a focus on customer satisfaction and integrity, we ensure every project is completed to the highest standards.

"Hired Navtu for a major backyard project. We wanted to get a pool, but also wanted a hangout spot for family and friends to enjoy. These guys knocked it out of the park by totally transforming our area into a literal oasis. They installed the pool, a beautiful paver patio that surrounds it, a sitting area with fire pit built in, and a pizza oven. We can’t even recognize our own yard anymore. Can’t recommend Navtu enough!!"

Jon S on September 2025

Professional outdoor living service providers. Welcome to Natvu, your premier outdoor living destination. Specializing in pool installations and hardscaping we're dedicated to delivering excellence with integrity. Our team combines creativity and expertise to craft outdoor spaces that exceed expectations. At Natvu we know the process of construction is a stressful time, that's why we strive to be more than just landscapers, we are partners in your journey to create the outdoor oasis of your dreams. With a focus on customer satisfaction and integrity, we ensure every project is completed to the highest standards.

"Hired Navtu for a major backyard project. We wanted to get a pool, but also wanted a hangout spot for family and friends to enjoy. These guys knocked it out of the park by totally transforming our area into a literal oasis. They installed the pool, a beautiful paver patio that surrounds it, a sitting area with fire pit built in, and a pizza oven. We can’t even recognize our own yard anymore. Can’t recommend Navtu enough!!"

Jon S on September 2025


"Great job from communication to final cleanup. Yard looks great! Just as I asked for."

Jessica S on November 2024

General Property Maintenance, Landscape Design, Outdoor Lighting & Living Spaces

"Great job from communication to final cleanup. Yard looks great! Just as I asked for."

Jessica S on November 2024


"Red Maple did a fantastic job grading my yard, and did it done at a fair price and timelt manor. Would definitely recommend!"

Shane C on June 2022

Red Maple Site LLC is an excavation company servicing Chester county and the surrounding areas. We specialize in grading, excavation, concrete demolition and storm water/drainage related services.

"Red Maple did a fantastic job grading my yard, and did it done at a fair price and timelt manor. Would definitely recommend!"

Shane C on June 2022


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Poletti Excavating

55 Railroad Street
5.00(
8
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Poletti Excavating

55 Railroad Street
5.00(
8
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavating (new homes, installing by digging water,sewer,and storm sewer lines, new and reconstruction yards, stump removal, digging out for pools in-ground and above, digging footers and prepping for buildings also emergency sewer line replacement and clogs

"Couldn’t be more satisfied of the job that was done professionally. Poletti Excavation did the job in a very timely manner to meet our needs very highly recommended."

Vince M on May 2023

Excavating (new homes, installing by digging water,sewer,and storm sewer lines, new and reconstruction yards, stump removal, digging out for pools in-ground and above, digging footers and prepping for buildings also emergency sewer line replacement and clogs

"Couldn’t be more satisfied of the job that was done professionally. Poletti Excavation did the job in a very timely manner to meet our needs very highly recommended."

Vince M on May 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.

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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