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Avatar for Hometown Plumbing

Hometown Plumbing

4.96(
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Hometown Plumbing

4.96(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

With nearly 20 years of experience we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We provide QUALITY work at affordable prices.

"Was very kind, able to come right away. "

Sofia C on October 2025

With nearly 20 years of experience we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We provide QUALITY work at affordable prices.

"Was very kind, able to come right away. "

Sofia C on October 2025


Rocky Branch Utilities

4.79(
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Rocky Branch Utilities

4.79(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

At we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

"Very responsive and professional. Will use them again. Thank you for service!"

Evelyn D on August 2024

At we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

"Very responsive and professional. Will use them again. Thank you for service!"

Evelyn D on August 2024


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Back Forty Construction, LLC

4.89(
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Back Forty Construction, LLC

4.89(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Locally owned and operated. We started this business with one focus in mind and that is customer satisfaction. Top quality work, with a small business price tag. You can guarantee that Back Forty Construction can help with your project!. With being in the construction field for over 15 years, we are experienced to handle all that life might throw at you.

"Andrew was punctual and professional. He arrived early to meet me and walk my project. He provided a timely quote and worked within my budget. The work was performed on time and to my absolute satisfaction. I am having him do further work. Recommend his services highly."

Todd C on August 2025

Locally owned and operated. We started this business with one focus in mind and that is customer satisfaction. Top quality work, with a small business price tag. You can guarantee that Back Forty Construction can help with your project!. With being in the construction field for over 15 years, we are experienced to handle all that life might throw at you.

"Andrew was punctual and professional. He arrived early to meet me and walk my project. He provided a timely quote and worked within my budget. The work was performed on time and to my absolute satisfaction. I am having him do further work. Recommend his services highly."

Todd C on August 2025


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Tucker's Contracting Services

5.00(
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Tucker's Contracting Services

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

I am Tucker Crawford the owner of Tucker's Contracting Services. The work that my team and I do varies from concrete, landscaping, grading, land clearing and much more. We strive every morning to make the best out of what we are doing with a positive attitude and a safe work place for our crew and the homeowner. I can assure you if you call us for your job we will not let you down. Thank you for your time! Please call Tucker's Contracting services for any of your needs.

"Very reliable and on time service! I would definitely use this company again! Very satisfied with the work and professionalism!"

Wayne G on June 2024

I am Tucker Crawford the owner of Tucker's Contracting Services. The work that my team and I do varies from concrete, landscaping, grading, land clearing and much more. We strive every morning to make the best out of what we are doing with a positive attitude and a safe work place for our crew and the homeowner. I can assure you if you call us for your job we will not let you down. Thank you for your time! Please call Tucker's Contracting services for any of your needs.

"Very reliable and on time service! I would definitely use this company again! Very satisfied with the work and professionalism!"

Wayne G on June 2024


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Ground Executives, LLC

5.00(
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Ground Executives, LLC

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

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. 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 interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Trip charge required outside of an hour to hour and a half away. Methods of payment preferred: Check, Zelle

"Fantastic job, I would not hesitate to hire them again."

Larry E on October 2024

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. 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 interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Trip charge required outside of an hour to hour and a half away. Methods of payment preferred: Check, Zelle

"Fantastic job, I would not hesitate to hire them again."

Larry E on October 2024


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Cottrell & Co, Inc.

4.43(
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Cottrell & Co, Inc.

4.43(
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30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Since 1995, Cottrell & Co., Inc. has been providing expert plumbing repair, heating repair, air conditioning repair and drain cleaning service to homeowners and businesses in Columbia, Lexington, and beyond. We're known as the only service company you want in your home. We service residential and commercial buildings all over the Midlands. Our Master Plumbers and NATE Certified HVAC specialists are hand-picked and expertly trained to provide you with the finest plumbing, heating and air service and installations. When you need it done right, you need a Master Plumber or a NATE Certified HVAC Specialist. Call Cottrell & Co!

"Very professional and courteous. Fixed my clogged sink immediately."

Steve C. D on November 2025

Since 1995, Cottrell & Co., Inc. has been providing expert plumbing repair, heating repair, air conditioning repair and drain cleaning service to homeowners and businesses in Columbia, Lexington, and beyond. We're known as the only service company you want in your home. We service residential and commercial buildings all over the Midlands. Our Master Plumbers and NATE Certified HVAC specialists are hand-picked and expertly trained to provide you with the finest plumbing, heating and air service and installations. When you need it done right, you need a Master Plumber or a NATE Certified HVAC Specialist. Call Cottrell & Co!

"Very professional and courteous. Fixed my clogged sink immediately."

Steve C. D on November 2025


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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC

3.78(
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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC

3.78(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 26 years experience in the land clearing and site-prep business, here at Chappell & Associates Construction, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to execute each site project to the owners complete satisfaction. Whether you need a lot cleared on Lake Murray, a horse barn pad graded in Aiken, a driveway graded or a building demolished in Greenwood- give us a call today. Estimates are Always Free

"I think this was a smaller job than he normally does. I appreciated his agreeing to do the work."

Rusty W on February 2022

With 26 years experience in the land clearing and site-prep business, here at Chappell & Associates Construction, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to execute each site project to the owners complete satisfaction. Whether you need a lot cleared on Lake Murray, a horse barn pad graded in Aiken, a driveway graded or a building demolished in Greenwood- give us a call today. Estimates are Always Free

"I think this was a smaller job than he normally does. I appreciated his agreeing to do the work."

Rusty W on February 2022


DK and Sons Land Management

5.00(
2
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DK and Sons Land Management

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"We had DK and sons come out and do some cleaning of our back property. Great price, quick response, great service. They are very professional company to do business with. I would highly recommended them to anyone."

Jeffrey B on August 2022

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"We had DK and sons come out and do some cleaning of our back property. Great price, quick response, great service. They are very professional company to do business with. I would highly recommended them to anyone."

Jeffrey B on August 2022


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Galactic Construction Services LLC

5.00(
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Galactic Construction Services LLC

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We are fully insured with over 15 years of experience in construction. We do work for commercial, government, and residential customers. We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and are also CEPSCI certified. We are dependable, and professional. We offer the following services: -Asphalt -Concrete -Clearing -Grading -Drainage Solutions -Erosion Control -Grassing -Trenching

"Galactic came out for a driveway repair. It was constantly washing out after heavy rains due to the slope. It had become difficult for me to get my car up it. And it’s long! The showed up when scheduled for both the estimate and to get the job completed. Smoothed everything out, brought out and spread 7 loads of crusher run and then packed it using a vibratory roller. Because they added the proper diverters for the water run off, the driveway still looks as good as the day they finished and it’s several months later. FedEx and UPS are in and out often and even those big trucks haven’t messed anything up. Very happy with Galactic and highly recommend them for any work you need done!"

Melinda R on November 2025

We are fully insured with over 15 years of experience in construction. We do work for commercial, government, and residential customers. We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and are also CEPSCI certified. We are dependable, and professional. We offer the following services: -Asphalt -Concrete -Clearing -Grading -Drainage Solutions -Erosion Control -Grassing -Trenching

"Galactic came out for a driveway repair. It was constantly washing out after heavy rains due to the slope. It had become difficult for me to get my car up it. And it’s long! The showed up when scheduled for both the estimate and to get the job completed. Smoothed everything out, brought out and spread 7 loads of crusher run and then packed it using a vibratory roller. Because they added the proper diverters for the water run off, the driveway still looks as good as the day they finished and it’s several months later. FedEx and UPS are in and out often and even those big trucks haven’t messed anything up. Very happy with Galactic and highly recommend them for any work you need done!"

Melinda R on November 2025


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R.B. McKelvey Land Works LLC

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R.B. McKelvey Land Works LLC

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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

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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.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

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