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Avatar for Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage Inc
Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage Inc
1848 Techny Ct
4.38(
261
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Approved Pro
Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage Inc
1848 Techny Ct
4.38(
261
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
47 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

North Shore & Northwest Chicagoland Plumbing Experts. As a licensed, bonded and insured plumbing company, we take pride in our work. We are a dedicated and honest company, aiming to please every customer on every job. Additional DBA - Reliance Plumbing. Award winning.

"Excellent work. My expert Alex is so talented, and he explained everything that needed to be done, and the job was completed with impeccable timing and skill. He is also a great teacher. He showed me where an important cut off valve was located. Reliance Plumbing and especially Alex is now going to be my go-to for all plumbing projects. Thanks much."

Cynthia B on August 2024

North Shore & Northwest Chicagoland Plumbing Experts. As a licensed, bonded and insured plumbing company, we take pride in our work. We are a dedicated and honest company, aiming to please every customer on every job. Additional DBA - Reliance Plumbing. Award winning.

"Excellent work. My expert Alex is so talented, and he explained everything that needed to be done, and the job was completed with impeccable timing and skill. He is also a great teacher. He showed me where an important cut off valve was located. Reliance Plumbing and especially Alex is now going to be my go-to for all plumbing projects. Thanks much."

Cynthia B on August 2024


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Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling
296 Williams Place
4.65(
2,300
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Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling
296 Williams Place
4.65(
2,300
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
301 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is now offering ZERO HUMAN CONTACT SERVICE CALLS in order to keep our clients and employees safe and healthy! Lifeline is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.

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Josh K on October 2024

Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is now offering ZERO HUMAN CONTACT SERVICE CALLS in order to keep our clients and employees safe and healthy! Lifeline is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.

".........."

Josh K on October 2024


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Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer
19 Hillcrest Ave
4.67(
832
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Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer
19 Hillcrest Ave
4.67(
832
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
20 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

Ex-Stink Plumbing and Sewer is owned & operated by Harold Van Crey and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated. Award winning. DBA HVC Plumbing.

"Kent was fantastic, highly recommend him as an experienced plumber for complex plumbing work. Had three small projects that he was able to complete. Goes above and beyond in explaining items. Very respectful."

Neil W on April 2025

Ex-Stink Plumbing and Sewer is owned & operated by Harold Van Crey and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated. Award winning. DBA HVC Plumbing.

"Kent was fantastic, highly recommend him as an experienced plumber for complex plumbing work. Had three small projects that he was able to complete. Goes above and beyond in explaining items. Very respectful."

Neil W on April 2025


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Aqua Doctor Plumbing
1304 Eastview Dr
4.53(
100
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Approved Pro
Aqua Doctor Plumbing
1304 Eastview Dr
4.53(
100
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
74 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Aqua Doctor is a family owned and operated business, We provide plumbing, sewer and basement waterproofing services. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and be your lifetime plumbing and waterproofing specialist.

"Uncle Rob was efficient and personable! Job was straightforward and he walked me through what he was doing and the function of the various parts."

Andrea H on April 2025

Aqua Doctor is a family owned and operated business, We provide plumbing, sewer and basement waterproofing services. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and be your lifetime plumbing and waterproofing specialist.

"Uncle Rob was efficient and personable! Job was straightforward and he walked me through what he was doing and the function of the various parts."

Andrea H on April 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2300 Hammond Dr
3.98(
556
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Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2300 Hammond Dr
3.98(
556
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
370 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."

Jamal J on April 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."

Jamal J on April 2025


Avatar for Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
933 Chesapeake Trl
4.83(
12
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Approved Pro
Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
933 Chesapeake Trl
4.83(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
192 local quotes requested

Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.

"Very well Very efficient and courteous crew"

Elaine H on March 2025

Illinois sewer and plumbing is owned & operated by Mr Joe and family. We are a full plumbing and sewer repair service company that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are fully committed to offering our customers honest, reliable, quality service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through dedication to our customers and our commitment to quality, we feel that we can offer you the best service in the industry. Free Estimates - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Better Business Bureau Member A+ Rating - Owner operated.

"Very well Very efficient and courteous crew"

Elaine H on March 2025


We specialize in commercial and residential demolition, excavation, earth retention, and drilling.


Avatar for Buildmax
Buildmax
621 South Grant Ave
4.75(
2
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Approved Pro
Buildmax
621 South Grant Ave
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"

scott t on January 2024

With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"

scott t on January 2024


Avatar for Abila's Waterproofing
Abila's Waterproofing
4728 Arbor Dr #202
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Abila's Waterproofing
4728 Arbor Dr #202
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Abila's Waterproofing is a leader 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!

"Jose fixed the leak in my basement wall."

Warren B on September 2024

Abila's Waterproofing is a leader 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!

"Jose fixed the leak in my basement wall."

Warren B on September 2024


Leo Junk Removal
1220 East Long Valley Drive
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Leo Junk Removal
1220 East Long Valley Drive
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
10 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 earning your business!

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 earning your business!

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Excavation services FAQs

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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