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Avatar for J&S Plumbing, Inc.
J&S Plumbing, Inc.
370 Bond St
4.66(
834
)
Approved Pro
J&S Plumbing, Inc.
370 Bond St
4.66(
834
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
396 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.

"Excellent response and performed work correctly"

Walter K on February 2025

Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.

"Excellent response and performed work correctly"

Walter K on February 2025


Avatar for Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
17035 Westview Avenue
4.79(
39
)
Approved Pro
Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
17035 Westview Avenue
4.79(
39
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

Flo-Maxx is a leader in the sewer Industry, We are family owned and operated. We have all the latest equipment in the plumbing industry combine that with our reasonable prices you can't lose, give us a try!!

"I had a really bad shower and toilet clog so I decided to contact flo-maxx and they sent 2 professionals, Garret and Raymond to do the job but I wasn’t sure if they would be able to clear the drain, they definitely cleared it super quick and also cleaned my floor afterwards. They finally left but there was a small leak from the toilet water line and I called them and they came back again to check it and fix it, no big deal they did great! 10/10"

Omar H on February 2024

Flo-Maxx is a leader in the sewer Industry, We are family owned and operated. We have all the latest equipment in the plumbing industry combine that with our reasonable prices you can't lose, give us a try!!

"I had a really bad shower and toilet clog so I decided to contact flo-maxx and they sent 2 professionals, Garret and Raymond to do the job but I wasn’t sure if they would be able to clear the drain, they definitely cleared it super quick and also cleaned my floor afterwards. They finally left but there was a small leak from the toilet water line and I called them and they came back again to check it and fix it, no big deal they did great! 10/10"

Omar H on February 2024


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Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling
296 Williams Place
4.65(
2,300
)
Approved Pro
Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling
296 Williams Place
4.65(
2,300
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
303 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


Avatar for All Plumbing & Sewer Services, Inc.
All Plumbing & Sewer Services, Inc.
Serving
4.85(
53
)
Approved Pro
All Plumbing & Sewer Services, Inc.
Serving
4.85(
53
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
92 local quotes requested

We're All Plumbing and Sewer Services, Inc. and we've been a premier plumber here in Lombard since 2007. We have the experience and expertise to handle any plumbing repair or replacement job that comes our way. From residential to commercial plumbing services, we have you covered. Our experienced technicians are highly trained and strive to provide you with top quality workmanship on all projects. We're looking forward to growing our business to continue to serve Lombard and the surrounding areas. We take pride in our work and look forward to helping you with all of your plumbing needs!

"Outstanding service! Came out last week to fix a shower faucet. Yesterday it would not turn off. I left a voicemail and the owner called back firdt thing next morning. Joey came out and fixed it right away. It was not a work issue, a piece of solder fell from the wall and fell into the cartridge causing the pin not to close. If you want a straight up professional, reliable plumber that stands by their work, thus the company to use. I will definitely have them on speed dial for all my plumbing issues!!"

Kimberly H on August 2024

We're All Plumbing and Sewer Services, Inc. and we've been a premier plumber here in Lombard since 2007. We have the experience and expertise to handle any plumbing repair or replacement job that comes our way. From residential to commercial plumbing services, we have you covered. Our experienced technicians are highly trained and strive to provide you with top quality workmanship on all projects. We're looking forward to growing our business to continue to serve Lombard and the surrounding areas. We take pride in our work and look forward to helping you with all of your plumbing needs!

"Outstanding service! Came out last week to fix a shower faucet. Yesterday it would not turn off. I left a voicemail and the owner called back firdt thing next morning. Joey came out and fixed it right away. It was not a work issue, a piece of solder fell from the wall and fell into the cartridge causing the pin not to close. If you want a straight up professional, reliable plumber that stands by their work, thus the company to use. I will definitely have them on speed dial for all my plumbing issues!!"

Kimberly H on August 2024


Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2300 Hammond Dr
3.98(
556
)
Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2300 Hammond Dr
3.98(
556
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
378 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


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


All American Utility
6512 Walter Adamic Ln
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
All American Utility
6512 Walter Adamic Ln
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

All American Utility is 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021

All American Utility is 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021


Avatar for A New Look Construction, LLC
A New Look Construction, LLC
2165 Wahoo Drive
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
A New Look Construction, LLC
2165 Wahoo Drive
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Wow talk about professional this a company I would not hesitate about. Iâ m a new home owner and they came out within a few day due to the weather. They got the job done in just a few hours. They were polite made sure I was happy with the job and placement of the car port. Hiring them was one of the best decisions Iâ ve ever made! ."

RHONDA C on October 2023

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Wow talk about professional this a company I would not hesitate about. Iâ m a new home owner and they came out within a few day due to the weather. They got the job done in just a few hours. They were polite made sure I was happy with the job and placement of the car port. Hiring them was one of the best decisions Iâ ve ever made! ."

RHONDA C on October 2023


All Service Calls, LLC
9059 O'Neill Drive
4.98(
33
)
Approved Pro
All Service Calls, LLC
9059 O'Neill Drive
4.98(
33
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "

Collin C on January 2025

Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "

Collin C on January 2025


Avatar for Supreme Drywall and Painting, LLC
Supreme Drywall and Painting, LLC
1123 Nicholson St
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Supreme Drywall and Painting, LLC
1123 Nicholson St
4.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Supreme Drywall & Painting is a third-generation family-owned construction company that serves the greater Chicagoland area. Supreme Drywall & Painting is much more than drywall and painting: we are here for your complete residential or commercial indoor/outdoor remodeling needs! With 30 years of experience, Supreme Drywall & Painting is dedicated to ensuring that our customer satisfaction is our top priority. Supreme Drywall & Painting will always finish the job, no matter what, and we are a company you can trust!

"Responsive, did the work when he said he would."

Suzanne D on September 2021

Supreme Drywall & Painting is a third-generation family-owned construction company that serves the greater Chicagoland area. Supreme Drywall & Painting is much more than drywall and painting: we are here for your complete residential or commercial indoor/outdoor remodeling needs! With 30 years of experience, Supreme Drywall & Painting is dedicated to ensuring that our customer satisfaction is our top priority. Supreme Drywall & Painting will always finish the job, no matter what, and we are a company you can trust!

"Responsive, did the work when he said he would."

Suzanne D on September 2021

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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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