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Avatar for Drainmaster Sewer and Plumbing LLC
Drainmaster Sewer and Plumbing LLC
1302 Raymond St
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Drainmaster Sewer and Plumbing LLC
1302 Raymond St
5.00(
30
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

We are a Veteran owned and ran company. We provide all types of Plumbing, Sewer and Water services, from repairs to installs. There is no job too small. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Plumbing and Sewer services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Very responsive, called right back and was able to complete work when said at a competitive price."

David R on December 2024

We are a Veteran owned and ran company. We provide all types of Plumbing, Sewer and Water services, from repairs to installs. There is no job too small. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Plumbing and Sewer services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Very responsive, called right back and was able to complete work when said at a competitive price."

David R on December 2024


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DLA Sewer & Drain
5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
DLA Sewer & Drain
5.00(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
69 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Quick response and job completion! Great work and a good price!"

Kelsey S on September 2024

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Quick response and job completion! Great work and a good price!"

Kelsey S on September 2024


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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
346 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
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Approved Pro
All American Utility
6512 Walter Adamic Ln
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
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


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Supreme Drywall and Painting, LLC
1123 Nicholson St
4.75(
2
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Approved Pro
Supreme Drywall and Painting, LLC
1123 Nicholson St
4.75(
2
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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


Tom's Creative Landscape, Inc.
46 West 370 Route 30
4.49(
91
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Approved Pro
Tom's Creative Landscape, Inc.
46 West 370 Route 30
4.49(
91
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
11 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

We have been serving the Chicago land since 1993. We specialize in fixing your drainage problems and create beautiful landscaping for your home. Come see why our customers are happy customers!

"To and his crew did an excellent job creating and building a stone surround in my front yard. They do very good work."

Bill S on May 2023

We have been serving the Chicago land since 1993. We specialize in fixing your drainage problems and create beautiful landscaping for your home. Come see why our customers are happy customers!

"To and his crew did an excellent job creating and building a stone surround in my front yard. They do very good work."

Bill S on May 2023


Basement Buddies
628 South Woodlawn Street
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Basement Buddies
628 South Woodlawn Street
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

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!

"They do exceptional work, paid to attention to details, and I received many compliments about the work."

Chris D on August 2022

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!

"They do exceptional work, paid to attention to details, and I received many compliments about the work."

Chris D on August 2022


Froggy's Landscaping
9305 McVicker Avenue
3.00(
2
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Froggy's Landscaping
9305 McVicker Avenue
3.00(
2
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54 local quotes requested

Specializing in the following services: Landscaping and Hardscaping Lawn maintenance Snow removal Seal coating and epoxy flooring Pavers and much more Call or click for your quote today!

"Work started good for the first week, although I was told the job would be completed within 3-4 days. I was told that they had to complete other jobs and would return to my job. But they never returned. Initially they started avoiding my phone calls until I did hear from them any more."

C S on February 2025

Specializing in the following services: Landscaping and Hardscaping Lawn maintenance Snow removal Seal coating and epoxy flooring Pavers and much more Call or click for your quote today!

"Work started good for the first week, although I was told the job would be completed within 3-4 days. I was told that they had to complete other jobs and would return to my job. But they never returned. Initially they started avoiding my phone calls until I did hear from them any more."

C S on February 2025


Midwest Utility Group
210 Colburn Ave
No reviews
Midwest Utility Group
210 Colburn Ave
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

As a reputable general contractor, we specialize in cable, gas, water, and sewer installation and repair services. With a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in these vital utility systems, our team of skilled professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of projects, both big and small. Whether you require the installation of new cables, gas lines, water pipes, or sewer systems, or need repairs and maintenance for existing infrastructure, we have the expertise and resources to get the job done efficiently and effectively. We prioritize safety and quality in all our endeavors, ensuring that every installation and repair meets the highest industry standards. With our dedication to customer satisfaction and a proven track record of successful projects, you can trust us to deliver reliable and innovative solutions tailored to your specific needs

As a reputable general contractor, we specialize in cable, gas, water, and sewer installation and repair services. With a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in these vital utility systems, our team of skilled professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of projects, both big and small. Whether you require the installation of new cables, gas lines, water pipes, or sewer systems, or need repairs and maintenance for existing infrastructure, we have the expertise and resources to get the job done efficiently and effectively. We prioritize safety and quality in all our endeavors, ensuring that every installation and repair meets the highest industry standards. With our dedication to customer satisfaction and a proven track record of successful projects, you can trust us to deliver reliable and innovative solutions tailored to your specific needs

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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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