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Avatar for 2 Plumbers, Inc.
2 Plumbers, Inc.
7604 W Irving Park Rd
4.97(
30
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Approved Pro
2 Plumbers, Inc.
7604 W Irving Park Rd
4.97(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 local quotes requested

Welcome to 2 Plumbers, Inc.! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each customer! With over 10 years experience, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"2 Plumbers did a great job replacing my water heater. The quote I was given was very fair and they moved incredibly to get the job done. I plan on using them again when I need another plumbing job taken care of!"

John P on January 2025

Welcome to 2 Plumbers, Inc.! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each customer! With over 10 years experience, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"2 Plumbers did a great job replacing my water heater. The quote I was given was very fair and they moved incredibly to get the job done. I plan on using them again when I need another plumbing job taken care of!"

John P on January 2025


Abarca Sewer and Drain service
2433 S Troy St
5.00(
30
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Approved Pro
Abarca Sewer and Drain service
2433 S Troy St
5.00(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

We at Abarca Sewer have practical, efficient methods innovative techniques to keep us ahead in our industry. We work and practice a highly ethical clean environment and workmanship for each one of our customers with a touch of class giving our customers top notch service, satisfaction and guaranteed . We have over 20 years in sewer and drain cleaning specializing in power Rodding, hydro jetting and camera inspections

"Very good work. First, they answered the call and got to do the job the same day. Immediate service, very professional and have the knowledge for the job. Prepared with good equipment and tools that makes the work faster and easier. They cleaned our sewer, which was in a really bad conditions and did an excellent job. Thanks to Cesar & Coco. We highly recommend them."

Luz B on July 2023

We at Abarca Sewer have practical, efficient methods innovative techniques to keep us ahead in our industry. We work and practice a highly ethical clean environment and workmanship for each one of our customers with a touch of class giving our customers top notch service, satisfaction and guaranteed . We have over 20 years in sewer and drain cleaning specializing in power Rodding, hydro jetting and camera inspections

"Very good work. First, they answered the call and got to do the job the same day. Immediate service, very professional and have the knowledge for the job. Prepared with good equipment and tools that makes the work faster and easier. They cleaned our sewer, which was in a really bad conditions and did an excellent job. Thanks to Cesar & Coco. We highly recommend them."

Luz B on July 2023


Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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
376 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


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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
193 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.


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


All Service Calls, LLC
9059 O'Neill Drive
4.98(
33
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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


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
)
77 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


RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
320 South Cindy Ln
4.19(
26
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RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
320 South Cindy Ln
4.19(
26
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Customers say: Super punctual
270 local quotes requested

Your satisfaction is very important to us, 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 a free estimate today.

"Magdiel and his team did great work. They were on time as discussed when planning the project together. They provided quality work and advised on solutions to meet my needs for a beautiful aesthetic, easy maintenance and water management."

Brian G on April 2025

Your satisfaction is very important to us, 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 a free estimate today.

"Magdiel and his team did great work. They were on time as discussed when planning the project together. They provided quality work and advised on solutions to meet my needs for a beautiful aesthetic, easy maintenance and water management."

Brian G on April 2025

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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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