Should landscapers be certified or licensed?

<div>When it comes to landscapers, licensing laws vary. Landscaping architects are required to be licensed in all 50 states, whereas traditional landscaping contractors are not typically required to hold a certification. You’ll likely be working with a landscaping contractor for most residential projects. If you are redesigning your whole yard or adding in hardscape features, you will work with a landscaping architect at some point during the project. Be sure to <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">check our state licensing tool</a> to review the local landscaper guidelines.As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

Should plumbers be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul> Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

How much does it cost to install a drain pipe?

<div>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-installing-or-replacing-plumbing-pipes-cost.htm">cost to install a drain pipe</a> is $600 on average, but the total can range between $150 and $2,000. Some cost factors that influence your project price include the type of drain, the area’s accessibility, the proximity of existing drain lines, and whether you’re installing a new drain or replacing an old one. Replacing the p-trap or s-trap under a single fixture will usually cost around $150, while replacing a main drain pipe can cost well over $2,000.</div>

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Reviewed in August 2014
Arrived on time with a equipment and supplies. Did the job in a professional manner were friendly and cleaned up after finishing.
Narrow Leaf Inc
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Reviewed in August 2020
Jerome and his guys did a phenomenal job! Exceeded our expectations. Jerome had a great eye for improvements. Hard workers. Cleaned up after themselves. Polite. We are very happy!
ALLIANCE LANDSCAPING, INC.
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Reviewed in October 2012
I had used the Big Deal for general yard clean-up which they did a good with. I had them come out a second time to make a French Drain in my backyard, which they did but it caved in. I will be making arrangements for someone else to come out and fix it. The owner was very nice but the workers...
Empire Yard Maintenance
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Reviewed in March 2015
Vince was extremely prompt and courteous. He really seemed to understand what I wanted for a finished job, and provided exactly what I envisioned. We had almost all of the existing plants removed, a large tree stump removed, leveled part of the yard, re-worked the side driveway, installed a...
STREAMING VISIONS LLC Landscaping and sales
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Reviewed in September 2015
Went great! I have a yearly contract with them for four visits of six man hours each. They have been caring for my yard since 2007. They are knowledgeable and hard working. My yard always looks great and I do very little in between visits. I also used them to install french drains around my...
Waterwise Landscapes Inc
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Reviewed in January 2015
Byron is absolutely outstanding. He was punctual, meticulous in his work, he guaranteed all of his work, and is absolutely honest. He cleaned up every day before leaving, and he closely supervised the work he did not do himself. Example, the adobe around the base of our home was water damaged...
Paragon Construction LLC
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