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Avatar for John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical
John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical
2949 Cornhusker Hwy
4.55(
170
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Approved Pro
John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical
2949 Cornhusker Hwy
4.55(
170
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
282 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

When we opened our doors in 1996 we had a strong commitment to customer service with the motto of “Quality at a Reasonable Cost.” John Henry’s is dedicated to building and developing a team of outstanding individuals that provide premium quality products and services while sharing a total commitment to regularly exceeding the expectation of our customers.

"Technicians were very professional and personal. Walked me through key moments along the way. Assisted with setup of the thermostat. Justin R. And Sterling M. We’re phenomenal! Got done ahead of schedule and even rerouted piping and drainage lines to make my life easier. Looks great and I have a fantastic new system!!! Would highly recommend John Henry’s for all your needs!!!"

john v on December 2024

When we opened our doors in 1996 we had a strong commitment to customer service with the motto of “Quality at a Reasonable Cost.” John Henry’s is dedicated to building and developing a team of outstanding individuals that provide premium quality products and services while sharing a total commitment to regularly exceeding the expectation of our customers.

"Technicians were very professional and personal. Walked me through key moments along the way. Assisted with setup of the thermostat. Justin R. And Sterling M. We’re phenomenal! Got done ahead of schedule and even rerouted piping and drainage lines to make my life easier. Looks great and I have a fantastic new system!!! Would highly recommend John Henry’s for all your needs!!!"

john v on December 2024


Avatar for Burton AC, Heating, Plumbing & More
Burton AC, Heating, Plumbing & More
5010 F St
3.23(
158
)
Approved Pro
Burton AC, Heating, Plumbing & More
5010 F St
3.23(
158
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
965 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Burton is the one Omaha HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing company that can provide for all your home plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, and related home comfort needs. On top of that, we recently expanded our scope of services by adding an electrical services division to our company. That means we can now provide expert wiring, installation, and repair services for all your indoor and outdoor electrical needs. At Burton, however, we’re much more than a cluster of home comfort and safety services. We’re a group of people working on your behalf, 24/7, to help make sure. For more information contact Customer Service at customerservice@justcallburton.com

"They are crooks !!! They try to scam the elderly . Shame on you Burton! Get a second opinion people they told my mother her system was outdated and needed replaced , and they quoted her $6200 . the a/c unit was fixed with a $10 capacitor. And a good cleaning . By another company . Berton is Bad business"

Zackery B on June 2025

Burton is the one Omaha HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing company that can provide for all your home plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, and related home comfort needs. On top of that, we recently expanded our scope of services by adding an electrical services division to our company. That means we can now provide expert wiring, installation, and repair services for all your indoor and outdoor electrical needs. At Burton, however, we’re much more than a cluster of home comfort and safety services. We’re a group of people working on your behalf, 24/7, to help make sure. For more information contact Customer Service at customerservice@justcallburton.com

"They are crooks !!! They try to scam the elderly . Shame on you Burton! Get a second opinion people they told my mother her system was outdated and needed replaced , and they quoted her $6200 . the a/c unit was fixed with a $10 capacitor. And a good cleaning . By another company . Berton is Bad business"

Zackery B on June 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
5708 S 118th Circle
4.37(
59
)
Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
5708 S 118th Circle
4.37(
59
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
507 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 were prompt and professional. I would use them again."

Kathryn P on June 2024

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 were prompt and professional. I would use them again."

Kathryn P on June 2024


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Morris Excavating Co.
13500 192nd St
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Morris Excavating Co.
13500 192nd St
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
120 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

**Due to our current service schedule our minimum project is $5,000** **We do not pump septic tanks** Please call today to schedule your appointment at 531-777-0830 Welcome to Morris Excavating Co., Inc. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!

**Due to our current service schedule our minimum project is $5,000** **We do not pump septic tanks** Please call today to schedule your appointment at 531-777-0830 Welcome to Morris Excavating Co., Inc. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!


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Heritage Plumbing
Based In
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Heritage Plumbing
Based In
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
490 local quotes requested

If you're looking to hire the best sewer services provider in Omaha, look no further. At Heritage Plumbing, our motto is to provide high-quality service at an affordable, upfront cost. Whether you need basic plumbing, sewer repair, or emergency services. call Heritage Plumbing get the job done right.

"This is the second time that I have used these guys. My basement bathroom was backing up and flooding anytime we used the upstairs bathroom or sinks. This happened Saturday night and Tony showed up Sunday morning to fix it. He was very professional answering all my questions and keeping me very informed of everything he was doing and looking at. He even found another problem and was able to give me a accurate quote on what it will be so I can look at fixing it before it becomes a bigger problem. To finish I highly recommend this company and I will be using them again whenever I have another issue with my home."

Andrew A on June 2024

If you're looking to hire the best sewer services provider in Omaha, look no further. At Heritage Plumbing, our motto is to provide high-quality service at an affordable, upfront cost. Whether you need basic plumbing, sewer repair, or emergency services. call Heritage Plumbing get the job done right.

"This is the second time that I have used these guys. My basement bathroom was backing up and flooding anytime we used the upstairs bathroom or sinks. This happened Saturday night and Tony showed up Sunday morning to fix it. He was very professional answering all my questions and keeping me very informed of everything he was doing and looking at. He even found another problem and was able to give me a accurate quote on what it will be so I can look at fixing it before it becomes a bigger problem. To finish I highly recommend this company and I will be using them again whenever I have another issue with my home."

Andrew A on June 2024


First Underground Inc.
25409 Mill Rd
No reviews
First Underground Inc.
25409 Mill Rd
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

We are a new company starting out on our own but we do have 30 years experience between my partner and myself. We install sewer and water lines for new construction homes and also septic systems. We will also do repair and replacement work on sewer water lines and septics. We are fast, professional, and safe. We have the ability to give lower bids then other companies who charge more and add on overages due to more overhead. When you need a job done underground call First Underground Inc.

We are a new company starting out on our own but we do have 30 years experience between my partner and myself. We install sewer and water lines for new construction homes and also septic systems. We will also do repair and replacement work on sewer water lines and septics. We are fast, professional, and safe. We have the ability to give lower bids then other companies who charge more and add on overages due to more overhead. When you need a job done underground call First Underground Inc.


Ruda Septic LLC
2499 Co Rd 18
No reviews
Ruda Septic LLC
2499 Co Rd 18
No reviews

Ruda Septic offers residential & commercial septic service in Fremont and the surrounding area. We specialize in: • Cleaning & Installation • Sewer & Septic • Drains • Digging • Grease pits • Carwash pits • Farm confinements • Industrial • Percolation tests • Property sale • Loan inspections • Portable toilets We're licensed, insured and state certified. Call Steve today for a free estimate.

Ruda Septic offers residential & commercial septic service in Fremont and the surrounding area. We specialize in: • Cleaning & Installation • Sewer & Septic • Drains • Digging • Grease pits • Carwash pits • Farm confinements • Industrial • Percolation tests • Property sale • Loan inspections • Portable toilets We're licensed, insured and state certified. Call Steve today for a free estimate.


Wicked Web Design & SEO
1312 North Monroe St. Suite 137
4.67(
9
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Wicked Web Design & SEO
1312 North Monroe St. Suite 137
4.67(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response
12 years of experience

Want an Awesome looking website that also Ranks in the search engines? If you're expecting for it to generate new customers it's vital potential customers find it when they search. This is called Search Engine Optimization. Everyone and their brother are building websites these days, and ironically they are all SEO experts. Most people are smart enough to figure out this isn't true. We are 100% from the United States. Our team is comprised of Graphic Designers, a content writer and one of the Best SEO's in the Country. We have hundreds of #1 Rankings for some of the hardest search terms available. Ask to see some samples. Wicked Web Design is a division of Justin Monk SEO. It became a division to full-fill the entire package. Anyone can build a website, but if the on-page optimization isn’t done correctly the website will never rank. The customer then is forced to pay to have it re-done. Here’s where it gets tricky. Everyone says they are good at SEO, when actually very few are. It definitely isn’t fair to you the customer. Please do your homework and check their rankings. If they don’t have rankings chances are they aren’t very good. We rank in every city we have targeted. Ask to see the list. Awesome web Design mixed with Dominating SEO is a combination any company looking to destroy their competition can’t go without. Please allow extra time for our website (Visit Website) to load, the Demo is displaying all features available which dramatically slow down the loading speed. All the features are displayed so you can choose which ones you want for your website which will be much faster.

Want an Awesome looking website that also Ranks in the search engines? If you're expecting for it to generate new customers it's vital potential customers find it when they search. This is called Search Engine Optimization. Everyone and their brother are building websites these days, and ironically they are all SEO experts. Most people are smart enough to figure out this isn't true. We are 100% from the United States. Our team is comprised of Graphic Designers, a content writer and one of the Best SEO's in the Country. We have hundreds of #1 Rankings for some of the hardest search terms available. Ask to see some samples. Wicked Web Design is a division of Justin Monk SEO. It became a division to full-fill the entire package. Anyone can build a website, but if the on-page optimization isn’t done correctly the website will never rank. The customer then is forced to pay to have it re-done. Here’s where it gets tricky. Everyone says they are good at SEO, when actually very few are. It definitely isn’t fair to you the customer. Please do your homework and check their rankings. If they don’t have rankings chances are they aren’t very good. We rank in every city we have targeted. Ask to see the list. Awesome web Design mixed with Dominating SEO is a combination any company looking to destroy their competition can’t go without. Please allow extra time for our website (Visit Website) to load, the Demo is displaying all features available which dramatically slow down the loading speed. All the features are displayed so you can choose which ones you want for your website which will be much faster.


Dorian Visionheart Dyer
3560 South Brandon Street
4.83(
6
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Dorian Visionheart Dyer
3560 South Brandon Street
4.83(
6
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I am a self-taught artist, initially drawn to experiment with pastels and colored pencil, and now working with acrylic on canvas. My art speaks for itself.

I am a self-taught artist, initially drawn to experiment with pastels and colored pencil, and now working with acrylic on canvas. My art speaks for itself.


AAA Sewer & Drain
2713 Cape Horn Circle
No reviews
AAA Sewer & Drain
2713 Cape Horn Circle
No reviews
20 years of experience

AAA Sewer and Drain Cleaning is the company to call for all your drain needs. If water flows through it we fix it. We're just a phone call away, so call today! 402-677-2960

AAA Sewer and Drain Cleaning is the company to call for all your drain needs. If water flows through it we fix it. We're just a phone call away, so call today! 402-677-2960

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FAQs for septic tank cleaning or pump out projects in Council Bluffs, IA

Wastewater from your home from your showers, toilets, sink drains, and washing machines flows to your septic tank. When wastewater enters your septic tank, it divides into three parts sludge, water, and scum. Outlet and inlet pipe positions and baffles keep sludge and scum from leaving the tank. Wastewater, the effluent, moves down pipes to the drain field.

If a septic tank is not pumped, it can lead to serious issues. The accumulation of sludge and scum will eventually overflow into the drain field, causing blockages and system failure. Pipes may become clogged, leading to sewage backups in your home. Pumps can also break due to excessive buildup, and the drain field may become damaged, requiring costly repairs or replacement.

Signs that your septic tank needs to be pumped include unpleasant odors around your property, slow draining sinks and toilets, gurgling sounds in the plumbing, and sewage backups in your home. You may also notice standing water or damp spots near the septic tank or drain field. If you observe any of these signs, it's important to schedule a pumping promptly to prevent system failure.

Septic tank odors are typically caused by gases produced during the breakdown of organic waste in the tank. If these gases escape, it can indicate a problem such as a crack in the tank, a clogged drain field, or issues with the venting system. Odors can also result from overflows due to a full tank. Addressing septic tank odors promptly is important to prevent more serious issues.

You should pump your septic tank every three to five years, depending on factors like tank size and household size. Larger households generate more wastewater and may require more frequent pumping. For example, a family of four with a 1,000-gallon tank may need pumping every three years, while a smaller household with a larger tank might extend to five years. Regular maintenance ensures optimal system performance.

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