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Avatar for MAPLEWOOD PLUMBING

MAPLEWOOD PLUMBING

4.86(
307
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•Approved Pro

MAPLEWOOD PLUMBING

4.86(
307
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 years of experience

"Maplewood Plumbing has served St. Louis City and St. Louis County for 40+ years, helping residential and commercial customers with drain cleaning, sewer camera inspections, pipe lining, excavation/sewer lateral replacement, water services, residential plumbing, commercial plumbing, backflow testing and repair, pipe replacements, water heater repair/replacement in addition to numerous other plumbing services. Family-owned and operated since 1985, we have built a solid reputation in the community. Give us a call and see for yourself why our loyal customers won't use anyone else when they need their drains cleaned, plumbing repaired or installed, or water heater and gas pipe serviced." We offer free estimates. Give us a call today! 314-645-6350

"Jacob thoroughly looked over everything; water lines, gas line, igniter, gas valve, connections, etc.. He took the time to make sure everything was working properly and even educated me on a few things I didn't know."

Ken L on July 2024

"Maplewood Plumbing has served St. Louis City and St. Louis County for 40+ years, helping residential and commercial customers with drain cleaning, sewer camera inspections, pipe lining, excavation/sewer lateral replacement, water services, residential plumbing, commercial plumbing, backflow testing and repair, pipe replacements, water heater repair/replacement in addition to numerous other plumbing services. Family-owned and operated since 1985, we have built a solid reputation in the community. Give us a call and see for yourself why our loyal customers won't use anyone else when they need their drains cleaned, plumbing repaired or installed, or water heater and gas pipe serviced." We offer free estimates. Give us a call today! 314-645-6350

"Jacob thoroughly looked over everything; water lines, gas line, igniter, gas valve, connections, etc.. He took the time to make sure everything was working properly and even educated me on a few things I didn't know."

Ken L on July 2024

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.48(
965
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.48(
965
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
91 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Toni W 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.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Toni W on April 2025

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Foundation Recovery Systems

4.72(
226
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Foundation Recovery Systems

4.72(
226
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

Foundation Recovery Systems (FRS), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, FRS is here to restore your foundation or crawl space.

"As far as we can tell, the work was effective at stabilizing our foundation, and the on-site crew led by Luke was great, informing us of their progress along the way. However, we expressed in advance our concern about protecting some of our landscaping. We were assured the crew would have boards to cover landscaping on which removed dirt would be piled. This turned out not to be the case. I’ve had quite a bit of expense and labor to restore landscaping that was damaged during the work. This damage could have been avoided. Foundation Recovery sends out $500 coupons to advertise for their work. My attempts to contact Joe and FRS to honor even a part of the $500 coupon to help defray my landscaping costs have gone unanswered. Our salesperson, Joe, was not present during the work and has not been responsive to our followup inquiries. We are very disappointed in the poor customer service from Foundation and its representatives. I cannot recommend this company based on their failure to address our up-front concerns, lack of response to our followup requests, and the false advertising that is associated with the coupons."

Jerry K on September 2025

Foundation Recovery Systems (FRS), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, FRS is here to restore your foundation or crawl space.

"As far as we can tell, the work was effective at stabilizing our foundation, and the on-site crew led by Luke was great, informing us of their progress along the way. However, we expressed in advance our concern about protecting some of our landscaping. We were assured the crew would have boards to cover landscaping on which removed dirt would be piled. This turned out not to be the case. I’ve had quite a bit of expense and labor to restore landscaping that was damaged during the work. This damage could have been avoided. Foundation Recovery sends out $500 coupons to advertise for their work. My attempts to contact Joe and FRS to honor even a part of the $500 coupon to help defray my landscaping costs have gone unanswered. Our salesperson, Joe, was not present during the work and has not been responsive to our followup inquiries. We are very disappointed in the poor customer service from Foundation and its representatives. I cannot recommend this company based on their failure to address our up-front concerns, lack of response to our followup requests, and the false advertising that is associated with the coupons."

Jerry K on September 2025

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

4.06(
70
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•Approved Pro

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

4.06(
70
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
33 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services takes pride in being your preferred local plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians! In fact, more homeowners in the St. Louis Metro East & Central Illinois communities we serve, say they would call us again before any other plumbing, electrical, heating, or air conditioning service!

"Excellent job "

Sara T on January 2026

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services takes pride in being your preferred local plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians! In fact, more homeowners in the St. Louis Metro East & Central Illinois communities we serve, say they would call us again before any other plumbing, electrical, heating, or air conditioning service!

"Excellent job "

Sara T on January 2026

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House Doctor's

5.00(
1
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House Doctor's

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Property maintenance is an essential yet often daunting task for homeowners and businesses. Finding the time or the right tools to carry out these tasks can be difficult and exhausting, leading to delays and frustration. At House Doctors of St Louis, we are here to alleviate these challenges, providing reliable solutions to all your maintenance and improvement needs efficiently and professionally. Our skilled handyman team excels in managing an extensive range of tasks for residential and commercial projects alike. We transform overwhelming to-do lists and stalled projects into completed tasks, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish. Whether it's quick repairs or major renovations, our technicians handle a variety of requests backed by free estimates to initiate the process, thus making your goals achievable.

"Furance was not working, call House Doctor. They were out the next day and got it back up and running. Professional and efficient. Plus, very affordable."

Alisa F on February 2026

Property maintenance is an essential yet often daunting task for homeowners and businesses. Finding the time or the right tools to carry out these tasks can be difficult and exhausting, leading to delays and frustration. At House Doctors of St Louis, we are here to alleviate these challenges, providing reliable solutions to all your maintenance and improvement needs efficiently and professionally. Our skilled handyman team excels in managing an extensive range of tasks for residential and commercial projects alike. We transform overwhelming to-do lists and stalled projects into completed tasks, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish. Whether it's quick repairs or major renovations, our technicians handle a variety of requests backed by free estimates to initiate the process, thus making your goals achievable.

"Furance was not working, call House Doctor. They were out the next day and got it back up and running. Professional and efficient. Plus, very affordable."

Alisa F on February 2026

FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in East Saint Louis, IL

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

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