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John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical
2949 Cornhusker Hwy
4.55(
170
)
Approved Pro
John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical
2949 Cornhusker Hwy
4.55(
170
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
263 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


Pro Pour Concrete
14220 Heywood Street
5.00(
7
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Pro Pour Concrete
14220 Heywood Street
5.00(
7
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Pro Pour Concrete offers great service at a affordable price! We have over a 75 years of combined experience we make it are goal to make your concrete dreams a reality. we also offer egress windows and block foundation repairs. no pour to big or to small here at Pro Pour Concrete

"Perfect service, professional and completed on the agreed upon time table. Cleaned up and respected our property."

Corwyn B on August 2024

Pro Pour Concrete offers great service at a affordable price! We have over a 75 years of combined experience we make it are goal to make your concrete dreams a reality. we also offer egress windows and block foundation repairs. no pour to big or to small here at Pro Pour Concrete

"Perfect service, professional and completed on the agreed upon time table. Cleaned up and respected our property."

Corwyn B on August 2024


Wicked Web Design & SEO
1312 North Monroe St. Suite 137
4.67(
9
)
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.


SHURWAY RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS
5560 Colby Street
4.20(
5
)
SHURWAY RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS
5560 Colby Street
4.20(
5
)
Customers say: True professional
24 years of experience

We are a locally owned, small business with with a large list of dependable and experienced sub-contractors with whom we've worked with for several years.

We are a locally owned, small business with with a large list of dependable and experienced sub-contractors with whom we've worked with for several years.


Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
3901 Cavalry Ct
4.59(
29
)
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
3901 Cavalry Ct
4.59(
29
)
Customers say: Super punctual
90 years of experience

Roto-Rooter offers commercial and residential plumbing services. From emergency plumbing to drain cleaning, sewer cleaning to pipe work, Roto-Rooter can help you with any plumbing problem. Roto-Rooter plumbers are licensed and insured and handle everything from water lines to toilet and shower problems. No plumbing job is too big or too small for our experienced and professional plumbers. Schedule an appointment by phone or online, we'll come when it's convenient for you.

"BEWARE, RECORD YOUR INTERACTIONS WITH THESE PEOPLE, they are completely dishonest. I had a sewer backup in my laundry room overnight and called Roto-Rooter to come and give me an estimate on what was wrong, no estimate, the technician got started right away. He went in with the machine and pulled back a small amount of roots from my line. He then put a scope down the line the entire length to the city main, I watched the entire time and verified the line was open, flowing and in-tact. He then decided to have another pass at it and after about 20 minutes of struggling with his equipment, he pulled back a snapped cable, sent the scope back down and came across a majorly damaged section of clay tile pipe with total blockage. I realize I live in an older home, the technician said however, the pipe was in decent condition. He quickly packed up and presented me with a $500 fee and to sign waiver of all responsibility for damage. I questioned what had just happened and he immediately got defensive and aggressive. INCREDIBLY unprofessional. The owner, Mark was no help either. I thought he may work with me on a resolution but he blindly stands by his staff, apparently condoning their intimidation tactics. I was threatened with a lien on my home and now am awaiting a bill for $500, my sewer line is still backing up and now get to to figure out a solution to the $7500 in damage. Beware, this company does not stand by it's customers, or try to come to a resolution, I was gaslit and received nothing but defense of his technician with no substantive resolution."

Loren C on April 2025

Roto-Rooter offers commercial and residential plumbing services. From emergency plumbing to drain cleaning, sewer cleaning to pipe work, Roto-Rooter can help you with any plumbing problem. Roto-Rooter plumbers are licensed and insured and handle everything from water lines to toilet and shower problems. No plumbing job is too big or too small for our experienced and professional plumbers. Schedule an appointment by phone or online, we'll come when it's convenient for you.

"BEWARE, RECORD YOUR INTERACTIONS WITH THESE PEOPLE, they are completely dishonest. I had a sewer backup in my laundry room overnight and called Roto-Rooter to come and give me an estimate on what was wrong, no estimate, the technician got started right away. He went in with the machine and pulled back a small amount of roots from my line. He then put a scope down the line the entire length to the city main, I watched the entire time and verified the line was open, flowing and in-tact. He then decided to have another pass at it and after about 20 minutes of struggling with his equipment, he pulled back a snapped cable, sent the scope back down and came across a majorly damaged section of clay tile pipe with total blockage. I realize I live in an older home, the technician said however, the pipe was in decent condition. He quickly packed up and presented me with a $500 fee and to sign waiver of all responsibility for damage. I questioned what had just happened and he immediately got defensive and aggressive. INCREDIBLY unprofessional. The owner, Mark was no help either. I thought he may work with me on a resolution but he blindly stands by his staff, apparently condoning their intimidation tactics. I was threatened with a lien on my home and now am awaiting a bill for $500, my sewer line is still backing up and now get to to figure out a solution to the $7500 in damage. Beware, this company does not stand by it's customers, or try to come to a resolution, I was gaslit and received nothing but defense of his technician with no substantive resolution."

Loren C on April 2025


Dorian Visionheart Dyer
3560 South Brandon Street
4.83(
6
)
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.


JT&K Services Inc.
PO Box 4322
1.00(
1
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JT&K Services Inc.
PO Box 4322
1.00(
1
)
21 years of experience

JT&K Services, Inc is a full service plumbing and drain cleaning company with 40 years combined experience. We can handle all of your plumbing needs from a simple drippy faucet to major construction. Call JT&K Services and ask about Angie's List members discount!

JT&K Services, Inc is a full service plumbing and drain cleaning company with 40 years combined experience. We can handle all of your plumbing needs from a simple drippy faucet to major construction. Call JT&K Services and ask about Angie's List members discount!


DPM Plumbing & Mechanical
5221 W. Partridge Ln
1.00(
1
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DPM Plumbing & Mechanical
5221 W. Partridge Ln
1.00(
1
)
15 years of experience

Residential and Commercial Plumbing Service and Contracting

Residential and Commercial Plumbing Service and Contracting


Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
60 Elm Hill Ave.
4.78(
372
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
60 Elm Hill Ave.
4.78(
372
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"never contacted me"

Bruce H on April 2019

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"never contacted me"

Bruce H on April 2019


Complete Appliance Protection Inc
1532 NE 96th St
4.31(
236
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Complete Appliance Protection Inc
1532 NE 96th St
4.31(
236
)
Customers say: Quick response
27 years of experience

CP has been providing quality home warranty products since 1998.

"The person performing the service had to make several trips because one of the "new" parts turned out to be faulty. I found both Complete Protection and their local repair contractor to be both very responsive and totally professional at every stage of the repair process."

KEN D on September 2022

CP has been providing quality home warranty products since 1998.

"The person performing the service had to make several trips because one of the "new" parts turned out to be faulty. I found both Complete Protection and their local repair contractor to be both very responsive and totally professional at every stage of the repair process."

KEN D on September 2022

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Septic tank cleanings or pump outs FAQs

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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