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Avatar for Winkle's Plumbing
Winkle's Plumbing
4.3(
82
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Serving Lake City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jon did a timely, quick, thorough job. And this, after hours. Had he not fixed us up after the workday ended as he did, we would have either been without water overnight or paid our water company to spill 3 gallons per minute down our street. Get Winkle’s Plumbing whenever you can. They’r grand."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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SMK Plumbing, LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Lake City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SMK plumbing did a great job for me with a whole house water re-plumbing & main water line from the street. The team was efficient, professional, and polite. Job was started and completed in one day. They even moved the whole house shut off and pressure valve to a very easy to get to location."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+15

Response time11 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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American Foundation & Waterproofing
4.0(
95
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Serving Lake City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called American Foundation and Waterproofing regarding a significant, but localized, leak in a basement foundation wall. Michael arrived on time for the inspection appointment and performed a thorough inspection. He identified the cause of the leak and suggested several fixes that I could try myself. If the suggestions do not work, I will definitely hire this company. I believe they are honest, professional, and know what they are doing."
20ml Encapsulation Liner Installation
Crawl Space Supports + Steel Supplemental Beam
Free Inspection & Esitmate
20ml Encapsulation Liner Installation
Crawl Space Supports + Steel Supplemental Beam

+20

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
4.1(
95
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Serving Lake City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jacob W. did an amazing job when he came out and inspected my cabin's foundation. He was on time, professional, and friendly. The best part was that he gave me the great news that there were no foundation issues to be concerned about and that everything looked good."
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete
Polyurethane Foam Injection

+12

81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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AAA Basement Waterproofing
4.8(
83
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Serving Lake City, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff told me the foundation settling was very minor for a house built in the 1970's.  No water problems in basement.  He did recommend I have the gutters replaced, with 6" gutters, and to make sure water is draining away from house.  Also, he asked me to contact him if the foundation settled more in the future.  He did not do any work other than give me a free evaluation.  Jeff was very professional and honest. I will definitely use his company if I have anymore foundation or drainage issues.
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Full Interior Encap Sys
Full Interior Crawl Drainage Sys
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After Sub-Floor System

+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Aqua Clear Water Systems
4.7(
55
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Serving Lake City, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was our first Aqua Clear System ! The installation was done by Brian Christian & Dustin !! Both men were very professional and explained everything they were doing thoroughly ! (sometimes a couple of times) They was always asking if we had any questions !! Dustin asked me were I wanted the faucet -on the sink- to make sure I was pleased with the placement . Brian did a Great job placing & taking care to fit everything in a compact area -so I have still room in my panty closet . Our friends Bill & Toni Ertel ( also on Chilly Spring Road) recommended this company to us . We will also be recommending your very professional company to our friends. Thank you . Hats off also to Brian & Dustin"
Our owner, David Brewster, standing next to a few options for whole-home water filtration. The size and caliber of the equipment is dependent on the house size and how many people use the water.
This is an example of what a whole-home water filtration system might look like in your garage.
This is another example of a whole-home water filtration system that is used for a smaller home with less water usage.
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+12

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Matt's Plumbing
4.3(
206
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Serving Lake City, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was directed to buy the unit myself (Home Depot), they would install it. By the way, there was a sign at Home Depot that their contractors could install for $99. But Matt and his assistant came out. Very professional. They quoted $270 to install. Took all of 20 minutes. I have buyers remorse that I authorized this expense, but I had taken time off work to be home for this. Inflated pricing,"
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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My Plumber LLC
4.4(
371
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Serving Lake City, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We initially called to get our hot water tank replaced. Thank goodness we called this company. They sent Robert who did some investigation and it turned out there was a slab leak in the hot water pipe. The job turned out to be much bigger than anyone expected. We had to find a leak detection service and the leak was found—just as Robert suspected. Great job all around. Highly recommend My Professional Plumber."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Ameri-Dry Waterproofing
4.4(
29
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Serving Lake City, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great!  From the first call to their office they scheduled us right in for an inspection.  When the inspector came he was organized, curious and extremely informative. When the job started, the crew was on time and worked unbelievably hard throughout the entire day, these men were super thorough. The foremen positioned the sump pump and discharge line so it was almost invisible to the naked eye.   Required a drain through the wall of the house. They also finished the job 1/2 day earlier then they had anticipated.  When they finished the job the basement was left clean and neat.  We got several quotes for the waterproofing and we are very happy with the results we got from AmeriDry. I highly recommend them.  And we would hire them again if needed.
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I-Beams installed on their own footings and encased in concrete
I-Beams and the Ameri-Dry System
Before the Ameri-Dry System and I-Beams were installed

+1

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Lake City, TN

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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