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NTK Excavation LLC
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
NTK Excavation LLC
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
150 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Owner showed up with a small crew and a crazy new piece of equipment. Excavated down below my foundation and to the septic tank. Came into the basement and jackhammered the floor. Removed all the old terracotta pipe inside and out. Installed all new PVC pipe all the way down to the septic tank. Put gravel down to protect the new pipe. Poured concrete in the basement to close the floor back up. Only took one day to get the new pipe in. Came back the next to close the ground and floor up. Great experience, basement no longer smell like sewage."

Gabe d on March 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Owner showed up with a small crew and a crazy new piece of equipment. Excavated down below my foundation and to the septic tank. Came into the basement and jackhammered the floor. Removed all the old terracotta pipe inside and out. Installed all new PVC pipe all the way down to the septic tank. Put gravel down to protect the new pipe. Poured concrete in the basement to close the floor back up. Only took one day to get the new pipe in. Came back the next to close the ground and floor up. Great experience, basement no longer smell like sewage."

Gabe d on March 2025


Iron Horse Timber and Land Inc.
Unknown
No reviews
Iron Horse Timber and Land Inc.
Unknown
No reviews
10 years of experience

Professional, reliable, and fully insured.

Professional, reliable, and fully insured.


A-AFFORDABLE SANITATION
425 FITZ HENRY RD
1.00(
1
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A-AFFORDABLE SANITATION
425 FITZ HENRY RD
1.00(
1
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33 years of experience

Septic

"*PUBLIC BEWARE* If you have A-Affordable do work at your home you need to tell them if you do not want to have your property damaged. At least this is what I was told after the fact by the owners & their son that worked on my job. As far as I am aware the work that I hired them to perform was done well. The problem is that their heavy equipment mangled my asphalt driveway to the point where I had to hire an asphalt contractor to make repairs. My driveway was cracked & patched before they came but it was for the most part level, smooth and not a tripping hazard. Since completing their work the asphalt is ripped up, a severe tripping hazard and can no longer be plowed. I asked A Affordable to split the cost of the repair with me. Despite admitting the asphalt was damaged by them they were unwilling to do anything for me. I was repeatedly told if I had just told them I did not want my driveway damaged this would not have happened."

David M on November 2019

Septic

"*PUBLIC BEWARE* If you have A-Affordable do work at your home you need to tell them if you do not want to have your property damaged. At least this is what I was told after the fact by the owners & their son that worked on my job. As far as I am aware the work that I hired them to perform was done well. The problem is that their heavy equipment mangled my asphalt driveway to the point where I had to hire an asphalt contractor to make repairs. My driveway was cracked & patched before they came but it was for the most part level, smooth and not a tripping hazard. Since completing their work the asphalt is ripped up, a severe tripping hazard and can no longer be plowed. I asked A Affordable to split the cost of the repair with me. Despite admitting the asphalt was damaged by them they were unwilling to do anything for me. I was repeatedly told if I had just told them I did not want my driveway damaged this would not have happened."

David M on November 2019


Renovation Gallery Home Remodeling Specialists
811 Fleming St
5.00(
1
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Renovation Gallery Home Remodeling Specialists
811 Fleming St
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Licensed & Insured Home Remodeling Specialists - Any type of interior or exterior remodeling and or new construction services. Whether it's getting your home remodeled or fixing damage that's been done to your home, we're here to help you every step of the way. At The Renovation Gallery, we've built our livelihoods on remodeling people's homes. From the simple to the lavish, we've experienced it all and we can help you every step of the way. No job is too big or to small. Additional email: Carlos.Pinto@RenovationGallery.com

Licensed & Insured Home Remodeling Specialists - Any type of interior or exterior remodeling and or new construction services. Whether it's getting your home remodeled or fixing damage that's been done to your home, we're here to help you every step of the way. At The Renovation Gallery, we've built our livelihoods on remodeling people's homes. From the simple to the lavish, we've experienced it all and we can help you every step of the way. No job is too big or to small. Additional email: Carlos.Pinto@RenovationGallery.com


OLD DAD SHOOK CONTRACTING INC.
325 BROWNSVILLE RD
4.15(
39
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OLD DAD SHOOK CONTRACTING INC.
325 BROWNSVILLE RD
4.15(
39
)
Customers say: Quality work
53 years of experience

(888)466-5325. 412-481-5560 Pa. License # PAOAGHIC 1583

"After a bad winter with some issues with ice dams, decided we needed to get some gutter work and new downspouts and also had a chimney contractor no show so had to find another to do the work. Called a few places and had quotes from Old Dad Shook and another place. Old Dad Shook looked to have the better price and seemed to have better reviews so went with them. I had a busy summer so planned the work for fall and had gotten a call in June to start the work but let them know it could wait and I gave them a call in August and they were able to come out a couple weeks later to do the work. The day came and the first day, they worked on chimney pointing and capping the chimneys as well as painting and patching the box gutters. It was a pretty hot day so they spread the work over two days and the second day they took off the old downspouts and put on new downspouts. They did a nice job of attaching everything and setting them up. Unfortunately, we had an issue with the elbow on one of the downspouts on the ground that took some time to get taken care of and also had some leaking still around the chimney with a heavy rain that they came out and took a look at and sealed up the best they could"

Timothy L on October 2018

(888)466-5325. 412-481-5560 Pa. License # PAOAGHIC 1583

"After a bad winter with some issues with ice dams, decided we needed to get some gutter work and new downspouts and also had a chimney contractor no show so had to find another to do the work. Called a few places and had quotes from Old Dad Shook and another place. Old Dad Shook looked to have the better price and seemed to have better reviews so went with them. I had a busy summer so planned the work for fall and had gotten a call in June to start the work but let them know it could wait and I gave them a call in August and they were able to come out a couple weeks later to do the work. The day came and the first day, they worked on chimney pointing and capping the chimneys as well as painting and patching the box gutters. It was a pretty hot day so they spread the work over two days and the second day they took off the old downspouts and put on new downspouts. They did a nice job of attaching everything and setting them up. Unfortunately, we had an issue with the elbow on one of the downspouts on the ground that took some time to get taken care of and also had some leaking still around the chimney with a heavy rain that they came out and took a look at and sealed up the best they could"

Timothy L on October 2018


Anytime Sewer and Drain
82 Vare St
4.76(
104
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Anytime Sewer and Drain
82 Vare St
4.76(
104
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. Household plumbing and repairs Award Winning. If you are looking for high quality and personal service, you have come to the right place. At ANYTIME Sewer and Drain we will give you the attention and personal service you deserve.

"He was able to let us know where our mystery water was coming from. Thankfully it ended up being a very simple fix!"

Carolyn P on January 2021

Family owned & operated. Household plumbing and repairs Award Winning. If you are looking for high quality and personal service, you have come to the right place. At ANYTIME Sewer and Drain we will give you the attention and personal service you deserve.

"He was able to let us know where our mystery water was coming from. Thankfully it ended up being a very simple fix!"

Carolyn P on January 2021


Engineered Foundation Solutions
125 Technology Dr
4.84(
146
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Engineered Foundation Solutions
125 Technology Dr
4.84(
146
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Engineered Foundation Solutions offers excellent service to customers in twelve counties within the tri-state area and is dedicated to quality work and the safety of your structure. Our commitment to customer satisfaction in every step of each individual project, from beginning to end, puts us above the rest.

"Brian came over after we had talked with several contractors about a concrete porch underside (in basement room) and one of those contractors made us think the concrete was in such a bad state of "imminent failure" that it needs a full replacement.So, while we continued to get quotes for a full replacement, we also asked a retired architect friend to give his opinion. He did not think concrete was so bad and he was glad we were having a structural engineer (Brian) coming over a few days later. Brian explained why he did not think the concrete was in need of full replacement (very expensive!) and also the damage was not a foundation/structure integrity issue (not "imminent failure"). We had spoken to several contractors and the cost to fully replace is upwards of 15-20 thousand dollars. From the state of the concrete, Brian did not believe the "symptoms" warranted a full replacement and that the more likely issue was simply that we never "sealed" the concrete with epoxy (and only painted the concrete porch). Given the sky-rocketing costs to do any home repairs, it seems more reasonable for us to do first level repair (not replace) that Brian suggests. Brian's honest and informative consultation (for free!!!) is piece of mind and a HUGE savings. We greatly appreciate Brian coming over to educate us - on his own dime. We will definitely ask Brian to come over again if/when we think we need an honest assessment of our home foundation needs."

June S on August 2021

Engineered Foundation Solutions offers excellent service to customers in twelve counties within the tri-state area and is dedicated to quality work and the safety of your structure. Our commitment to customer satisfaction in every step of each individual project, from beginning to end, puts us above the rest.

"Brian came over after we had talked with several contractors about a concrete porch underside (in basement room) and one of those contractors made us think the concrete was in such a bad state of "imminent failure" that it needs a full replacement.So, while we continued to get quotes for a full replacement, we also asked a retired architect friend to give his opinion. He did not think concrete was so bad and he was glad we were having a structural engineer (Brian) coming over a few days later. Brian explained why he did not think the concrete was in need of full replacement (very expensive!) and also the damage was not a foundation/structure integrity issue (not "imminent failure"). We had spoken to several contractors and the cost to fully replace is upwards of 15-20 thousand dollars. From the state of the concrete, Brian did not believe the "symptoms" warranted a full replacement and that the more likely issue was simply that we never "sealed" the concrete with epoxy (and only painted the concrete porch). Given the sky-rocketing costs to do any home repairs, it seems more reasonable for us to do first level repair (not replace) that Brian suggests. Brian's honest and informative consultation (for free!!!) is piece of mind and a HUGE savings. We greatly appreciate Brian coming over to educate us - on his own dime. We will definitely ask Brian to come over again if/when we think we need an honest assessment of our home foundation needs."

June S on August 2021


412 Plumbing LLC
7031 Highland Creek Dr
4.89(
256
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412 Plumbing LLC
7031 Highland Creek Dr
4.89(
256
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

412 Plumbing LLC is a "customer first" plumbing service company committed to the highest level of plumbing service in the Pittsburgh area. Family owned and operated, we are proud to serve Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and surrounding areas. When your plumbing misfortunes surface, have confidence 412 plumbing will have your troubles resolved in no time, so you can return to what's most important to you.

"Couldn’t have asked for better service. Plumber was very professional, did his best to minimize damage even though part of the garage ceiling and a wall behind our 1st floor powder room needed to be breached to access the pipes and figure out where the leak was. And on top of that, he took a look at a toilet that kept running after being flushed and made a quick fix of that problem without even charging me extra for the work. We’ll definitely use this service again the next time we need a plumber."

Shawn B on May 2020

412 Plumbing LLC is a "customer first" plumbing service company committed to the highest level of plumbing service in the Pittsburgh area. Family owned and operated, we are proud to serve Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and surrounding areas. When your plumbing misfortunes surface, have confidence 412 plumbing will have your troubles resolved in no time, so you can return to what's most important to you.

"Couldn’t have asked for better service. Plumber was very professional, did his best to minimize damage even though part of the garage ceiling and a wall behind our 1st floor powder room needed to be breached to access the pipes and figure out where the leak was. And on top of that, he took a look at a toilet that kept running after being flushed and made a quick fix of that problem without even charging me extra for the work. We’ll definitely use this service again the next time we need a plumber."

Shawn B on May 2020


Champion Waterproofing Inc
1216 Lowry Ave
4.41(
169
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Champion Waterproofing Inc
1216 Lowry Ave
4.41(
169
)
Customers say: Quality work
35 years of experience

Lifetime Warranty / Free Inspections We are a full service basement/foundation company. We have served the greater Pittsburgh area for over 30 years. We have over 24,000 satisfied customers, all with lifetime guarantees. We solve all types of below grade foundation issues: wet basements, bowing walls, sinking foundations. Contact us today for your free inspection!

"I had Champion Waterproofing do my house July 2017 and I THOUGHT they were great. The previous owners had a system in place, but it turns out they were ripped off. So, I had Champion come in a redo the work and put in a brand new pump. The crew was very polite and walked me through the process - I will give them that. However, whatever was done or something is broke, the flow of the water has changed and my basement is wet like never before. My brand new carpet is ruined. I have been calling Champion for MONTHS! ... I started calling back in March. It is now going on July and I have not even been able to get them to come to my house to assess the issue. They keep giving me the runaround and telling me that the foreman who completed the job last year, needs to come out. Fine. But, at the end of the day - I did not write a check to the foreman, I wrote a check to Champion Waterproofing. Now they were quick to come out and take my money, but honoring their LIFETIME warranty is a joke. I feel awful, because I have recommended them to other people. I know they have other professionals who can come out to at least "look" at what needs to be fixed. I am so disappointed and stressed. I will NOT and do NOT recommend them to waterproof your house."

Rikki B on June 2018

Lifetime Warranty / Free Inspections We are a full service basement/foundation company. We have served the greater Pittsburgh area for over 30 years. We have over 24,000 satisfied customers, all with lifetime guarantees. We solve all types of below grade foundation issues: wet basements, bowing walls, sinking foundations. Contact us today for your free inspection!

"I had Champion Waterproofing do my house July 2017 and I THOUGHT they were great. The previous owners had a system in place, but it turns out they were ripped off. So, I had Champion come in a redo the work and put in a brand new pump. The crew was very polite and walked me through the process - I will give them that. However, whatever was done or something is broke, the flow of the water has changed and my basement is wet like never before. My brand new carpet is ruined. I have been calling Champion for MONTHS! ... I started calling back in March. It is now going on July and I have not even been able to get them to come to my house to assess the issue. They keep giving me the runaround and telling me that the foreman who completed the job last year, needs to come out. Fine. But, at the end of the day - I did not write a check to the foreman, I wrote a check to Champion Waterproofing. Now they were quick to come out and take my money, but honoring their LIFETIME warranty is a joke. I feel awful, because I have recommended them to other people. I know they have other professionals who can come out to at least "look" at what needs to be fixed. I am so disappointed and stressed. I will NOT and do NOT recommend them to waterproof your house."

Rikki B on June 2018


M. Strouse Plumbing
Based In
5.00(
4
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M. Strouse Plumbing
Based In
5.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Mike showed up within 10 minutes of the agreed upon time. He was direct, professional and detail oriented. The job was done faster than what I had planned for. Will put him on my plumbers-to-call list. The cost for labor, new high quality water heater, extended warranty, new thermal expansion tank, new gas line, removal and disposal of old water heater was $1830.00."

Fred P on December 2024

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Mike showed up within 10 minutes of the agreed upon time. He was direct, professional and detail oriented. The job was done faster than what I had planned for. Will put him on my plumbers-to-call list. The cost for labor, new high quality water heater, extended warranty, new thermal expansion tank, new gas line, removal and disposal of old water heater was $1830.00."

Fred P on December 2024

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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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