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Earl's Performance Plumbing
925 Wall Street #5
4.64(
54
)
Approved Pro
Earl's Performance Plumbing
925 Wall Street #5
4.64(
54
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Earl's Performance Plumbing offers complete residential and commercial service and repair of all aspects of plumbing, including tank, tank-less and solar water heaters, filtration systems, kitchen and bathroom remodels and mobile home repairs. Services provided in the Chico Area. Call now for a free quote!

"excellent job"

Denise C on May 2024

Earl's Performance Plumbing offers complete residential and commercial service and repair of all aspects of plumbing, including tank, tank-less and solar water heaters, filtration systems, kitchen and bathroom remodels and mobile home repairs. Services provided in the Chico Area. Call now for a free quote!

"excellent job"

Denise C on May 2024


Schuler Plumbing, Inc. / A One Leak Detection
PO Box 1305
3.67(
6
)
Schuler Plumbing, Inc. / A One Leak Detection
PO Box 1305
3.67(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
60 years of experience

Additional e-mail -

"Schuler Plumbing was assigned as my contractor through a home warranty service for a gas leak. They called to schedule the appointment promptly, but the positives ended there. Their tech showed up almost 2 hours after the discussed/scheduled time. Upon arrival, I told the tech where I believed the shutoff valve for the gas was, he couldn't find it, tore off several side panels, damaging some, including unnecessarily tearing subfloor insulation out (none of this was cleaned up or even vaguely put back, at the end of this story). Eventually, it was found exactly where I told him it was. He immediately started prepping excuses for not doing any work. Pretending it isn't up to code (it's not, the home is 50 years old) as if that matters (it does not, it was permitted and the county does not require new permits for repairs that don't include alterations or modifications). We identify a leak (I say "a" and not "the" because he immediately stopped looking to verify there was any other issue). The fix required the replacement of 5' of flex pipe located in the subfloor within arms reach of the exterior. He refused. He tried to blame it on the county requiring permits until I informed him that it would not and that I know this due to 15 years in planning and engineering in the county. He started trying to make other excuses. Ultimately, he spent more time making excuses than the repair would have taken. This is peak lazy, but if it was only lazy it wouldn't be so much of a problem. As part of his excuses, he declared that after his review of the problem went in (because he was going to lie), the home warranty company wouldn't ever send anyone else out to fix it either. He put in that review. Changing his story dramatically from "country requiring permits" to "it doesn't fall under the contract terms due to improper installation". It was not improperly installed. It was installed half a century ago. That connection lasted FIFTY YEARS without a leak. It was permitted as per county requirements at the time. He omitted all of those facts to lie and justify being absolute scum. I called Schuler Plumbing to attempt to deal with this issue - hoping it was isolated to this single wretch of a technician. I was told I'd be getting a call back that day. I withheld making this review (or the great many more than will come from here out) until I heard back about how they would make this right (literally just send a tech out to do the 15 minute repair and restore the paneling to it's original state). I did not hear back. The next day I called again and left another message with a different person. I did not hear back. It's now the weekend and it's cold because we have no heat and we can't do dishes or use the stove or shower. All because their lazy scumbag tech would rather ruin someones ability to have future coverage on their property than due the basic tenants of their job. I would be embarrassed to have someone working for me behave so pathetically to a customer and then lie in writing to a client. I cannot fathom not making sure it was righted immediately upon learning of the absolute b******* that happened. And for that tech, I could not live with myself being such a lazy, dishonest, sleazy scumbag that I would leave a family in the cold because I couldn't be bothered to do a very basic function of my job. This company clearly has no values, decency or quality in any fashion. Do not use for any reason."

Darren B on November 2024

Additional e-mail -

"Schuler Plumbing was assigned as my contractor through a home warranty service for a gas leak. They called to schedule the appointment promptly, but the positives ended there. Their tech showed up almost 2 hours after the discussed/scheduled time. Upon arrival, I told the tech where I believed the shutoff valve for the gas was, he couldn't find it, tore off several side panels, damaging some, including unnecessarily tearing subfloor insulation out (none of this was cleaned up or even vaguely put back, at the end of this story). Eventually, it was found exactly where I told him it was. He immediately started prepping excuses for not doing any work. Pretending it isn't up to code (it's not, the home is 50 years old) as if that matters (it does not, it was permitted and the county does not require new permits for repairs that don't include alterations or modifications). We identify a leak (I say "a" and not "the" because he immediately stopped looking to verify there was any other issue). The fix required the replacement of 5' of flex pipe located in the subfloor within arms reach of the exterior. He refused. He tried to blame it on the county requiring permits until I informed him that it would not and that I know this due to 15 years in planning and engineering in the county. He started trying to make other excuses. Ultimately, he spent more time making excuses than the repair would have taken. This is peak lazy, but if it was only lazy it wouldn't be so much of a problem. As part of his excuses, he declared that after his review of the problem went in (because he was going to lie), the home warranty company wouldn't ever send anyone else out to fix it either. He put in that review. Changing his story dramatically from "country requiring permits" to "it doesn't fall under the contract terms due to improper installation". It was not improperly installed. It was installed half a century ago. That connection lasted FIFTY YEARS without a leak. It was permitted as per county requirements at the time. He omitted all of those facts to lie and justify being absolute scum. I called Schuler Plumbing to attempt to deal with this issue - hoping it was isolated to this single wretch of a technician. I was told I'd be getting a call back that day. I withheld making this review (or the great many more than will come from here out) until I heard back about how they would make this right (literally just send a tech out to do the 15 minute repair and restore the paneling to it's original state). I did not hear back. The next day I called again and left another message with a different person. I did not hear back. It's now the weekend and it's cold because we have no heat and we can't do dishes or use the stove or shower. All because their lazy scumbag tech would rather ruin someones ability to have future coverage on their property than due the basic tenants of their job. I would be embarrassed to have someone working for me behave so pathetically to a customer and then lie in writing to a client. I cannot fathom not making sure it was righted immediately upon learning of the absolute b******* that happened. And for that tech, I could not live with myself being such a lazy, dishonest, sleazy scumbag that I would leave a family in the cold because I couldn't be bothered to do a very basic function of my job. This company clearly has no values, decency or quality in any fashion. Do not use for any reason."

Darren B on November 2024


Cool Roof Solutions
No reviews
Cool Roof Solutions
No reviews

Cool Roof Solutions The roofing setup you select is among the priciest purchases which you can own. At Cool Roof Solutions, we fully grasp the significance you put in this roofing investment. That is the reason why we are genuinely focused on providing top-notch commercial roofing facilities. We're proud to offer our services in Butte County, California and neighboring districts. Your choice of roofing system is undoubtedly among the many expensive judgments you're going to ever make. We completely appreciate the worth you regard your roofing systems at Cool Roof Solutions. We offer the undermentioned roofing services for all your needs. Industrial Roofing Aluminum Roof Repair Rooftop Finish Foam Roof Covering TPO Roof Covering EPDM Roof Covering Flat Roof Covering PVC Roof Covering We offer a warranty of 18 years on all of the services we supply. We make use of Conklin supplies, and these are all proven in the industry. The One And Only Roof Covering Solution You Will Ever Want Cool Roof Solutions has become the top roofing service provider in Butte County, California. Here we provide a very extensive choice of commercial roofing goods and services which undertake to provide a highly distinctive turn-key system for dealing with all of your roofing specifications. We are now renowned for our mastery in the sector of commercial roofing. We take a comprehensive way of thinking in evaluating the full damage and not merely a minor rooftop replacement installation. You'll be able to always depend upon our quality since our guarantee service backs every single commercial roofing assignment that our company takes care of. The guarantee program wholly insures all of our work on your roofing system. Cool Roof Solutions 19668 Simpson Rd Corning, CA 96021 (530) 520-4274 https://commercialroofingofca.com/

Cool Roof Solutions The roofing setup you select is among the priciest purchases which you can own. At Cool Roof Solutions, we fully grasp the significance you put in this roofing investment. That is the reason why we are genuinely focused on providing top-notch commercial roofing facilities. We're proud to offer our services in Butte County, California and neighboring districts. Your choice of roofing system is undoubtedly among the many expensive judgments you're going to ever make. We completely appreciate the worth you regard your roofing systems at Cool Roof Solutions. We offer the undermentioned roofing services for all your needs. Industrial Roofing Aluminum Roof Repair Rooftop Finish Foam Roof Covering TPO Roof Covering EPDM Roof Covering Flat Roof Covering PVC Roof Covering We offer a warranty of 18 years on all of the services we supply. We make use of Conklin supplies, and these are all proven in the industry. The One And Only Roof Covering Solution You Will Ever Want Cool Roof Solutions has become the top roofing service provider in Butte County, California. Here we provide a very extensive choice of commercial roofing goods and services which undertake to provide a highly distinctive turn-key system for dealing with all of your roofing specifications. We are now renowned for our mastery in the sector of commercial roofing. We take a comprehensive way of thinking in evaluating the full damage and not merely a minor rooftop replacement installation. You'll be able to always depend upon our quality since our guarantee service backs every single commercial roofing assignment that our company takes care of. The guarantee program wholly insures all of our work on your roofing system. Cool Roof Solutions 19668 Simpson Rd Corning, CA 96021 (530) 520-4274 https://commercialroofingofca.com/


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.


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.


Alpha & Omega Sewer and Drain Services
No reviews
Alpha & Omega Sewer and Drain Services
No reviews
12 years of experience

We accept credit/debit cards, most checks, cash

We accept credit/debit cards, most checks, cash


Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Chico
9 Commerce Ct
No reviews
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Chico
9 Commerce Ct
No reviews
32 years of experience

At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today. 8 employees, Do not use subcontractors. Additional contact name - Christine R Jerrold, Paul Fischer. Additional phone numbers - (530) 534-3000, (530) 846-5000, (530) 926-4695, (530) 842-9475.

At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today. 8 employees, Do not use subcontractors. Additional contact name - Christine R Jerrold, Paul Fischer. Additional phone numbers - (530) 534-3000, (530) 846-5000, (530) 926-4695, (530) 842-9475.


NexGen Septics LLC
1043 Nichols Ct., Suite 200
5.00(
5
)
NexGen Septics LLC
1043 Nichols Ct., Suite 200
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

NexGen Septics LLC is a septic system provider with extensive land development and wastewater treatment experience dating back to the early 1990s. Their continuous innovation of new ideas solve their client's most complex septic system problems. We have the only Passive Wastewater Treatment System on the market with no maintenance or additives necessary. This system is simple to install, takes less space which makes it great on tight lots, exceeds treatment levels set by NSF by a huge margin, and most importantly it is by far the most inexpensive secondary treatment system available in the United States. Also, our system is scaleable and can be designed for residential, municipal or commercial projects. Septic system products: Advanced Enviro-Septic®, Envirofin®, and the De-Nyte® Denitrification System. Septic system services: home septic systems, business septic systems, commercial septic systems, municipality and community septic systems.

NexGen Septics LLC is a septic system provider with extensive land development and wastewater treatment experience dating back to the early 1990s. Their continuous innovation of new ideas solve their client's most complex septic system problems. We have the only Passive Wastewater Treatment System on the market with no maintenance or additives necessary. This system is simple to install, takes less space which makes it great on tight lots, exceeds treatment levels set by NSF by a huge margin, and most importantly it is by far the most inexpensive secondary treatment system available in the United States. Also, our system is scaleable and can be designed for residential, municipal or commercial projects. Septic system products: Advanced Enviro-Septic®, Envirofin®, and the De-Nyte® Denitrification System. Septic system services: home septic systems, business septic systems, commercial septic systems, municipality and community septic systems.


Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
60 Elm Hill Ave.
4.78(
372
)
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


J&J PUMPS, INC.
4952 S Barney Rd
No reviews
J&J PUMPS, INC.
4952 S Barney Rd
No reviews
41 years of experience

Family Owned and Operated since 1984 Redding California Water Pump, Waste Water Pump, and Water Filtration Contractor System Design: Sales, Service - New Installation - Troubleshooting Domestic - Industrial - Commercial - Municipal – Agricultural CLASSIFICATIONS: D21 MACHINERY & PUMPS C55 WATER CONDITIONING Franklin Electric Certified Contractor Irrigation/Industrial Expert Licensed (836011), Certified, Members of the BBB, and both the California & National Ground Water Associations

Family Owned and Operated since 1984 Redding California Water Pump, Waste Water Pump, and Water Filtration Contractor System Design: Sales, Service - New Installation - Troubleshooting Domestic - Industrial - Commercial - Municipal – Agricultural CLASSIFICATIONS: D21 MACHINERY & PUMPS C55 WATER CONDITIONING Franklin Electric Certified Contractor Irrigation/Industrial Expert Licensed (836011), Certified, Members of the BBB, and both the California & National Ground Water Associations

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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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