Valpo Excavation & Septic is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"We express our sincere gratitude to Russ Buechs and his technicians who recently serviced our septic system. Not only were they professional and efficient in their work but also incredibly kind and friendly to my family. My little boys were very curious about what he was doing, and he took the time to answer their questions patiently and with a smile. We truly appreciate his professionalism and his wonderful demeanor. We will definitely be recommending your company to others! Thank you."
William R on April 2025
Valpo Excavation & Septic is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"We express our sincere gratitude to Russ Buechs and his technicians who recently serviced our septic system. Not only were they professional and efficient in their work but also incredibly kind and friendly to my family. My little boys were very curious about what he was doing, and he took the time to answer their questions patiently and with a smile. We truly appreciate his professionalism and his wonderful demeanor. We will definitely be recommending your company to others! Thank you."
William R on April 2025
Robert Balash Excavating is a three generation family run small business that has been serving Northwest Indiana since 1963. We pride ourselves will the highest craftsmanship and reliability for all projects large or small. Our dependability, honesty, and fairness sets us above the rest.
"My experience was as perfect as it could get. He came over measured the patio. Next day had a quote. I excepted and he scheduled me in. Very smooth experiance. They cleaned up after themselves when they were done. They had the job done within a week do to rain. Otherwise it would of been done in 2 days like he said. I definitely recommend these guys to do concrete work. A+ for my experience."
Thomas C on June 2021
Robert Balash Excavating is a three generation family run small business that has been serving Northwest Indiana since 1963. We pride ourselves will the highest craftsmanship and reliability for all projects large or small. Our dependability, honesty, and fairness sets us above the rest.
"My experience was as perfect as it could get. He came over measured the patio. Next day had a quote. I excepted and he scheduled me in. Very smooth experiance. They cleaned up after themselves when they were done. They had the job done within a week do to rain. Otherwise it would of been done in 2 days like he said. I definitely recommend these guys to do concrete work. A+ for my experience."
Thomas C on June 2021
At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance were helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.
At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance were helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.
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.
"Had Roto rooter come out in November, paid cash to the employee and he wrote down 11-2022 instead of 8-2023 into the warranty system and wrote in we paid $450 which we paid $900 so he stole money and now they won’t warranty are clogged main line now. Called main office the lady was very rude and cursing then hung up the phone. Roto rooter is the scummiest company I have ever used. If you want to get screwed over by a big name use Roto rooter. Never again."
Shane L on April 2024
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.
"Had Roto rooter come out in November, paid cash to the employee and he wrote down 11-2022 instead of 8-2023 into the warranty system and wrote in we paid $450 which we paid $900 so he stole money and now they won’t warranty are clogged main line now. Called main office the lady was very rude and cursing then hung up the phone. Roto rooter is the scummiest company I have ever used. If you want to get screwed over by a big name use Roto rooter. Never again."
Shane L on April 2024
For over 65 years, Feikema Plumbing & Sanitation has served the Munster, Indiana local community & surrounding areas. Specializing in fixing problems, big & small, we are a full-service licensed plumbing company equipped with the knowledge & experience to handle any & all plumbing, sewer & septic needs.
"This company was awesome! They came out right away and fixed the pipe and it didn't cost too much! Thank you so much!"
Marisa P on January 2025
For over 65 years, Feikema Plumbing & Sanitation has served the Munster, Indiana local community & surrounding areas. Specializing in fixing problems, big & small, we are a full-service licensed plumbing company equipped with the knowledge & experience to handle any & all plumbing, sewer & septic needs.
"This company was awesome! They came out right away and fixed the pipe and it didn't cost too much! Thank you so much!"
Marisa P on January 2025
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - cs@fourseasons-chicago.com, customer.service@fourseasons-chicago.com, fs@fourseasons-chicago.com. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.
"After 20 Years of having 4 Seasons install our entire system (AC,Furnace,Hot water heater) and 20 Years of twice a year maintenance at $89.95 per visit, this last AC tune up yesterday was a scam! I always defended 4 Seasons to all my neighbors and clients/friends when they would say how terrible 4 seasons was at telling them they needed unwarranted repairs or replacement. I never felt that 4 seasons was scamming me until yesterday. The tech told me that I needed 2 parts that were failing, but when I asked him to show me, he couldn't tell me why the parts were failing. He didn't know that I know my stuff and knew that the parts in question were just replaced and were just fine. So when I called the tech on it, he said that 4 seasons is asking their techs to find stuff wrong with their units to cover their as**es for the "No Breakdown Guarantee" that they offer customer for 1 year. So if something was wrong with their system, 4 seasons would not be liable since they "supposedly" found something wrong with the unit. They quote outrageous prices for the repairs to make you actually buy a new unit. This is not the ethical treatment I was used to for 20 Years. Very disappointed and now considering switching my loyalty to another company. Might consider staying with them if they extend my warranty as discussed privately."
Aki K on May 2025
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - cs@fourseasons-chicago.com, customer.service@fourseasons-chicago.com, fs@fourseasons-chicago.com. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.
"After 20 Years of having 4 Seasons install our entire system (AC,Furnace,Hot water heater) and 20 Years of twice a year maintenance at $89.95 per visit, this last AC tune up yesterday was a scam! I always defended 4 Seasons to all my neighbors and clients/friends when they would say how terrible 4 seasons was at telling them they needed unwarranted repairs or replacement. I never felt that 4 seasons was scamming me until yesterday. The tech told me that I needed 2 parts that were failing, but when I asked him to show me, he couldn't tell me why the parts were failing. He didn't know that I know my stuff and knew that the parts in question were just replaced and were just fine. So when I called the tech on it, he said that 4 seasons is asking their techs to find stuff wrong with their units to cover their as**es for the "No Breakdown Guarantee" that they offer customer for 1 year. So if something was wrong with their system, 4 seasons would not be liable since they "supposedly" found something wrong with the unit. They quote outrageous prices for the repairs to make you actually buy a new unit. This is not the ethical treatment I was used to for 20 Years. Very disappointed and now considering switching my loyalty to another company. Might consider staying with them if they extend my warranty as discussed privately."
Aki K on May 2025
Since 1972 A&R has been helping solve challenges concerning Septic, Sewer, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, and other Environmental Services. 24/7 service available call, text, or email for residential, commercial, and industrial wastewater services.
"The man was nice but I was disappointed that the work was never completed and I never got my receipt that I was told I'd get for the $200 I had to pay just for them to come out and tell me they couldn't find the location to pump. I tried asking for the receipt but the assured me I'd see it in the mail. Still haven't seen that."
Linda H on November 2020
Since 1972 A&R has been helping solve challenges concerning Septic, Sewer, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, and other Environmental Services. 24/7 service available call, text, or email for residential, commercial, and industrial wastewater services.
"The man was nice but I was disappointed that the work was never completed and I never got my receipt that I was told I'd get for the $200 I had to pay just for them to come out and tell me they couldn't find the location to pump. I tried asking for the receipt but the assured me I'd see it in the mail. Still haven't seen that."
Linda H on November 2020
We offer the following services; Septic tank replacement and repair Septic field installation Lift stations Back flow prevention Clean out stations added to main lines Basement waterproofing Sump and Sewage pumps Excavation Demolition and much more.
We offer the following services; Septic tank replacement and repair Septic field installation Lift stations Back flow prevention Clean out stations added to main lines Basement waterproofing Sump and Sewage pumps Excavation Demolition and much more.
Depending on maintenance and environmental conditions, septic distribution boxes last between 15 and 40 years. With excellent care and regular system maintenance, these components can function properly for over 30 years. Factors affecting longevity include soil conditions, proper installation, regular septic tank pumping, and avoiding excessive water usage that might overwhelm the system.
Warning signs of distribution box problems include unusually lush or soggy grass patches over your drain field, slow-draining fixtures throughout your home, and unpleasant odors in your yard. You might also experience plumbing backups, gurgling sounds in pipes, or multiple drain clogs occurring simultaneously. These symptoms indicate that wastewater isn't being evenly distributed across your leach field lines.
Most standard homeowners' insurance policies don't cover septic distribution box replacement when damage results from normal wear, age-related deterioration, or poor maintenance. Coverage might apply if damage occurs from sudden, covered events like falling trees or vehicle impacts. Some insurers offer optional septic system endorsements for additional protection. Review your specific policy details to understand your coverage options.
Septic professionals recommend having your distribution box and overall septic system inspected every two to five years. Some homeowners opt for more frequent checks, especially if they've experienced previous issues or have an older system. Regular inspections help identify minor problems before they develop into major failures requiring complete replacement. These preventative evaluations cost between $100 and $200.