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Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.96(
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Angi Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mack and Aaron were both EXTREMELY helpful, knowledgable, professional, polite and concerned about cleaniness (and we appreciated all those postive characteristics!). Really excellent professionals who serviced our furnance and installed a new thermostat that is really nice. We cannot recommend Schaal highly enough and Mack and Aarson were really, really good to work with. If you are seeing this and considering an HVAC company, there is no other choice than Schaal! (We have used Schaal since the early 1990s and always been totally pleased with their service, technicians and people who answer the phones!)."
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Westside Appliance Repair
4.40(
60
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In business since 1999

Warranties offered

"Great. The tech was personal and professional, explaining what happened and what he was doing to fix the problem. The price was also low."
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Zanella Construction
4.95(
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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work done was WONDERFUL and timely and professionally completed! We are in LOVE with the project, and their service was so appreciated! :)"
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Dix Plumbing
5.00(
1
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

25 years experience. Licensed and insured. Honest and dependable plumber. Available days, evenings and weekends all at the same rate.

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Leaky Pipes Plumbing
4.90(
10
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Emergency services offered

"All went well as could be. Out of town rental property for me and everything handled by phone and email."
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Smith's Sewer Service Inc
4.86(
117
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In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This place is awesome, I called with a sewer back up at 7:00 tonight and they were at our house in West Des Moines by 7:30. Brad was the Service man, he got right to work, had to go about 80 feet with his snake and had it fixed in 45 minutes. He was very professional and a great guy to visit with. He represents your company well! 5 STARS THANK YOU VERY MUCH!"
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Rescue Link
5.00(
4
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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Comprehensive protection for your computers, electronics, and appliances of nearly any age or brand.

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Polk County Heating & Cooling
4.65(
17
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In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent information before the sale. Came at scheduled time and did work in a timely way. Excellent explanation of the system and how it worked. Return to explain the thermostat to me. I was able to reduce the cost significantly by receiving a rebate as part of the Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. It has also reduced my monthly energy bill. So far the new system has worked flawlessly."
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On Call Plumbers in Des Moines
New to Angi

In business since 1988

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DDS PLUMBING
4.94(
276
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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve used DDS plumbing over the past several years for repairs & assistance with a remodel. DDS exceeds expectations every time. They are thorough, efficient, honest, dependable & complete high-quality work."
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in Van Meter, IA

When installing a sewer line, you should consider extra costs like tree removal, driveway repairs, or patio resurfacing. Hiring a professional plumber is essential, and you may need additional specialists if landscaping or heavy excavation is involved. Addressing these potential extras up front helps ensure accurate budgeting and prevents sudden cost overruns.

To calculate the length of sewer piping you need, measure the distance from your house to the main sewer line, adding the depth of the city main to this distance. Be sure to account for any obstacles like tree roots or utility lines that may require additional piping.

City sewer lines are installed at a lower elevation to prevent unwanted backflow and water damage. This lower positioning ensures enhanced performance and long-term safety, meeting all technical and safety standards.

With trenchless methods, a plumber inserts a smaller pipe within the existing plumbing, avoiding full excavation. It can be more cost-effective and less disruptive than traditional methods, but it's not suitable for all homes.

Yes, you must secure permission from your local water authority before connecting to a public sewer line. This approval ensures your connection meets all regulatory requirements.

Sewer lines are buried between 18 inches and 8 feet deep, with most systems placed between 18 and 30 inches. In colder regions, pipes are set deeper to remain below the frost line.

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