Jake Ray And Son's Sewer And Excavating — Springfield, IL

Business Overview

Jake Ray And Son's Sewer And Excavating in Springfield, IL is a family-operated plumbing, excavation, and waterproofing contractor serving homes and businesses across central Illinois. The business operates 24/7 for emergency calls and keeps a crew of licensed technicians and equipment operators ready for urgent sewer, drain, and excavation needs.

The company handles both residential basements and commercial site work. Regular service calls and emergency responses are scheduled around the clock to match Illinois weather and seasonal needs, from frozen-pipe winters to heavy spring rains.

Key Services

Services are grouped by trade for quick reading. Common projects include repairs, installations, and site prep.

Plumbing & Drains

• Plumbing inspection, repair, and full replacement
• Toilet, sink, faucet, bathtub, and shower installation and repair
• Garbage disposal installation and repair
• Water heater installation and repair
• Sewer installation and sewer repair
• Drain installation and drain repair

Excavation & Earthwork

• Excavation, trench digging, and land clearing
• Soil backfilling and compaction
• Land grading, regrading, and construction site preparation
• Trench and utility digging for water and gas lines
• Gas line installation and repair

Waterproofing & Moisture Control

• Sump pump installation and repair
• Moisture or vapor barrier installation
• Waterproofing installation and repair
• Moisture control installation and repair

Areas Served

The company is based in Springfield and serves the surrounding region. Service towns include Milton, Capital Township, Decatur, Vernon, Avon, Shields, Saint Clair, Bridgeport, Chatham, Jacksonville, Hickory Point, Cuba, Lincoln, Bruce, Taylorville, Jersey, East Lincoln, Central IL, West Lincoln, Kickapoo, Vandalia, Ball, Greenville, Harter, Fancy Creek, Wilmington, Melrose, Pana, Flora, Auburn, Sherman, Bourbon, Empire, South Wheatland, Rochester, Williams, Riverton, Virden, South Jacksonville, West Point, Piasa, Gillespie, Sumner, Nashville, Havana, Scott, Bushnell, Holiday Shores, Newton, Palmyra, Pawnee, Buffalo, South Fork, Belmont, Franklin, Carrollton, White Hall, Browning, Sangamon, Altamont, Lewistown, Wesley, Petersburg, Nokomis, Brown, Girard, Mount Olive, Avena, Sumpter, Athens, Lake Camelot, Hollis, Rose, Locust, Cazenovia, Moweaqua, Buckhart, Jasper, Roodhouse, Cruger, Bunker Hill, Shoal Creek, Bennington, Greene, Lancaster, Virginia, Mount Pulaski, Winchester, Williamsville, Germantown, Benld, Grandview, New Berlin, Oblong, Kincaid, Barry, Harristown, Saint Elmo, Bethany, Ashland, Waverly, La Harpe, Toledo, Camp Point, Albers, Louisville, Divernon, Assumption, Colchester, Warrensburg, Blue Mound, Central City, Edinburg, Griggsville, Windsor, Center MO, Pike MO, Louisiana MO, Monroe City MO and Athens MO.

Company History

Jake Ray founded the business more than 30 years ago after working on municipal sewers and residential basements. The company grew from a single backhoe and a pickup truck to a small fleet with modern excavation and plumbing tools. Over time the shop added waterproofing and moisture control work to meet demand from older homes with basements and the area's heavy clay soils.

Leadership

Leadership has remained local. Jake Ray leads field operations alongside his son and a lead foreman. The leadership team focuses on practical problem solving and staying current with local codes and safety training.

Specialties & Highlights

• Over 30 years experience call today for a free estimate
• 24/7 emergency response for frozen pipes, backups, and collapse risks
• Licensed technicians experienced with older Springfield homes and commercial lots
• On-site excavation and moisture control paired for effective basement repairs

Why Locals Choose Jake Ray And Son's Sewer And Excavating

People in Springfield, IL rely on Jake Ray And Son's Sewer And Excavating for steady availability, practical repairs, and a long local track record. The combination of field experience, equipment, and a local crew keeps projects moving and reduces downtime for families and businesses.

Hours: open 24 hours a day for service. Free estimates are offered for many projects.