# McCandless Plumbing & Excavation > Family-owned plumbing, sewer, septic, drainage, excavation and HVAC contractor serving Jamestown and Chautauqua County, NY since 1975. Licensed, insured and bonded in New York State, 5.0-star Google rating, 24/7 emergency response with no after-hours surcharges. Call (716) 403-2478. Based in Chautauqua County, New York. Serves Jamestown, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Lakewood, Bemus Point, Falconer, Findley Lake, Mayville, Silver Creek and Westfield, NY, plus Warren, PA. Led by Alex McCandless. Works alongside sister company McCandless Well Drilling and Services for well drilling and water treatment. ## Start here - [Home](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/): Company overview, service summary, coverage area and 24/7 emergency contact - [About](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/about/): Company history, 50+ years under the McCandless name, licensing and team - [Contact](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/contact-us/): Quote requests, phone (716) 403-2478, 24-hour availability - [FAQ](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/faq/): Licensing, emergency service, pricing, service areas and how to verify a top-rated plumber - [Emergency Plumber, Jamestown NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/emergency-plumber-jamestown-ny/): 24/7 response for burst pipes, sewer backups and drain clogs ## Water & plumbing - [Plumbing Services](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/construction-services/): Residential and commercial plumbing hub page - [Water Services](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/water-services/): Water system installation and repair hub page - [Pipe Repair Services](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/pipe-repair-services/): Diagnosis and repair of leaking, corroded and frozen pipes - [Water Line Installation & Repair](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/water-line-installation-repair/): Locating, repairing and replacing damaged water lines to municipal code - [Main Water Line Replacement](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/water-line-replacement/): Full main line replacement for age, corrosion and soil-shift failures - [Water Heater Installation & Repair](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/water-heater-installation-repair/): Tank water heater service and replacement - [Tankless Water Heater Systems](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/tankless-water-heater-systems/): On-demand hot water system installation ## Sewer - [Sewer Services](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/sewer-services/): Sewer diagnostics and repair hub page - [Sewer Line Replacement & Repair](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/sewer-line-replacement-repair/): Broken, collapsed and root-infiltrated line repair, minimal-dig where possible - [Sewer Camera Inspection](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/sewer-camera-inspection/): Video inspection to identify blockages and cracks before excavating - [Drain Cleaning Services](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/drain-cleaning-services/): Clog clearing and drain maintenance - [Main Sewer Line Connection](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/main-sewer-line-connection/): New connections to municipal sewer mains ## Septic - [Septic Systems](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/septic-system-services/): Septic design, installation and maintenance hub page - [Septic System Inspections](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/septic-system-inspections/): Inspections for maintenance and property transactions - [Septic Tank Installation](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/septic-tank-installation/): Site assessment and county-compliant system sizing and placement - [Septic Tank Repair & Maintenance](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/septic-tank-repair/): Repairs and routine service to extend system life ## Drainage & excavation - [Drainage & Excavation](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/drainage-excavation-services/): Excavation and water control hub page - [Excavation Services](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/excavation-services/): Code-compliant excavation for new construction and system upgrades - [French Drain Installation](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/french-drain-installation/): Systems protecting against water intrusion and soil erosion - [Sump Pump Services](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/sump-pump-services/): Sump pump installation and repair for heavy rainfall events - [Yard Drainage Solutions](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/yard-drainage-solutions/): Surface and subsurface yard drainage design ## Heating & cooling - [Heating & Cooling](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/heating-cooling-services/): HVAC services hub page - [Mini-Split HVAC Installation](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/mini-split-hvac-installation/): Ductless room-by-room climate control for renovations and additions - [Radiant Floor Heating Systems](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/radiant-floor-heating-systems/): In-floor heating for new builds and retrofits in Western New York ## Service areas - [Chautauqua County, NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/chautauqua-county): County-wide coverage hub - [Jamestown, NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/chautauqua-county/jamestown/) - [Dunkirk, NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/chautauqua-county/dunkirk/) - [Fredonia, NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/chautauqua-county/fredonia/) - [Lakewood, NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/chautauqua-county/lakewood/) - [Bemus Point, NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/chautauqua-county/bemus-point/) - [Falconer, NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/chautauqua-county/falconer/) - [Findley Lake, NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/chautauqua-county/findley-lake/) - [Mayville, NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/chautauqua-county/mayville/) - [Silver Creek, NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/chautauqua-county/silver-creek/) - [Westfield, NY](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/chautauqua-county/westfield/) - [Warren County, PA](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/warren-county-pa): Pennsylvania coverage hub - [Warren, PA](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/warren-county-pa/warren/) ## Resources - [Blog](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/blog/): Articles on plumbing, septic and drainage for Western New York properties - [Types of Drains](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/types-of-drains/): Reference guide to residential and site drain types - [Types of Pipes](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/types-of-pipes/): Reference guide to piping materials and applications - [Projects](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/projects/): Completed job examples ## Company - [Core Values](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/core-values/): Operating principles - [Careers](https://mccandlessplumbingexcavation.com/careers/): Open positions ## Optional - 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