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Sewer, septic, drainage and foundation repair in Philomath, Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon and Monroe. We find the problem you cannot see, and fix it.

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Section drawing of a house: roof, crawlspace, foundation and the pipes below the ground line WATER TABLE (VARIES) 0 FT-2-4-6-8 Section drawing of a house: roof, crawlspace, foundation and the pipes below the ground line WATER TABLE (VARIES) 0 FT-2-4-6-8
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What is going on under your house?

Pick the one that sounds closest. We will show you what is likely happening and how it gets fixed.

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Six jobs, from the gutter to the septic tank.

Most of what we fix is below the ground line. Scroll down through the house to see where each problem starts.

Section drawing of a house: roof, crawlspace, foundation and the pipes below the ground line WATER TABLE (VARIES) FOUNDATION CRAWLSPACE SUMP PUMP RAIN DRAIN WET WELL SEWER / SEPTIC 0 FT-2-4-6-8 SECTION A-A · MCVAY CONSTRUCTION LLCNOT TO SCALE
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    Rain Drains

    Pipe that carries water from gutters and downspouts away from the house, so it does not soak the ground by your foundation.

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    Crawlspace Drainage

    A wet crawlspace leads to musty smells, rot and mold. We find where the water gets in and give it a way out.

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    Sump Pumps

    A pump in a basin under the house lifts collected water out before it can sit there. We install, replace and fix them.

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    Foundation Leak Repair

    Cracks and leaks in the foundation let water in and can keep growing. We find the cause and repair the wall.

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    Wet Wells

    An underground tank and pump that collects water or sewage and lifts it where gravity cannot. We install and repair them.

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    Sewer and Septic Repair

    Broken sewer lines, root clogs and failing septic tanks or lines. We dig it up, fix it and put the yard back.

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Licensed in Oregon. Real jobs, real photos.

Every photo on this site is from a McVay job. You can check our license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board any time.

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Mini excavator in a deep trench along a street, the new line at the bottom
Mini excavator in a deep trench along a street, the new line at the bottom
Setting a slotted trench drain grate in new concrete in front of a garage
Setting a slotted trench drain grate in new concrete in front of a garage
Finished drain rock strip along the foundation with the lawn put back
Finished drain rock strip along the foundation with the lawn put back
Backyard dug open to reach a buried pipe, with a mini excavator working
Backyard dug open to reach a buried pipe, with a mini excavator working
A long open trench across a dry field with pipe staged beside it
A long open trench across a dry field with pipe staged beside it
A deep trench beside a capped riser, the line exposed at the bottom
A deep trench beside a capped riser, the line exposed at the bottom

How it works

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  1. Call or send a photo

    Call (541) 230-8839 or send the estimate form with a photo. Tell us what you are seeing.

  2. We come look

    Colin comes out, looks at the problem and shows you what he finds.

  3. Written estimate

    You get the price in writing before any digging starts.

  4. We fix it and put it back

    We dig, repair and fill it back in, and put the surface back as close as we can to how we found it.

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Recent jobs

All projects
Mini excavator in a deep trench along a street, the new line at the bottom Sewer and septic repair

Street-side line replacement

A deep trench along the street and alley to reach a buried line, with cones set and a dump truck hauling spoils.

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Rain drain line along a foundation

New rain drain pipe along the foundation, then a strip of drain rock and the lawn put back.

TODOTown Setting a slotted trench drain grate in new concrete in front of a garage Rain drains

Trench drain at a garage door

A new trench drain catches water at the garage door before it can run inside.

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Recent jobs and what customers said

We are just starting to collect online reviews. Until the first ones come in, here is the work. Every review that shows up here will be from a real customer.

Mini excavator in a deep trench along a street, the new line at the bottom
Street-side line replacement
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New white rain drain pipe laid in a trench along a house foundation
Rain drain line along a foundation
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Schematic map of the service area: Philomath, Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon, Monroe WILLAMETTE R. MARYS R. CALAPOOIA R. S. SANTIAM R. LONG TOM R. PHILOMATH CORVALLIS ALBANY LEBANON MONROE N SCHEMATIC · NOT TO SCALE

Where we work

Philomath, Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon, Monroe and the country roads around them, in Benton and Linn counties.

Colin McVay, owner of McVay Construction LLC, outdoors on a sunny day
Colin McVay · Owner

Meet Colin

I have been in construction since 1996, when I got my first job pouring concrete right after high school. Since then I have poured concrete, built pole barns, and done a lot of excavation and pipe repair.

I still love to work with my hands, and I rarely miss a chance to get dirty. I enjoy getting to know my customers, solving their problems, and getting the job done on time and done right. I look forward to meeting you.

Colin McVayOwner, McVay Construction LLC

More about Colin
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Questions people ask

All questions
Is a sewer backup an emergency?

Yes. If sewage is coming up into a tub, shower, toilet or floor drain, stop using water in the house and call us. Dirty water carries germs, so keep kids and pets away from it.

How much will my repair cost?

It depends on how deep the pipe is, how far we have to dig, what is in the way (driveways, trees, patios), what we find once we see it, and permits. We look first, then give you the price in writing.

Can I send photos first?

Yes. Photos help us understand the problem before we come out, and can make the estimate faster. Send up to five with the estimate form.

Are you licensed?

Yes. McVay Construction LLC holds Oregon CCB license #237547. You can look it up on the Construction Contractors Board website.

Why is my crawlspace wet?

Most often, water from the roof and yard runs toward the house instead of away from it. Overflowing gutters, downspouts that dump by the foundation, and ground that slopes the wrong way all add up. A high water table in the rainy months can do it too.

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