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Discover how Lovett Services prevents costly delays in commercial construction. This case study reveals how deploying specialized directional drilling and vacuum units eliminates underground bottlenecks, ensuring rapid site handoffs and zero project delays.
When a sudden hillside collapse threatened a commercial site, our crews mobilized immediately. Read how Lovett Services delivered emergency excavation and stabilization when it mattered most.
When a drainage issue arises, most decision-makers are forced to rely on outdated tools that leave them practically blind to what is happening beneath their concrete.
An industrial facility in Portland needed to maintain its DEQ stormwater permit. Lovett's Vacuum Truck Division brought it back into full compliance.
When raw sewage backed up into a basement, Lovett Services deployed our powerhouse in house crew to handle the entire disaster. Six dedicated departments seamlessly managed containment, excavation, and plumbing all under one roof. Zero stress and zero surprises.
A camera replaces guesswork with a live video tour of the inside of your pipes. Here is what the footage actually shows, what the findings mean, and the five moments when running one is worth it.
If you are plunging the same drain every few weeks, the clog is a symptom rather than the problem. Here are the seven reasons Portland drains back up again and again, and what it takes to break the cycle.
Tankless units promise endless hot water and lower bills, and mostly deliver. They are still not the right call for every home. An honest side-by-side, before your current tank decides for you.
A sewer belly buried under a concrete slab. A repair bill that could easily hit $50,000. A property manager without the budget. Here's what we did instead, monthly hydro jetting at $600/month, and why it's working.
Three deteriorating catch basins at Boones Ferry Business Park needed replacement before stormwater failures caused expensive downstream problems. Lovett completed full drainage restoration in just 1.5 days.
Every hour a service truck sits on your property is an hour of disruption. We added the Rival T7 Vacuum Truck to our fleet specifically to protect your bottom line, getting jobs done faster with less disruption.
Multiple downstairs units reported simultaneous drain backups, a diagnostic pattern pointing to main sewer line failure. A previous contractor couldn't clear it. We resolved it in 4 hours for $920 total.
Lovett Inc. has appointed Gary Cosmer as President & Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 25 years of operational leadership experience to accelerate the company's growth strategy.
EC Electric and LOVETT Inc. announce a partnership to install EV charging infrastructure at Ron Tonkin Dealerships using horizontal directional drilling, eliminating disruption to occupied properties.
LOVETT Inc. announces the strategic acquisition of Mike Patterson Plumbing in Gladstone, Oregon, combining operations with Kruse Plumbing to expand capabilities across the Willamette Valley.
Lovett expands its service offering and geographic reach with the acquisition of Fayette AC & Sheet Metal, a reputable HVAC and custom sheet metal fabrication company serving Lake Havasu City for over 23 years.

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