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Goliath Gutters

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Goliath Gutters

4.86(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
142 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our Gutters and Siding and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Professional and left our yard clean."

Jason C on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our Gutters and Siding and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Professional and left our yard clean."

Jason C on April 2025


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T & E Hauling

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T & E Hauling

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

T & E Hauling LLC is a locally-owned junk and debris removal service. We are proud to serve residential and business clients. We always carefully handle unwanted items in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. T & E Hauling is fully insured and can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We go above and beyond for our one-of-a-kind clients.

"Quick response, quality work and great customer service"

Tania F on March 2023

T & E Hauling LLC is a locally-owned junk and debris removal service. We are proud to serve residential and business clients. We always carefully handle unwanted items in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. T & E Hauling is fully insured and can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We go above and beyond for our one-of-a-kind clients.

"Quick response, quality work and great customer service"

Tania F on March 2023


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Wyatt Construct

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Wyatt Construct

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3 years of experience

Wyatt Construct Iowa Wyatt Construct General Contractor and Owner of Overhead Roofing Remodel, renovation, roofing, exterior and interior improvements, handyman services, We increase home values, make dream projects a reality, help people get property projects completed, we do not turn down jobs, we do whatever it takes. If it involves your property and you want us to be on your team then it wouldn't hurt to say hello. Free Estimates Wyatt Construct & Overhead Roofing 641-990-4118 [email protected] [email protected] Operations in the state of Iowa. We can travel. Give us a call today. If we can't do it, we have skilled pros that will at no extra cost to you.

"I hired this company to repair hail damage on my home in 2023. The job was to replace the roofs on my house and garage as well as siding and gutters on my house. Long story short they came out and did the roofs in a timely manner, the siding and gutters not so much. Communication was lacking and they tried to charge me way more than what my insurance scope was. I had to get a lawyer involved. He sued me and we went to court. I won my case in February 2025 and I am still waiting to be paid the money I am owed. I do not recommend this company, buyer beware."

Melissa S on May 2025

Wyatt Construct Iowa Wyatt Construct General Contractor and Owner of Overhead Roofing Remodel, renovation, roofing, exterior and interior improvements, handyman services, We increase home values, make dream projects a reality, help people get property projects completed, we do not turn down jobs, we do whatever it takes. If it involves your property and you want us to be on your team then it wouldn't hurt to say hello. Free Estimates Wyatt Construct & Overhead Roofing 641-990-4118 [email protected] [email protected] Operations in the state of Iowa. We can travel. Give us a call today. If we can't do it, we have skilled pros that will at no extra cost to you.

"I hired this company to repair hail damage on my home in 2023. The job was to replace the roofs on my house and garage as well as siding and gutters on my house. Long story short they came out and did the roofs in a timely manner, the siding and gutters not so much. Communication was lacking and they tried to charge me way more than what my insurance scope was. I had to get a lawyer involved. He sued me and we went to court. I won my case in February 2025 and I am still waiting to be paid the money I am owed. I do not recommend this company, buyer beware."

Melissa S on May 2025


NextGen care

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NextGen care

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My name is jake adam, with NextGen Care, I wanted to get my self and my crew out in the air! We can accommodate all your pressure washing, gutter cleaning and roof cleaning needs ! We are NextGen Care, 2 young adults who started a home care business and are looking to help someone who is in need of a polish on the exterior of their home! Good deals and even better work is what we are all about here at NextGen care! If you have any questions or would like a free estimate give us a ring at (515)979-5644. THANK YOU!

My name is jake adam, with NextGen Care, I wanted to get my self and my crew out in the air! We can accommodate all your pressure washing, gutter cleaning and roof cleaning needs ! We are NextGen Care, 2 young adults who started a home care business and are looking to help someone who is in need of a polish on the exterior of their home! Good deals and even better work is what we are all about here at NextGen care! If you have any questions or would like a free estimate give us a ring at (515)979-5644. THANK YOU!


Pinegar all season care

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Pinegar all season care

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Offering primarily fencing, mowing, snow removal, and junk haul. Also, we are able to complete other various handyman needs. Contact us for a free quote

Offering primarily fencing, mowing, snow removal, and junk haul. Also, we are able to complete other various handyman needs. Contact us for a free quote


We provide snow removal for the local Grimes area. By shoveling and salting our local neighbor's driveways and sidewalks. Services: Snow removal Salting. Services Snow removal Salting


Legacy property solutions llc

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Legacy property solutions llc

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9 years of experience

We are a small landscaping and grading company located here in Des Moines, Iowa. We strive for customer satisfaction. We are fully licensed and insured in the state of Iowa. Give us a call today for a fast free no obligation estimate. 515-689-6511 Services we offer are: Land grading Hauling Demolition Landscaping Retaining walls Ponds Drainage Sod And much more

We are a small landscaping and grading company located here in Des Moines, Iowa. We strive for customer satisfaction. We are fully licensed and insured in the state of Iowa. Give us a call today for a fast free no obligation estimate. 515-689-6511 Services we offer are: Land grading Hauling Demolition Landscaping Retaining walls Ponds Drainage Sod And much more



Mid Iowa Lawn Care

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Mid Iowa Lawn Care

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11 years of experience

At Mid Iowa Lawn Care we provide top quality service for the lowest price! Commercial and residential lawn care is our specialty but we do it all! Contact us today for a free estimate from a licensed and insured contractor

At Mid Iowa Lawn Care we provide top quality service for the lowest price! Commercial and residential lawn care is our specialty but we do it all! Contact us today for a free estimate from a licensed and insured contractor


Full service landscape and property service business. We offer landscape from start to finish, from the design and installation to maintenance of the property.

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Roof Ice and Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

There is no hard and fast rule about using a snowblower on a specific amount of inches, but most snow removal experts suggest using one on 2 or more inches of snow for best results. This will also depend on what type of surface you’re working on and whether the snow is dry or wet. 

When starting the engine, you typically leave the choke on a snowblower in the "choke" or "closed" position. After starting, let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. Then, gradually open the choke, moving it to the "open" or "run" position, allowing more air into the engine and transitioning to a normal fuel-air mixture. The exact duration varies based on the snowblower model and ambient temperature, but as a general rule, you should open the choke once the engine has stabilized and runs smoothly, typically within a few minutes.

While it’s less common than on other kinds of roofs, yes, ice dams can form on metal roofs. Metal roofs, particularly those with snow guards installed, can still accumulate ice at the roof edge, although ice dams on metal roofs are less likely to cause roof or interior damage than on traditional asphalt shingle roofs.

Most roofs can take quite a bit of weight from snow, but their ability to handle heavy snow is not unlimited. Most roofs can handle about 20 pounds per cubic foot of fresh snow. Ice, ice dams, and other factors can contribute to dangerous roof weight. Newer roofs, sloped roofs, and those that have more support can hold more snow than older roofs, flat roofs, and roofs with widely spaced beams. To figure out how much snow your roof can hold, you will need to contact a professional roofing contractor to calculate the maximum snow load for your specific roof.

Snow can be too heavy for a snow blower and cause clogs in the chute. However, having the correct type of blower for the snow conditions can reduce the chances of it being too heavy for it to handle. Another trick for preventing clogs is to make multiple passes while it snows rather than waiting for it to finish snowing.

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