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Bob's Septic Tank & Portable Restroom Service

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Bob's Septic Tank & Portable Restroom Service

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In 1961, Bob Davis started part-time with one septic truck serving Berwick, Iowa, community. Bob made relationships within the community over time and the company grew into the Bob’s Septic Tank & Portable Restroom Service we are today! We are the only veteran owned and operated full service septic service provider in Central Iowa. We do everything from septic tank and pit pumping, to time of transfer inspections, to septic system install, repair and replacement.

In 1961, Bob Davis started part-time with one septic truck serving Berwick, Iowa, community. Bob made relationships within the community over time and the company grew into the Bob’s Septic Tank & Portable Restroom Service we are today! We are the only veteran owned and operated full service septic service provider in Central Iowa. We do everything from septic tank and pit pumping, to time of transfer inspections, to septic system install, repair and replacement.

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Professional Maintenance and Management Group

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Professional Maintenance and Management Group

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18 years of experience

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.

Hauser Plumbing & Piping

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Hauser Plumbing & Piping

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23 years of experience

We are a full service Plumbing Company, with an extensive experience base. We specialize in older home and are one of the few companies still experienced in well repair. Remodels and service are our focus, though new construction is now problem, including the tank-less models of water heaters.

We are a full service Plumbing Company, with an extensive experience base. We specialize in older home and are one of the few companies still experienced in well repair. Remodels and service are our focus, though new construction is now problem, including the tank-less models of water heaters.

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Integrity Cleaning & Restoration

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Integrity Cleaning & Restoration

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

All our work is backed by our Best Service… Guaranteed… Or it’s Free Policy Our Guarantee is backed by our 3 promises to you. 1. Knowledgeable Carpet Technicians • IICRC Certified- We believe you wouldn’t want an uncertified electrician working in your house, so why should a carpet technician be any different? • Informed- We use the latest cleaning procedures in the industry; leaving your carpet cleaner longer. 2. Customer Satisfaction Programs • Spot Out Program- All of our valued customer receives a lifetime supply of Spot Out. • Stay Beautiful Program- Our Stay Beautiful Program will keep you carpets looking great all year around. 3. Follow Up • Quality Check- Our service doesn’t quit when we walk out the door, within 48 hours of completing the job we will call you to make sure everything came out just as you expected. • We don’t want temporary customers, we want customers for life.

"Integrity has a great all-around crew that was very helpful and is a great resource to have in the Grinnell area!"

John N on January 2024

All our work is backed by our Best Service… Guaranteed… Or it’s Free Policy Our Guarantee is backed by our 3 promises to you. 1. Knowledgeable Carpet Technicians • IICRC Certified- We believe you wouldn’t want an uncertified electrician working in your house, so why should a carpet technician be any different? • Informed- We use the latest cleaning procedures in the industry; leaving your carpet cleaner longer. 2. Customer Satisfaction Programs • Spot Out Program- All of our valued customer receives a lifetime supply of Spot Out. • Stay Beautiful Program- Our Stay Beautiful Program will keep you carpets looking great all year around. 3. Follow Up • Quality Check- Our service doesn’t quit when we walk out the door, within 48 hours of completing the job we will call you to make sure everything came out just as you expected. • We don’t want temporary customers, we want customers for life.

"Integrity has a great all-around crew that was very helpful and is a great resource to have in the Grinnell area!"

John N on January 2024

Draintech

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Draintech

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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Draintech, in Ames, IA, is your one-stop shop to solve all of your plumbing and drainage issues since 1990. We have an impressive amount of experience in unclogging drains and ensuring pipes and lines are running efficiently. Let our courteous, dependable, friendly plumbers provide more information or a quote for service. We are there when you need us the most! For septic tanks and systems, drain cleaning, septic pumping and more, give us a call!

"Terrible. Don't use call another company. They don't do it correctly so they can continue to come back. Instead of using the cutter the first time. They continued to come back without the cutter and still charged each time. So what should have been 1 trip for $300 ended up 4 trips for $1000. The 3rd trip they were supposed to bring the cutter but didn't have time, but still charged $75 for stopping!"

Cindy A on March 2021

Draintech, in Ames, IA, is your one-stop shop to solve all of your plumbing and drainage issues since 1990. We have an impressive amount of experience in unclogging drains and ensuring pipes and lines are running efficiently. Let our courteous, dependable, friendly plumbers provide more information or a quote for service. We are there when you need us the most! For septic tanks and systems, drain cleaning, septic pumping and more, give us a call!

"Terrible. Don't use call another company. They don't do it correctly so they can continue to come back. Instead of using the cutter the first time. They continued to come back without the cutter and still charged each time. So what should have been 1 trip for $300 ended up 4 trips for $1000. The 3rd trip they were supposed to bring the cutter but didn't have time, but still charged $75 for stopping!"

Cindy A on March 2021

Cook Plumbing

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Cook Plumbing

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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Do you need plumbing work done? Do you want a brand new kitchen or bathroom? If so, the contractors at Cook Plumbing can do it all for you. Cook Plumbing Corporation has been proudly serving the Des Moines, Iowa metro area for 30 years. We offer competitive plumbing service including residential and commercial customers. Cook Plumbing Corp can handle any job big or small. From a faucet repair or replacement to a major bathroom or kitchen remodel for your home, we can handle it all. We have worked on many jobs at businesses throughout the area. We are also able to handle drain cleaning and remodel work for all types of customers. Our newly remodeled showroom is available to all new construction and existing homeowners. We serve commercial and residential customers. Our specialties include remodeling, new construction, repair, replacement, water heaters and more. We will install: • Toilets • Whirlpools • Bathtubs • Dishwashers • Drains • Faucets We have all the latest brands including A.O. Smith, Bradford White, Delta, Grohe and many more! Our contractors have years of experience. No situation is too tough for them. They will take the time dedication to make sure all your plumbing needs are being met in a timely manner. Our prices are affordable. Please don't waste another minute trying to find another plumbing company that will just overcharge you. Hire us, and come experience the difference. Please visit our website for more information. Call us today for your free estimate!

Do you need plumbing work done? Do you want a brand new kitchen or bathroom? If so, the contractors at Cook Plumbing can do it all for you. Cook Plumbing Corporation has been proudly serving the Des Moines, Iowa metro area for 30 years. We offer competitive plumbing service including residential and commercial customers. Cook Plumbing Corp can handle any job big or small. From a faucet repair or replacement to a major bathroom or kitchen remodel for your home, we can handle it all. We have worked on many jobs at businesses throughout the area. We are also able to handle drain cleaning and remodel work for all types of customers. Our newly remodeled showroom is available to all new construction and existing homeowners. We serve commercial and residential customers. Our specialties include remodeling, new construction, repair, replacement, water heaters and more. We will install: • Toilets • Whirlpools • Bathtubs • Dishwashers • Drains • Faucets We have all the latest brands including A.O. Smith, Bradford White, Delta, Grohe and many more! Our contractors have years of experience. No situation is too tough for them. They will take the time dedication to make sure all your plumbing needs are being met in a timely manner. Our prices are affordable. Please don't waste another minute trying to find another plumbing company that will just overcharge you. Hire us, and come experience the difference. Please visit our website for more information. Call us today for your free estimate!

Herr Plumbing

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Herr Plumbing

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Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. We currently employ 8 people. We do expect payment at the time of service. Larger projects are billed at appropriate stages of the project. Additional DBA - Herr Plumbing

"I had no idea that each specialty from installation, drywall, tile repair and painting all had to be coordinated when installing a new shower. Herr (Rick) and (Peggy) were very instrumental in scheduling and finding a quality shower door at a reasonable market rate given todays production hiccups. I have read all the ratings, seen the You Tube videos on bathroom make overs from Bis Box Specialty Companies, and believe me you cannot go wrong with this local ma and pa company in terms of pricing, quality, and installation. Excellent job!"

John S on June 2022

Family owned & operated. We currently employ 8 people. We do expect payment at the time of service. Larger projects are billed at appropriate stages of the project. Additional DBA - Herr Plumbing

"I had no idea that each specialty from installation, drywall, tile repair and painting all had to be coordinated when installing a new shower. Herr (Rick) and (Peggy) were very instrumental in scheduling and finding a quality shower door at a reasonable market rate given todays production hiccups. I have read all the ratings, seen the You Tube videos on bathroom make overs from Bis Box Specialty Companies, and believe me you cannot go wrong with this local ma and pa company in terms of pricing, quality, and installation. Excellent job!"

John S on June 2022

Smith's Sewer Service Inc

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Smith's Sewer Service Inc

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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Established in 1935, 4 generations of Sewer & Drain Cleaning experience We have 15 Service Technicians, 4 office employees, and our Service Manager Brent Smith and the owner Don Smith both work in the field along with the rest of the employees. Customer Service is our #1 priority!!

"This place is awesome, I called with a sewer back up at 7:00 tonight and they were at our house in West Des Moines by 7:30. Brad was the Service man, he got right to work, had to go about 80 feet with his snake and had it fixed in 45 minutes. He was very professional and a great guy to visit with. He represents your company well! 5 STARS THANK YOU VERY MUCH!"

Mike B on September 2024

Established in 1935, 4 generations of Sewer & Drain Cleaning experience We have 15 Service Technicians, 4 office employees, and our Service Manager Brent Smith and the owner Don Smith both work in the field along with the rest of the employees. Customer Service is our #1 priority!!

"This place is awesome, I called with a sewer back up at 7:00 tonight and they were at our house in West Des Moines by 7:30. Brad was the Service man, he got right to work, had to go about 80 feet with his snake and had it fixed in 45 minutes. He was very professional and a great guy to visit with. He represents your company well! 5 STARS THANK YOU VERY MUCH!"

Mike B on September 2024

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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

The average cost to snake your main sewer line is around $250 for a simple snake. Most sewer line specialists charge between $45 and $200 per hour for main sewer line snaking, so the time involved plays a major role. The price you’ll pay will depend on the severity of the clog, the item causing the backup, how long it takes to remove the item, and more. A more severe issue that requires unclogging a main sewer line will cost $3,100 on average.

Roto-Rooter does not charge by the hour, so the quote you get after your in-person consultation should cover the whole project. This includes the time it takes a technician to get to your house and the time it takes to complete the job. For context, a plumber will charge anywhere from $45 to $200 per hour, but you may also pay a service fee or flat fee. 

This depends on the location of the blockage. If the blockage is in your home’s system, anywhere in the system, it is your responsibility as a homeowner. Blockages seldom happen because of items or buildup coming from the city, which means it originates in the home. It becomes the city’s responsibility at the exact point your home’s line distributes waste into the city’s system. The exception is if the problem in your home damages the city lines.  

It can take anywhere from half an hour to a few hours to fix a main line clog, depending on the cause and severity of it. The job should not take more than a day to complete. Keep in mind that the main line is not the same as your home’s sewer lines (which connect to the main line and run to your house). Your city is responsible for any clogs or damage to the main line itself.

It’s generally safe to stay in a house that smells like sewage, but you should get the problem fixed as soon as possible. In most cases, the level of sewer gas you’re exposed to in a home will be low enough to only cause minor symptoms, though high levels of gas exposure can be more dangerous. If you’re smelling sewer gas in your home, it’s important to locate, assess, and fix the problem, because it won’t go away on its own.

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