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Bob's Septic Tank & Portable Restroom Service

2785 NE 46th Ave
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Bob's Septic Tank & Portable Restroom Service

2785 NE 46th Ave
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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

360 N Hickory Blvd
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Professional Maintenance and Management Group

360 N Hickory Blvd
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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

1111 N C St
1.00(
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Hauser Plumbing & Piping

1111 N C St
1.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
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

402 1st Ave E
4.83(
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Integrity Cleaning & Restoration

402 1st Ave E
4.83(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
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

2825 Wakefield Cir
4.67(
18
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Draintech

2825 Wakefield Cir
4.67(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
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

1425 Fuller Road
4.63(
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Cook Plumbing

1425 Fuller Road
4.63(
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Customers say: True professional
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

3101 104th St
4.61(
23
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Herr Plumbing

3101 104th St
4.61(
23
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Customers say: Quick response
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

PO Box 351
4.86(
117
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Smith's Sewer Service Inc

PO Box 351
4.86(
117
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Customers say: Quick response
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

You should hire a sewer service professional to unclog a main sewer line with tree roots. Tree roots can grow into the main sewer line, and this problem requires a specialized hydro jet, or rooter, that is powerful enough to clear the roots. The tree can also damage the main sewer line, and a professional will need to make repairs or replace the damaged sections. Sewer line replacement costs about $60 to $250 per linear foot.

When hiring a sewer line company, you need to consider more than just the quoted price. Make sure to check that the company or contractor is licensed, certified, and insured to protect you both. Check for positive reviews, and you can even request references for extra peace of mind. 

To find the best contractor, you might also want to consider how long the company has been in business doing sewer line cleaning and if they’ve won any industry awards for their work and service. Review potential contracts closely, and look for transparent pricing.

If you’re not using a septic system, problems with your home’s plumbing won’t cause this—it’s a city problem. A large blockage in the municipal sewage lines may cause those lines to back up into your home. This is extremely unpleasant and can be a serious health risk due to bacteria and other contaminants. If this occurs, call a pro (or your city) immediately.

The best drain cleaners are biodegradable ones or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Strong, caustic chemicals may seem appealing with promises of unclogging your drain quickly, but liquid drain cleaners can cause damage to your pipes over time. Consider making your own drain cleaner with baking soda and vinegar.

Homeowners insurance usually doesn’t cover sewer backups because it’s typically an avoidable problem with proper maintenance. The only exception would be if the backup is occurring because of local flooding and only if your city uses a combined drainage system for stormwater and sewage. If that’s the case, your policy should cover any resulting damage.

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