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Avatar for M & G Landscaping & Roofing
M & G Landscaping & Roofing
4.7(
61
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Snow Removal

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frederico was fast, thorough, and professional. While other contractors were messaging me back and forth, he scheduled an inspection the same day I reached out and did the work the next day. I had a leak in my roof. He repaired the plywood beneath and covered the gap with fresh tarp and shingles, and placed a new foot on my city power connection to prevent the problem from recurring, for under $400. I will definitely call them for future roof repairs."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gild.Co Snow Removal
5.0(
2
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Snow Removal- For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Gild.co Snow Removal is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SDM Services LLC
New to Angi
Snow Removal

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

With over 25 years of experience in residential construction and home improvements, we take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and customer satisfaction.\n\nWe specialize in siding installation and replacement, windows, doors, exterior renovations, and general home improvements. From small repairs to complete exterior remodeling projects, we bring the knowledge and experience needed to get the job done right.\n\nWe believe in honest communication, fair and competitive pricing, and treating every customer's home with care and respect.\n\nOur commitment to you:\n\n- Over 25 years of hands-on construction experience\n- Quality workmanship and attention to detail\n- Honest, competitive pricing\n- Free estimates\n- Professional, friendly service\n- Customer satisfaction from start to finish\n\nNo job is too important to overlook the details. We believe a job worth doing is worth doing right.\n

Fence installation
Fence installation
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Fence installation
Fence installation

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D AND E OUTSIDE SERVICES, LLC
4.4(
34
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Snow RemovalSnow Removal- For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Of the 2 suggested company's for snow removal D and E Outside Services were very prompt in getting back to me on my inquiry (the other company never contacted me). They are reasonably priced and my snow removal looked good when I got back from vacation. I had set up the service for the time I was on vacation and they checked with me the day I was to return as snow was in the forcast to see if I needed them again. Again, they were very prompt in getting back to me and being flexible for future snow removal. Great customer service and would definitely highly recommend them."
Rock Work
Boulder Installation
Stump removal
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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EJS Roofing LLC
4.4(
89
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Snow Removal

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job. They came out pretty much when they say they would and they did get it done. I found them from Angie's List and they have a lot of good reviews but the thing that I didn't like was he said that it would only take like a day or two and it sounds like he didn't communicate well. The first time I called they didn't call me back and I tried to contacted them through the e-mail from Angie's List and the owner that comes checked that out really quick. So he came, he check and saw that I e-mailed and I talked to one of his workers between that. He got right back to me as soon as he got involved. He got the estimate and we talked about the job. They came out here and they ended up working week and what it sounds like was however he delegated the job, he didn't delegate enough people for the job that needed to get done. It rained when they are in the middle of working and they covered my porch roof but it leaked a little bit. It didn't turn out that anything was really injured, they really felt sorry about that and offered to do anything that I needed to to make it right. I got my job done and got it done well but there were definitely some glitches. They cleaned up nicely. The employees were nice and the employee that was on site felt terrible, he felt that it was taking so long for it to go through, he felt that he must calculated and I guess what happened was he had ordered the roofing for the porch and it was suppose to be delivered but our delivery time was off. He felt like it can get it done before the rain comes but then because it wasn't delivered on time he was not able to do that and got into trouble. Then the owner came out to find out what was going on, he's going 'Oh my God, we really didn't put enough people on this job which the guy actually out here didn't say all along', but generally they were professional group and they know what they were doing."
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Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

Snowblowers come in three different sizes: first-, second-, and third-stage blowers. Each additional stage is larger with higher intakes, more powerful, and has more gear options.

A first-stage blower, also called a snow thrower, is usually best for snow 6 to 8 inches or below. Electric snow blowers are usually only available in this size. If you regularly get snow that’s well above six inches, consider a second-stage snow blower. If snowstorms dump 2 to 3 feet of snow repeatedly during winter, you need a third-stage snow blower to tackle it.

While removing every snowflake from your roof is unnecessary, you should remove a significant buildup of snow. Since snow is wet and heavy, it can easily cause damage to your roof, which can lead to needing costly repairs. 

Additionally, when the snow melts but has nowhere to go and refreezes, it can create an ice dam, causing mold concerns due to water leaking into your attic and ceiling. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a snow removal professional to clear heavy snowfall from your roof as soon as possible.

The cost to purchase a snow blower ranges from $100 to $2,300 on average, depending on the make, model, type, and age of the machine. More advanced two-stage and three-stage models, which are often self-propelled and include features like power steering and heated hand grips, can cost between $950 and $1,500 or more. If you only need a snow blower temporarily, you can rent one for an average of $75 per day from a local hardware store or rental facility.

Before firing up your snowblower, ensure that essential switches are in the correct starting position. Take a moment to double-check the throttle, fuel shut-off, and choke, ensuring they're firmly set to the "on" position. Precision in verifying each switch's alignment is crucial, so don't rush through this critical step.

There are several ways to remove snow from your roof: using a snow rake, salting the roof with calcium chloride, using a rope (cautiously), and using heating cables. It’s important to mention that pretty, fluffy, sparkling snow weighs a great deal, and when physically removing snow from a roof, you should be aware of large snow slabs breaking off. These can weigh hundreds of pounds and are a real danger, so be extremely careful anytime you’re doing this type of work.

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