Meanwhile, my husband and I are furiously working in the basement to remove the wet carpeting and padding. I am a severe asthmatic and the possibility of mold growing in the basement, as a result of the backed-up sump pump, could be life-threatening for me. So it was critical that the soaked carpeting and padding be removed as soon as possible. Within 60 minutes a ServPro agent from Cedar Rapids returned my call and did his best to try to talk me out of him coming out to the house on a Sunday. He kept saying how it was going to be so expensive and could we possible wait until Monday to avoid extra charges. I declined this service. I was not interested in someone who was not interested in helping me TODAY when I needed it. I called the 1-800 number again and told them what had happened. The man said he would try and find someone else to help us today. Meanwhile, my husband and I were working to remove the soaked carpet and padding from the basement. We were successful in removing all the carpet and padding before another call came from ServPro. Later that afternoon a call came from another ServPro agent that said he and his team was ready to come out within the hour. At this point, we already had all the carpet and padding out of the basement and had windows open and fans blowing everywhere AND the sump pump had been repaired, so we opted to wait until Monday for ServPro to come out. When the ServPro truck arrived we thought our problems were over. Little did we know that our problems were just beginning. The guy who was the leader of the group got out of his truck and asked my husband two questions: 1. did we have insurance and 2. what were the limits on this insurance. We now know that we should have told ServPro to leave our house. They took this information and then systematically worked to ensure a mitigation bill of close to 1/2 of our insurance coverage! Over the course of the next week, we were berated and verbally abused by the 'team lead' of this group. Behind his back, other workers would tell us negative things about him and would tell us to call the office manager and talk to her about how poorly we were being treated. We did this on several occasions...the woman NEVER returned one call. She was either always in a meeting or was not at work at that time. Industrial sized fans and dehumidifiers were turned on in an effort to dry out the basement. We would told that the basement was 'as wet as it could get.' Yet, we were also told that on Tuesday, July 2, the moisture numbers were beginning to drop. On Thursday, July 4, when a different technician came out, he informed us that the moisture levels were still very close to the original levels when all the drying equipment was first brought in. He said that we would need to have the dry-wall cut out up to 2 1/2 feet from the floor. During the week, we found several instances when all the equipment was not even turned on or plugged in...yet we were being charged for the rental and use of this equipment. We kept meticulous notes and tried to complain, but the office manager would never returned our call. There was another guy who was the 'Project Manager'. We spoke to him many times on the phone. He never once did what he said he would do. He would repeatedly tell us that he was going to get us an estimate of the charges the next day; the estimate would not come and he would tell us (in phone calls) that he was almost finished and would get the estimate to us that day or the next. When we talked to him on Thursday, July 4th and confronted the Project Manager with the news that the drywall was not, in fact, drying out, he said he was not going to charge us for all of the days of drying and he was also going to take another deduction from the final bill because of the poor customer service from the lead technician. The Project Manager told our insurance adjuster the same thing. Our insurance adjuster said that the industry standard is if the numbers aren't falling dramatically by the second day, you pull the fans and cut out the wet drywall. This action would have reduced our final bill by thousands of dollars. We did not receive the estimate until over 10 days AFTER all the equipment was removed. And then the final bill came within 48 hours of receiving the estimate. We wrote and disputed the charges, explaining what we thought we owed. We received NO response from the company other than another phone call from the Project Manager, who did nothing but lie repeatedly to us, and a notice to sue if we didn't pay the bill within a specified amount of time. We have perfect credit and did not want this to affect our credit, so we paid the bill. We are now investigating other options with the Iowa Attorney General Office for fraud and the Better Business Bureau for poor business practices. This company's slogan is "Like It Never Happened". I wish this were true. When they left my house, I had 2 1/2 feel of wall missing from two rooms in the basement, baseboards and wall trim and doors strewn all over the basement. It was a total mess. This was an incredibly stressful time for us. We were dismayed by the continuing unprofessional behavior of the ServPro employees. They left surveys for us to fill out and when we did and they didn't like the answers we gave, the surveys were given back to us with instructions that we hadn't filled them out correctly and to do it again! The Lead Technician had a flare for acting superior to everyone and making condescending negative comments about his workers and our home. Tempers often flared when he was around and for this I am sorry, but the guy was just so annoying. He was not the least bit helpful. He would say that he had called to give us an update, when he, in fact, had not. Our only phones are cell phones and we have accurate logs of incoming/outgoing and missed calls. In short, the entire experience was stressful and dissatisfying. The work they performed was substandard. The employees, with the exception of the guy who came out on the holiday, July 4th, were difficult to work with, didn't follow through on what they said they would do, and worked to increase their bill, rather than mitigate our water damage. My advice to anyone wanting to use a Water Damage Mitigation Service is to run as fast as you can from these guys. You will regret the day you called them! We certainly do!
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The roofers began by breaking into my garage through the roof. They didn't call and tell me they were coming to my house, I found them when I got home from work. The group had just started after working another job the better half of the day. My garage is pretty full so they moved items around wherever they could find space. I still have items in the rafters of my garage that I cannot get down because they are too heavy for me. I also still have the beer cans they left behind and the spilled bag of cat litter that they left their cigarette butts in on the floor of my garage. The workers were also using my ladders, my tools, my electrical cords like they had brought nothing of their own for the job. When they hung the gutter back on the garage it is now swaybacked and bent so water pours out both ends and doesn't drain the way it should. The roof of the garage does look good.
Next, they began work on the house roof. I have a tin roof on my breezeway between the garage and the house. The workers proceeded to walk across it between the garage and house even after I said they should not because the tin was not strong enough for that. I was assured everything would be okay. Now, the tin roof has holes all across it, it is bent and a quote from Arctic Insulation says it will take $2,000 to either replace the tin or seal it by hand in all the little holes where the nails holding it on to the rafters have come loose from being walked on. At this point I stopped having regular workers and a couple of guys started coming at night and on the weekends for a few hours. I was told that one of the guys was a family friend and Jarvis was trying to get him in good to be a continuos contractor for the company. These guys would come and rip stuff off the roof, throwing it to the ground. I had tar paper hanging off the edges of my roof as well as siding for days on end. I am still finding nails and old shingles all around my yard and clogging my gutters. In my old roof I had multiple pop up vents. They decided, without asking me, that they would remove the popup vents, shingle over the areas and put in a vent at the top of the roof. Of course, before they did all this shingling they left my roof wide open to the air due to tarps that were too small and kept blowing off. The tarps worked for the first few rainfalls when it was a light rain. Except for some similar leaking that had caused the original water damage. I woke up one morning to the sound of drip, drip, drip. I went to my dining room and found that it had started a torrential rain and the roof was leaking through the dining room ceiling onto the carpet. I went up to my full-size walk-in attic to discover it leaking all across the unprotected areas. When I called the job coordinator he told me that he sent someone out the night before to make sure the tarps were secured because he had looked at the forecast. I think he flat out lied. I was home all day the day before and the evening as well and no one came to the house. And it did not matter anyway because my roof was leaking in a major way. Tarps or not. I had boxes of Christmas items destroyed. A toybox that my dad built for me was turned into mush from the water damage. Halloween decorations, Easter decorations, stuffed animals, kids' toys. All were ruined due to mold. Floor rugs that I had brought up to the attic to help catch the rain, since I didn't have enough buckets, were left rolled up and turned moldy and they are still up there because they are too heavy for me to drag them out. They brought a fan to my attic to help dry out the area. Left it on for a week until they finally came back. All this leakage caused more repair work on the interior that they had been already working on. At this point I told them they better get it done. I was made to feel horrible because I was told that if they had to pull this friend of the family off the job then he would never work for Jarvis again. I told them so what. I was tired of being treated like a second job. They finally came back with a large of group of guys and were able to finish the roof in two days. A side effect of removing my pop-up vents has been that I have gone from never getting icicles to I get the icicles from h*** now all along the edge of my roof. The first time of the season that year that I walked out my screen door onto my deck, the door broke an icicle and the top half fell, broken edge first, onto my head was the first time i had ever had any really large icicles. A few small leak-drip icicles by the garage was all I ever had before the roofing incident. Now the icicles are awful!
The third time working on the interior: After the water damage from the light rains they didn't want to continue working on the interior just in case some leakage happened again. So I was left for weeks with all of my furniture clustered in different places around the room depending on what the interior workiers had been able to accomplish that day. I understand not wanting to put everything back everyday. But I would come home and not be able to get into my living room, my family would not be able to use the sofa or watch the TV until I had moved the heavy furniture around by myself. One time I came home at 7:00 at night and the stove wouldn't work so I could not cook supper for my 6 year old and 1 year old because the workers had taken the converter off the end to use it with one of their tools. In addition, I could not get any of the supervisors on the phone for assistance in the matter. Luckily I was able to find another converter in my basement after a couple hours of searching. Also, you have to remember, I live out of town in Central city. There are not places to eat and stores open during evening hours to just run and get something.
Jarvis assured me they would put a mold treatment in the attic and fix the areas where the insulation got soaked. I do not believe they did because my attic still smells like a basement even now. The leak area in the dining room from having the open roof was also not addressed. I asked them to repair the large crack in the ceiling caused by the water leakage and was told they would but the yellowed crack shows through the paint and is obviously not repaired. Also, they left paint on my dining room antique table that has damaged the surface. My carpet was left with brown stains all over even though I asked them to have the carpet cleaned. Nothing was re-hung on my walls, and they took all the nails out so now the nailholes are useless. The painting was done in a 'let's get it done' manner. There are patches of the under paint showing through. Instead of removing the living room light fixture as I had asked thry tried to paint around it with it still attached. You can see the paintbrush marks because they couldn't get all they to the base of the light. You can tell they did not tape because around the windows and doors the paint doesn't come to the edge so you can see the white stripe of the underpaint around everything.
When they "cleaned up", they took my tools, my electrical cords and my ladders. I had to call them to get my items back. Even then I was treated like I was a liar and they would only pay me $25 for all the items they said they "could not find". When I questioned all the above items before paying the complete bill they"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ia/cedar-rapids/jarvis-property-restoration-reviews-5534448.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"COOLEY DRYWALL PAINTING & REPAIR","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Robyn W."},"reviewBody":"Mark did an excellent job of drywall finishing. He had to match the \"orange peel\" finish of the wall and ceiling and it was perfect."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ia/marion/cooley-drywall-painting-and-repair-reviews-2063453.htm"},"position":10}]}
Concrete Wall Construction reviews from real Angi homeowners in Atkins, IA
We hired Jim Heskje Painting to paint the walls and trim in our basement remodel project. They did a great job. The team left the house every day with tools picked up and the place looking neat. They showed up when they said they would and we’re always on time. We were very pleased with Jim...
Traer M.
2.0
08/2019
Semi competent unbelievably unreliable and totally inconsiderate of your time I contracted them to do waterproofing in my basement and install an egress window. The waterproofing was done in June and it did great keeping up with the +10" of rainfall we got a few weeks ago, so for that I am...
Kris B.
5.0
10/2017
Brad and Tony were on time (I'm sure they sat at the end of the road waiting and at 8:00 they would pull into the drive)! Both were polite, a pleasure to talk to and provided insight when asked questions. Very helpful. I went from 15 years of white walls to cinnamon brandy and craft brown...
Robert K.
4.0
06/2015
I've been in association with them for 11 months. They deal custom design high energy efficient homes and we did get one of those. The biggest problem we had is that its a small firm and they use sub contractors for almost everything. And sub contractors when we are having a building boom...
Our basement flooded on Sunday, 6/30/13. We called our insurance agent and he urged us to call ServPro and gave us an 800 number to call for assistance. I called the number and asked exactly what services could be provided, how much it would cost, and how much money we would be expected to...
Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.
"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."
Jim E on September 2025
Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.
"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."
Hunt Construction Co, Inc., is your local concrete specialist. Owner and operator Kenny Hunt has over 15 years of concrete experience. Whether you are looking for a new concrete slab for your patio or driveway or whether you are just looking to make your existing concrete look better, look no further. Call us today!
"Worked quickly and competently."
Mike B on February 2021
Hunt Construction Co, Inc., is your local concrete specialist. Owner and operator Kenny Hunt has over 15 years of concrete experience. Whether you are looking for a new concrete slab for your patio or driveway or whether you are just looking to make your existing concrete look better, look no further. Call us today!
Welcome to Q&M LLC, your trusted source for top-quality home services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and the surrounding areas. With over 4 years of experience, we are a proud family-owned business dedicated to exceptional customer service and superior results. We specialize in all types of concrete work, including driveways, patios, and sidewalks. Our team takes the time to understand your needs, ensuring your vision becomes a reality. What sets us apart is our competitive pricing and commitment to clear communication. We also have fluent Spanish speakers on our team to better serve our Spanish-speaking customers.
"Reliable and on time with quality work I would highly recommend them"
Michael Z on July 2025
Welcome to Q&M LLC, your trusted source for top-quality home services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and the surrounding areas. With over 4 years of experience, we are a proud family-owned business dedicated to exceptional customer service and superior results. We specialize in all types of concrete work, including driveways, patios, and sidewalks. Our team takes the time to understand your needs, ensuring your vision becomes a reality. What sets us apart is our competitive pricing and commitment to clear communication. We also have fluent Spanish speakers on our team to better serve our Spanish-speaking customers.
"Reliable and on time with quality work I would highly recommend them"
At Martinez All Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very satisfied. Did an excellent job. Will use them again for more work. "
Bill F on September 2025
At Martinez All Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very satisfied. Did an excellent job. Will use them again for more work. "
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"He is a newer contractor. He never came when promised so we waited. He skipped a day after promising to be there. He asked for more money after giving us a written quote, the fence was crooked but it passed inspection, and made lots of miscuts. I think he will get better after he is in business for a few years."
Dwayne W on June 2024
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"He is a newer contractor. He never came when promised so we waited. He skipped a day after promising to be there. He asked for more money after giving us a written quote, the fence was crooked but it passed inspection, and made lots of miscuts. I think he will get better after he is in business for a few years."
All your Land/Yard work needs in one spot. * Skid loader work * Tree Trimming & Removal * Mulch/ Rock beds * Grading * Seeding * Retaining walls * Concrete * General Construction
All your Land/Yard work needs in one spot. * Skid loader work * Tree Trimming & Removal * Mulch/ Rock beds * Grading * Seeding * Retaining walls * Concrete * General Construction
Premier Plus is your premier destination for restoration, solar, and construction services, delivering excellence and prioritizing customer satisfaction. Our skilled team is committed to turning your vision into reality. Restoration Expertise: When unforeseen damage strikes your property, trust Premier Plus to restore it to its former glory. Our experienced professionals specialize in storm restoration, working swiftly and efficiently to minimize disruptions and bring your property back to its best condition. Solar Solutions: Embrace sustainability with Premier Plus Solar! Our experts will guide you through the process of harnessing clean and renewable energy. From solar panel installation to maintenance services, we provide tailored, eco-friendly solutions to meet your energy needs. Save on utility bills and contribute to a greener future with Premier Plus Solar! Construction Excellence: Whether it's a residential or commercial project, Premier Plus brings expertise to every construction endeavor. Our skilled craftsmen ensure precision and quality in every detail, turning your dream space into reality. From remodeling to new construction, Premier Plus has you covered. Customer-Centric Approach: At Premier Plus, customer satisfaction is paramount. We pride ourselves on open communication, transparency, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Our dedicated team listens to your needs, offers personalized solutions, and provides exceptional service from start to finish. Licensed and Insured: Rest easy with Premier Plus, a fully licensed and insured company. Our commitment to professionalism and quality workmanship is reinforced by industry certifications, ensuring your peace of mind throughout the restoration, solar, or construction process. Choose Premier Plus for a seamless, stress-free experience in restoration, solar, and construction services. Contact us today, and let's build a brighter, better future together!
Premier Plus is your premier destination for restoration, solar, and construction services, delivering excellence and prioritizing customer satisfaction. Our skilled team is committed to turning your vision into reality. Restoration Expertise: When unforeseen damage strikes your property, trust Premier Plus to restore it to its former glory. Our experienced professionals specialize in storm restoration, working swiftly and efficiently to minimize disruptions and bring your property back to its best condition. Solar Solutions: Embrace sustainability with Premier Plus Solar! Our experts will guide you through the process of harnessing clean and renewable energy. From solar panel installation to maintenance services, we provide tailored, eco-friendly solutions to meet your energy needs. Save on utility bills and contribute to a greener future with Premier Plus Solar! Construction Excellence: Whether it's a residential or commercial project, Premier Plus brings expertise to every construction endeavor. Our skilled craftsmen ensure precision and quality in every detail, turning your dream space into reality. From remodeling to new construction, Premier Plus has you covered. Customer-Centric Approach: At Premier Plus, customer satisfaction is paramount. We pride ourselves on open communication, transparency, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Our dedicated team listens to your needs, offers personalized solutions, and provides exceptional service from start to finish. Licensed and Insured: Rest easy with Premier Plus, a fully licensed and insured company. Our commitment to professionalism and quality workmanship is reinforced by industry certifications, ensuring your peace of mind throughout the restoration, solar, or construction process. Choose Premier Plus for a seamless, stress-free experience in restoration, solar, and construction services. Contact us today, and let's build a brighter, better future together!
Masonry building interior and exterior walls for commercial and residential buildings. We work hard to provide our services and aim to meet our customers needs and wants we have worked for different companies working in different sectors public and private from restorations to new builds.
Masonry building interior and exterior walls for commercial and residential buildings. We work hard to provide our services and aim to meet our customers needs and wants we have worked for different companies working in different sectors public and private from restorations to new builds.
The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!
The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!
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FAQs for concrete wall construction projects in Atkins, IA
One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.
Concrete repair costs range anywhere from about $0.10 to $0.15 per linear foot to fill minor cracks, to about $6 to $14 per square foot to replace damaged concrete slabs. Repair costs vary widely depending on the size and type of work needed. For example, replacing 100 square feet of driveway will cost between $600 to $1,400, on average.
Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity.
The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the cost to build a house ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.
Concrete contractors typically charge anywhere from $6 to $14 per square foot. Cost factors include job size, site prep, base material, accessibility, your location, concrete finish, and concrete thickness. Removal of existing concrete, asphalt, deck, pavers, and grass will cost anywhere from $1 to $6 per square foot. Homeowners can often save money by removing and disposing of existing pavers, decks, and grass. Breaking up and hauling away concrete and asphalt is difficult and time-consuming without the proper equipment and may be worth having the pros do that work.
The Atkins, IA homeowners’ guide to concrete wall construction
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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Outdoor walkways can elevate your yard and make it more functional. Learn about standard walkway sizes and dimensions so you can plan your walkway project.