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Rhino Exterior Cleaning, LLC

5.00(
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Rhino Exterior Cleaning, LLC

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Rhino Exterior Cleaning, where restoration meets excellence. Established in 2021 and nestled in the heart of Cambridge, Iowa, Rhino Exterior Cleaning is a family-owned small business driven by a passion for revitalizing outdoor spaces. Whether it's weathered decks, worn-out fences, or tired siding, we're dedicated to bringing back the natural beauty of your home, making it shine like new. What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and customer satisfaction. Whether you're preparing for a special event, revitalizing your outdoor oasis, or simply maintaining the integrity of your property, let Rhino Exterior Cleaning be your go-to solution for all your exterior wood restoration needs. Join us in preserving the beauty of your surroundings, one project at a time. Contact us today and experience the Rhino difference firsthand. Let's make your outdoor spaces roar with renewed vitality!

"Really nice people. Timely, good work, I will hire them again"

Kells H on May 2023

Welcome to Rhino Exterior Cleaning, where restoration meets excellence. Established in 2021 and nestled in the heart of Cambridge, Iowa, Rhino Exterior Cleaning is a family-owned small business driven by a passion for revitalizing outdoor spaces. Whether it's weathered decks, worn-out fences, or tired siding, we're dedicated to bringing back the natural beauty of your home, making it shine like new. What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and customer satisfaction. Whether you're preparing for a special event, revitalizing your outdoor oasis, or simply maintaining the integrity of your property, let Rhino Exterior Cleaning be your go-to solution for all your exterior wood restoration needs. Join us in preserving the beauty of your surroundings, one project at a time. Contact us today and experience the Rhino difference firsthand. Let's make your outdoor spaces roar with renewed vitality!

"Really nice people. Timely, good work, I will hire them again"

Kells H on May 2023


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Elite IntEx Solutions

5.00(
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Elite IntEx Solutions

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Warranties offered

Our mission is to design and build stunning, functional spaces that reflect your vision and enhance everyday living. Through quality craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and attention to detail, we bring your dream interiors to life with precision and passion.

"They were knowledgeable, responsive, and very attentive to our concerns with the chickens and ducks."

Bart O on November 2025

Our mission is to design and build stunning, functional spaces that reflect your vision and enhance everyday living. Through quality craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and attention to detail, we bring your dream interiors to life with precision and passion.

"They were knowledgeable, responsive, and very attentive to our concerns with the chickens and ducks."

Bart O on November 2025


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Field carpentry

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Field carpentry

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Hi, I’m Codey, owner and lead carpenter of Field Carpentry LLC. I bring over 12 years of hands-on experience in residential and commercial construction, working on everything from new builds and historic remodels to basement finishes, trim work, and custom carpentry. I take pride in doing things the right way—clear communication, honest pricing, and quality craftsmanship that lasts. I treat every home like it’s my own and every project like my reputation depends on it, because it does. Whether you’re planning a remodel, upgrading your space, or tackling a project you’ve been putting off, my goal is simple: deliver solid work you can trust and results you’ll be proud of. Reach out anytime for a free estimate—I’d love to help bring your vision to life.

Hi, I’m Codey, owner and lead carpenter of Field Carpentry LLC. I bring over 12 years of hands-on experience in residential and commercial construction, working on everything from new builds and historic remodels to basement finishes, trim work, and custom carpentry. I take pride in doing things the right way—clear communication, honest pricing, and quality craftsmanship that lasts. I treat every home like it’s my own and every project like my reputation depends on it, because it does. Whether you’re planning a remodel, upgrading your space, or tackling a project you’ve been putting off, my goal is simple: deliver solid work you can trust and results you’ll be proud of. Reach out anytime for a free estimate—I’d love to help bring your vision to life.


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Jim Ferguson Painting LLC

4.97(
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Jim Ferguson Painting LLC

4.97(
117
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

Jim Ferguson Painting is locally owned and operated with more than 30 years of experience. We are an EPA Lead Certified company specializing in interior and exterior work, we offer services for all your painting and repair needs. Services include but limited to Wood Rot Repair, Interior & Exterior Painting, Furniture Painting, cabinet painting ,Fence & Deck Refinishing, Garage Floor Coatings, Antique Furniture Restoration, Woodwork Stripping & Refinishing, Power Washing, Concrete Sealing, and Gutter Cleaning.

"Jim recently painted a custom built-in entertainment center in our home. The project was in our finished basement and Jim went above and beyond to protect our home when setting up his paint area. He was responsive, punctual, and completed on schedule. He is an excellent painter, detail oriented, and holds himself to an incredibly high standard. Highly recommend!"

Eric . on August 2024

Jim Ferguson Painting is locally owned and operated with more than 30 years of experience. We are an EPA Lead Certified company specializing in interior and exterior work, we offer services for all your painting and repair needs. Services include but limited to Wood Rot Repair, Interior & Exterior Painting, Furniture Painting, cabinet painting ,Fence & Deck Refinishing, Garage Floor Coatings, Antique Furniture Restoration, Woodwork Stripping & Refinishing, Power Washing, Concrete Sealing, and Gutter Cleaning.

"Jim recently painted a custom built-in entertainment center in our home. The project was in our finished basement and Jim went above and beyond to protect our home when setting up his paint area. He was responsive, punctual, and completed on schedule. He is an excellent painter, detail oriented, and holds himself to an incredibly high standard. Highly recommend!"

Eric . on August 2024


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Action Roofing & Construction Inc

4.67(
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Action Roofing & Construction Inc

4.67(
153
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Customers say: Super punctual
24 years of experience

We have been in business since 2001, serving central Iowa. We started as a roofing only contractor. However, at the request of our clients, we have expanded to become a full service exterior remodeling company. This includes; siding, soffit, fascia, and gutters! We frequently work with our clients on insurance claims. We offer maintenance deals. We also offer financing options with third party vendors. We are a Certified Owens Corning contractor and Certified GAF contractor. Our team is trained regularly through our manufacturer's programs. Our team is also trained and certified through the InterNachi Home Inspector Program. We have been honored with the Super Service Awards through Angie's List from 2014- 2018. Please give us the opportunity to show you why! We would love to earn this for 2019 and it starts with you! Always feel free to ask questions and voice concerns by contacting us via phone or email.

"Very well, they also provide photos so you can see what they have cleaned."

Mary A on June 2019

We have been in business since 2001, serving central Iowa. We started as a roofing only contractor. However, at the request of our clients, we have expanded to become a full service exterior remodeling company. This includes; siding, soffit, fascia, and gutters! We frequently work with our clients on insurance claims. We offer maintenance deals. We also offer financing options with third party vendors. We are a Certified Owens Corning contractor and Certified GAF contractor. Our team is trained regularly through our manufacturer's programs. Our team is also trained and certified through the InterNachi Home Inspector Program. We have been honored with the Super Service Awards through Angie's List from 2014- 2018. Please give us the opportunity to show you why! We would love to earn this for 2019 and it starts with you! Always feel free to ask questions and voice concerns by contacting us via phone or email.

"Very well, they also provide photos so you can see what they have cleaned."

Mary A on June 2019


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LARRYS WINDOW SERVICE INC

4.77(
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LARRYS WINDOW SERVICE INC

4.77(
35
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

55 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES APPLY. $60 RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM SERVICE CHARGE AS OF 12/01/16. ADDITIONAL ADDRESS: PO BOX 1471; DES MOINES IA 50305. MAY CONTACT BY EMAIL. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE.

"It was great. I highly recommend them to others."

Pam G on December 2021

55 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES APPLY. $60 RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM SERVICE CHARGE AS OF 12/01/16. ADDITIONAL ADDRESS: PO BOX 1471; DES MOINES IA 50305. MAY CONTACT BY EMAIL. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE.

"It was great. I highly recommend them to others."

Pam G on December 2021


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Mid States Carpenters Group Corporation

4.80(
64
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Mid States Carpenters Group Corporation

4.80(
64
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

FOR QUICKEST RESPONSE TIME, EMAIL OR MESSAGE US! -- 4x Super Service Award Winner, specializing in construction services such as Remodeling, Painting, Carpentry, Roofing, Decks/Porches, and Stucco. Our work ethic is simple, we concentrate on quality. We cannot offer cheap prices and quality, and I do not wish to do poor work. We also believe in taking care of everything you need. For example: I don't hire out my gutter work, we do it the right way, we handle everything including the rotted boards that may be underneath your old gutters, for example. We would prefer to paint our own siding, because I like to use good paint that makes our siding last! If you want cabinets or other woodworking, we finish the work so you don't have to set up a painter, and we install it. Those are good examples of how we handle a project. Also, it's simple to one stop shop with us, it's just easier! We wear all the hats that you will need on any project. As well, I'm the owner, and I'll be there to make sure everything is done the way it's supposed to be done, not what is necessarily the quickest or easiest method. Give us a call today for all of your construction needs!

"Great job, went above and beyond. They were able to speak with our insurance to get full roof covered instead of partial after a tree hit a section of our roof."

Todd A on April 2025

FOR QUICKEST RESPONSE TIME, EMAIL OR MESSAGE US! -- 4x Super Service Award Winner, specializing in construction services such as Remodeling, Painting, Carpentry, Roofing, Decks/Porches, and Stucco. Our work ethic is simple, we concentrate on quality. We cannot offer cheap prices and quality, and I do not wish to do poor work. We also believe in taking care of everything you need. For example: I don't hire out my gutter work, we do it the right way, we handle everything including the rotted boards that may be underneath your old gutters, for example. We would prefer to paint our own siding, because I like to use good paint that makes our siding last! If you want cabinets or other woodworking, we finish the work so you don't have to set up a painter, and we install it. Those are good examples of how we handle a project. Also, it's simple to one stop shop with us, it's just easier! We wear all the hats that you will need on any project. As well, I'm the owner, and I'll be there to make sure everything is done the way it's supposed to be done, not what is necessarily the quickest or easiest method. Give us a call today for all of your construction needs!

"Great job, went above and beyond. They were able to speak with our insurance to get full roof covered instead of partial after a tree hit a section of our roof."

Todd A on April 2025


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BAGNALL BUILDERS

4.82(
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BAGNALL BUILDERS

4.82(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bagnall Builders has over 40 years of experience in building material and home improvement. David Van Blair is the owner of this family operated business and he will work with you personally from the beginning of your project to the end. We hope you will trust us on your next home improvement adventure. Free estimates.

"Brand new deck railing — contacted the owner for an estimate. He worked closely with us on designing exactly what we wanted. We have a 10 acre pond behind our home and wanted the ability to see it clearly, yet needed a deck railing. David and his employees were surprisingly (most contractors march to the beat of their own clock!) punctual and professional. They mapped out the most ideal structure to maximize our view. We could not be happier with their hard work, expertise, listening skills, and care and concern for what we wanted. VERY impressed!! I would hire this company to do any repairs, additions, replacements, etc."

Susan E on July 2018

Bagnall Builders has over 40 years of experience in building material and home improvement. David Van Blair is the owner of this family operated business and he will work with you personally from the beginning of your project to the end. We hope you will trust us on your next home improvement adventure. Free estimates.

"Brand new deck railing — contacted the owner for an estimate. He worked closely with us on designing exactly what we wanted. We have a 10 acre pond behind our home and wanted the ability to see it clearly, yet needed a deck railing. David and his employees were surprisingly (most contractors march to the beat of their own clock!) punctual and professional. They mapped out the most ideal structure to maximize our view. We could not be happier with their hard work, expertise, listening skills, and care and concern for what we wanted. VERY impressed!! I would hire this company to do any repairs, additions, replacements, etc."

Susan E on July 2018


ServiceMaster by Rice

4.93(
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ServiceMaster by Rice

4.93(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

ServiceMaster by Rice Provides Fire, Smoke, Water damage service to 43 counties in Iowa and 7 in southern Minnesota. SMBR is family owned and been in business since 1954.

"Worked started at the time agreed, progressed as discussed and completed on time. The work and the staff were all professional and well done. Carpet removed, air ducts cleaned, floors, walls, ceilings, closets, appliances (ie everything within the walls of the condo - about 1600 sq ft - was cleaned and deodorized). Good people to do business with !!"

Lee P on March 2018

ServiceMaster by Rice Provides Fire, Smoke, Water damage service to 43 counties in Iowa and 7 in southern Minnesota. SMBR is family owned and been in business since 1954.

"Worked started at the time agreed, progressed as discussed and completed on time. The work and the staff were all professional and well done. Carpet removed, air ducts cleaned, floors, walls, ceilings, closets, appliances (ie everything within the walls of the condo - about 1600 sq ft - was cleaned and deodorized). Good people to do business with !!"

Lee P on March 2018


Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC

4.59(
59
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Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC

4.59(
59
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Customers say: True professional
27 years of experience

We are Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC and we can help you with any home improvement and maintenance needs. With over 10+ years of experience in a variety of fields, we can do about anything you need! Fully insured and State of Iowa registered contractor. Some of our specialties include: • General household repairs and remodeling • Basements framed to completed living area • Attic insulation • Roofing • Interior\exterior painting • Deck design, install, maintenance, and refinishing • Siding • Window Replacement • Full mowing and edging services • Landscaping design, install and maintenance • Leaf clean up • Gutter cleaning and repair • Tree and bush trimming and removal • Concrete flat work new install, replacement, crack filling • Tuckpointing • Residential and commercial snow removal • Snow and ice removal from roofs and gutters • Ice dam prevention • Holiday lighting custom installs and tear down • Odd jobs, big or small

"CAUTION - when relying on Issac We needed our chimney rebuilt. Issac estimated it and finally we received a starting date. After, working an hour he said the job was too big for him. (some damage to our metal pieces). We request that he would paint it after we find another handyman. Once done he came back and quoted over $100 an hour to paint the chimney. He kept push us out on his calendar. We dropped him. He had us paid for the hour that he worked on the Chimney before exiting. Very poor communication if we are scheduled? If he is starting on the day he last told us? Problem answering texts."

Diane K on September 2018

We are Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC and we can help you with any home improvement and maintenance needs. With over 10+ years of experience in a variety of fields, we can do about anything you need! Fully insured and State of Iowa registered contractor. Some of our specialties include: • General household repairs and remodeling • Basements framed to completed living area • Attic insulation • Roofing • Interior\exterior painting • Deck design, install, maintenance, and refinishing • Siding • Window Replacement • Full mowing and edging services • Landscaping design, install and maintenance • Leaf clean up • Gutter cleaning and repair • Tree and bush trimming and removal • Concrete flat work new install, replacement, crack filling • Tuckpointing • Residential and commercial snow removal • Snow and ice removal from roofs and gutters • Ice dam prevention • Holiday lighting custom installs and tear down • Odd jobs, big or small

"CAUTION - when relying on Issac We needed our chimney rebuilt. Issac estimated it and finally we received a starting date. After, working an hour he said the job was too big for him. (some damage to our metal pieces). We request that he would paint it after we find another handyman. Once done he came back and quoted over $100 an hour to paint the chimney. He kept push us out on his calendar. We dropped him. He had us paid for the hour that he worked on the Chimney before exiting. Very poor communication if we are scheduled? If he is starting on the day he last told us? Problem answering texts."

Diane K on September 2018

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Rotten deck boards can sometimes be repaired, but only if the damage is minor. Repairing small patches of rot involves strengthening the damaged area with wood hardener, filler, or epoxy. More substantial damage requires replacing the boards or rebuilding the entire structure in extreme cases. If the rot extends to the joists, posts, or beams, have a contractor evaluate the damage to ensure it is still structurally sound.

Ipe wood can last up to 75 years with minimal maintenance because its own oils help to preserve it. However, to get the most out of your Ipe wood deck, you should perform some routine maintenance, including regular cleaning, sweeping of leaves and debris, and rinsing spills with a hose. It’s also important to repair any deep scratches as soon as you spot them and reseal the deck annually to protect against scratches and scuffs.

Constant exposure to inclement weather conditions can damage your deck, causing it to fade, warp, or crack over time. Regular maintenance keeps it looking and performing its best. That means giving it a good cleaning and applying a quality sealant or wood treatment to help defend against moisture, sun damage, and everyday wear.

It is best to power wash your deck and sand it, as cleaning removes grime, mildew, and dirt, while sanding refreshes the wood and allows the stain to penetrate. You should clean your deck first, sand it, and then stain it. You should clean your deck annually, while sanding and staining only needs to be done every three years.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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