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Avatar for Reliable Cutz Tree Service, Inc.

Reliable Cutz Tree Service, Inc.

4.94(
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Reliable Cutz Tree Service, Inc.

4.94(
17
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We are very versatile company we offer many services not just tree cutting with well over 20yrs experience construction industry We offer Excavating and Demolition services, Concrete,Decks,siding, Fencing removal and Installs and much more.

"Job hasn't started yet-my choice."

Patricia E on October 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We are very versatile company we offer many services not just tree cutting with well over 20yrs experience construction industry We offer Excavating and Demolition services, Concrete,Decks,siding, Fencing removal and Installs and much more.

"Job hasn't started yet-my choice."

Patricia E on October 2025

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MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
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MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
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Customers say: Quality work
36 years of experience

MidAmerica Basement Systems is your premier locally owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation.

"Salesman that we were to replace dry wall. Later learned we were to have it removed. Attempts to reach supervisors and owners resulted in zero until time to do installation. Gave $1300+ down. Note: this went to the salesman, not to MABS. Then salesman stated $12,000 more if MABS removed the dry wall. Paid salesman and his friend to remove it but didn't do all of it! Sent certified letters to Cedar Rapids address after we got no verbal responses to phone calls. Later learned they receive no mail there, only in Davenport. Were to have GFI outlet placed at far end of basement. 3 electricians said not possible. Also discharge was to be underground to rear of yard which we thought meant to back! House sits on clay. Was to discharge under ground out 10 feet from house. Canceled installation and have found that other basement waterproofing companies do not require 2.5 feet of dry wall removed: only baseboard. Cost was same as MABS. Now we must pay to have drywall installed after the waterproofing is completed."

Barbara S on September 2020

MidAmerica Basement Systems is your premier locally owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation.

"Salesman that we were to replace dry wall. Later learned we were to have it removed. Attempts to reach supervisors and owners resulted in zero until time to do installation. Gave $1300+ down. Note: this went to the salesman, not to MABS. Then salesman stated $12,000 more if MABS removed the dry wall. Paid salesman and his friend to remove it but didn't do all of it! Sent certified letters to Cedar Rapids address after we got no verbal responses to phone calls. Later learned they receive no mail there, only in Davenport. Were to have GFI outlet placed at far end of basement. 3 electricians said not possible. Also discharge was to be underground to rear of yard which we thought meant to back! House sits on clay. Was to discharge under ground out 10 feet from house. Canceled installation and have found that other basement waterproofing companies do not require 2.5 feet of dry wall removed: only baseboard. Cost was same as MABS. Now we must pay to have drywall installed after the waterproofing is completed."

Barbara S on September 2020

Meyer Innovations Inc

4.75(
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Meyer Innovations Inc

4.75(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have been in business for over 35 years servicing the quad cities and surrounding areas. We have built a reputation for using the highest quality products and best labor in the area to leave all of our customers satisfied. We have received awards and accolades from local to national levels including our A+ BBB rating. We feel that our excellence in the home improvement industry is unsurpassed. We are a family owned and family operated business with some of the best professionals in the area working under our name. We offer free estimates.

We have been in business for over 35 years servicing the quad cities and surrounding areas. We have built a reputation for using the highest quality products and best labor in the area to leave all of our customers satisfied. We have received awards and accolades from local to national levels including our A+ BBB rating. We feel that our excellence in the home improvement industry is unsurpassed. We are a family owned and family operated business with some of the best professionals in the area working under our name. We offer free estimates.

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Ramsey Enterprise LLC

5.00(
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Ramsey Enterprise LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential and commercial customers full tree removal and haul away of logs, brush, and debris. We also offer to grind the stumps down below ground level which is an additional charge. Forestry Clearing We notch and drop large trees in a forest/clearing area with full removal of brush and logs. depending on customers request.

"These men were amazing and efficient!! 10/10 Hard working and professional! I will use them again in the future and recommend them to anyone!"

Sandra M on April 2023

Residential and commercial customers full tree removal and haul away of logs, brush, and debris. We also offer to grind the stumps down below ground level which is an additional charge. Forestry Clearing We notch and drop large trees in a forest/clearing area with full removal of brush and logs. depending on customers request.

"These men were amazing and efficient!! 10/10 Hard working and professional! I will use them again in the future and recommend them to anyone!"

Sandra M on April 2023

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Kaboom Rigging

4.50(
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Kaboom Rigging

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023

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Leffler Construction

4.21(
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Leffler Construction

4.21(
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Customers say: Terrific value
20 years of experience

Leffler Construction is a General Contractor company. We are licensed as General Contractor and do not carry a plumbing or electrical license. We are fully insured and bonded in Illinois. We specialize in Home Improvement Needs.

Leffler Construction is a General Contractor company. We are licensed as General Contractor and do not carry a plumbing or electrical license. We are fully insured and bonded in Illinois. We specialize in Home Improvement Needs.

Collision Repair Center

5.00(
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Collision Repair Center

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Collision Repair Center Inc., is more then just another "body shop". We repair all facets of an automobile, and on occasion, a motor home or semi-tractor for residents in the bi-state area.

Collision Repair Center Inc., is more then just another "body shop". We repair all facets of an automobile, and on occasion, a motor home or semi-tractor for residents in the bi-state area.

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FAQs for excavation projects in Clinton, IA

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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