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Total Comfort Group

10540 Hickman Road STE B
4.71(
68
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•Approved Pro

Total Comfort Group

10540 Hickman Road STE B
4.71(
68
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
103 local quotes requested

Total Comfort Group, is here to serve your Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, excavation, and drain cleaning needs from preventative maintenance to service and installs. We are very timely with our work and always pay attention to even the smallest detail. With over 40 years of combined experience, customer preference and priorities are always first. We pride ourselves in caring for your comfort needs!

"They were quick, efficient, and cheaper than other quotes. "

Ali M on September 2025

Total Comfort Group, is here to serve your Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, excavation, and drain cleaning needs from preventative maintenance to service and installs. We are very timely with our work and always pay attention to even the smallest detail. With over 40 years of combined experience, customer preference and priorities are always first. We pride ourselves in caring for your comfort needs!

"They were quick, efficient, and cheaper than other quotes. "

Ali M on September 2025

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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Free onsite estimate

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
No reviews yet
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(
1
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Hauser Plumbing & Piping

1111 N C St
1.00(
1
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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.

Richardson Plumbing Co Inc.

3307 SE 18th Ct
4.44(
9
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Richardson Plumbing Co Inc.

3307 SE 18th Ct
4.44(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
23 years of experience

When you call my Company I will be the service person coming to your home (John Richardson) I will respect your home as it were my own. I do wear the foot covers. I do quailty work at honest prices.

"Very well, my faucet is working as expected."

Pam W on December 2019

When you call my Company I will be the service person coming to your home (John Richardson) I will respect your home as it were my own. I do wear the foot covers. I do quailty work at honest prices.

"Very well, my faucet is working as expected."

Pam W on December 2019

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Integrity Cleaning & Restoration

402 1st Ave E
4.83(
6
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Integrity Cleaning & Restoration

402 1st Ave E
4.83(
6
)
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

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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

You should not attempt to snake your sewer yourself. Accessing and snaking your sewer requires heavy-duty equipment, and while renting is possible, misusing it can damage your sewer main and leave you with very expensive repair costs, not to mention potential environmental issues and severe water damage. Accessing your sewer also exposes you to hazardous sewer gasses, and failing to seal the sewer properly after work can be very dangerous. It’s always best to hire a professional sewer cleaner near you to handle this type of work.

The average cost to snake your main sewer line is around $250 for a simple snake. Most sewer line specialists charge between $45 and $200 per hour for main sewer line snaking, so the time involved plays a major role. The price you’ll pay will depend on the severity of the clog, the item causing the backup, how long it takes to remove the item, and more. A more severe issue that requires unclogging a main sewer line will cost $3,100 on average.

A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor.

The best practice is to clean the sewer drain lines in your home once a year or every two years. Older homes could require more frequent maintenance. Keeping up on cleaning your sewer lines can prevent severe clogs, help ensure your system is working properly, and prevent expensive repairs.

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