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TDC Excavating, Inc.

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TDC Excavating, Inc.

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

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.

"James did the excavation work for our pool to be installed and then did the concrete around it once it was installed. James does quality work! He communicates and shows up when he says he is going to. Pricing was very fair. We will have James do more work in the future."

Connie W on July 2024

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.

"James did the excavation work for our pool to be installed and then did the concrete around it once it was installed. James does quality work! He communicates and shows up when he says he is going to. Pricing was very fair. We will have James do more work in the future."

Connie W on July 2024


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MidAmerica Basement Systems

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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


"Hands down the first people I call if I need work done. Always do great work, easy to deal with, prompt service and reasonably priced. They always explain what needs to be done and why. Very professional and friendly. They always clean up wherever they work in the house. Never leave a mess like I have had others do. Best thing, they are honest. Never have to worry about leaving workers alone in my house."

T S on June 2020

Family owned. Additional address - PO Box 59, Epworth, Iowa 52045.

"Hands down the first people I call if I need work done. Always do great work, easy to deal with, prompt service and reasonably priced. They always explain what needs to be done and why. Very professional and friendly. They always clean up wherever they work in the house. Never leave a mess like I have had others do. Best thing, they are honest. Never have to worry about leaving workers alone in my house."

T S on June 2020




D&R Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc

3.16(
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D&R Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc

3.16(
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23 years of experience

Additional DBAs - D&R Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning Inc.

"Back in 2021 we had D&R come out to fix a main water break. We had to pay $4000 upfront deposit (which we were fine with) as the whole estimate was around 6,000. Come day of repair Richard told us he replaced the pipe from the meter to the house connection. He came in and charged us $5,588.00 MORE. What are we going to do? Not pay him? He also told us that due to our yard being left in complete disarray he would send a sub contractor he uses to flatten our yard back out once the dirt and sand settled. That way we could start planting grass seed and get our yard back to the way he found it. NEVER HAPPENED. We still have hills and valleys in our front yard. Fast forward to this past weekend 7/27, our main water line burst again. Instantly called Richard and was given high estimates to fix. After the last time I was skeptical but it was obvious he didn't want to help. I understand warranty and the pipe was no longer covered. We dug the hole ourselves to avoid the 2500 he quoted us over the phone to dig by hand and had another plumber come to find out D&R did not replace the hose to the connection at the house like we were charged for, instead he hooked up the black farmer pipe that was a couple feet from the house connection. (I still have the receipt) Every plumber we have spoken to since says we were completely taken advantage of and the cost of the original repair should not have exceeded $5,000. Complete extortion of the situation. So here we are not even 2.5 years later paying to fix the issue D&R made us pay for. I can not in good conscience recommend this company. We are STILL paying for this repair, and have more on top of it now that it has broke again."

Chelsea T on July 2024

Additional DBAs - D&R Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning Inc.

"Back in 2021 we had D&R come out to fix a main water break. We had to pay $4000 upfront deposit (which we were fine with) as the whole estimate was around 6,000. Come day of repair Richard told us he replaced the pipe from the meter to the house connection. He came in and charged us $5,588.00 MORE. What are we going to do? Not pay him? He also told us that due to our yard being left in complete disarray he would send a sub contractor he uses to flatten our yard back out once the dirt and sand settled. That way we could start planting grass seed and get our yard back to the way he found it. NEVER HAPPENED. We still have hills and valleys in our front yard. Fast forward to this past weekend 7/27, our main water line burst again. Instantly called Richard and was given high estimates to fix. After the last time I was skeptical but it was obvious he didn't want to help. I understand warranty and the pipe was no longer covered. We dug the hole ourselves to avoid the 2500 he quoted us over the phone to dig by hand and had another plumber come to find out D&R did not replace the hose to the connection at the house like we were charged for, instead he hooked up the black farmer pipe that was a couple feet from the house connection. (I still have the receipt) Every plumber we have spoken to since says we were completely taken advantage of and the cost of the original repair should not have exceeded $5,000. Complete extortion of the situation. So here we are not even 2.5 years later paying to fix the issue D&R made us pay for. I can not in good conscience recommend this company. We are STILL paying for this repair, and have more on top of it now that it has broke again."

Chelsea T on July 2024


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Kruser Septic Service Inc

5.00(
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Kruser Septic Service Inc

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

We are opened 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday. Kruser Septic Service, Inc., in Dickeyville, WI, is the area's leading septic service specialist serving Dickeyville, Platteville, Cuba City and surrounding areas since 1985. We specialize in pumping septic tanks, holding tanks, manure pits, grease traps and grit pits, and cleaning sewer lines, drains, mains, manure lines, city sewers and culverts. We also specialize in root cutting, pipe thawing, line locating, and camera work. We can fill out your 3 year septic maintenance reports for the county. For all your septic service needs including inspection, contact Kruser Septic Service, Inc. in Dickeyville.

We are opened 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday. Kruser Septic Service, Inc., in Dickeyville, WI, is the area's leading septic service specialist serving Dickeyville, Platteville, Cuba City and surrounding areas since 1985. We specialize in pumping septic tanks, holding tanks, manure pits, grease traps and grit pits, and cleaning sewer lines, drains, mains, manure lines, city sewers and culverts. We also specialize in root cutting, pipe thawing, line locating, and camera work. We can fill out your 3 year septic maintenance reports for the county. For all your septic service needs including inspection, contact Kruser Septic Service, Inc. in Dickeyville.




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ArrowHead Excavations LLC

3.00(
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ArrowHead Excavations LLC

3.00(
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2 years of experience

Our services include: Grading & Ditching, Trenching, Culvert Installation, Pond Building and Restoration, Demolition, Concrete and Rock Removal, and much more. We take pride in doing the best work for affordable prices. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

"On time. Very polite and very informative"

Brad W on July 2024

Our services include: Grading & Ditching, Trenching, Culvert Installation, Pond Building and Restoration, Demolition, Concrete and Rock Removal, and much more. We take pride in doing the best work for affordable prices. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

"On time. Very polite and very informative"

Brad W on July 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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