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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.9(
30
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have an older home with older ductwork. We had Spencer and Brayton out and they cleaned and sealed our ductwork. They did a great job. Professional, great communication, attention to detail. They reduced our air leakage by 86%. We noticed an immediate difference in improved airflow, our cold spots are no longer cold spots. Thanks!"
107 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.6(
35
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went well. This was a follow-up visit as I was wondering why it appeared some moisture was appearing on the floor. Kevin Creed was the Servuce Tech and he explained things thoroughly, offered the sealer to be applied, and did a great job. Professional but yet very conversational. All is well."
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

223 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
3.3(
133
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+1 more

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Worked quickly, efficiently, and patiently!"
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Response time11 hrs
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Mid America Basement Systems
3.8(
67
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommend this company if you need any basement waterproofing done, Very efficient and polite! They came out early morning and stayed to finish project till 8:30 pm; also never took any lunch or breaks! 125% satisfied"
Crawl Space Before
Crawlspace After
Crawlspace in Progress
Taking care to keep the space clean.
Before Concrete Leveling

+41

Response time1 day
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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DBI Foundation Repair
3.8(
16
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Things went off without a hitch, would highly recommend for any foundation repair needs!"
After the egress window installation
Before the foundation replacement
Before the egress window installation
The final work
Foundation Replacement

+26

25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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T and T Sprinkler Service
5.0(
8
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Yard Drainage

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had trying times to get work done because of the rain. They replaced part of my irrigation due to landscaping. They were neat and didn't left my yard looking great."
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Anchored Walls
4.8(
5
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Anchored Walls, Inc. is a locally-operated business dedicated to repairing or stabilizing dangerous and common basement problems in Iowa for over 40 years. Based out of Winterset, we are proud to be a leading foundation repair and basement waterproofing specialist company that puts honesty and quality first. With thousands of satisfied customers across the state, we’re always happy to share our customer list — just ask!

Vertical Cracking
Floor Settlement
Foundation Repaired
Helical Assembly
Helical Brackets

+3

Response time4 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Acr Drains
4.6(
21
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Figured out that there was actually a clog, but the slope of the pipe from the toilet to the sewer main is almost non-existent. Regardless, everything is working great. He arrived quickly and was very knowledgeable.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Jason's Showers
5.0(
6
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

"The service was excellent. He did a great job. It was fantastic. Very good job. It was a good deal for us. The price was good and reasonable."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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+1

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French Drains questions, answered by experts

For disposal clogs with standing water, use a sink plunger and place it over the garbage disposal drain. Push the sink plunger up and down the drain about six to eight times before lifting. If the sink drains, the clogged food particles are dislodged from the drain. If there’s still standing water, repeat the steps until the standing water clears out. 

In the majority of cases, homeowners insurance will not cover a main sewer line root clog. The reason is that most insurance companies consider tree root damage to sewer lines as common wear and tear, which is also preventable. However, you may be able to buy optional add-on coverage, such as "service line coverage" or "sewer line endorsements," that would protect against root damage to your sewer line.

This depends on the location of the blockage. If the blockage is in your home’s system, anywhere in the system, it is your responsibility as a homeowner. Blockages seldom happen because of items or buildup coming from the city, which means it originates in the home. It becomes the city’s responsibility at the exact point your home’s line distributes waste into the city’s system. The exception is if the problem in your home damages the city lines.  

Yes, flushing a clogged toilet can make it overflow. While flushing the toilet may push enough pressure through the system to dislodge the clog, this is unlikely. Your best bet is to use a plunger and hope the suction can break up whatever is blocking the pipe. If this doesn’t work, use a plumbing auger or call a pro to help.

Bleach—even diluted bleach—is not always the safest option for cleaning your drains. With a high pH, bleach can be highly corrosive to many types of pipes, especially when used regularly. When mixed with household cleaners and organic waste, it can also create dangerous chemicals. Remember to use proper protective equipment and ventilation when dealing with bleach.

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