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Bath Planet of Quad Cities
4.5(
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Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"- Install guy was amazing!! - sales guy was very down to earth, polite, and was even still sitting with us after 10pm on a Wednesday night going through options! - few points the sales guy emphasized, weren't part of the finished product (thin set for base, corner trims/crown molding, mold spray, etc) - shower base is our only complaint. It's pretty flimsy, slippery, seems very cheap. If don't go with doors the shower curtain won't stick/magnetize to the base (even after buying a more heavy duty curtain) and seems to attack and wrap around you while in the shower. - cost is on the high end, but so is everything else."
Beautiful shower
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Five Star Bath Solutions of Eastern Iowa
5.0(
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Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"A positive experience ! Love the finished product ! The owner & installers were very easy to work with & kept me informed of progress being made & any changes needed . Would readily recommend Five Star Bath Solutions !"
Bathroom Remodeling
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Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling
Response time1 day
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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1-800-HANSONS (Cedar Rapids Exteriors)
4.0(
670
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Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1988

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Credit card accepted

Our number one priority is to serve our customers by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations. We do what it takes, every day, to make Hanson's Window and Construction, Inc., the best place for our family to serve yours.

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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.6(
34
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Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

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Warranties offered

"Loved working with KD he is so professional, knowledgeable and polite. He and his assistant worked very hard at our very challenging concrete lift and repair. Highly recommend!!"
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

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192 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Sedenka Excavating and Habitat
4.9(
9
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Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Trey contacted me the same day that I placed my request He understood exactly what was needed and handled the entire project on time and on budget. We would highly recommend Sedenka Excavating and Habitat."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

Water main breaks are relatively common, particularly in areas with older infrastructure. The frequency of breaks depends on factors such as the age, material, and size of the water main pipes, weather conditions, and the overall maintenance of the water system. Older cities with outdated pipes are more prone to frequent breaks, while newer communities struggle less with this particular issue.

If your drain doesn’t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.

Hiring an emergency plumber is expensive because of the urgency and inconvenience, but there are a few things you can do to help keep costs down:

  • Minimize water damage by shutting off your water main 

  • Clean up pooling water immediately to reduce damage and mold growth

  • Avoid using fixtures if you have a clog or septic system backup

  • Verify that your plumber is licensed before hiring

  • Call a few plumbers for estimates if you can afford a short delay in getting service

A plumbing emergency is a problem that threatens to severely damage your home or put your family at risk if not addressed immediately. If leaving the issue until regular business hours will cause more damage, it's an emergency. Examples include burst pipes, major leaks, significant drain clogs, a lack of hot water, a suspected gas leak, an out-of-control water heater, or a sewer line backup forcing gases into your home. Many home insurance policies will cover sudden and unexpected plumbing emergencies, provided they are not caused by homeowner negligence.

In the best-case scenario, the pipe size is written on the side of the pipe. You’ll often find this with different types of plastic piping like PVC, PEX, or CPVC. For other types of pipes, you’ll have to measure. You can measure the outside circumference with a soft tape measure, then divide your measurement by pi. From there, you’ll have to use a conversion chart to get the nominal pipe size (the size you’d buy in the store).

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