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Avatar for Foundation Recovery Systems
Foundation Recovery Systems
4.6(
40
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I feel like I had the A-Team working on my driveway project. We had Steve the Field Inspector who identified all the troubled areas. Everything Steve told be about the process, what the team would be doing, and how it would be done. It was all true. When Bryce and Joe showed up. We reviewed the project once again to ensure agreement. The guys got to work. They extended to some drain tile, cleaned out all the cracks, let the polyfoam do its job, and finally sealed all the joints. The result was picture perfect just as I hoped it would be. Thanks Foundation Recovery System team for a great job and a great experience."
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

381 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
Avatar for Thrasher, Inc.
Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
182
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They put in drain tile and a sump pump in the basement and a compression guard in the drive. They were helpful and friendly and professional."
Basement Waterproofing Before and After
Concrete Repair Before and After
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
950 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Mid America Basement Systems
3.8(
67
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I MUST give a shout out to the ENTIRE staff that I have come into contact with at MidAmerica Basement (Davenport, IA)!! From the welcome packet to the final product! Every person at MidAmerica Basement (Davenport, IA) has played a part at putting all of my concerns to rest. Even the ladies who answered my calls were the epitome of amazing customer service!! The crew working on the basement waterproofing project at my home were VERY professional- knowledgeable- polite-and welcoming. I was able to walk around and view from time to time without feeling intrusive. Every question was answered and explained throughly. Thank you Mr. â Seal the Dealâ Chris; Mr. â Satisfaction Guaranteedâ Sam; Mr. â Get er Doneâ Guy Mr. â Just Amazingâ Jason and Mr. â Always Amiable & Amusingâ Alex. I just want to say I TRULY appreciate you all!!! Everything I asked for was 100% DELIVERED! Keep up the amazing work!!"
Crawl Space Before
Crawlspace After
Crawlspace in Progress
Taking care to keep the space clean.
Before Concrete Leveling

+41

Response time1 day
104 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Roto Ruger Drain Cleaning
Roto Ruger Drain Cleaning
4.8(
26
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jim is awesome. Called Saturday night at 10:00 for main drain back up into basement shower. He came out Sunday morning first thing. We knew we could wait until morning. All drains are flowing! I will call him again and recommend to friends and family."
Response time30 mins
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Bernd's Pond
Bernd's Pond
5.0(
11
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Yard Drainage

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After several years of constantly replacing blown pond lights Bernd evaluated our situation and made a couple of recommendations. Following his recommendation and with his assistance all of our lights were replaced. The pond now glows beautifully from dusk until about 3am. We couldn't be more pleased."
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+20

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

Some homeowners use additives every month to help septic system performance, but according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the effectiveness of septic system and leach field additives is unknown. Further, additives made with organic solvents or alkali chemicals can actually be harmful to the necessary bacteria in a septic system.

Unlike regular cleanings, snaking your sewer line should be done as needed. There’s no reason to snake your sewer line if you don’t have any noticeable issues, like slow drainage or plugged drains. You can add it to your regular sewer cleaning checklist as a prevention method (on the same 18- to 22-month schedule), but it’s not always necessary. 

As a preventative measure, hydro jetting should be done every one to two years. However, the best practice is to hydro jet your sewer line once per year. The ideal frequency depends on several factors, including the age and condition of your pipes, how prone they are to clogging, how often the sewer line is used, and the type of waste disposed of in the system. If you frequently experience clogs or are unsure, it's best to ask a licensed plumber for a recommendation specific to your plumbing system.

Septic tanks can clog if they aren’t pumped every few years since solid waste accumulates inside of them. Your tank might also clog if you have a habit of flushing anything other than human waste or toilet paper. Items like diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, cat litter, and personal hygiene products should never go down your pipes.

Your garbage disposal is not draining because it might have a clog due to food waste, a foreign object, grease, oil, fat, or it may have a broken motor. When water doesn't flush out of the disposal, that's a key sign that your disposal has a clog or needs repair. 

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