Meanwhile, my husband and I are furiously working in the basement to remove the wet carpeting and padding. I am a severe asthmatic and the possibility of mold growing in the basement, as a result of the backed-up sump pump, could be life-threatening for me. So it was critical that the soaked carpeting and padding be removed as soon as possible. Within 60 minutes a ServPro agent from Cedar Rapids returned my call and did his best to try to talk me out of him coming out to the house on a Sunday. He kept saying how it was going to be so expensive and could we possible wait until Monday to avoid extra charges. I declined this service. I was not interested in someone who was not interested in helping me TODAY when I needed it. I called the 1-800 number again and told them what had happened. The man said he would try and find someone else to help us today. Meanwhile, my husband and I were working to remove the soaked carpet and padding from the basement. We were successful in removing all the carpet and padding before another call came from ServPro. Later that afternoon a call came from another ServPro agent that said he and his team was ready to come out within the hour. At this point, we already had all the carpet and padding out of the basement and had windows open and fans blowing everywhere AND the sump pump had been repaired, so we opted to wait until Monday for ServPro to come out. When the ServPro truck arrived we thought our problems were over. Little did we know that our problems were just beginning. The guy who was the leader of the group got out of his truck and asked my husband two questions: 1. did we have insurance and 2. what were the limits on this insurance. We now know that we should have told ServPro to leave our house. They took this information and then systematically worked to ensure a mitigation bill of close to 1/2 of our insurance coverage! Over the course of the next week, we were berated and verbally abused by the 'team lead' of this group. Behind his back, other workers would tell us negative things about him and would tell us to call the office manager and talk to her about how poorly we were being treated. We did this on several occasions...the woman NEVER returned one call. She was either always in a meeting or was not at work at that time. Industrial sized fans and dehumidifiers were turned on in an effort to dry out the basement. We would told that the basement was 'as wet as it could get.' Yet, we were also told that on Tuesday, July 2, the moisture numbers were beginning to drop. On Thursday, July 4, when a different technician came out, he informed us that the moisture levels were still very close to the original levels when all the drying equipment was first brought in. He said that we would need to have the dry-wall cut out up to 2 1/2 feet from the floor. During the week, we found several instances when all the equipment was not even turned on or plugged in...yet we were being charged for the rental and use of this equipment. We kept meticulous notes and tried to complain, but the office manager would never returned our call. There was another guy who was the 'Project Manager'. We spoke to him many times on the phone. He never once did what he said he would do. He would repeatedly tell us that he was going to get us an estimate of the charges the next day; the estimate would not come and he would tell us (in phone calls) that he was almost finished and would get the estimate to us that day or the next. When we talked to him on Thursday, July 4th and confronted the Project Manager with the news that the drywall was not, in fact, drying out, he said he was not going to charge us for all of the days of drying and he was also going to take another deduction from the final bill because of the poor customer service from the lead technician. The Project Manager told our insurance adjuster the same thing. Our insurance adjuster said that the industry standard is if the numbers aren't falling dramatically by the second day, you pull the fans and cut out the wet drywall. This action would have reduced our final bill by thousands of dollars. We did not receive the estimate until over 10 days AFTER all the equipment was removed. And then the final bill came within 48 hours of receiving the estimate. We wrote and disputed the charges, explaining what we thought we owed. We received NO response from the company other than another phone call from the Project Manager, who did nothing but lie repeatedly to us, and a notice to sue if we didn't pay the bill within a specified amount of time. We have perfect credit and did not want this to affect our credit, so we paid the bill. We are now investigating other options with the Iowa Attorney General Office for fraud and the Better Business Bureau for poor business practices. This company's slogan is "Like It Never Happened". I wish this were true. When they left my house, I had 2 1/2 feel of wall missing from two rooms in the basement, baseboards and wall trim and doors strewn all over the basement. It was a total mess. This was an incredibly stressful time for us. We were dismayed by the continuing unprofessional behavior of the ServPro employees. They left surveys for us to fill out and when we did and they didn't like the answers we gave, the surveys were given back to us with instructions that we hadn't filled them out correctly and to do it again! The Lead Technician had a flare for acting superior to everyone and making condescending negative comments about his workers and our home. Tempers often flared when he was around and for this I am sorry, but the guy was just so annoying. He was not the least bit helpful. He would say that he had called to give us an update, when he, in fact, had not. Our only phones are cell phones and we have accurate logs of incoming/outgoing and missed calls. In short, the entire experience was stressful and dissatisfying. The work they performed was substandard. The employees, with the exception of the guy who came out on the holiday, July 4th, were difficult to work with, didn't follow through on what they said they would do, and worked to increase their bill, rather than mitigate our water damage. My advice to anyone wanting to use a Water Damage Mitigation Service is to run as fast as you can from these guys. You will regret the day you called them! We certainly do!
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Concrete Finishing reviews from real Angi homeowners in Winthrop, IA
I had a wonderful experience with MidAmerica Basement Systems & highly recommend them if your having any waterproofing needs. My project: I purchased my home 3.5 years ago & it started getting water in the basement last year after the outside drainage & tiling system put in my previous owners...
Semi competent unbelievably unreliable and totally inconsiderate of your time I contracted them to do waterproofing in my basement and install an egress window. The waterproofing was done in June and it did great keeping up with the +10" of rainfall we got a few weeks ago, so for that I am...
Sue J.
1.0
12/2013
Our basement flooded on Sunday, 6/30/13. We called our insurance agent and he urged us to call ServPro and gave us an 800 number to call for assistance. I called the number and asked exactly what services could be provided, how much it would cost, and how much money we would be expected to...
Kathy L.
5.0
10/2013
We have a home with a lot of windows and Ben scheduled the entire day to clean them. He arrived promptly at 8:00 a.m and finished about 4:00. I was very impressed that he brought a pair of house shoes to wear while working inside. Ben did a fabulous job and was very quiet and tidy as he...
Dawn L.
5.0
10/2013
Excellent...from start to finish! Everyone was very professional, everything was done in one day and clean up was awesome! Thanks Ed for having such a great crew!
Larry H.
5.0
07/2013
Very well. Easy to work with. Finished in less than one week. Cleaned up very well every day after themselves. Very professional job.
Regina H.
5.0
11/2012
Wow! By far one of the most professional painters we have EVER dealt with. We live out of state and everything was done long distance and Andy and his team did wonderful. The drywall patching looks amazing and the painting is perfect. They finished ahead of schedule and left everything...
Hunt Construction Co, Inc., is your local concrete specialist. Owner and operator Kenny Hunt has over 15 years of concrete experience. Whether you are looking for a new concrete slab for your patio or driveway or whether you are just looking to make your existing concrete look better, look no further. Call us today!
"Worked quickly and competently."
Mike B on February 2021
Hunt Construction Co, Inc., is your local concrete specialist. Owner and operator Kenny Hunt has over 15 years of concrete experience. Whether you are looking for a new concrete slab for your patio or driveway or whether you are just looking to make your existing concrete look better, look no further. Call us today!
The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!
The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!
We offer a variety of different services ensuring to meet all customer expectations while maintaining the highest standard of safety while working on and off the ground.
We offer a variety of different services ensuring to meet all customer expectations while maintaining the highest standard of safety while working on and off the ground.
We specialize in driveways and sidewalks and any other concrete projects you may need around your home or business. Need a slab for a new shed or garage we got you covered. Our prices or always fair and among the lowest around. We are a family owned company that will work with you to make sure you get what you want and beyond. with you to make sure you get the
We specialize in driveways and sidewalks and any other concrete projects you may need around your home or business. Need a slab for a new shed or garage we got you covered. Our prices or always fair and among the lowest around. We are a family owned company that will work with you to make sure you get what you want and beyond. with you to make sure you get the
general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home
general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home
Hardy Counters & Floors specializes in Resinous Coatings and Concrete Polishing and Staining. We are located on the Eastern side of South Dakota and service the entire 5 state area. Our trained staff has experience in Epoxies, Polyaspartics, Polyurias, Urethanes, Sealers, Densifiers, Dyes, Acid Stains, Concrete Overlays and more! Hardy's owner Chad Leddy grew up in Watertown SD and has been contracting for over 10 years. As the industry has grown so has Chad and his staff. Polymer coatings are very durable and cost efficient but take a lot of knowledge and experience to use them and apply them correctly. Through the years we have continued to educate ourselves and have been certified in many manufactures products and application techniques. The equipment we use is efficient and HEPA certified and recognized as some of the top brands in the industry.
Hardy Counters & Floors specializes in Resinous Coatings and Concrete Polishing and Staining. We are located on the Eastern side of South Dakota and service the entire 5 state area. Our trained staff has experience in Epoxies, Polyaspartics, Polyurias, Urethanes, Sealers, Densifiers, Dyes, Acid Stains, Concrete Overlays and more! Hardy's owner Chad Leddy grew up in Watertown SD and has been contracting for over 10 years. As the industry has grown so has Chad and his staff. Polymer coatings are very durable and cost efficient but take a lot of knowledge and experience to use them and apply them correctly. Through the years we have continued to educate ourselves and have been certified in many manufactures products and application techniques. The equipment we use is efficient and HEPA certified and recognized as some of the top brands in the industry.
All Seasons Construction is a locally owned general contracting company. We offer a 24-hour emergency service for certain situations. Our proven track record and willingness to go the extra mile will make us your go-to partner to successfully execute a wide range of projects from exterior to interior. We promise to show up on time and clean up after were finished. If you're interested in seeing some work we have done in the past, then check out our Facebook page! All it takes is one simple phone call today to schedule a FREE appointment.
"Great. I have used them several times and I would highly recommend them to others."
Victoria B on April 2020
All Seasons Construction is a locally owned general contracting company. We offer a 24-hour emergency service for certain situations. Our proven track record and willingness to go the extra mile will make us your go-to partner to successfully execute a wide range of projects from exterior to interior. We promise to show up on time and clean up after were finished. If you're interested in seeing some work we have done in the past, then check out our Facebook page! All it takes is one simple phone call today to schedule a FREE appointment.
"Great. I have used them several times and I would highly recommend them to others."
Steggall Construction is a new construction company in Cedar Rapids whos team has over 25 years experience in the industry. We are concrete and remodeling experts serving the community with honesty and integrity while providing superior quality craftsmanship.
Steggall Construction is a new construction company in Cedar Rapids whos team has over 25 years experience in the industry. We are concrete and remodeling experts serving the community with honesty and integrity while providing superior quality craftsmanship.
Handyman service for most home repair or remodel. Etc.
Handyman service for most home repair or remodel. Etc.
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FAQs for concrete finishing projects in Winthrop, IA
Concrete repair costs range anywhere from about $0.10 to $0.15 per linear foot to fill minor cracks, to about $6 to $14 per square foot to replace damaged concrete slabs. Repair costs vary widely depending on the size and type of work needed. For example, replacing 100 square feet of driveway will cost between $600 to $1,400, on average.
The average cost of stamped concrete is around $12 per square foot, but you might pay anywhere from $8 to $28 per square foot. The average 12-foot by 12-foot patio costs $1,730 on average. Your exact pricing will depend on the patio’s square footage, the condition of the area where you want to pour the concrete, the desired stamp pattern, concrete coloring, concrete grade, and local labor prices. Don’t forget to budget for extra costs like land preparation and additional concrete fortifications if necessary.
Depending on the cost to repair your driveway, it may be more cost effective to tear out and replace it with a new concrete driveway. The cost to repave a driveway ranges between $1,400 and $12,100, including removal of the old concrete. Contact a reputable concrete contractor for advice and an estimate. They may have a good reason for going with repairs or replacement after assessing your driveway. You may also have the option to resurface your driveway or pave over it without taking out the existing one.
It’s possible to create stamped concrete yourself, but we don’t recommend it and it’s often not cost-effective. It’s easy to mess up the pattern of a stamped concrete patio or walkway, leaving you with an unsightly home exterior rather than the elegant solution you wanted. Any mistakes made during the ground leveling and concrete pouring process will also increase the risk of cracks forming on your concrete. Additionally, buying enough stamps to get the pattern in before your concrete cures can cost as much as hiring a professional to do the work for you.
Concrete contractors typically charge anywhere from $6 to $14 per square foot. Cost factors include job size, site prep, base material, accessibility, your location, concrete finish, and concrete thickness. Removal of existing concrete, asphalt, deck, pavers, and grass will cost anywhere from $1 to $6 per square foot. Homeowners can often save money by removing and disposing of existing pavers, decks, and grass. Breaking up and hauling away concrete and asphalt is difficult and time-consuming without the proper equipment and may be worth having the pros do that work.
The Winthrop, IA homeowners’ guide to concrete finishing services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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