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Wilkens TASC LLC

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Wilkens TASC LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 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 the start to the 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

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022

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 the start to the 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

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022

Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation

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Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation

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4 years of experience
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At Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the Kent area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

At Willowbrook Drainage & Excavation we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the Kent area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

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MidAmerica Basement Systems

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MidAmerica Basement Systems

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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

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Forest City Paving

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Forest City Paving

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Customers say: Terrific value
21 years of experience

Whether you’re looking for a new or replacement driveway, parking lot, or for pothole repairs, you can count on us. Asphalt paving company. Residential and Commercial. Free Estimates.

Whether you’re looking for a new or replacement driveway, parking lot, or for pothole repairs, you can count on us. Asphalt paving company. Residential and Commercial. Free Estimates.

A A CONSTRUCTION

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A A CONSTRUCTION

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

8 employees Family owned and opperated Net 10 days We are prime and subcontractors Mainly do remove and replace of old concrete. We specialize in exposed aggergate. We do Stamped concrete. We are a concrete contractor mainly. We do commericail and Industrial project to go along with mainly residentail work

"They were punctual and did an excellent job."

Stefanie S on June 2018

8 employees Family owned and opperated Net 10 days We are prime and subcontractors Mainly do remove and replace of old concrete. We specialize in exposed aggergate. We do Stamped concrete. We are a concrete contractor mainly. We do commericail and Industrial project to go along with mainly residentail work

"They were punctual and did an excellent job."

Stefanie S on June 2018

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Kaboom Rigging

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Kaboom Rigging

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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023

United Sanitation Services Inc

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United Sanitation Services Inc

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

United Sanitation Services, Inc. is a complete septic tank and systems company serving the Boone and Winnebago County's in Illinois. We offer emergency services, providing pre-pumping agitation, pumping, repair and installation. We're also a portable restroom rental company. We're state licensed and insured. Our services include: • Septic tank back flushing • Baffle inspections • Tank camera inspections • Septic repair and installation When it comes to septic systems, we do it all. We even offer a year's supply of enzyme bacteria free with our pumping service. For complete septic services and portable toilet rentals, United Sanitation Services is the only way to go. Call now for a consultation and estimate.

"We couldn’t be happier with this Company Work done professional,friendly, done when promised and priced fairly Highly recommend"

Susan H on December 2020

United Sanitation Services, Inc. is a complete septic tank and systems company serving the Boone and Winnebago County's in Illinois. We offer emergency services, providing pre-pumping agitation, pumping, repair and installation. We're also a portable restroom rental company. We're state licensed and insured. Our services include: • Septic tank back flushing • Baffle inspections • Tank camera inspections • Septic repair and installation When it comes to septic systems, we do it all. We even offer a year's supply of enzyme bacteria free with our pumping service. For complete septic services and portable toilet rentals, United Sanitation Services is the only way to go. Call now for a consultation and estimate.

"We couldn’t be happier with this Company Work done professional,friendly, done when promised and priced fairly Highly recommend"

Susan H on December 2020

WATSON & SON EXCAVATING

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WATSON & SON EXCAVATING

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Offering commercial and residential excavating and septic services in Capron IL and all surrounding areas. Excavating, Excavating Contractor, Excavating Company, Septic System Service, Septic Repair Excavation Company Hydro Excavation Land Clearing Pot Holing Excavation Septic Contractors Septic System Service Vacuum Excavation Residential Excavation Commercial Excavation Septic

Offering commercial and residential excavating and septic services in Capron IL and all surrounding areas. Excavating, Excavating Contractor, Excavating Company, Septic System Service, Septic Repair Excavation Company Hydro Excavation Land Clearing Pot Holing Excavation Septic Contractors Septic System Service Vacuum Excavation Residential Excavation Commercial Excavation Septic

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Peak Exteriors

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Peak Exteriors

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

Insurance Restoration Specialists, Hail damage restoration, Wind damage restoration, Fire and Water Restoration, Entire home interior and exterior remodeling, Asbestos removal, General construction

Insurance Restoration Specialists, Hail damage restoration, Wind damage restoration, Fire and Water Restoration, Entire home interior and exterior remodeling, Asbestos removal, General construction

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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