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Sancen Outside Services, LLC

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Sancen Outside Services, LLC

4.55(
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"Old mulch was taken up including the liner. There were no weeds growing through the old mulch. My husband said to the worker don t you need to put down liner so the weeds don t come through, , the worker said no it will be fine. Just 3 months later weeds are everywhere you can barely see the mulch. I have downloaded pictures. If he would have listened we would not be where we are today. Then he was suppose to fill in the pond with rocks because I didn t want a pond a week later after a heavy rain the pond was back. All the money I paid for those rocks fell to the bottom. I was told by a contractor that he needed to add sand or dirt and pack it. The rain went right through the rocks.I paid him 3200.00 dollars and he had the nerves to say we chose the cheap way well what is the cheap way wanting weeds to grow all over the place and a pond with water just sitting there. 3 months later I m filing a complaint 3200.00 dollars for 3 months is highway robbery. We never said anything about cheap way 3200.00 dollars is not cheap, guess he had to come up with something. He shouldn t have taken on a job he couldn t do. When I called him he said there was no way the pond would stay dry we have to pump water out every time it rained. I couldn t believe he said that. Then he says we have to pull weeds out the mulch every time they grow this man is nuts. So I m here can t sit in my back because the mosquitoes are bad because of the standing water. The weeds are everywhere and he won t even reply anymore. He said he would come when another contractor comes never came. I told him to call my son which he said he would never did.I can t believe it. He just took our hard earned money and said I don t care what s going on I was paid. I m so angry because I trusted him he seemed like a nice guy but turned evil on us. I m disabled on a fixed income put a project off to pay him and this is how he treated us. He never even came by to speak with us that s terrible."

Roxanna D on August 2025

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"Old mulch was taken up including the liner. There were no weeds growing through the old mulch. My husband said to the worker don t you need to put down liner so the weeds don t come through, , the worker said no it will be fine. Just 3 months later weeds are everywhere you can barely see the mulch. I have downloaded pictures. If he would have listened we would not be where we are today. Then he was suppose to fill in the pond with rocks because I didn t want a pond a week later after a heavy rain the pond was back. All the money I paid for those rocks fell to the bottom. I was told by a contractor that he needed to add sand or dirt and pack it. The rain went right through the rocks.I paid him 3200.00 dollars and he had the nerves to say we chose the cheap way well what is the cheap way wanting weeds to grow all over the place and a pond with water just sitting there. 3 months later I m filing a complaint 3200.00 dollars for 3 months is highway robbery. We never said anything about cheap way 3200.00 dollars is not cheap, guess he had to come up with something. He shouldn t have taken on a job he couldn t do. When I called him he said there was no way the pond would stay dry we have to pump water out every time it rained. I couldn t believe he said that. Then he says we have to pull weeds out the mulch every time they grow this man is nuts. So I m here can t sit in my back because the mosquitoes are bad because of the standing water. The weeds are everywhere and he won t even reply anymore. He said he would come when another contractor comes never came. I told him to call my son which he said he would never did.I can t believe it. He just took our hard earned money and said I don t care what s going on I was paid. I m so angry because I trusted him he seemed like a nice guy but turned evil on us. I m disabled on a fixed income put a project off to pay him and this is how he treated us. He never even came by to speak with us that s terrible."

Roxanna D on August 2025


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S&N Construction

4.50(
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S&N Construction

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

S & N Construction is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6years of experience serving Lynn Center, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Very nice young man. I was disappointed that they did not put plastic down under the mulch but other than that they did a great job!!"

Betty M on June 2020

S & N Construction is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6years of experience serving Lynn Center, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Very nice young man. I was disappointed that they did not put plastic down under the mulch but other than that they did a great job!!"

Betty M on June 2020


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Sprocket Excavating, LLC

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Sprocket Excavating, LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sprocket Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Sprocket Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
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MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
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Customers say: Quality work
37 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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Countryman Landscape & Hardscape

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Countryman Landscape & Hardscape

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

Countryman Hardscape & Landscape has provided over 40 years of professional and personalized landscape, hardscape, and commercial snow removal services to the Quad City area. We specialize in patios, retaining walls, and landscape lighting – with attention to detail that exceeds expectations. We guarantee the integrity of our work, and we live by our slogan ‘Built to Last, the First time!' We also create unique designs such as water features and fireplaces that are integrated into your landscape and hardscape projects.

Countryman Hardscape & Landscape has provided over 40 years of professional and personalized landscape, hardscape, and commercial snow removal services to the Quad City area. We specialize in patios, retaining walls, and landscape lighting – with attention to detail that exceeds expectations. We guarantee the integrity of our work, and we live by our slogan ‘Built to Last, the First time!' We also create unique designs such as water features and fireplaces that are integrated into your landscape and hardscape projects.


Meyer Innovations Inc

4.75(
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Meyer Innovations Inc

4.75(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have been in business for over 35 years servicing the quad cities and surrounding areas. We have built a reputation for using the highest quality products and best labor in the area to leave all of our customers satisfied. We have received awards and accolades from local to national levels including our A+ BBB rating. We feel that our excellence in the home improvement industry is unsurpassed. We are a family owned and family operated business with some of the best professionals in the area working under our name. We offer free estimates.

We have been in business for over 35 years servicing the quad cities and surrounding areas. We have built a reputation for using the highest quality products and best labor in the area to leave all of our customers satisfied. We have received awards and accolades from local to national levels including our A+ BBB rating. We feel that our excellence in the home improvement industry is unsurpassed. We are a family owned and family operated business with some of the best professionals in the area working under our name. We offer free estimates.


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Ramsey Enterprise LLC

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Ramsey Enterprise LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential and commercial customers full tree removal and haul away of logs, brush, and debris. We also offer to grind the stumps down below ground level which is an additional charge. Forestry Clearing We notch and drop large trees in a forest/clearing area with full removal of brush and logs. depending on customers request.

"These men were amazing and efficient!! 10/10 Hard working and professional! I will use them again in the future and recommend them to anyone!"

Sandra M on April 2023

Residential and commercial customers full tree removal and haul away of logs, brush, and debris. We also offer to grind the stumps down below ground level which is an additional charge. Forestry Clearing We notch and drop large trees in a forest/clearing area with full removal of brush and logs. depending on customers request.

"These men were amazing and efficient!! 10/10 Hard working and professional! I will use them again in the future and recommend them to anyone!"

Sandra M on April 2023


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Kaboom Rigging

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Kaboom Rigging

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
6 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

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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