When I booked the appointment for the water heater replacement, she told me that the service team would be at my house between 2:00 and 3:00. On the day of the service appointment, Matt called at 2:00 to say that he would be at our house at 2:30. He arrived exactly on time and I was happy that they were so punctual. The installation took about an hour and required some minor modifications to existing water pipes, gas pipe, and exhaust pipes because the new tank was not the same size as the old tank. A flexible gas line was installed between the existing black pipe and the new water heater. Many plumbers had estimated 3 hours or even 4 hours for the same job. When the plumbers removed the old water heater and carried it through our house to the truck, some water leaked onto our hardwood floor. Matt made sure to towel dry the water that had leaked out and I appreciated his professionalism. The plumbers were very courteous and friendly too. The new water heater is working fine and I am very happy with the service that was provided.
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The house had been rented and there needed to be a deep clean. We arranged for this prior to the day of service. In fact we sent a list of things that needed to be done, item by item. The house was empty. The women were capable and willing to wipe counters and vacuum. The cabinets had crumbs pushed to the back of the cabinets. They were not happy about pulling out the stove to clean the sides. They didn't clean below the drawers of the refrigerator. They didn't know how to remove the drawers. Just about everything they did needed supervision. The attitudes were not professional. This is the second time we used their services. The first was a gift from our daughter. The two girls at that time dusted the front of the tables, not the back. They didn't remove items off of tables to dust. They rushed through the job. We had t call the manager afterwards. The reason they were used a second time is that the real estate agent said he know the manager and has used them before. I don't recommend them. They cost an arm and leg. Please,find a hard working person who appreciates the work and appreciates the money. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/schaumburg/merry-maids-of-schaumburg-reviews-3106828.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Cory Gayton","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Deb S."},"reviewBody":"He didn't ever arrive on time and would disappear for days at a time. He would not answer calls or texts from me when I tried to inquire when he would be coming. He had numerous excuses as to why he did not show up. The job was supposed to take 3 weeks ( with a minimal amount of extra things I asked him to do, it would have maybe taken 3 and 1/12 weeks.) and on the 11th week I fired him. He installed an Epoxy finish to my basement floor and he didn't clean out the walls properly and debris blew out onto the floor when he was using a leaf blower to achieve a "marble-like" finish. It dried into the floor and sanding it did not remove it. He tried to fix it by putting another clear coat on it and put it on so thick that there were bubbles under the clear coat, after it dried, that could be moved with your finger and it just made it worse. I called the company that manufactures the product he used and they said he would have to completely take the product off the floor and start over to make it right. He refused to do that because "he didn't have the money to do it" and said I was lying about my call to the company. I was not and called them 3 times to verify. When he refused to fix his error, I had to fire him and am now out $1200 for the original floor and for a new product and many hours of labor by others I hired, to take the floor product off. Plus, when my workers tried to sand the floor, they found that the product had not even bonded to the cement as he did not prep the floor before putting it down. I am taking him to small claims court to recoup my money.. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/unknown/cory-gayton-reviews-8015034.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Oakdale Veterinary Center","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"DENISE O."},"reviewBody":"My 2 Scottish terriers got all their shots and their nails and then the cat got his shots and they got microchips and the whole works. They are exceptional, they go beyond being friendly, kind and gentle with the animals and they also care about the owner's feelings through the whole process. They were just the friendliest people, they answer your questions and they are excellent. I have used them since they've began, I've been with them for long.."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/canton/oakdale-veterinary-center-reviews-2348178.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Bathrooms Plus Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Robert B."},"reviewBody":"Showed up on time, laid a cover on the floor to the bathroom. Removed old tub, cleaned up the debriand dust. Replaced with new walk-in shower with seat and all fixtures. Explained the process, review the operation once it was completed. Completely cleaned the work area. Left on time. The service person was professional. We got the promised merchandise and service for the agreed-on price. I would do it again and would recommend Bathrooms Plus to friends and family.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/peoria/bathrooms-plus-inc-reviews-2306671.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Mike's Construction","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ann F."},"reviewBody":"Very well. He repaired the leaking plumbing first, and when the water line from the street to the house broke he contacted me, then proceeded. He removed mold, rotting walls and floors, etc. Then he replaced the windows, flooring, and siding. I am satisfied with all of the work,"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mo/hannibal/mike%27s-construction-reviews-5196838.htm"},"position":10}]}
Animal Removal reviews from real Angi homeowners in Farmington, IL
Overall great job. We have another tree we want removed. They will be called for that removal as well.
Dan F.
5.0
01/2016
I had called around to many plumbers to get a quote for replacing my water heater. Many plumbers did not call back. However, Chrissy at Mike Fauser Plumbing was very good about returning my calls and answering all of my questions. When I booked the appointment for the water heater...
Doug R.
5.0
09/2014
This is an outstanding group of workers they did a wonderful job on my house. The removed mold and did a bedroom remodel, I would definitely them back to do more work.
Deborah T.
3.0
05/2014
Merry maids does not know how to clean more than superficial. We needed our house cleaned for showing. The house had been rented and there needed to be a deep clean. We arranged for this prior to the day of service. In fact we sent a list of things that needed to be done, item by item. The...
Showed up on time, laid a cover on the floor to the bathroom. Removed old tub, cleaned up the debriand dust. Replaced with new walk-in shower with seat and all fixtures. Explained the process, review the operation once it was completed. Completely cleaned the work area. Left on time. ...
Ann F.
5.0
08/2011
Very well. He repaired the leaking plumbing first, and when the water line from the street to the house broke he contacted me, then proceeded. He removed mold, rotting walls and floors, etc. Then he replaced the windows, flooring, and siding. I am satisfied with all of the work,
We are a family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience. We have strong ties to the community. We offer seasonal promotions as as well as senior discounts. We except cash or check no credit/debit cards please. We offer exceptional service at a low prices. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our phones are always answered.
We are a family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience. We have strong ties to the community. We offer seasonal promotions as as well as senior discounts. We except cash or check no credit/debit cards please. We offer exceptional service at a low prices. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and our phones are always answered.
With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.
"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."
Anthony O on August 2025
With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.
"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."
Anthony O on August 2025
FAQs for animal removal projects in Farmington, IL
DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself.
Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away.
Pest control is not the same as animal removal. Pest control specialists treat for insects and bugs, often by using chemicals. Animal removal specialists try to avoid chemicals if possible and instead work to trap and move the animal that's causing problems.
Since each expert has their own removal methods, it's best to contact a pest control professional for insects and bugs and an animal control specialist for other animals.
Animal removal specialists specialize in removing critters and wildlife from in and around your home. These include:
Bats
Birds
Groundhogs
Moles and voles
Opossums
Mice and rats
Raccoons
Skunks
Squirrels
The specialist's method to remove these critters will depend on the animal. For example, groundhogs will be live-trapped and relocated, whereas, for birds, the expert will remove and discard the inactive nest and sanitize the area.
You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.
Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.
Professional animal removal costs between $200 and $600 for average homeowners. However, depending on the type and number of critters removed, this cost could range from $85 to $1,400.
This cost does not include the cost of home damage caused by the animal, which could be as low as $300 for minor drywall repair or as much as $15,000 for crawl space cleaning and restoration.
The Farmington, IL homeowners’ guide to animal removal services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
When budgeting for possum removal costs, consider number of animals, location, method of removal, and whether you do it yourself or hire a professional.
When calculating wildlife removal costs, you’ll need to consider the type, size, and amount of animals. Our guide will show you the wildlife removal cost.