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Maynards Tree Service

4.95(
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Maynards Tree Service

4.95(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our tree service projects and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"The work hasn't been done yet"

Thomas W on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our tree service projects and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"The work hasn't been done yet"

Thomas W on June 2025

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Neil Thomas Plumbing & Heating Inc.

4.65(
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Neil Thomas Plumbing & Heating Inc.

4.65(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Neil Thomas Plumbing & Heating Inc. is a 24 hour service and contracting company. 1 year warranty on parts and labor with 10 year parts and labor available on major equipment. Financing available to approved customers.

"Great service. Came out on a Saturday. Quickly got our furnace up and running. Professional and affordable."

Deborah M on September 2018

Neil Thomas Plumbing & Heating Inc. is a 24 hour service and contracting company. 1 year warranty on parts and labor with 10 year parts and labor available on major equipment. Financing available to approved customers.

"Great service. Came out on a Saturday. Quickly got our furnace up and running. Professional and affordable."

Deborah M on September 2018

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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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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

4.86(
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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

4.86(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

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Hollister Home Center

4.63(
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Hollister Home Center

4.63(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1944, Hollister Home Center has been proudly serving McDonough County and the surrounding areas as the experts in electrical, plumbing and HVAC. We also offer everything that makes a house a place to call home. Furniture. Window Treatments. Floor Covering. Home Accents and more. Shop our 20,000 square foot showroom. For 24-hour Emergency Services call 309-833-1000.

Since 1944, Hollister Home Center has been proudly serving McDonough County and the surrounding areas as the experts in electrical, plumbing and HVAC. We also offer everything that makes a house a place to call home. Furniture. Window Treatments. Floor Covering. Home Accents and more. Shop our 20,000 square foot showroom. For 24-hour Emergency Services call 309-833-1000.

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Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing

5.00(
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Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hi, This is Jackson Morris Owner of Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing, LLC. We offer mainly land management services such as, Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing, Brush Control, Drainage Solutions, Creating Food Plots, Managing Food Plots, Gravel Driveway or Lot Repairs. I do offer general excavation as well. And if you have any questions about other services get a hold of me and we will make something work thank you.

"It went really well. I was very pleased. Very reasonable rates and fast service. Would use again. 5 star rating"

Glenna B on February 2024

Hi, This is Jackson Morris Owner of Morris Earthworks & Land Clearing, LLC. We offer mainly land management services such as, Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing, Brush Control, Drainage Solutions, Creating Food Plots, Managing Food Plots, Gravel Driveway or Lot Repairs. I do offer general excavation as well. And if you have any questions about other services get a hold of me and we will make something work thank you.

"It went really well. I was very pleased. Very reasonable rates and fast service. Would use again. 5 star rating"

Glenna B on February 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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