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Wilkens TASC LLC

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Wilkens TASC LLC

5.00(
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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

All American Utility

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All American Utility

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

All American Utility 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021

All American Utility 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

"He does pretty good work. He is a good guy and a perfectionist."

Bill L on March 2021

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Sprocket Excavating, LLC

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Sprocket Excavating, LLC

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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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Town & Country Services

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Town & Country Services

4.82(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Town & Country Services is a full service plumbing, heating and cooling contractor servicing the residential and commercial markets of the Illinois Valley & Princeton. We are staffed by trained and licensed technicians and courteous dispatching and customer service personnel and professional salespersons. Our phone is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will be answered by a staff member eager to solve your plumbing, heating or cooling problem or answer your question. We are a licensed Illinois Plumbing Contractor and also licensed in all the Illinois Valley municipalities requiring licensing. A family business since 1919 we are well versed in the needs of the surrounding area. Cost is determined by the job. Plumbing License #: 055-00985. Additional DBA - Tonica True Value Sales & Svc.

Town & Country Services is a full service plumbing, heating and cooling contractor servicing the residential and commercial markets of the Illinois Valley & Princeton. We are staffed by trained and licensed technicians and courteous dispatching and customer service personnel and professional salespersons. Our phone is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will be answered by a staff member eager to solve your plumbing, heating or cooling problem or answer your question. We are a licensed Illinois Plumbing Contractor and also licensed in all the Illinois Valley municipalities requiring licensing. A family business since 1919 we are well versed in the needs of the surrounding area. Cost is determined by the job. Plumbing License #: 055-00985. Additional DBA - Tonica True Value Sales & Svc.

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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
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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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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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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Popejoy Inc

4.75(
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Popejoy Inc

4.75(
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Customers say: Super punctual
41 years of experience

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

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Kaboom Rigging

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Kaboom Rigging

4.50(
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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

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

The completion timeline for an in-ground swimming pool project typically ranges between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on weather conditions, the complexity of the design, and any unexpected ground conditions encountered during excavation.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

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