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Avatar for General Pro Landscaping, LLC

General Pro Landscaping, LLC

4.96(
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•Approved Pro

General Pro Landscaping, LLC

4.96(
14
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 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 start to 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.

"Fast , professional and did work as promised."

Wally H on July 2023

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 start to 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.

"Fast , professional and did work as promised."

Wally H on July 2023

Wilkens TASC LLC

5.00(
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Wilkens TASC LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 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

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Bloyer Well & Pump Inc.

4.93(
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Bloyer Well & Pump Inc.

4.93(
15
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. Additional contact name - Allen Smith. Complaint free company. Licensed in Wisconsin & Illinois.

Family owned & operated. Additional contact name - Allen Smith. Complaint free company. Licensed in Wisconsin & Illinois.

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MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
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MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
140
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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

Quante Orville Septic Pumping

4.91(
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Quante Orville Septic Pumping

4.91(
22
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Orville Quante Septic, our septic contractors are experienced, knowledgeable, and prepared to exceed your expectations. Come join the long line of our satisfied customers.

At Orville Quante Septic, our septic contractors are experienced, knowledgeable, and prepared to exceed your expectations. Come join the long line of our satisfied customers.

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Read Septic Service Inc

5.00(
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Read Septic Service Inc

5.00(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Read Septic Service, Inc. is your #1 provider for residential and commercial septic services. We make it easy for you by customizing care solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Our team of septic professionals specialize in creating effective, lasting solutions for all applications in the counties of DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry. From drafting septic layouts to their installation, Read Septic's engineers and installers are meeting modern demands of any size. Our full suite of services include septic tank pumping and system inspections, as well as field restoration/repair and septic tank repair/replacement. Additionally, Read Septic offers general excavating along with trucking and materials handling. Wastewater treatment system (Clearstream, Enviro-GUARD, Multi-Flo, Nayadic, Sybr-Aer) maintenance and repair offered through Warfel's Multi-Flo, a division of Read Septic Service, Inc.

"The guys came out and got right to work finding the problem. They had to come back to complete the kid and were there without a hitch! They contacted Julie and made sure that they got out there quickly so my family wouldn’t be inconvenienced."

Patti E on May 2018

Read Septic Service, Inc. is your #1 provider for residential and commercial septic services. We make it easy for you by customizing care solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Our team of septic professionals specialize in creating effective, lasting solutions for all applications in the counties of DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry. From drafting septic layouts to their installation, Read Septic's engineers and installers are meeting modern demands of any size. Our full suite of services include septic tank pumping and system inspections, as well as field restoration/repair and septic tank repair/replacement. Additionally, Read Septic offers general excavating along with trucking and materials handling. Wastewater treatment system (Clearstream, Enviro-GUARD, Multi-Flo, Nayadic, Sybr-Aer) maintenance and repair offered through Warfel's Multi-Flo, a division of Read Septic Service, Inc.

"The guys came out and got right to work finding the problem. They had to come back to complete the kid and were there without a hitch! They contacted Julie and made sure that they got out there quickly so my family wouldn’t be inconvenienced."

Patti E on May 2018

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Forest City Paving

4.39(
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Forest City Paving

4.39(
18
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Customers say: Terrific value
22 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

5.00(
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A A CONSTRUCTION

5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
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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Mindset Enterprises

5.00(
6
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Mindset Enterprises

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

Whether it's to build your new custom home, add on to your existing home, remodel any part of your home, we are here to help you every step of the way.​ We here at Mindset Enterprises have almost 30 yrs of experience in the construction/ general contracting field. But what is most impressive is not our experience, rather our dedication to customer satisfaction through our skilled and professional work. Give us a call, you will not be disappointed. Once you have completed the design part of your project, then Mindset Enterprises can begin to build it for you, always focusing on customer satisfaction through our skilled and professional work. We offer a 10% discount to our seniors and veterans

Whether it's to build your new custom home, add on to your existing home, remodel any part of your home, we are here to help you every step of the way.​ We here at Mindset Enterprises have almost 30 yrs of experience in the construction/ general contracting field. But what is most impressive is not our experience, rather our dedication to customer satisfaction through our skilled and professional work. Give us a call, you will not be disappointed. Once you have completed the design part of your project, then Mindset Enterprises can begin to build it for you, always focusing on customer satisfaction through our skilled and professional work. We offer a 10% discount to our seniors and veterans

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

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