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MB Property Services

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MB Property Services

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We are 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 was great. Communicated well, kept me informed about schedule and any changes. Work was done quickly and professionally. Will not hesitate to hire him again."

Craig S on September 2024

We are 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 was great. Communicated well, kept me informed about schedule and any changes. Work was done quickly and professionally. Will not hesitate to hire him again."

Craig S on September 2024

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GARY J BASTEN CONSTRUCTION CO

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GARY J BASTEN CONSTRUCTION CO

4.70(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Founded in the 1940's, Gary Basten Construction has been serving Northeast Wisconsin for over 40 years. We have earned a reputation as a leader in the waterproofing industry, identifying and solving your foundation problems. Due to popular demand, Gary Basten Construction, Inc. now waterproofs new foundations, freeing homeowners from concerns about future water problems. We pride ourselves on neatness and quality workmanship, striving to stop water from ever entering your basement. We at Gary Basten Construction, Inc. understand that your home is your castle and look forward to working with you to eliminate your foundation concerns. Gary J. Basten Inc. is a full service general contractor. We can handle projects of all types and sizes, both interior and exterior. You can make one call to solve them all - no job is too big and no job is too small.

"I thought I needed foundation work after I had a company install two new sump pumps as a precautionary measure, during an extremely wet time in Green Bay. The guy installed them improperly and I had water seeping in the bottom of my foundation that same night (btw it took him over five hours to install causing me great concern). He said it was a foundation issue although I’ve always had a dry basement. After tearing out wet carpeting and the walls (I’m 67)... Basten came out. In literally five minutes, Matt said the sumps were installed too high and flooded the drain tiles. In minutes he had his crew here and they installed the correct size sumps!!! No extra charge for an emergency, nor did they try to up-sale me, which as an older, single woman, easily could have happened!!! What honesty and professionalism!!!! Only took Noah and Hayden 45 minutes to install and not a drop of water since. Thank you!! Highly recommend!!!!"

Kay P on September 2019

Founded in the 1940's, Gary Basten Construction has been serving Northeast Wisconsin for over 40 years. We have earned a reputation as a leader in the waterproofing industry, identifying and solving your foundation problems. Due to popular demand, Gary Basten Construction, Inc. now waterproofs new foundations, freeing homeowners from concerns about future water problems. We pride ourselves on neatness and quality workmanship, striving to stop water from ever entering your basement. We at Gary Basten Construction, Inc. understand that your home is your castle and look forward to working with you to eliminate your foundation concerns. Gary J. Basten Inc. is a full service general contractor. We can handle projects of all types and sizes, both interior and exterior. You can make one call to solve them all - no job is too big and no job is too small.

"I thought I needed foundation work after I had a company install two new sump pumps as a precautionary measure, during an extremely wet time in Green Bay. The guy installed them improperly and I had water seeping in the bottom of my foundation that same night (btw it took him over five hours to install causing me great concern). He said it was a foundation issue although I’ve always had a dry basement. After tearing out wet carpeting and the walls (I’m 67)... Basten came out. In literally five minutes, Matt said the sumps were installed too high and flooded the drain tiles. In minutes he had his crew here and they installed the correct size sumps!!! No extra charge for an emergency, nor did they try to up-sale me, which as an older, single woman, easily could have happened!!! What honesty and professionalism!!!! Only took Noah and Hayden 45 minutes to install and not a drop of water since. Thank you!! Highly recommend!!!!"

Kay P on September 2019

Northern Electric, Inc.

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Northern Electric, Inc.

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

Northern Electric Inc proudly services Northeast Wisconsin and the surrounding area's. We are a full service electrical contractor with the ability and equipment to wire anything from a house to a hospital inside and out. We are the proud recipients of the 2015 Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Award which honors companies that play an active roll in the local business community and volunteer groups.

Northern Electric Inc proudly services Northeast Wisconsin and the surrounding area's. We are a full service electrical contractor with the ability and equipment to wire anything from a house to a hospital inside and out. We are the proud recipients of the 2015 Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Award which honors companies that play an active roll in the local business community and volunteer groups.

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Area Waterproofing LLC

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Area Waterproofing LLC

4.13(
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Customers say: Quality work
34 years of experience

Additional phone - (920) 830-3722. Additional DBA - Area Contractors.

"Aaron drilled a hole in the foundation and flooded my home. No cancellation policy he Cost me 3 new sump pumps and 2 furnaces so far. Aaron abandoned the job and won’t call for when he is coming. Therefore his work has no insurance to cover the damages."

Eva C on December 2020

Additional phone - (920) 830-3722. Additional DBA - Area Contractors.

"Aaron drilled a hole in the foundation and flooded my home. No cancellation policy he Cost me 3 new sump pumps and 2 furnaces so far. Aaron abandoned the job and won’t call for when he is coming. Therefore his work has no insurance to cover the damages."

Eva C on December 2020

Scott Lamers Construction

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Scott Lamers Construction

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

Scott Lamers Construction, LLC., was established in 2003 to provide on-time delivery of the highest quality, environmentally-focused sewer repair, water work and excavation services based on excellence of performance, honesty and integrity.

Scott Lamers Construction, LLC., was established in 2003 to provide on-time delivery of the highest quality, environmentally-focused sewer repair, water work and excavation services based on excellence of performance, honesty and integrity.

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Kienast L G Utility Construction

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Kienast L G Utility Construction

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

We have been in business for over 65 years. Lee has nearly 30 years of experience. We promise to provide a job well done for a fair price. We do not use subcontractors except for asphalt and cement slab installation.

We have been in business for over 65 years. Lee has nearly 30 years of experience. We promise to provide a job well done for a fair price. We do not use subcontractors except for asphalt and cement slab installation.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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