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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
11 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.



D&D Landscape Service

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D&D Landscape Service

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1970, D&D Excavating and Landscape Service, has been serving residential and commercial customers with excavating, landscaping, irrigation systems, lawn maintenance and snow removal. While we offer the same services as a nursery/landscaper, there are differences that can be important to you. As either a general contractor or subcontractor on your project, D&D can provide complete site preparation from excavation through finished landscaping. Upon completion, we also offer a landscape management service. Other specialties we have available include custom excavating for small, hard-to-get-at-jobs and landscape irrigation design and installation. Customer satisfaction is most important to us and we take pride in our courteous and polite staff. Building and keeping our good reputation is also important to us, and we continue to seek ways to provide better service. Our phone is covered 24 hours a day and we make a point of returning all after hour calls. Our staff includes Natural Resource graduates with knowledge of wildlife, biology, botany and soil conservation ensuring that our landscape designs fit the surroundings, Project Managers with Bachelors Degree of Landscape Architecture and Bachelors Degree of Science in Environmental Design. Other qualities of our staff are Customer Service and Business Management.

Since 1970, D&D Excavating and Landscape Service, has been serving residential and commercial customers with excavating, landscaping, irrigation systems, lawn maintenance and snow removal. While we offer the same services as a nursery/landscaper, there are differences that can be important to you. As either a general contractor or subcontractor on your project, D&D can provide complete site preparation from excavation through finished landscaping. Upon completion, we also offer a landscape management service. Other specialties we have available include custom excavating for small, hard-to-get-at-jobs and landscape irrigation design and installation. Customer satisfaction is most important to us and we take pride in our courteous and polite staff. Building and keeping our good reputation is also important to us, and we continue to seek ways to provide better service. Our phone is covered 24 hours a day and we make a point of returning all after hour calls. Our staff includes Natural Resource graduates with knowledge of wildlife, biology, botany and soil conservation ensuring that our landscape designs fit the surroundings, Project Managers with Bachelors Degree of Landscape Architecture and Bachelors Degree of Science in Environmental Design. Other qualities of our staff are Customer Service and Business Management.


"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.


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.

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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