I called Tomlinson-Cannon to waterproof my leaky basement. Justin was very professional and…read moreknowledgeable. He did an excellent job explaining what they would do and how long it would take. The job was actually able to be scheduled earlier than expected. The installation crew showed up early and completed the job professionally and efficiently in 2 days. Once done they cleaned up the basement well. I would definitely recommend

It's somewhat baffling all of Tomlinson Cannon's communication encourages customers to contact them…read morewith any problems. I can only assume that's for the slight catharsis of complaining into the void, because in my experience, they won't return any communication and, if they do, it's only to tell you that the issues are your own fault.   We contacted Tomlinson Cannon primarily to bury several downspouts and direct water further away from our home. We also had some gutter questions, and they recommended some modifications, including larger gutters on the front of the house due to the roof pitch. We were quoted gutter guards only for the front sections being replaced, but they agreed they weren't really necessary because our gutters were relatively empty. The drawings provided with the quote showed the trenching for the buried downspouts (5 in total) would not interfere with our foliage, but on the day of install the pipes were buried in different locations and significantly cut into the root system of a large red maple and decimated a bed of hostas. Disappointing, but what's done is done. I asked the installer what sort of maintenance I should be doing or how I'd know there was a problem, and he just kind of shrugged and told me I'd know.   A few weeks later we had our first moderate rain, and one of the downspouts turned into a geyser where it attaches to the pipe (photo attached). There were some other issues - drain covers popping off in rain, significant soil erosion around the drain, etc. I shot them a quick email with photos and some questions about whether certain things were normal or if there was anything I should be doing. It went unanswered, but after trying to call them we got an automated email 10 days later that service had been scheduled. I called them to follow up on the questions in the email and was told the worker would answer those when he came out.   Two months later on the scheduled Friday, I took off work early to be home for their arrival window between 3 and 5pm. No one showed up. I called and was told the job had been marked complete, and they'd have the guy call me back on Monday. That weekend it rained, and the geyser returned. No one called on Monday, so I called back on Thursday and was told a manager would call. Tim called me back, and he told me they had been out and cleared some debris from the drains, and the reason we're having a geyser is because we didn't get gutter guards. (Okay, and you were just going to sit on that information unless I call five separate times?) He said they actually don't guarantee their work without gutter guards (which was the first that had been mentioned and was absolutely nowhere on any of the paperwork), and he'd send a quote for gutter guards.   A week goes by - nothing. We call back and are told that Tim will call us back. Another week goes by - nothing. We call the number Tim called from and leave a voicemail. Another week has gone by with no response, so now I'm leaving this review, four months after the initial work was done, when we're still in the same (if not worse) spot with our downspouts.   We had some basement work done as well, and the guy who came out was great and answered all my questions fabulously. Similarly, the guy who came out for the initial gutter consult was great. But since the buried downspouts alone were $4k of the $7k we paid, I'm weighing my rating accordingly. It feels very disingenuous to say that the improperly working downspouts are our fault when that's the whole reason we contacted the company in the first place, and gutter guards were never mentioned or recommended for the pre-existing gutters that connect to the buried downspouts. We've checked the gutters - they have only a minimal dusting of birch catkin fragments (see photo). Would the gutter guards keep out the very small birch catkin confetti? I wouldn't know, because it's impossible to get any answers. Even if we wanted to remedy the situation by apparently paying several thousand more dollars for gutter guards, they won't return our calls. And if we get gutter guards, how can we be sure they won't add another arbitrary condition to their work after the fact?   If your project goes perfectly, you may have a very different experience. If it doesn't, perhaps try journaling, because the result will be the same. Based on our experience, I would not recommend Tomlinson Cannon for exterior work.

Fair pricing, quality workmanship, and good old-fashioned honest service!…read more Pushy salespeople are a turn off, which is why I found Bub refreshing! I always felt like I was the boss and every decision was my own. We discussed my options while he educated and offered me his advice, but never told me what I needed to do -- he left this up to me to decide and encouraged me to take my time with my decisions. I received multiple estimates but my gut told me to go with GFR. I asked Bub to stop by once more after I had cleared out my basement so that he could do one more walk through and us finalize the project. Once finalized, lucky for us, his crew was able to come the very next day due to finishing up a job nearby! This was a blessing because we had one concerning section of a wall that needed to be addressed as soon as possible. I trusted that his crew would be more experienced than other competitors and represent Bub's code of ethics -- which they sure did! They arrived prepared and ready to work hard every day. They demonstrated respect and did a great job of tuckpointing cracked brickwork outside my home, reinforcing shearing with mortar and installing 12 wall beams in my basement. When I made any additional requests, they were quick to do them without hesitation. I was very pleased with their work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond. Bub stopped by on day 1 to check the progress on the job and stopped by a second time when the job was completed. He made it a priority that I was completely satisfied before accepting payment. I highly recommend the good people at Goodwin Foundation Repair!

Super happy with the work they did repairing my 120 year old clay tile foundation. Definitely…read morerecommend.

The initial contact when reviewing needs of the home definitely took forever; I had planed ahead…read morewith questions i was prepared to ask so they would know i had done my research prior to their arrival. I tried to be very clear with everything between the price expected to pay, the equipment used (including the brands), etc to ensure there would be no surprises. The salesman and I agreed to a triple sump pump, dehumidifier and waterproofing the walls. I specifically asked if the dehumidifier was an April Air (whole house) dehumidifier and the salesman confirmed. He also told me there would be a lifetime warranty on the system which would extend out to the next homeowner and I could expect annual maintenance to ensure the system continues working smooth. The workers began installing the systems and the dehumidifier was not only the brand the salesman and I had discussed but it was not set up as a whole house system. I mentioned this to the workers and they said they would reach out to someone and have them call me. Never happened; in fact when I reached out on my own behalf I was told the information given to me was inaccurate. Two years later my system starts to go off so i reached out to the company whom said they could help but they would have to charge me since it would be considered part of their maintenance. I questioned why no one had reached out to set up annual service maintenance the year prior and why the salesman let me to believe the maintenance was part of the warranty and service done. I paid over 20k and don't see why the annual maintenance check ins couldn't be free. I did complain about my salesman and expressed my disappointment in what he led me to believe I was getting myself into but the apology i received felt more like a "too bad so sad" response. If you are looking into getting waterproofing done, I would reach out to multiple companies in your area and consider choosing someone else.

The quality, professionalism, and communication is second to none here. They make sure you are not…read moreonly informed with the exact expectations but also hold true from start to finish.

We had a leaking chimney when we moved into our new house, so we called these guys. They came out,…read moreassessed the situation, gave us an explanation of the issue and a quote, and got our "chimney flashing" fixed wonderfully and in a reasonable amount of time, too. Seemed to be a straightforward, honest outfit with a lot of experience, and I would highly recommend them for chimney work, but they list other improvements they do as well on their website. Would definitely call them again!

From the owner: We specialize in conventional stucco and plaster. We are…read morealso Dealers and artisans for American Clay plaster.

Paul crafted and installed beautiful hardwood baseboard trim and window trim in our 100+ yr-old…read morefarmhouse to match existing original wood floors and did a magnificent job. He also finished some other issues encountered from a previous contractor who was not qualified to do what was said could be done. We highly recommend him for your woodworking needs! Very professional & communicative. Addressed our concerns and created a very pleasing finished product. BTW: This farmhouse is near Iowa City, IA.

Paul built out my window's trim and jamb extensions quickly and with little hassle at a good rate…read more I'm definitely keeping him in mind for future projects.

Fantastic work, great people! Martin Construction remodeled our kitchen and did such a beautiful…read morejob, we had them add a bathroom in our basement and their work was once again excellent. They also remodeled our main bathroom and have done other misc jobs for us. Their workmanship is top notch and they are very family-oriented, kind, hard working, honest, wonderful people. We've referred them to many friends all of whom also have nothing but wonderful things to say. You cannot go wrong with Martin Construction!

From the owner: Remodeling, Repairs, Additionsread more

I am delighted that Rand Contracting has moved to Wellman, Iowa! It is great to have such quality…read moreand expertise available near us. David did a number of repairs on our home, and we are very pleased with the results and reasonable pricing.

Idk why there are no reviews on this company. Mr. David Rand…read more just completed our second near total home renovation in Kaneohe. An awesome job by David and his crew. We received top quality workmanship and was kept informed every step of the process. The project cost was on target. Excellent communication and clear, patient explanations.

I needed a local pack and ship to help me package an item for shipment to me. I contacted UPS to…read morehandle the job and they said they would, but after over a week they decided they weren't going to handle it, and not inform me. i needed someone in a hurry. DJ came through big time. i do this a lot. i buy stuff all over the US for my customers and have them shipped directly to me. DJ was not only very reasonably priced, but he did a better job than what and previous freight packing company ever has. I will definitely be using him again!! he does a lot of other odd jobs as well. check him out!

From the owner: Residential & Light Commercial: Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Landscaping, Hardscapes, Handyman…read moreServices, General Contracting & more. "No Job is too Small". Serving Iowa City & surrounding areas.

I absolutely love QualityHomeRepair, they did a Fabulous job on my new deck. They even put a fence…read moreand gave the wife a place to hang her plants. They didn't have to but thank you for the AWESOME job.

I found Perry at Quality through a referral. After a quick estimate they did a great job on my…read morebathroom and even came in under budget. All of the guys were careful not to leave a trace in the entryway or carpet and the entire job site was cleaned up before they left. I try to be a DIY guy but will definitely use Quality in the future.