River Valley Home Inspections

This is the second time using this individual. Both reports were complete and extremely helpful,…read moreand timely. He also was very helpful in helping us efficiently correct the deficiencies

Purchasing a new home can be quite stressful. Fortunately, Hess Home Inspection did a phenomenal…read morejob with the home inspection. The report Ryan provided was clear, detailed, and with clear recommendations for necessary repairs. The report was accompanied by several pictures and videos, which was helpful. Ryan welcomed my questions with a few phone calls, and helped explain everything for a lay person like myself. I cannot express how pleased we were with the services provided. Highly recommend, as this is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

Scholze Home Inspections

3.0

Kory was referred to us by our realtor. Our appointment was 10:00 a.m. on Sept. 8th. I received a…read morecall at approximately 9:40 a.m, telling me Kory was almost finished with inspection. I dashed over. Kory was waiting for me and advised he had concluded the inspection. He went through his report, shared a few stories about the seller, who is a policeman approximately 55 years old, with a young wife/partner pregnant or just had a baby. The owner wanted to retire from police work, was an avid hunter, etc. He shared the roof was the original roof, and we should replace it in about 5 years. Well, this is the first time I had used a home inspector (used 5+) as both a seller and a buyer. It is also the first time that I was not allowed to participate in a walk-through with the inspector as a buyer. When he finally took occupancy, some items should have been noted. Both bathroom sinks needed repair because the pop-up bathroom sink drain actuator arms are broken off; the whole mechanism has to be replaced. There was a broken handle on the stove, and the garbage disposal had the guard cut out. The seriousness of this issue is because when using the disposal, everything shot back up and out. This could be serious if, by mistake, a fork or any object fell through this unguarded opening, which is entirely possible because it is one big opening. In all the inspections I have been involved in, things like this are mentioned, noted so the buyer and seller may have the option to discuss. We contacted Kory to express our dissatisfaction. His response was he doesn't include appliances; he notes if they "run." Kory implied I lied by stating I participated in the walkthrough, which, as mentioned earlier, he had completed the inspection before I arrived. Kory also denied having a personal relationship with the seller. Either way, what he shared about the seller was not appropriate to share. I don't care that the seller is a 55-year-old with a "young thing"/significant other he has impregnated several times. Very unprofessional. I would definitely not advise using his service as you never know what he may share with the buyer if you are the seller or vice versa.

Mr Scholze conducted an excellent and thorough inspection of the home I was in the process of…read morepurchasing. He found some small electrical problems that needed addressing and the seller agreed to pay for the repairs. Mr Scholze was friendly and reviewed all of his findings around the house and patiently answered my questions. I would use him again.

Tri-State Home Inspections LLC

LeRoy Holm from TriState Inspections was outstanding. First, he was thorough. Nothing was left to…read morechance or guesswork. Second, he provided grounded and no nonsense assessments of everything he did. He insured that we understood what he was talking about and allowed us to ask questions about anything we did not understand. LeRoy removed any concerns we had about our new home purchase. We absolutely recommend him without reservation!

From the owner: I am a Certified Master Inspector serving IA, MN and WI since 2008. My inspections are a though…read moreinvestigation of the home from top to bottom including the electrical system, heating/cooling systems, gas detection, CO testing, combustion testing of gas appliances and thermal imaging of the home. I will provide you with a detailed report of the condition of the home usually the same day. I also provide mold, environmental and radon testing at additional cost, discounted with a home inspection.

Advanced Home Inspections

4.5

We have used Bob twice on homes we purchased over the years. I am a realtor in Billings, and Bob…read morehas also done many inspections for my Clients.

I've dealt with lots of Home Inspectors in 4 states, 7 houses bought and 6 sold, and this was the…read morebest home inspector I've worked with on either side. He clearly identified things that were reasonable to ask for s things you might want to have done but really were not appropriate to ask seller to pay for. Great job explaining the operation of furnace and a/c and was able to do a type of " energy audit" to determine where we might be leaking warm air out. Well worth the money and very complete review.

La Crosse Home Inspection Company

1.0

Worse than not getting an inspection done at all…read more Tom's inspection ended up costing me thousands of dollars in repairs immediately after closing. There was a major gas leak that should have been obvious. Here's how that went down: as soon as I walked into the property after closing, there was an intense gas smell. A technician from Xcel Energy came over to take a look, and found the gas leak on a pipe in the basement. The pipe was labeled, indicating someone had found that there was an issue years ago, but had decided to put the repairs off for later. Again: the pipes were *labeled* to demonstrate the issue, and Tom still somehow completely missed it. The pipes and water heater needed repairs due to the leak. This cost me over $1,100 right out the gate. The oven was also completely ruined by the leak, which is going to cost me hundreds more to replace. Not only that, but there were so many minor issues that should have been completely obvious. The doorbell was broken - an immediate red flag that the entire inspection was a lazy job, because how many seconds does it take to test that? Two? Many outlets aren't functional, making it clear that Tom didn't test any of them. What I received in my inspection report, instead of anything useful, was a list of minor cosmetic issues with the property - little scratches here and there, photographs of weeds growing in the backyard.

Never call these guys. Here is a list of things we discovered about our home within the first nine…read moremonths after closing. Things that passed inspection and that we were not warned about. - The wood under our kitchen sink completely warped and wet upon move in - The kitchen faucet leaking under the kitchen sink upon move in - The bathroom plumbing leaking under the bathroom sink move in - Wood rotted out in the kitchen window when windows were supposedly checked. - Wood rotted out in living room window that was only discovered after we asked at the end of inspection. - Bathroom fan missing vent pipe to existing vent leading to outside of the house. Small accumulations of mold associated with missing vent pipe. Attic inspection was supposedly performed. This is what we have discovered so far..

Inspector House Calls

Bob is amazing. Very thorough and explained everything. He was quick to respond to all my…read morequestions. So helpful. I highly recommend!

From the owner: Most thorough report in an easy to understand format! read more

Professional Home Inspection Company

2.0

Tom did a very thorough examination of most of our house (back in 2007), but somehow missed two…read morevery visible and expensive issues we've since discovered. We later noticed 80% of our basement ductwork was wrapped in asbestos. It cost about $3500 to remove and replace that. We recently discovered knob and tube wiring going under both batt and blown-in insulation (possible fire hazard) over a 2" layer of a powdery substance between the rafters (diatomaceous earth?). Working on cleaning all that up for electrical upgrade.

River City Property Services

2.0

(8 reviews)

As long as I am on God's green Earth I will NEVER stop being angry at these Iowa City SLUMLORDS…read more Let me preface what I am about to write just by letting you know that every word of this review is backed up by the small claims record filed with the johnson co clerk of court. First of all, the house was disgusting the day we moved in. Maintenance was a nightmare the entire 2 years we lived there. Theresa and Stephanie are the rudest, unhappiest people I have ever met in my life. They nickel and dime you with fees at every chance they get. For example, at one point they scheduled a city inspection without giving us notice. When they showed up I turned them away because the house was not clean enough to be viewed for a city inspection and my roommates were at work. They charged us $50 for not allowing them to illegally enter our home. They claimed that this was the fee incurred by the city. When I actually called the city to ask about this I was told that they receive 2 appointments at no cost. This is seriously the tip of the iceberg. Toward the end of our lease, my roomates uncle was over and checked our basement washing machine (because they refused to repair it themselves) and discovered black mold in the basement. I had been living here for over a year and a half at this point. My roommate's mother complained and demanded to be released from the lease 2 months early. They agreed but told her she needed to pay a bunch of miscellaneous fees first. She asked her attorney to draw up paperwork and requested that R.C.P.M. sign it stating that if we paid what they claimed was owed they would not come back and sue us for damages or any additional costs. They then refused to give us the signed form without getting the check. We handed over the check and guess what? They modified the contract to say that they could sue us. ILLEGAL DOCUMENT TAMPERING. Fast forward a year and I am being sued for $5,000. Half of the repairs were things that were broken before we even moved in. Luckily for us, i was able to prove this as I had kept outstanding phone records, photos, and receipts for all their baloney. We actually ended up getting money back because the judge decided the actual valid damages were less than our original security deposit. After 3 years of hell it felt pretty amazing doing the jitter bug in their parking lot with a check for $550 in my hand. Do not rent from them. You will regret it.

It's the classic Iowa City rental story. Move out, clean the place until it is spotless, but still…read moreget screwed by your rental company. However, after going through this process five times before this, I have to say Roseann at River City Property handled my security deposit the worst of any property manager I've encountered. Roseann was very nice to me the full six months I sublet the apartment she leased. But when I moved out and got my security deposit back (well, I should say, almost none of my security deposit), there were deductions that made absolutely no sense. When I moved out, I spent several hours cleaning behind the stove, the fridge, windows, walls, doors, you name it. The place was spotless when I left; cleaner than when I moved in. In spite of my efforts, I was charged for FOUR HOURS worth of (additional) cleaning. I don't know what a cleaning service was doing for 4 hours in that studio apartment; she didn't send any receipt of their work, so I really have no idea. She also charged me for a late rent payment, even though I paid my rent on time, every time. Worst is that she didn't communicate either of these things to me, or the other deductions, and bear in mind this was not a year lease. I was only in this place for six months, yet she managed to find ways to deduct all but $10 of my deposit. If I were you, I would not trust Roseann. She essentially made up a list of costs, provided me with no receipts verifying the list, and made no attempt to explain why this happened. Because, what am I going to do about it, sue them and spend way more than that on a lawyer? Ruthless property managers know you can't fight back, so they take advantage of you. I expect some of that in a college town with poor renters' rights like Iowa City. This however was way beyond anything I expected or encountered working with past companies. If you encounter Roseann from RCP, stay away.

Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating

3.5

(20 reviews)

I used the services of Niebuhr today for some outdoor plumbing issues and to keep it short, the…read moregentlemen were courteous, efficient and completed the work in short order. I couldn't be more satisfied and will not hesitate to use them again. J.L. Utley

I had them come out because our central air unit went out and it was 94 degrees outside. They came…read morewithin 2 hours , fixed the unit and the bill was less than $200. Other places I called said they couldn't come out until the next day. Thank you for the great service.

AAA Drain Cleaning

(9 reviews)

Rick showed up & worked his magic ON A SUNDAY!! The sink drain was super clogged. I am sure that…read morethe previous owners of this house NEVER had anything done on the pipes other than connecting them in a non-intuitive way. The price was reasonable especially on a weekend. He had a great personality and I can't recommend AAA Drain Cleaning enough for the stellar service requested.

He knew just what was going on, sent his camera down I got to watch, he showed me the plug and he…read morewalked me through everything. Rick was Amazing worth every penny. (Especially sense we had just had a fancy company come out 2 weeks ago, they got it flushing, lasted 2 weeks they really didn't do to much except put auger down and charged 800 dollars, they were here 1an half hours) THIS COMPANY AAA DRAIN CLEANER AND THIS MAN ARE GREAT WONDERFUL AND JUST IN TIME FOR ALL OUR COMPANY COMING SUNDAY FOR EASTER. THANK YOU SO MUCH RICK, THANK YOU. HIGHLY RECOMMEND NANCY an CHARLES

Advanced Plumbing Systems

4.2

(11 reviews)

I had a great experience with this company. Jeremiah was our technician. He walked us through the…read moreprocess and showed us what we needed fixed. I felt secure with the service and comfortable with the billing. I would highly recommend this company. Thanks APS and a big thank you to Jeremiah!

Advanced Plumbing won't give you an itemized bill because they markup their material by 133%. When…read moreI didn't get an itemized invoice I contacted them for a clearer understanding of my bill. This is for an inhouse sewage sump pump for our lower level. Here is a quote from their email... "then our materials or any business that sells materaisl has a mark up, ours is 55-65% (depending on the material , large items are a little less than smaller itmes such as fittings) so a little more double the actual cost of the materials is a good rule of thumb so your bill was 1750 600 in materials so 1400 there then the 300 an hour ( thats a minumum charge for a site visit) so thats where the 1750 came from" If the material was even marked up just 65% it would have only came to $990 not $1,400. Please check other plumbers before using Advanced Plumbing.

Coulee Region Ecoscapes

CR Ecoscapes and crew started working with us 18 mos ago...what started out as a 3 step backyard…read morerehab turned into a "what can we get you to do next?" The team was great, very courteous and professional. Aric devised a plan that suited our needs, fit our area, and thrived with plants native to this area. The initial product was wonderful...but a year later, watching these plants thrive, grow, and bloom is magnificent. Aric had been back a number of times to answer questions and give us advice with maintenance. I would HIGHLY recommend Coulee Region Landscapes and can't wait to work with them again

I needed help with an erosion problem in the backyard of my home (I live on a hill which slopes…read moredown to the east and has a ravine in the backyard which also slopes down to the north. I contacted Coulee Region Ecoscapes (CRE) and they sent out a landscaping architect to assess my situation. A couple of weeks later I was presented with a full-color mitigation plan to repair the erosion damage and install landscaping features and native deep-rooting plants to slow the water drainage and retain the soil. We are selling our home and CRE was able to get us on their busy schedule in time to meet our closing and I could not be happier with the results of their work (kinda made us sad we were selling the house now with the beautiful landscaping job they did). I would recommend Coulee Region Ecoscapes to my friends and family in a heartbeat. My next-door neighbor was so impressed with my results, they are having CRE provide an estimate for some improvements they would like to make to their landscaping.

B & E Tree Service

B & E Tree Service highly recommend. Free estimates & reasonable pricing. Returned txt promptly…read more Work was started within 2 weeks of calling. Professional workers. Completed clean up process was done in a timely manner. Thanks!

Bill and his team came in and did an outstanding job! They…read morewere on time, in budget and very efficient. I would highly recommend them!

Hidden Haven Outdoor Design

Thank you Hidden Haven Outdoor Design for your landscaping services. I greatly appreciate how…read moreKessler listened to what I was looking for and created a plan that works beautifully for our small shared space. Your patience and hard work on our landscaping has created a beautiful harmonious atmosphere. I'm very pleased from the work done, reasonableness of the quote, promptness in response and arrival to work. You and your crew always polite, friendly and hard working. When I look at our fresh new landscaping I feel the money was well spent sprucing up our shared space between our homes. I will definitely recommend your services to family, friends and neighbors.

From the owner: Competitive pricing and very personable! Give me a call or text and we can work together to make…read moreyour project go smoothly and in a timely fashion.

Johnson Landscaping

Lucas and his crew get an A+ for a outstanding job well done on their latest project at our home…read more This is the second time we have used Lucas and his crew and once again they delivered way beyond our vision. Thanks To Lucas and his great team. Tim and Diane

Limbwalker Tree & Stump Service

Mark Heinz and Limbwalker Tree and Stump Grinding Service did an outstanding job removing trees on…read moremy property. Mark visited my property at the time he said he would be there to prepare the tree removal quote. He gave me a date for the tree cutting and was on time and did the tree cutting work quickly and efficiently. The Limbwalker Tree Cutting Service men were friendly and easy to work with. They were careful to cut the trees and not damage my property or the lawn. The tree cutters did an amazing job with my complex tree cutting work, removing many large limbs of deadwood, and cutting down, hauling, and mulching several dead trees. Mark and his tree cutting crew cut a huge 110 foot white pine tree and a willow tree with a 6 foot stump. They completed the tree cutting quickly and efficiently and at a very reasonable price. The tree cutting crew cleaned up all the branches and raked the leaves up too. Mark Heinz at Limbwalker Tree Service and his tree cutting crew made sure the job was done right and I was happy with it. Mark provided a clear list of services and options. Mark was professional and explained everything before the work was to be done. Once I approved the work the job was scheduled and quickly completed. I was happy to see they cut the stumps as low as possible too. The clean up was amazing, surrounding plants looked untouched. I've had a lot of trees cut down in my yard and this was the first time I had tree cutters leave my yards that clean and surrounding plants that untouched. I was impressived and it shows pride in their work. Mark is very responsive to email and phone calls. They needed to very precise in cutting the 110 foot huge white pine tree down without damaging the neighbors fences, or my shed, and working around a power line. It was amazing to watch how efficiently they accomplished the tasks. The clean up of the branches and debris was outstanding. Extremely happy with the quality, timeliness and price of the job. I would hire Limbwalker Tree Cutting Service again and I do highly recommend Mark Heinz and his Limbwalker Tree Cutting Service for anyone who needs to have storm damaged trees cut, tree trimming or tree cutting and stump grinding in the La Crosse Wisconsin area.

From the owner: Tree services include: tree trimming, takedowns, full or partial ³removals, contract climbing,…read moreclear cutting, lot clearing, emergency tree work, storm damage cleanup, chipping and debris cleanup, bucket truck available, stump grinding, and firewood sales. We employ professional tree cutters who specialize in providing the highest quality tree cutting servie to homeowners, businesses, and communities, throughout South Eastern Wisconsin and South Western Minnesota. Limbwalker Tree and Stump Grinding Service accepts checks and cash. Call Mark Heintz at (507) 458-5547 to request a free estimate.

La Crosse Indoor Self Storage

3.6

(5 reviews)

The facility is beautiful, drive in loading/unloading, clean, secure. BUT it is impossible to…read moretalk to anyone. Customer Service is not in LaCrosse, and they were not helpful when it came to canceling my storage unit. INo one respons to voice mails, don't leave one. I finally found the link on line to cancel the unit myself. But I removed my autopay and credit card info just to be sure.

Rented 2 units for a couple of years while I was caring for Mom in her condo. Just found…read moresignificant rodent damage and infestation in both units -- to the point that I will have to throw out furniture and linens, clothing. No response to two attempts I made to connect with someone onsite. I feel completely ripped off to the tune of $216.25 per month. Where does one go from here?

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Scholze Home Inspections

3.0

Kory was referred to us by our realtor. Our appointment was 10:00 a.m. on Sept. 8th. I received a…read morecall at approximately 9:40 a.m, telling me Kory was almost finished with inspection. I dashed over. Kory was waiting for me and advised he had concluded the inspection. He went through his report, shared a few stories about the seller, who is a policeman approximately 55 years old, with a young wife/partner pregnant or just had a baby. The owner wanted to retire from police work, was an avid hunter, etc. He shared the roof was the original roof, and we should replace it in about 5 years. Well, this is the first time I had used a home inspector (used 5+) as both a seller and a buyer. It is also the first time that I was not allowed to participate in a walk-through with the inspector as a buyer. When he finally took occupancy, some items should have been noted. Both bathroom sinks needed repair because the pop-up bathroom sink drain actuator arms are broken off; the whole mechanism has to be replaced. There was a broken handle on the stove, and the garbage disposal had the guard cut out. The seriousness of this issue is because when using the disposal, everything shot back up and out. This could be serious if, by mistake, a fork or any object fell through this unguarded opening, which is entirely possible because it is one big opening. In all the inspections I have been involved in, things like this are mentioned, noted so the buyer and seller may have the option to discuss. We contacted Kory to express our dissatisfaction. His response was he doesn't include appliances; he notes if they "run." Kory implied I lied by stating I participated in the walkthrough, which, as mentioned earlier, he had completed the inspection before I arrived. Kory also denied having a personal relationship with the seller. Either way, what he shared about the seller was not appropriate to share. I don't care that the seller is a 55-year-old with a "young thing"/significant other he has impregnated several times. Very unprofessional. I would definitely not advise using his service as you never know what he may share with the buyer if you are the seller or vice versa.

Mr Scholze conducted an excellent and thorough inspection of the home I was in the process of…read morepurchasing. He found some small electrical problems that needed addressing and the seller agreed to pay for the repairs. Mr Scholze was friendly and reviewed all of his findings around the house and patiently answered my questions. I would use him again.

Hess Home Inspection

This is the second time using this individual. Both reports were complete and extremely helpful,…read moreand timely. He also was very helpful in helping us efficiently correct the deficiencies

Purchasing a new home can be quite stressful. Fortunately, Hess Home Inspection did a phenomenal…read morejob with the home inspection. The report Ryan provided was clear, detailed, and with clear recommendations for necessary repairs. The report was accompanied by several pictures and videos, which was helpful. Ryan welcomed my questions with a few phone calls, and helped explain everything for a lay person like myself. I cannot express how pleased we were with the services provided. Highly recommend, as this is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

Dunn Blacktop Company

Fred Kruckow and his crew did a very large black top driveway job for us. It turned out fantastic!…read more It required 227 ton of asphalt and 385 ton gravel. So it was huge. They got into some unexpected problems that could have made the budget skyrocket! However, Fred worked the numbers and gave us a very fair price! Every individual on his crew treated this job as though they were doing it for their own home. Friendly, professional, courteous people and outstanding quality work! Super fair price! We would highly recommend them to anyone!

Coulee Rentals And Sales

I called and set an appointment to rent a pull behind bucket lift. The lift was in great shape and…read moreeverything worked as it should. Pick up was easy and so was drop off. They were very friendly and answered questions with detail. I would recommend using them for rentals and will use them in the future.

Called Davy and he answered all of my questions of the corrosion free service. Took a 3 hour drive…read morefor the full corrosion free rustproofing and undercoating appointment. Super nice and very knowledgeable. Explained everything to me and I am very happy visiting Coulee Rentals and Sales. I will be coming back.

Seland’s Karpetland

Great sales team and product. They care about their customers and do a phenomenal job. Had a…read moremishap when laying our kitchen floor and they had to order another roll and told me they would put a rush on it. Instead, they had a guy drive to Madison to pick up the roll, came to our home with it and helped Cade lay it down. I don't think any other flooring place would do that. They went above and beyond. Cade did an outstanding job on our floors and is very knowledgeable and courteous. I'll use Seland's again when we replace our carpets.

Radon Service Plus

He did a great job in a timely manner and cleaned up nicely. we are very happy with it! We believe…read moreit was priced very reasonably. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company.

Advanced Home Inspections

4.5

We have used Bob twice on homes we purchased over the years. I am a realtor in Billings, and Bob…read morehas also done many inspections for my Clients.

I've dealt with lots of Home Inspectors in 4 states, 7 houses bought and 6 sold, and this was the…read morebest home inspector I've worked with on either side. He clearly identified things that were reasonable to ask for s things you might want to have done but really were not appropriate to ask seller to pay for. Great job explaining the operation of furnace and a/c and was able to do a type of " energy audit" to determine where we might be leaking warm air out. Well worth the money and very complete review.

All Clear Window Cleaning

Highly Recommend! All Clear Window Cleaning did an amazing…read morejob job! Very professional. Super friendly service and great results. I'll definitely be using them again!

Kratt Lumber

Just terrific service and advice. We turned to Kratt Lumber for new windows, new exterior doors,…read morenew flooring and lots of advice on who else might be available to install and more. Eric was so much help and such nice guy. Christine did a very good job for us as well. In fact, if I had more work to do, I'd call Eric at Kratt Lumber for help, again!

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