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Groundworks
5.0(
62
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We noticed some cracking on our outside walls and separation on our front steps. We realized that this is a common problem in Colorado due to the poor composition of the soil. So we recently secured the foundation of our home with Groundworks. First, let me point out that stabilizing the foundation of your home can be a daunting undertaking. It is also one of the most responsible ways to perserve the equity in your property. Groundworks has a reputation for excellence in preparation, execution, and problem-solving in foundation work. But we had never had to address this level of home renovation and the extensive landscaping in our yard complicated the scope of our project. While we were concerned about our project's complexity, we were extremely relieved at the high level of knowledge, competence, communication, customer service, and professionalism awarded to us by the Groundworks foundation team. Our foreman Clem, and his team (Luis, Noah, Ran, and Rokk) literally went above and way beyond our expectations to explain next steps, listen to us, problem-solve, and execute a solution to every concern we raised. Clem was a constant and reassuring presence on-site, informing us continually throughout the process to ensure our level of confidence and understanding. As he put it, "I am here to take care of you." He meant that, and he certainly did. We can enthusiastically state that working with, and completing our foundation project with Groundworks was a GREAT experience!"
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
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Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

129 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
176
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thrasher did a good job on the basement foundation and installation of new sump pump. A little pricey. Workers were prompt, courteous and cleaned up when done."
Basement Waterproofing Before and After
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Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
655 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Water Solutions
5.0(
10
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Water Solutions installed carbon fiber straps on my basement wall to keep it from moving any more and did a great job. They explained how the system works and made me feel confident in the solution. The install was clean, quick, and professional. Best of all, I have peace of mind knowing the wall is stabilized and won't keep getting worse."
2026 Best of Omaha
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Concrete zone
5.0(
2
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose and his crew were awesome. They started the project 2 days after my request. They showed up at 7:30am and we're done by 1:30 pm. Concrete pad and sidewalk and stairs look great."
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+11

Response time30 mins
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thrasher Foundation Repair - Omaha
4.7(
168
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We did a lot of research prior to hiring Thrasher and we were not disappointed. Frankly I had been in denial (and fear) about the work I knew we needed done on our Midtown Omaha home because I was so concerned about the cost and impact on our brick Tudor. We had a crack in the brick near our garage and our basement had been leaking for a number of years with hard rains. From the start of the process, Thrasher was outstanding in terms of communication and education about what they do. Before we met with our Systems Design Specialist, Anthony, we had received e-mails and calls to confirm the date, along with a packet of educational materials about home foundations and waterproofing. When Anthony came to our home, he was very professional and performed a full inspection about our concerns. He prepared an estimate and we selected what was best for us following a thorough review of options he presented. The foundation work was completed first in ONE day. The basement waterproofing was completed the next week over a two-day time frame. The workers were very professional and arrived at the time they arranged with us. In regard to the basement waterproofing, we discovered one small issue. They came out immediately to correct this and all has been worked wonderfully since. We are very pleased with their work and commitment to customer service. Highly recommend Thrasher to anyone considering foundation or waterproofing work."
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Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Penton Enterprises Lawn & Landscape
4.4(
99
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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Due to shade, dog damage, etc., our back yard had turned into a mud yard.  The grass had thinned or died, and the soil had then eroded away.  Penton?s team added a few of inches of soil and then covered the soil with sod.

I first want to praise the Penton team for showing up when they said they would and doing what they agreed to do.  My back yard was transformed from mud yard to thick lawn.  My only complaint is with the damage done to my front yard while moving soil and sod to the back yard.  I understand that some damage is inevitable, but the other landscapers that I have seen put boards down to limit the heavy equipment damage.  Penton?s team instead put down narrow sod patches to cover the tracks left by their track steer.  This left a very uneven patch of lawn, with high tracks where the sod was set bordered by low ?barrow pit? areas.  Friends and neighbors have literally tripped due to the very uneven strips.  I don?t know how the damage can be repaired without stripping, leveling, and then re-sodding the area.

I?m very thankful for the work that John?s team did for us, but I get a little angry every time I mow the damaged area.


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Lawn and Landscape
Limestone & Flagstone
Retaining Wall
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Arbor Hills Trees & Landscaping LLC
4.6(
26
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ed and his crew were awesome to work with! They designed several ideas to go with our new contemporary lake home to give it that extra pop with lush sod, beautiful trees, shrubs and flowering plants. The crew worked very hard to meet our expectations and we are super pleased with the results!"
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+11

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Keystone Brick & Stone Masonry
4.1(
14
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Serving Ames, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contractor was chronically late for all appointments by 2-3 hours. He stayed and worked well into the evening, even in the dark. I appreciate that he got it done eventually, but did not like having someone there till 9:30 at night. He did a good job on the concrete stairs - they look great. He left a mess in my basement when he repaired the front stoop. He also used a folding chair in my basement to stand on without asking - it is now a mess. For the wood railing on the back stoop, I specifically asked for a 4-5" space to be left under the bottom of the railing so I could sweep snow off in the winter. I also wanted the railing going down the stairs. At first, he did not want to do this (said something about code did not require it for the 3 steps going up) but it was part of the estimate that I approved. I asked him to fix the space under the railing and put on the railing for the stairs. He did come back and fix all to my satisfaction. Very nice guy, just not punctual or professional.
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+11

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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