Serving Ogden, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Every time, first class construction and cleanup, on time. Courteous, professional crew."
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Serving Ogden, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"The two guys were great. They showed up in the morning, got the parts they needed and did a great job. Will call them again."
Serving Ogden, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"DLR did a good job and was very efficient and accommodating. Some caulking could have been little better. But overall, I was very satisfied and would use them again."
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Serving Ogden, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Did excellent work and left me in a better place than I started - no more leaks! Substandard work had been done on the roof prior to buying the house, they found everything wrong and fixed it how it should have been."
Serving Ogden, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We had a bathroom floor repaired due to it sinking. John and helper was professional, communicated every step that was going to be made. Would recommend and will use them again!"
Serving Ogden, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent company to work with, from estimate to clean up after the job. No hassles and will definitely use them again. The roof and gutters look fantastic. Thanks for the great service."
Serving Ogden, IA and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very good I made a telephone call and spoke to Mr. Shore and the parts that I requested was shipped immediately."
+19
Serving Ogden, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Sam did a great job. Fixed basement window and replaced door knob and fixed a gap on another door."
Serving Ogden, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 1985
Free estimates
"My husband and I had spent 13 years remodeling our 1873 house by ourselves. When it came time to do our dream project of adding a sunroom, finding a contractor to do the work instead of doing it ourselves was a very important decision to us. We met with several contractors and knew instantly that John and his son Nate at Addition Doctors were the people we wanted taking on this project. John and Nate were so great to work with. They were the only company we met with who gave us a computer generated model of what the project would look like so we had a very clear vision of the end product. They were the only company to quote us the project under the budget we told them we had to work with. They kept us up to date at every step of the project and there were never any surprises about cost or timing. They had great ideas for the project when we weren't exactly sure what should or could be done. We love our finished sunroom. The quality of work and service they gave was excellent. We would highly recommend Addition Doctors for anyone who is looking to have quality work done to their home."
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Serving Ogden, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
"Worked with my budget and used my old materials. They did quality work and replaced only what was needed. Worked around weather and kept in touch for changes in schedule and budget."
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