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Handyman's Express
305 N. 7th St.
No reviews
Handyman's Express
305 N. 7th St.
No reviews
13 years of experience

Payment is due at the time service is complete. Some jobs require a 50% down at the time of signing of contract.

Payment is due at the time service is complete. Some jobs require a 50% down at the time of signing of contract.


Creative Home Renovations
2909 20th Street
No reviews
Creative Home Renovations
2909 20th Street
No reviews
17 years of experience

Creative Home Renovations provides top quality services with competitive prices through our dedication to detail to each project assuring only the best for each of our clients. A business is only as good as its people and this is especially true in the construction industry. Whatever your dreams may be for your future project, rest assured it will be handled promptly, professionally, with 100% satisfaction with our company going and beyond the expectations for our clientele. Your home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life, so trust all your Home Improvement needs with us to see your project through from start to finish with our professional and experienced staff. Creative Home Renovations, innovative solutions for all your home improvement needs. Not a shingle mistake ever made.

Creative Home Renovations provides top quality services with competitive prices through our dedication to detail to each project assuring only the best for each of our clients. A business is only as good as its people and this is especially true in the construction industry. Whatever your dreams may be for your future project, rest assured it will be handled promptly, professionally, with 100% satisfaction with our company going and beyond the expectations for our clientele. Your home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life, so trust all your Home Improvement needs with us to see your project through from start to finish with our professional and experienced staff. Creative Home Renovations, innovative solutions for all your home improvement needs. Not a shingle mistake ever made.


Johnson's Lawn Care
2525 165th Street
No reviews
Johnson's Lawn Care
2525 165th Street
No reviews
36 years of experience

Johnson's Lawn Care is a husband and wife operation. Monthly billing is offered. Payment is accepted by cash, check, credit card and pay pal.

Johnson's Lawn Care is a husband and wife operation. Monthly billing is offered. Payment is accepted by cash, check, credit card and pay pal.


Jeff's Lawn Care
PO BOX 371
No reviews
Jeff's Lawn Care
PO BOX 371
No reviews

Hoover Lawn Service
3776 220th St.
No reviews
Hoover Lawn Service
3776 220th St.
No reviews
32 years of experience

Hoover Lawn Service employs a highly trained staff to exceed your outdoor living and landscape design needs. We prioritize professional development and industry training. We pay attention to the little things and know what it takes to make your property beautiful. We transform properties into works of art and are ready to make your site our next masterpiece. Let our years of experience go to work to keep your yard or garden looking fabulous and immaculate!

Hoover Lawn Service employs a highly trained staff to exceed your outdoor living and landscape design needs. We prioritize professional development and industry training. We pay attention to the little things and know what it takes to make your property beautiful. We transform properties into works of art and are ready to make your site our next masterpiece. Let our years of experience go to work to keep your yard or garden looking fabulous and immaculate!


Aesthetically Yours
Unknown
1.80(
5
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Aesthetically Yours
Unknown
1.80(
5
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16 years of experience

I am the sole proprietor and president of a small business run from my home office and is only offered online. www.msaestheticallyyours.com 516 4866781

"This is not a lawn services company in Abilene"

Gordon F on June 2022

I am the sole proprietor and president of a small business run from my home office and is only offered online. www.msaestheticallyyours.com 516 4866781

"This is not a lawn services company in Abilene"

Gordon F on June 2022


TruGreen Lawn Care - 5744
7441 Vine St Ct
3.68(
25
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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5744
7441 Vine St Ct
3.68(
25
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Customers say: Super punctual
54 years of experience

"They gave me a quote over the phone. I found a company that would do it cheaper (great service as well). After that they called me 5 times in 1 week (not the same person), and every time I told them I had hired someone else. They call me 6 months later and I tell them that I'm not interested, guy hangs up on me."

Felipe B on May 2018

"They gave me a quote over the phone. I found a company that would do it cheaper (great service as well). After that they called me 5 times in 1 week (not the same person), and every time I told them I had hired someone else. They call me 6 months later and I tell them that I'm not interested, guy hangs up on me."

Felipe B on May 2018


LANOHA NURSERY
19111 W CENTER RD
1.00(
1
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LANOHA NURSERY
19111 W CENTER RD
1.00(
1
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DBA: DF LANAHA LANDSCAPE NURSERY INC. ADDITIONAL CONTACT: JASON LANOHA.

DBA: DF LANAHA LANDSCAPE NURSERY INC. ADDITIONAL CONTACT: JASON LANOHA.


T & J Lawn Care and Landscaping Service
205 Broadway St.
No reviews
T & J Lawn Care and Landscaping Service
205 Broadway St.
No reviews

HELITECH Quad Cities
4301 81st Ave W
3.00(
2
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HELITECH Quad Cities
4301 81st Ave W
3.00(
2
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38 years of experience

Helitech is a family, locally-owned specialty contractor that provides waterproofing, foundation repair, & concrete repair services to homeowners across a 4 state region. Services include basement & crawlspace waterproofing & encapsulation, complete foundation repair - piering, wall anchoring, & crack repair, as well as concrete leveling / mudjacking, dehumidifiers, sump pumps, & yard drainage. We service the greater Quad Cities and Southeastern Iowa region including Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, Galesburg, Monmouth, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, and everywhere in between out of our facility in Rock Island. Our Helitech Promise is to provide the highest quality products and finest service and to stand by our work for the life of your home. We have been serving the area for 5 decades strong and our longevity speaks to our reliability and commitment to excellence.

"went very good both on sales side and workers side"

Bob B on November 2023

Helitech is a family, locally-owned specialty contractor that provides waterproofing, foundation repair, & concrete repair services to homeowners across a 4 state region. Services include basement & crawlspace waterproofing & encapsulation, complete foundation repair - piering, wall anchoring, & crack repair, as well as concrete leveling / mudjacking, dehumidifiers, sump pumps, & yard drainage. We service the greater Quad Cities and Southeastern Iowa region including Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, Galesburg, Monmouth, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, and everywhere in between out of our facility in Rock Island. Our Helitech Promise is to provide the highest quality products and finest service and to stand by our work for the life of your home. We have been serving the area for 5 decades strong and our longevity speaks to our reliability and commitment to excellence.

"went very good both on sales side and workers side"

Bob B on November 2023

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FAQs for lawn care maintenance and mowing projects in Fort Madison, IA

Most residential lawn removal projects don't require permits, but regulations vary significantly between municipalities. You might need authorization when removing substantial soil volumes or making major landscape alterations. Contact your local building department or planning office before beginning work. Some homeowners associations also maintain specific landscaping requirements that could affect your plans, so reviewing any applicable community guidelines is equally important.

Converting removed lawn material into compost is often feasible when the grass hasn't received extensive chemical treatments. For best results, break larger sod pieces into smaller sections and combine them with other compostable materials in a dedicated composting system. Regular turning accelerates decomposition and produces nutrient-rich material that can benefit your new landscape. This approach reduces disposal costs while creating valuable soil amendments for future gardening projects.

Using a mechanical sod cutter delivers the most efficient results for most properties. These specialized machines cleanly separate grass and shallow roots from the soil below, allowing for rapid removal across substantial areas. While manual approaches cost less initially, they progress much more slowly. Chemical methods require extended time periods for complete effectiveness. For optimal efficiency, evaluate equipment rental costs against professional service rates, particularly for medium to large properties.

New plantings can begin one to two weeks after lawn removal, provided you've addressed any soil contamination concerns and completed necessary grading or amendments. The removal process often disturbs dormant weed seeds, so monitoring for unwanted growth during this transition period is advisable. Professional soil testing helps identify any nutrient deficiencies or pH imbalances that should be corrected before investing in new plantings or turf installation.

Lawn removal frequently alters how water moves across your property, particularly during heavy rainfall. Established grass root systems help stabilize soil and absorb precipitation, functions that disappear with removal. Your replacement landscape plan should address potential drainage changes through appropriate grading, soil amendments, or dedicated drainage features. Observing water movement patterns after removal provides valuable information for addressing any problematic areas before completing your new landscape installation.

The Fort Madison, IA homeowners’ guide to lawn care maintenances and mowings
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