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Avatar for Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.0(
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Serving Luther, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We have had multiple services completed from this company in the last couple months. Everyone we have spoken to or worked with have been professional and courteous. They have done quality work in a timely manner and left our home clean. We are very happy with their service."
Water Treatment Installation
Faucet Replacment
Water Heater Install and Replacement
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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HT Plumbing
New to Angi

Serving Luther, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 30 years of experience serving the Ames area, HT Plumbing is your solution for all your Plumbing needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.

The Fountain
Response time2 days
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Better Basement Technologies LLC
4.6(
54
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Serving Luther, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company was able to come out to look at our sinking garage within a week of initial contact. Reo confessed that he had never seen a garage laid without footings, and he wasn't sure how much it would cost to add them. I had another company come look and give me an estimate and called Reo back. Reo said he was confident he could do the job if needed, but if the other company had done it before, he would recommend using their service instead of his. While ultimately I did not hire this company, I appreciated their honesty and professionalism, and would not hesitate to call them for basement work or other work more in the scope of what they do."
Egress Window with Well & Lid
Replacemet Basement Wall
Water Trek & Sump Pump
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Dry Basement, Inc.
3.9(
27
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Serving Luther, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great company to work with from start to finish. Not only did the crew come in time each day, they came early! They did great work and were the best value hands down. They were almost half the cost of the other guys who quoted our job. They added new concrete footers,new posts and reinforced the joists in my old basement beefier lifting it a bit. Great job all the way! I will be calling them soon to add a new sump pump at our new house now."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Daughenbaugh Construction & Restoration
4.5(
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Serving Luther, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Don't hire the Salesmen, Hire the Tradesmen" Daughenbaugh Construction and Restoration is a highly detailed Design/Build Team Of Tradesmen. We have built our foundation on Customer-Orientated Relationships. In which, our Team focuses on your long term needs and goals. I have been Tradesmen of 20 years myself. Our team takes extreme pride in our workmanship, timelines, and quotes that we stand behind. As the Owner/Operator and a Master Carpenter by trade of 20 years, I've built a team that brings what all the competition cannot: That is practical, realistic, design build options that are going to benefit your long term goals, not just Company profit . Our Teams level of Education in all phases of construction exceeds 100 years of hands on experience. A few things that I believe all consumers should ask and know are: What trade has the Business Owner you're hiring Mastered? Are you hiring a salesmen that will then hire someone else to complete your project? Are your hiring a Master Tradesmen with a Team Of Tradesmen that have the years of hands on education/experience to give you the very best in the business? Knowing this will give you the peace of mind needed to know that you have the right team working for You. Contact Daughenbaugh Construction and Restoration to schedule your free in home consultation. We would love to earn your business. Dave Daughenbaugh

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VIP Contractors, LLC
4.6(
29
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Serving Luther, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired VIP Contractors, LLC, to replace a leaking water heater after 17 years in the home. They scheduled the job the same week and Mike did a great job removing the old water heater and installing the new one. All of the work looks to be a great quality and the quote was several hundred dollars less than competitors. I would recommend VIP Contractors, LLC, and would recommend them to anyone ."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Luther, IA

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

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