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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.9(
30
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Serving Nevada, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were awesome, everyone from sales to the installers were laid back and professional. There weren't any gimmicks and they had the best quotes and install timelines. Hands down the best experience we had. We had a new A/C, Furnace and water heater all done in 7 hours."
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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HT Plumbing
New to Angi

Serving Nevada, 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 Nevada, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came within a week. Because we are also doing some renovation at the same time on our bathroom, the price is $14000. They were very thorough. They took measurements, came up with some ideas and what the concerns were in my basement, which I kind of already knew, but it made me feel better that I were thinking the same thing. The owner of the company came out a second time to go over some stuff with me and to look it over and make sure that I was comfortable with everything that I was doing. That was really cool. The other place that I've asked for a quote, couldn't even give me a quote until August."
Egress Window with Well & Lid
Replacemet Basement Wall
Water Trek & Sump Pump
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Golden Rule Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc
3.9(
112
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Serving Nevada, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called on a Friday and they were able to send somebody on Monday morning. I'm not sure if it was because they contacted me through Homeadvisor or because I was hesitant to have them come out without even a ballpark price, but they waived the trip charge. I told them that I had a leaking shower faucet and expected that the cartridge just needed to be replaced. I received a phone call and text 40 minutes before the tech's arrival as promised. Jake showed up on time and offered to wear the booties everybody brings these days, but between the time he spent sitting in his van and then writing up a quote after glancing at the faucet, it was at least half an hour before I even had the quote. My choices were $412 for the cartridge or $700+ to replace at least the valve and maybe more and then repair drywall. I assume the quote was written this way to trigger the upsale, but I will be selling my home soon and the drywall that didn't even need to be removed for this repair is already being replaced as part of a separate repair project. I was surprised that he didn't bring shower cartridges on the van since it seems like a common repair, and I'd specifically told them that's what I needed. He was gone for over an hour to get one from the supply center. Once he returned, he turned off the water, then went back to the van for a bit. Once he started on the faucet, it took maybe half an hour to swap out the cartridge. When he was done, Jake had me sign a few times, then emailed me an invoice with no text describing the service performed, just the total. I told him I needed some explanation of what was done, and he re-sent it with a blurb explaining a Moen cartridge was replaced and has a one year warranty. About an hour after Jake left, I received a follow up phone call to confirm everything was completed to my satisfaction. I have no complaints about the work, everybody was pleasant enough to deal with, and I know they create their quotes straight from a pricebook, but 3 hours and $412 to complete a 30 minute repair that requires a part costing no more than $50 just seems excessive."
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Dry Basement, Inc.
3.9(
27
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Serving Nevada, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The presentation and review process was very informative. The foreman's walkthrough identified some minor changes that he felt would better suit out situation. When the work was performed, my interpretation and the team's interpretation were different. It was too late to make changes, but it will seem to work. Our flooding problems were unexplainable and frequent. To date, we have seen no evidence of water intrusion."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Nevada, 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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