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Avatar for M & G Landscaping & Roofing
M & G Landscaping & Roofing
4.7(
60
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fernando was knowledgeable and efficient. He showed us pictures of areas of our 12 y/o roof that needed to be repaired and the waterproofing material he installed before replacing the shingles. He also replaced some wood that had rotted. His prices were reasonable. We were very pleased with his work."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NKCarpentry LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow, what a great experience I had with Nathan with NK Carpentry yesterday afternoon! He arrived early to power wash 7 large outdoor Polywood pieces of furniture and an outdoor rug that were heavily covered with nicotine stains. He is very professional, yet friendly and approachable. He verified what I wanted done and got right to work. He finished in just a little over 2 hours and got about 99% of the stains off of all of the furniture…they look brand new! And then he wound up the hose and hung it back up; laid out the furniture pieces in the sun so they’d dry and made sure I was satisfied with his work before I paid him with a check, shook hands and said goodbye. I’d hire him in a minute to do other work! He’s a young, very hard worker; efficient; cleans up when he’s finished with the job; had a very fair price and is determined to be a quality, successful businessman! I was extremely impressed!"
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+3

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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preferred tree service
5.0(
4
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired to remove a dead pine tree from around pond area. Highly recommend and will use for future tree removal needs. Always nice to support small, local family owned companies. They take pride in their work!"
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
275
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the beginning to the end we had excellent customer service. Jan, office manager, kept us informed every day on the progress of the job. The owner, Tim, was very courteous, informative, and easy to work with. The last day finishing up the skylight the derecho hit and they worked quickly and safely to remove the equipment off the property. I'm sure they remember that day! The crew on the roof were excellent and they were meticulous in the final clean-up stage. We are pleased with our new skylights!"
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Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Jason's Tree Service
4.1(
21
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

"When we had requested a quote, the husband and wife had arrived. The husband stayed in the truck, while we showed the wife the two large trees that we needed to have removed. She gave us a very competitive quote. We agreed on a time for them to come back to remove the trees and the husband's brother-in-law spent the majority of the time complaining to us that he thought the wife had underestimated the work and he felt that they were being underpaid for the job. We told them that we expected to honor the estimated quote--which they did. When we followed up a few months later to receive another quote on some other trees that we needed to have removed, the husband answered the phone and immediately put the wife on to speak to us to arrange a time to come out for an estimate. The brother-in-law arrived to look at the trees and seemed very disinterested in the job. He still remembered the previous work that he and his brother-in-law (Jason) had completed for us and yet again complained that he thought that they were underpaid for the work. The brother-in-law said that he would send a quote for the new proposed work, however, never followed through. The work that they completed was done well. However, I would never hire them again due to the lack of reliability and professionalism."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Prairie City, IA

Always transport chainsaws with the engine off and chain brake engaged. Use the protective bar cover provided by the rental company to prevent accidental contact with the cutting chain. Position the chainsaw securely in your vehicle to prevent movement during transit, ideally in a truck bed or trunk rather than the passenger compartment. 

For gas models, ensure the fuel cap is tight and position the saw to minimize potential leakage. Keep the chainsaw away from passengers and other items that could be damaged.

Proper safety equipment is essential when operating any chainsaw. At minimum, you should have eye protection (safety glasses or a face shield), hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs), cut-resistant gloves, chainsaw chaps or pants, and sturdy boots with good traction. 

Many rental facilities offer basic safety kits alongside chainsaw rentals. If you'll be using chainsaws regularly, investing in quality personal safety gear is advisable. Never operate a chainsaw without appropriate protective equipment, regardless of the job size.

While rental companies will rent chainsaws to beginners, inexperience significantly increases safety risks. If you've never used a chainsaw before, request a demonstration from the rental staff and thoroughly review the operator's manual before starting. Begin with smaller, more manageable cutting tasks to build comfort with the tool's operation. 

For significant cutting jobs, consider either taking a chainsaw safety course first or hiring professionals instead. The learning curve for safe chainsaw operation is steep, and caution is paramount.

If mechanical problems develop during your rental, immediately cease operation and contact the rental company. Most reputable rental businesses will either provide a replacement chainsaw or repair the equipment if the breakdown resulted from normal use rather than misuse. Document the issue with photographs when possible and maintain records of when you reported the problem. 

Having your rental agreement readily available when you call will expedite the resolution process. The rental company should adjust your rental period to account for any downtime.

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