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Avatar for Vertex Construction Services
Vertex Construction Services
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent! Clear communication, written estimates and invoices all submitted timely and accurately. Work was completed with great respect for our property and was done on time. The craftsmanship is excellent! We will rehire for next project."
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Sidewalk backfill

+13

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ground Workz
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service. These guys were top notch. I’ll definitely be using them again!"
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Johnston Tree Removal
Tree Service Project
W. SUMMIT ST
Johnston Tree Removal

+17

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Brockman Excavating, LLC
4.6(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hey was curious and on time did the best he could material was frozen"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Goering Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling
3.9(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"My disposer went bad and when I replaced it the existing plumbing would not line up and was kind of patch work anyway.  Time to get it fixed.
So I called Goering Plumbing because of the Angie reviews and John N, the service tech, came out the next day (on time).  John did a fine job of straightening up the issues and also took the time to discuss a few other matters with me which were a big help.
One month later and still no leaks.
Plus John was clean...  :)  No three day old, stinky clothes and crusty boots like the techs of a certain plumbing/sewer cleaning service that I have had the not-so-pleasurable experience of using in the past. 
I was also able to use the $40 trip charge coupon that Goering Plumbing has posted here on Angie - cool.
And speaking of money, just want to let you know that Goering's hourly rate is $90 with the first hour being fully charged.  I do not know if they breakdown the rate into, say, 15 minute intervals for subsequent hours.
All in all, a very good service call.
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Goldsmith Industries LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

"Justin is so easy to work with and instantly makes you feel at ease. I'm a nervous person so having someone like Justin help me was great. The project we wanted to do wasn't able to be completed due to city codes but i will definately keep Goldsmith Industries in mind for any upcoming projects."
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THORP LAND CLEARING LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

THORP LAND CLEARING is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Mid Iowa Site Services, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

With over 20 years of experience, Mid Iowa Site Services is the solution for all your demolition, excavation, and gravel needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed there's no question who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!\n

Response time3 hrs
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Land Clearing Services questions, answered by experts

You should always calculate real estate development costs on a case-by-case basis, so there’s no specific formula to estimate your total. You should speak with a local construction manager to see what you’ll need to do in terms of clearing and leveling the land, connecting utilities, and pulling permits for construction. A professional will be able to get you an accurate estimate for land development.

Costs vary, but you can expect to spend between $1,000 and $4,000 to prepare land for a mobile home or before you build a house. You’ll need to clear enough land for the foundation, which may require leveling or grading, as well as removing trees, stumps, and plants. Don’t forget to plan for permits and fees and the installation of a gas line, water line, and sewer main.

Yes, new home construction will always require building permits, no matter where you live. In most cases, you’ll need a general construction permit, along with plumbing and electrical permits for the utility lines in your home. Depending on where you live, you’ll likely find that you also need permits for things like connection to a sewage system or installing exterior components, like decks, driveways, patios, and curb cutouts. Leave navigating the permits required for new home construction to a professional to ensure your home is built legally and safely.

You will find a collection of licensed land surveyors in your area. Your real estate agent or construction manager may also be able to recommend a trusted professional. When speaking with prospective pros in your area, ask the land surveyor if they are licensed in the state, have liability insurance, and can quote you a fee before starting.

There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water. 

Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you’ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well’s depth.

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