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Last update on December 15, 2025
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Landscape Legends
Landscape Legends
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate
We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Landscape Legends strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"Nick came and helped remove trees and stumps on my property and it looks amazing!! Very thankful for his hard work. Would recommend. "
Maiya C on November 2025
We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Landscape Legends strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"Nick came and helped remove trees and stumps on my property and it looks amazing!! Very thankful for his hard work. Would recommend. "
Maiya C on November 2025
Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience
Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.
"Titan did a magnificent job on my property during the past week. I needed the following done: Grading work on my 3 acre property and three different types of rocks delivered. I also needed additional black dirt brought in to make it perfect. From start to finish the communication was excellent with Will. He let me know what time they would get to my job and everything that was going on during the work process. This is something that a lot of contractors just fail to do in my past experiences. They provide top notch equipment, with many different attachments for various types of jobs during the entire process. This ensures that the job is done correctly, the first time! Lastly, customer service could not be better. They (Will and Tim) stayed with the job until I was completely satisfied. Always keeping a great attitude no matter how many questions I asked. Even going the extra nine yards finishing the job better than I expected. "
John B on September 2025
Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.
"Titan did a magnificent job on my property during the past week. I needed the following done: Grading work on my 3 acre property and three different types of rocks delivered. I also needed additional black dirt brought in to make it perfect. From start to finish the communication was excellent with Will. He let me know what time they would get to my job and everything that was going on during the work process. This is something that a lot of contractors just fail to do in my past experiences. They provide top notch equipment, with many different attachments for various types of jobs during the entire process. This ensures that the job is done correctly, the first time! Lastly, customer service could not be better. They (Will and Tim) stayed with the job until I was completely satisfied. Always keeping a great attitude no matter how many questions I asked. Even going the extra nine yards finishing the job better than I expected. "
John B on September 2025
CleanScape Solutions
CleanScape Solutions
Customers say: True professional
66 local quotes requested
7 years of experience
Cleanscape Solutions 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.
"They did an awesome job taking out some random trees that had grown up in my yard and trimmed lower branches off a huge pine. They cleaned up the whole area so nicely and it looks amazing !!! Fair price and friendly. Came same day!! Will hire them to trim my other seven trees."
Michelle C on August 2025
Cleanscape Solutions 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.
"They did an awesome job taking out some random trees that had grown up in my yard and trimmed lower branches off a huge pine. They cleaned up the whole area so nicely and it looks amazing !!! Fair price and friendly. Came same day!! Will hire them to trim my other seven trees."
Michelle C on August 2025
Freedom Tree Care, LLC
Freedom Tree Care, LLC
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience
With over 15 years of experience, Freedom Tree Care is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.
"Good communication skills. Timely. Knowledgeable."
Terry H on June 2024
With over 15 years of experience, Freedom Tree Care is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.
"Good communication skills. Timely. Knowledgeable."
Terry H on June 2024
ArborPro Tree Service
ArborPro Tree Service
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested
Call the professionals at ArborPro Tree Service Our quality-oriented team of seasoned experts have years of experience performing tough tasks. ArborPro Tree Service has the experience and equipment to handle any size job. We provide the highest quality tree removal, trimming, technical removals, climbing, Tree Treatment, stump grinding and hauling. We also provide senior discounts, free estimates and prompt service. So when your trees are in need of care, call the pros. Call us today!
"Jordan Mrozek came out and told me what he could and would do. When the crew showed up, it was a whole different story. Jordan either didn't communicate what I wanted or some of the crew didn't care. I didn't get what I wanted and I would not recommend Jordan and his crew."
Joe F on November 2025
Call the professionals at ArborPro Tree Service Our quality-oriented team of seasoned experts have years of experience performing tough tasks. ArborPro Tree Service has the experience and equipment to handle any size job. We provide the highest quality tree removal, trimming, technical removals, climbing, Tree Treatment, stump grinding and hauling. We also provide senior discounts, free estimates and prompt service. So when your trees are in need of care, call the pros. Call us today!
"Jordan Mrozek came out and told me what he could and would do. When the crew showed up, it was a whole different story. Jordan either didn't communicate what I wanted or some of the crew didn't care. I didn't get what I wanted and I would not recommend Jordan and his crew."
Joe F on November 2025
Junk B Squared Away, LLC
Junk B Squared Away, LLC
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
69 local quotes requested
If you have junk that needs hauling our local, family-owned junk removal business will give you the friendliest interaction, fairest price, and fastest service. We will be transparent every step of the way and your space will be cleaner when we complete the job than it has ever been previously. We will not charge you or leave until you?re 100% satisfied with the service.
"Both of the men that came (a father and son) were super friendly, they did an amazing job. They were very thorough and got the job done in quick time. I highly recommend them"
Debbie M on August 2025
If you have junk that needs hauling our local, family-owned junk removal business will give you the friendliest interaction, fairest price, and fastest service. We will be transparent every step of the way and your space will be cleaner when we complete the job than it has ever been previously. We will not charge you or leave until you?re 100% satisfied with the service.
"Both of the men that came (a father and son) were super friendly, they did an amazing job. They were very thorough and got the job done in quick time. I highly recommend them"
Debbie M on August 2025
Exceptional Edge
Exceptional Edge
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested
Exceptional Edge is the premier landscaping and snow removal service provider based in Sigourney, IA. We have been serving the Keokuk County area since 2017, offering a wide range of services including landscaping, land clearing, tree removal, carpentry, power washing, and more. What sets Exceptional Edge apart from other service providers is our high-reach services for gutters, trees, and roofs. We are ready to handle even the most challenging tasks with ease and efficiency. If you're looking for a reliable and professional landscaping and snow removal service, look no further than Exceptional Edge. Contact us today to learn more about our services!
"The Exceptional Edge technicians were very professional and meticulous how maneuvered around to trim my shade tree. I was very impressed how they removed the stump and all the tree limbs without tearing up my yard. Their service was excellent and they have the latest equipment technology."
Ray H on November 2023
Exceptional Edge is the premier landscaping and snow removal service provider based in Sigourney, IA. We have been serving the Keokuk County area since 2017, offering a wide range of services including landscaping, land clearing, tree removal, carpentry, power washing, and more. What sets Exceptional Edge apart from other service providers is our high-reach services for gutters, trees, and roofs. We are ready to handle even the most challenging tasks with ease and efficiency. If you're looking for a reliable and professional landscaping and snow removal service, look no further than Exceptional Edge. Contact us today to learn more about our services!
"The Exceptional Edge technicians were very professional and meticulous how maneuvered around to trim my shade tree. I was very impressed how they removed the stump and all the tree limbs without tearing up my yard. Their service was excellent and they have the latest equipment technology."
Ray H on November 2023
Elder’s Tree Service
Elder’s Tree Service
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
31 local quotes requested
8 years of experience
We specialize in tree removal and stump grinding services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call - or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"I hired Elder? to remove a large, 40"diameter stump from a small side hill in my yard to make room for a 30"-high retaining wall. My initial review on google for Elder was fine, but that was before the retaining wall company came to put up the wall. Elder? knew why the stump was being removed, and what my needs were regarding depth and distance into the hill. When the work was completed, it initially appeared the work was sufficient, but that was due to them not clearing the area of the mulch to ensure proper depth, Now, that was partially on me, as I stated I would be keeping the mulch to use in another area of my yard. However, that should not have prevented them from clearing the actual work area to be able to judge depth. When the retaining wall company came to install, it was noted that they needed to remove many of the roots that had not been grinded down to properly place the wall. This cost me an additional $450, which is more than Elder? charged me."
Robert M on December 2025
We specialize in tree removal and stump grinding services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call - or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"I hired Elder? to remove a large, 40"diameter stump from a small side hill in my yard to make room for a 30"-high retaining wall. My initial review on google for Elder was fine, but that was before the retaining wall company came to put up the wall. Elder? knew why the stump was being removed, and what my needs were regarding depth and distance into the hill. When the work was completed, it initially appeared the work was sufficient, but that was due to them not clearing the area of the mulch to ensure proper depth, Now, that was partially on me, as I stated I would be keeping the mulch to use in another area of my yard. However, that should not have prevented them from clearing the actual work area to be able to judge depth. When the retaining wall company came to install, it was noted that they needed to remove many of the roots that had not been grinded down to properly place the wall. This cost me an additional $450, which is more than Elder? charged me."
Robert M on December 2025
Energy Consultant with Wolf River Electric
Energy Consultant with Wolf River Electric
"Welcome to Wolf River Electric, where we empower homeowners across Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and North Dakota with comprehensive energy solutions. As an Energy Consultant, we specialize in tailoring our services to meet your unique needs and circumstances. At Wolf River Electric, we understand that every homeowner's situation is different. That's why we offer a range of services, including tree trimming, roofing, service panel upgrades, and both commercial and residential solar solutions. As your trusted partner, we're committed to providing the best-in-class solar technology through our partnership with Sun Power. Our dedication doesn't stop at installation. We're here to guide you through the process, helping you explore what options you qualify for. We know that not everyone may be eligible for solar solutions, which is why we offer a thorough assessment to determine the best course of action for your home. Whether you're considering a ground-mounted system, backup battery installation, or exploring the potential of solar energy, Wolf River Electric is here to help you navigate your options. Let us empower you to make informed decisions about your energy future."
"Welcome to Wolf River Electric, where we empower homeowners across Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and North Dakota with comprehensive energy solutions. As an Energy Consultant, we specialize in tailoring our services to meet your unique needs and circumstances. At Wolf River Electric, we understand that every homeowner's situation is different. That's why we offer a range of services, including tree trimming, roofing, service panel upgrades, and both commercial and residential solar solutions. As your trusted partner, we're committed to providing the best-in-class solar technology through our partnership with Sun Power. Our dedication doesn't stop at installation. We're here to guide you through the process, helping you explore what options you qualify for. We know that not everyone may be eligible for solar solutions, which is why we offer a thorough assessment to determine the best course of action for your home. Whether you're considering a ground-mounted system, backup battery installation, or exploring the potential of solar energy, Wolf River Electric is here to help you navigate your options. Let us empower you to make informed decisions about your energy future."
FAQs for land clearing projects in Ames, IA
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
On average, removing a tree costs around $750, but you can expect to pay between $200 to $2,000. Factors that impact the overall cost include the number of trees you’re having removed, their height, the diameter of their trunks, permits needed, and the tree’s accessibility. You’ll pay more if the tree is in a hard-to-reach area or dangerous location, like close to power lines.
Yes, you will want to confirm that the tree removal company you hire is insured before proceeding with the job. Tree removal can be dangerous work, and it's important to verify that the company carries the proper insurance to cover any onsite accidents or damage.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
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Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
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