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Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
23
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Snow Removal- For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They arrived on time as scheduled. The dirt delivered was excellent quality and not full of large clumps ! It was easy to spread in the yard. I have had dirt delivered in the past, but never the quality of Titan"
Parking
Drive
Drive
Drive
Parking

+25

Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Gild.Co Snow Removal
5.0(
2
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Snow Removal- For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Gild.co Snow Removal 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.\n

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M & G Landscaping & Roofing
4.7(
60
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Snow Removal

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frederico was fast, thorough, and professional. While other contractors were messaging me back and forth, he scheduled an inspection the same day I reached out and did the work the next day. I had a leak in my roof. He repaired the plywood beneath and covered the gap with fresh tarp and shingles, and placed a new foot on my city power connection to prevent the problem from recurring, for under $400. I will definitely call them for future roof repairs."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D AND E OUTSIDE SERVICES, LLC
4.4(
34
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Snow RemovalSnow Removal- For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Of the 2 suggested company's for snow removal D and E Outside Services were very prompt in getting back to me on my inquiry (the other company never contacted me). They are reasonably priced and my snow removal looked good when I got back from vacation. I had set up the service for the time I was on vacation and they checked with me the day I was to return as snow was in the forcast to see if I needed them again. Again, they were very prompt in getting back to me and being flexible for future snow removal. Great customer service and would definitely highly recommend them."
Rock Work
Boulder Installation
Stump removal
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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EJS Roofing LLC
4.4(
89
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Snow Removal

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job. They came out pretty much when they say they would and they did get it done. I found them from Angie's List and they have a lot of good reviews but the thing that I didn't like was he said that it would only take like a day or two and it sounds like he didn't communicate well. The first time I called they didn't call me back and I tried to contacted them through the e-mail from Angie's List and the owner that comes checked that out really quick. So he came, he check and saw that I e-mailed and I talked to one of his workers between that. He got right back to me as soon as he got involved. He got the estimate and we talked about the job. They came out here and they ended up working week and what it sounds like was however he delegated the job, he didn't delegate enough people for the job that needed to get done. It rained when they are in the middle of working and they covered my porch roof but it leaked a little bit. It didn't turn out that anything was really injured, they really felt sorry about that and offered to do anything that I needed to to make it right. I got my job done and got it done well but there were definitely some glitches. They cleaned up nicely. The employees were nice and the employee that was on site felt terrible, he felt that it was taking so long for it to go through, he felt that he must calculated and I guess what happened was he had ordered the roofing for the porch and it was suppose to be delivered but our delivery time was off. He felt like it can get it done before the rain comes but then because it wasn't delivered on time he was not able to do that and got into trouble. Then the owner came out to find out what was going on, he's going 'Oh my God, we really didn't put enough people on this job which the guy actually out here didn't say all along', but generally they were professional group and they know what they were doing."
EJS Roofing.
EJS Roofing.
EJS Roofing.
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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R&M Landscaping and Junk Removal
4.8(
4
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Snow Removal

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At R&M landscape and junk removal we provide a full range of property maintenance services, including snow removal, leaf pickup, lawn mowing, tree and bush trimming, weed removal, junk removal, and general landscaping. We serve the metro area and many surrounding small communities.

Landscaping/ mowing
Landscaping/ mowing
Junk removal
Junk removal
Junk removal

+13

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Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

DIY snow removal is entirely free, except for the cost of a shovel. However, it may not always be the best option for large driveways and areas with heavy snowfall; it’s strenuous work and can take a long time. Other wallet-friendly ways to remove snow include rock salt, hot water, a de-icing agent, or a leaf blower. 

In most cases, it is best to leave icicles on your roof and allow them to melt naturally. You should only remove them if they are heavy enough to cause damage to your home or pose a safety risk to people below. Attempting to remove icicles yourself can be dangerous, so if you are concerned about immediate damage, it is recommended to hire a professional. To prevent icicles from recurring, you should address the underlying cause, which is often poor insulation. Long-term solutions include improving your home's insulation or installing roof heating coils.

If a big freeze catches you by surprise and you don’t have any deicer to hand, you can reduce the chance of taking a tumble by laying gritty, anti-slip materials. Some natural, readily-available options that don’t melt ice but offer traction underfoot include sand, wood shavings, kitty litter, and fireplace ash.

The fastest and most effective way to remove snow from a driveway is by using a powerful snow blower, such as a two- or three-stage model, which can clear the area in minutes. Other helpful options include a snow thrower, a wheelbarrow plow, and even a leaf blower for lighter snow. If you need immediate help, consider hiring a professional snow removal company to take care of it for you.

In most municipalities, snow removal is compulsory in public spaces, including the sidewalk in front of your house, so you need to remove snow there. You could face fines for failure to clear your sidewalk in a timely manner—usually within 24 hours of the snowfall stopping. More importantly, your sidewalk needs to be safe for pedestrians to use, and you could face legal issues if someone slips on your sidewalk because you failed to clear it. Sidewalk removal services might seem expensive, but they’re well worth it to avoid these issues.

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