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Titan Excavating, LLC

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Titan Excavating, LLC

5.00(
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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



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Handsaker Construction, LLC

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Handsaker Construction, LLC

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4 years of experience

Fully Insured, Honest and Dedicated to making sure you are satisfied with work done! Gravel Drive work Dirt work Brush hogging Concrete Removal Light Demolition General land cleanup Food Plot Clearing

Fully Insured, Honest and Dedicated to making sure you are satisfied with work done! Gravel Drive work Dirt work Brush hogging Concrete Removal Light Demolition General land cleanup Food Plot Clearing


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Mcfarlands Hawkeyepaving co llc

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Mcfarlands Hawkeyepaving co llc

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31 years of experience

We are a family owned business that has been serving the Des Moines area as well as all of Iowa for 30+ years we are experts in new asphalt installation, asphalt repair, seal coating, grading and anything asphalt.

We are a family owned business that has been serving the Des Moines area as well as all of Iowa for 30+ years we are experts in new asphalt installation, asphalt repair, seal coating, grading and anything asphalt.



Andersen Home and Land Improvement

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Andersen Home and Land Improvement

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Andersen Home and Land Improvement offers a wide variety of services including window and door replacement and installation, trim work, small demolition, rock spreading, fence install, drywall install and repair, and so much more. We look forward to hearing from you about your next project!

Andersen Home and Land Improvement offers a wide variety of services including window and door replacement and installation, trim work, small demolition, rock spreading, fence install, drywall install and repair, and so much more. We look forward to hearing from you about your next project!


Zed Construction

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Zed Construction

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6 years of experience

general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home

general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home


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515 Landscapes

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515 Landscapes

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9 years of experience

Hello! We are your local landscape, hardscape, and home improvement company. We offer a wide variety of services that meet commercial and residential applications. Call or email us today to set up a free quote on your next project!

"I signed an agreement but was never given a copy of that contract after numerous requests. Verbal contact with the business owner told me I did not sign up for stump removal. One note that came to me on Angie's from the office(?) did list stump removal, but I was accepting of the denial because the tree was very large. However due to very bad weather on the day the tree was removed (without any notification that they were coming) caused them to skip the last cut which then had to be done by the stump grinder for an extra charge. Also the trimming of the ash tree was not done in full because of the storm. In their defense, the tree was taken out with no damage to the property and hauled away to my satisfaction."

Bonnie R on November 2020

Hello! We are your local landscape, hardscape, and home improvement company. We offer a wide variety of services that meet commercial and residential applications. Call or email us today to set up a free quote on your next project!

"I signed an agreement but was never given a copy of that contract after numerous requests. Verbal contact with the business owner told me I did not sign up for stump removal. One note that came to me on Angie's from the office(?) did list stump removal, but I was accepting of the denial because the tree was very large. However due to very bad weather on the day the tree was removed (without any notification that they were coming) caused them to skip the last cut which then had to be done by the stump grinder for an extra charge. Also the trimming of the ash tree was not done in full because of the storm. In their defense, the tree was taken out with no damage to the property and hauled away to my satisfaction."

Bonnie R on November 2020


Legacy property solutions llc

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Legacy property solutions llc

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9 years of experience

We are a small landscaping and grading company located here in Des Moines, Iowa. We strive for customer satisfaction. We are fully licensed and insured in the state of Iowa. Give us a call today for a fast free no obligation estimate. 515-689-6511 Services we offer are: Land grading Hauling Demolition Landscaping Retaining walls Ponds Drainage Sod And much more

We are a small landscaping and grading company located here in Des Moines, Iowa. We strive for customer satisfaction. We are fully licensed and insured in the state of Iowa. Give us a call today for a fast free no obligation estimate. 515-689-6511 Services we offer are: Land grading Hauling Demolition Landscaping Retaining walls Ponds Drainage Sod And much more


Davis Construction Crew LLC

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Davis Construction Crew LLC

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10 years of experience

Davis Construction Crew is a locally owned business since 2015. We as a company Strive to give the best possible product, from the beginning of any new project to the finishing touches we are %100 committed to giving our customers a look they are happy with. We are just as invested in your projects as if it was for our own home. OUR TEAM, YOUR VISION, GREAT PROJECTS is our motto. We specialize in ... See More

Davis Construction Crew is a locally owned business since 2015. We as a company Strive to give the best possible product, from the beginning of any new project to the finishing touches we are %100 committed to giving our customers a look they are happy with. We are just as invested in your projects as if it was for our own home. OUR TEAM, YOUR VISION, GREAT PROJECTS is our motto. We specialize in ... See More

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Stone and Gravel questions, answered by experts

Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.

However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.

To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.

Initially, brick staining is not cheaper than painting. However, while it has a higher up-front cost, it may be more cost-effective in the long run. Brick stain can last for 20 years or longer, compared to paint, which usually starts to peel away in three to five years.

A chimney cleaning brick or log can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.

Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.

Stone veneer siding is approximately four times less expensive than stone because it's made of concrete and aggregates instead of natural stone. But veneer looks like real stone, is easier to install, and acts as a great, durable siding option. 

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