
Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Estimate & work done same day. Good customer service. Did my lawn care, pressure washed my home, and cleaned gutters."





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Last update on May 16, 2025

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Estimate & work done same day. Good customer service. Did my lawn care, pressure washed my home, and cleaned gutters."





+21

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Trey is very professional and skilled. It was amazing how he brought down the old structure and removed the pieces with such precision. Just like watching one of those HGN shows! Left site cleaned up and leveled the area. Beautiful. I would definately hire him again."

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
"I highly recommend Ground Line Company for any excavation or utility prep work. I’ve partnered with them on multiple jobs, and their attention to detail is top-tier. They are precise with their depths and layouts, which is critical for electrical inspections and code compliance."





Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It was excellent! They did a good job. I will hire them again."





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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Modern Edge Construction did a great job! I'm very happy with their work and will hire them again."





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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
"Was very knowledgeable about fixing drainage issues on property. We able to fix all issues and make the yard the most useful it has been since house was built. Very happy."




Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas





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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Credit card accepted
"John gave me what I thought was a decent estimate that was in line with everyone else. He gave me a date for the work to be completed, but they didnt arrive on that date. On that they that they didn't arrive, I had cancelled an appointment to stay home that morning. When I called him, he was in Iowa working at his other location. When I let him know that I had cancelled an appointment to be here for the work, he said "Did we inconvenience you?" in an unfriendly tone. The crew came to do the work on a weekend. John is not a good communicator at all. John had told me that he was going to resurface the floor. I did not understand what that meant and assumed it was putting in new concrete because he did not explain it. I saw that the crew was just chopping up the floor and going to fill in the cracks. When I stopped them and contacted John, he said he had it noted down as resurfacing. When I explained to him that the he did not explain what resurfacing meant to me, he got upset and said I had to pay more. He first said the job would cost an extra $800. When I declined it, he offered the work to be done at an extra $400. After the job was complete, it was done nicely. When I advised him how many companies on Angie's List offer discounts to members, I asked what type of discount he offered. He said that he would add some decorations to the sidewalk and that was done. Also, when I saw that dirt needed to be replaced in the trenched along each side of the driveway and sidewalk, he said I would need to call someone else. I had to pay another contaractor $300 for the dirt to be filled after they finished the driveway and sidewalk. The work took three days and he only stopped by once to oversee the job and that was when we had the arguement over the garage floor. The product and quality of service was good, but the communication was bad. The workers did a good job and they worked hard. However, I would not recommend this company to someone else as I felt that dealing with John was not appropriate. He didn't offer good customer service in what I see in terms of what I feel is appropriate customer service for what a person would normally expect.
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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It was very good, it was excellent. They were very professional, prompt, on time, they schedule everything, and they did a good job communicating with us."





+4
Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
"He does all my work. He is very professional. Enjoy him he does it right."
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.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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