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River Hills
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"Brian and Tyler did excavating work on an old marsh for me. Their workmanship and knowledge on the job was incredible. The outcome was well beyond my expectations. If you need excavating work done, River Hills Excavating is the only company you will need to contact. I give them my highest recommendation."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JJM Services, LLC
5.0(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

JJM SERVICES LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Downs Excavating LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Contacted Downs Excavating to assist with hauling away junk and debris from flood damage and he was quick to show up and get the job done! Fast and friendly service and have recommended Travis to everyone I know."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Friend Landscaping
4.8(
59
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Friend Landscaping has been providing exceptional landscaping services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Des Moines area since 2001. Locally owned and operated, Friend Landscaping can take any lawn and turn it into a work of art. Owner is on most jobs.\n\nWe understand that customer satisfaction starts with dependable services. We will provide quality workmanship to every project, every time. Attention to detail and quality as well as doing good business are some of our core values.\n\nWe would appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust and become the company for all of your landscaping needs.\n

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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Prime Surface Solutions
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Prime Surface Solutions! We specialize in the art of surface transformation, turning your outdated countertops, bathroom vanities, and more into stunning features at a fraction of replacement costs. Our expert techniques developed over 15 years of trial and error, deliver results that are just as extraordinary as new installations, but at a price that won't break the bank. Let us help you refresh your space affordably!\nWe handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

Zach’s kitchen countertop
Zach’s kitchen countertop
Nicks resurfaced vanities
Nicks resurfaced vanities
Bathtub/ Shower Projects

+45

Response time1 day
VH Excavating LLC
3.3(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Vanderhart Construction is a well established business in Iowa, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched! For the best of the best call Vanderhart Construction for your next project!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ground Workz
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Ground Workz IA LLC 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 tree removal and excavation, combined with our 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.

W. SUMMIT ST
Johnston Tree Removal
Tree Service Project
W. SUMMIT ST
Johnston Tree Removal

+17

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Goldsmith Industries LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

Skid loader and excavator services: Tilling, grading, brush cut, land clearing, back filling, stump grinding, site prep, gravel driveway construction & repair, demolition & cleanup, material handling, fencing & trenching. \n\nAll new equipment, all new and required attachments for services mentioned above. Almost anything that a skidloader or mini excavator can offer, we can offer. We have the right size of equipment and attachment for almost any application.

Goering Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling
3.9(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Family business since 1932. Providing outstanding service at competive rates. 24 hr. service available. All major Credit Cards accepted. Free Estimates on larger jobs. \nCharges:\n1st hr. minimum $90 + a $40 trip charge = $130 + parts and tax.\nAfter that we go by $40 / 1/2 hr.

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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