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Last update on July 06, 2026
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Vertex was awesome. Lightning fast responsive, professional and did an excellent job. Would recommend to anyone who needs grading services."
+13
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
JCH EXCAVATING 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 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.
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Brain did a great job"
+2
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Preston and the Iowa Landscaping crew were great to work with. They did a raised flower bed in the front of our home, planted another area for us, and built a retaining wall area on the side of our house. The design process was seem-less, Preston stayed in constant contact with us, and the end result was phenomenal. Could not be happier to recommend to anyone and everyone."
+15
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Black Oak was spot on from the first contact. Will definitely use them in the future and recommend them to friends and family."
+11
Serving Des Moines, 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."
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Fantastic from first contact with very reasonable estimate, great communication, completion with friendly and competent workers within days!! I couldn’t be happier!! I will seek them out for any future landscaping projects!!"
+81
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The Greenspruce crew was amazing! We had four trees to remove and some additional branch trimming. One was a very large old tree that had grown out over neighbors property in a few directions. They were able to remove all the trees without even entering the neighbors' yards and brought all branches and trunks down without any damage to flower beds. They arrived on time, charged what we agreed too, and worked quickly to remove the trees. They will be back on a later date to remove stumps."
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Dig out and unclog drain on Saturday afternoon with virtually zero notice. We were very satisfied."
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Prime Solutions did a great job resurfacing our fiberglass shower. It had a few cracks that needed repaired and we went with a new color. They were on time to the job, fairly priced and worked hard until the job was done. Will definitely hire them again should we need any further work done!!"
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