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Titan Excavating, LLC

4115 Bowdoin Street
5.00(
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Titan Excavating, LLC

4115 Bowdoin Street
5.00(
17
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
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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CleanScape Solutions

412 East 6th Street, Unit 12C
4.78(
51
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CleanScape Solutions

412 East 6th Street, Unit 12C
4.78(
51
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
88 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Cleanscape Solutions 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.

"They did an awesome job taking out some random trees that had grown up in my yard and trimmed lower branches off a huge pine. They cleaned up the whole area so nicely and it looks amazing !!! Fair price and friendly. Came same day!! Will hire them to trim my other seven trees."

Michelle C on August 2025

Cleanscape Solutions 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.

"They did an awesome job taking out some random trees that had grown up in my yard and trimmed lower branches off a huge pine. They cleaned up the whole area so nicely and it looks amazing !!! Fair price and friendly. Came same day!! Will hire them to trim my other seven trees."

Michelle C on August 2025

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GreenRush Lawn Service

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GreenRush Lawn Service

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Hello! I am a new, but licensed and insured lawn care business specializing in: Mowing Weed eating/removal Leaf removal Mulching Edging Trimming Dirt work Gutter clearing Pressure washing

Hello! I am a new, but licensed and insured lawn care business specializing in: Mowing Weed eating/removal Leaf removal Mulching Edging Trimming Dirt work Gutter clearing Pressure washing

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Harney lawn care llc

9273 Northeast University Avenue
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Harney lawn care llc

9273 Northeast University Avenue
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We have been in business for a little over 2 months but as the owner lawn care has always been a side gig! Services include - mowing - trimming - edging - hedge trimming - mulching

We have been in business for a little over 2 months but as the owner lawn care has always been a side gig! Services include - mowing - trimming - edging - hedge trimming - mulching

NextGen care

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NextGen care

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My name is jake adam, with NextGen Care, I wanted to get my self and my crew out in the air! We can accommodate all your pressure washing, gutter cleaning and roof cleaning needs ! We are NextGen Care, 2 young adults who started a home care business and are looking to help someone who is in need of a polish on the exterior of their home! Good deals and even better work is what we are all about here at NextGen care! If you have any questions or would like a free estimate give us a ring at (515)979-5644. THANK YOU!

My name is jake adam, with NextGen Care, I wanted to get my self and my crew out in the air! We can accommodate all your pressure washing, gutter cleaning and roof cleaning needs ! We are NextGen Care, 2 young adults who started a home care business and are looking to help someone who is in need of a polish on the exterior of their home! Good deals and even better work is what we are all about here at NextGen care! If you have any questions or would like a free estimate give us a ring at (515)979-5644. THANK YOU!

Property Pros

1190 SE Olson Dr
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Property Pros

1190 SE Olson Dr
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5 years of experience

Great service begins and ends with experienced and friendly professionals, which is why we put so much consideration into selecting only the best to join our team. We complete projects efficiently and on schedule, and go above and beyond to form lasting relationships with our clients. Our talented team works hard every day to provide the best services for our clients. Our Mission: To be the neighborhood superheroes, taking care of our citizens and continuously improving the health, safety, and beautification of the places we call home. Our PRO Values: P-Professionalism R-Respect O-Opportunity Property Pros LLC is a fully licensed and insured property management and lawn care company located in Waukee, IA. Our services include lawn care, landscaping, aerating, seeding, mulching, spring/fall cleanups, retaining walls, and snow removal.

Great service begins and ends with experienced and friendly professionals, which is why we put so much consideration into selecting only the best to join our team. We complete projects efficiently and on schedule, and go above and beyond to form lasting relationships with our clients. Our talented team works hard every day to provide the best services for our clients. Our Mission: To be the neighborhood superheroes, taking care of our citizens and continuously improving the health, safety, and beautification of the places we call home. Our PRO Values: P-Professionalism R-Respect O-Opportunity Property Pros LLC is a fully licensed and insured property management and lawn care company located in Waukee, IA. Our services include lawn care, landscaping, aerating, seeding, mulching, spring/fall cleanups, retaining walls, and snow removal.

Nekola Mow & Snow LLC

3412 E 35th St
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Nekola Mow & Snow LLC

3412 E 35th St
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My name is Chance Nekola I am a small business owner of Nekola Mow & Snow. Nekola Mow & Snow is a dependable company that puts their customers first through all seasons. We work hard to make sure our customers are satisfied and our work has fulfilled their needs. Nekola Mow & Snow guarantees your yard will be looking the very best.

My name is Chance Nekola I am a small business owner of Nekola Mow & Snow. Nekola Mow & Snow is a dependable company that puts their customers first through all seasons. We work hard to make sure our customers are satisfied and our work has fulfilled their needs. Nekola Mow & Snow guarantees your yard will be looking the very best.

Legacy property solutions llc

4101 SE 14th St
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Legacy property solutions llc

4101 SE 14th St
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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

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Replace organic mulch every one to two years, depending on the variety. Wood chips and straw, for example, will last a couple of years, while grass clippings and pine needles need replacing every several months. Inorganic mulch—such as rock and rubber chips—can stay in place for up to four years, depending on erosion and general garden upkeep. 

Pea gravel is the most common type of gravel, and it can be made of limestone, granite, basalt, sandstone, and many other types of rock. The strength in gravel comes from the distribution across the stones, so while one rock type may not be particularly strong (like sandstone), the matrix of small rocks that is gravel can become incredibly strong when installed correctly. 

In most cases, it’s better to remove rocks before adding mulch. Layering the two will restrict drainage and plant health, and can create an unpleasant texture underfoot.

Measure the area needing coverage and consult with suppliers on average depth requirements for each material. Calculations often use cubic yards for accuracy and practicality.

If you have a lot of trees around your home, mulching all those leaves can smother the lawn. Air and light won't reach the grass and soil if too many leaves have been mulched. Turf grass and other lawn problems can arise if the weather is too wet and excessive leaves have been mulched.

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