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EJ Property Care

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EJ Property Care

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78 local quotes requested
Emergency services offered

I’ve been working in the landscaping, cleaning, moving, and snow removal business for about two years and eight months. Over that time, I’ve built up a lot of hands-on experience and learned what it takes to get every job done right safely, efficiently, and with attention to detail. Whether it’s maintaining a yard, cleaning a home or business, moving heavy items, or keeping properties clear during the winter, I take pride in delivering quality work every time. 📍 Where I Work I’m based locally and serve the surrounding areas. I’m flexible with travel for jobs depending on the size and location — whether it’s residential or commercial work, I’m always willing to go the extra mile for my clients. 🧰 Skills & Expertise Landscaping & lawn care (mowing, trimming, garden maintenance) Residential & commercial cleaning Moving services (packing, loading/unloading, furniture setup) Snow plowing, shoveling, and salting Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented work ethiWhy You Should Hire Me

"Did a good job. Rectified some issues in a prompt manner. "

Josh F on December 2025

I’ve been working in the landscaping, cleaning, moving, and snow removal business for about two years and eight months. Over that time, I’ve built up a lot of hands-on experience and learned what it takes to get every job done right safely, efficiently, and with attention to detail. Whether it’s maintaining a yard, cleaning a home or business, moving heavy items, or keeping properties clear during the winter, I take pride in delivering quality work every time. 📍 Where I Work I’m based locally and serve the surrounding areas. I’m flexible with travel for jobs depending on the size and location — whether it’s residential or commercial work, I’m always willing to go the extra mile for my clients. 🧰 Skills & Expertise Landscaping & lawn care (mowing, trimming, garden maintenance) Residential & commercial cleaning Moving services (packing, loading/unloading, furniture setup) Snow plowing, shoveling, and salting Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented work ethiWhy You Should Hire Me

"Did a good job. Rectified some issues in a prompt manner. "

Josh F on December 2025



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Titan Excavating, LLC

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Titan Excavating, LLC

5.00(
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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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Stone Concrete and Landscaping

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Stone Concrete and Landscaping

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61 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you’ll be relieved you did. Thank you

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you’ll be relieved you did. Thank you


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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

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Harney lawn care llc

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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!


Pinegar all season care

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Pinegar all season care

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Offering primarily fencing, mowing, snow removal, and junk haul. Also, we are able to complete other various handyman needs. Contact us for a free quote

Offering primarily fencing, mowing, snow removal, and junk haul. Also, we are able to complete other various handyman needs. Contact us for a free quote


Property Pros

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Property Pros

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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

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Nekola Mow & Snow LLC

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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.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

A good driveway should have a solid base layer and a smooth surface layer of gravel. A base layer of larger gravel, around 1 to 2 inches, keeps the foundation stable and helps with drainage. For the top layer, smaller gravel, about 1/4 to 1/2 inches, compacts well and creates an even surface that’s easier to drive on. Using both ensures the driveway stays durable, drains properly, and doesn’t shift over time.

There should be a 1-inch thick layer of sand underneath your pavers in order to provide a proper base.

Not typically. A paver patio drainage problem generally requires a landscaping fix that can include a drainage pipe or dry well capable of handling the amount of runoff in your yard.

A light layer of mulch can help protect a tree, retain moisture, and keep the soil healthy. However, it’s important to avoid over-mulching or piling the mulch up around the trunk of a tree, a practice notoriously called “volcano mulching.” That piled mulch can increase the chances of rot and disease on the tree trunk as well as overwhelming the soil, which needs access to a certain amount of air. Topped trees have it hard enough: mulch sparingly while they heal.

Buying topsoil in bulk or a bag depends on how much area you’re trying to cover. Even if it goes on sale, bagged topsoil isn’t as cheap as buying it in bulk, but transporting bulk topsoil can become cumbersome if you don’t have the proper truck. If you can find an easy delivery option and have the space to store a large amount of topsoil, buying in bulk will give you more bang for your buck.

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