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TDC Excavating, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"James did the excavation work for our pool to be installed and then did the concrete around it once it was installed. James does quality work! He communicates and shows up when he says he is going to. Pricing was very fair. We will have James do more work in the future."
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ground Line Company, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Dubuque, 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."
Tree Clearing
Tree Clearing
Tree Clearing
Grading
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Weigant Home Improvement
4.3(
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Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a reliable, efficient and affordable construction company with the customer always coming first!\n\nKitchen and Bath Remodels are our specialty, but we are skilled in many areas of construction.\n\nLet us help you take that dream or vision you have for your home and turn it into a reality.

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Modern Edge Construction, LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Modern Edge Construction, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Strawberry Point and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Remodeling - General Project
Fangmann’s Property Make Over
Roofing Project
Handymen Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Modern Edge Construction
4.3(
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Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Modern Edge Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Strawberry Point and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
That Man Home Maintenance and Repair, LLC
4.9(
9
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Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At That Man Home Maintenance and Repair, LLC, we take great pride in providing quality work in a prompt and professional manner. With over 18 years of experience, we have the knowledge and skills that will guarantee customer satisfaction! Please call us today for a free in home estimate, and ask us about our weekly service!

Complete home remodel
Complete home remodel
Complete home remodel
Complete home remodel
Complete home remodel

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dusty Howe Excavating, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dusty Howe Excavating 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.

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ArrowHead Excavations LLC
3.0(
2
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Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our services include: Grading & Ditching, Trenching, Culvert Installation, Pond Building and Restoration, Demolition, Concrete and Rock Removal, and much more. We take pride in doing the best work for affordable prices. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Berwangers concrete
5.0(
2
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Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Our mission is to be a concrete specialist that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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