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Titan Excavating, LLC

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Titan Excavating, LLC

5.00(
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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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Galt Hexagon

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Galt Hexagon

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Galt Hexagon is a locally owned skid steer based land improvement and maintenance company. We are here to build relationships with our customers, providing custom solutions to your project. We specialize in, grading, vegetation management including: brush shredding/mowing, brush removal, selective thinning, gravel driveways, snow removal, concrete removal, material delivery/haul off.

"Awesome communication and did what they said in the time frame they said. Would definitely recommend and will definitely use them again"

Charles M on July 2024

Galt Hexagon is a locally owned skid steer based land improvement and maintenance company. We are here to build relationships with our customers, providing custom solutions to your project. We specialize in, grading, vegetation management including: brush shredding/mowing, brush removal, selective thinning, gravel driveways, snow removal, concrete removal, material delivery/haul off.

"Awesome communication and did what they said in the time frame they said. Would definitely recommend and will definitely use them again"

Charles M on July 2024


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JCH Excavating, LLC

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JCH Excavating, LLC

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


Comegys Fence Construction

4.94(
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Comegys Fence Construction

4.94(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned & operated since 1998. We specialize only in fencing. We do privacy, chain link and quality treated custom wood. We service all of the Des Moines area. Call or click for your quote today!

"Project went great from demo to clean up and install."

Tim L on June 2024

Locally owned & operated since 1998. We specialize only in fencing. We do privacy, chain link and quality treated custom wood. We service all of the Des Moines area. Call or click for your quote today!

"Project went great from demo to clean up and install."

Tim L on June 2024


Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC

4.59(
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Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC

4.59(
59
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Customers say: True professional
27 years of experience

We are Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC and we can help you with any home improvement and maintenance needs. With over 10+ years of experience in a variety of fields, we can do about anything you need! Fully insured and State of Iowa registered contractor. Some of our specialties include: • General household repairs and remodeling • Basements framed to completed living area • Attic insulation • Roofing • Interior\exterior painting • Deck design, install, maintenance, and refinishing • Siding • Window Replacement • Full mowing and edging services • Landscaping design, install and maintenance • Leaf clean up • Gutter cleaning and repair • Tree and bush trimming and removal • Concrete flat work new install, replacement, crack filling • Tuckpointing • Residential and commercial snow removal • Snow and ice removal from roofs and gutters • Ice dam prevention • Holiday lighting custom installs and tear down • Odd jobs, big or small

"CAUTION - when relying on Issac We needed our chimney rebuilt. Issac estimated it and finally we received a starting date. After, working an hour he said the job was too big for him. (some damage to our metal pieces). We request that he would paint it after we find another handyman. Once done he came back and quoted over $100 an hour to paint the chimney. He kept push us out on his calendar. We dropped him. He had us paid for the hour that he worked on the Chimney before exiting. Very poor communication if we are scheduled? If he is starting on the day he last told us? Problem answering texts."

Diane K on September 2018

We are Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC and we can help you with any home improvement and maintenance needs. With over 10+ years of experience in a variety of fields, we can do about anything you need! Fully insured and State of Iowa registered contractor. Some of our specialties include: • General household repairs and remodeling • Basements framed to completed living area • Attic insulation • Roofing • Interior\exterior painting • Deck design, install, maintenance, and refinishing • Siding • Window Replacement • Full mowing and edging services • Landscaping design, install and maintenance • Leaf clean up • Gutter cleaning and repair • Tree and bush trimming and removal • Concrete flat work new install, replacement, crack filling • Tuckpointing • Residential and commercial snow removal • Snow and ice removal from roofs and gutters • Ice dam prevention • Holiday lighting custom installs and tear down • Odd jobs, big or small

"CAUTION - when relying on Issac We needed our chimney rebuilt. Issac estimated it and finally we received a starting date. After, working an hour he said the job was too big for him. (some damage to our metal pieces). We request that he would paint it after we find another handyman. Once done he came back and quoted over $100 an hour to paint the chimney. He kept push us out on his calendar. We dropped him. He had us paid for the hour that he worked on the Chimney before exiting. Very poor communication if we are scheduled? If he is starting on the day he last told us? Problem answering texts."

Diane K on September 2018


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Valenti Services

5.00(
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Valenti Services

5.00(
9
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Are you tired of being stumped? Call Valenti Services, the Des Moines and surrounding areas tree stump grinding & removal provider. Fully insured and licensed. Our equipment is newer and very effective, quick and leaves a very nice finish. The most competitive pricing and same day services offered in many cases as well as the option to have any grading work done after grinding services are completed. Tired of mowing around that tree stump that has been there for how many years? Wish you didn't have to look at it anymore? We are here to help you turn that eye sore into a space you can enjoy! Check out the link below & schedule an estimate today!

"Great communication and professional. Package price for multiple areas treated was very competitive. Brandon is also very nice and knowledgeable about his trade. Definitely not the poor treatment I’ve received from other similar services. Great job!"

Terence B on April 2018

Are you tired of being stumped? Call Valenti Services, the Des Moines and surrounding areas tree stump grinding & removal provider. Fully insured and licensed. Our equipment is newer and very effective, quick and leaves a very nice finish. The most competitive pricing and same day services offered in many cases as well as the option to have any grading work done after grinding services are completed. Tired of mowing around that tree stump that has been there for how many years? Wish you didn't have to look at it anymore? We are here to help you turn that eye sore into a space you can enjoy! Check out the link below & schedule an estimate today!

"Great communication and professional. Package price for multiple areas treated was very competitive. Brandon is also very nice and knowledgeable about his trade. Definitely not the poor treatment I’ve received from other similar services. Great job!"

Terence B on April 2018



Polk County Heating & Cooling

4.65(
17
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Polk County Heating & Cooling

4.65(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
55 years of experience

Also DBA Mc Lint Inc. Additional address: PO Box 158 Polk City, Ia 50226-0158.

"Excellent information before the sale. Came at scheduled time and did work in a timely way. Excellent explanation of the system and how it worked. Return to explain the thermostat to me. I was able to reduce the cost significantly by receiving a rebate as part of the Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. It has also reduced my monthly energy bill. So far the new system has worked flawlessly."

Jean H on February 2018

Also DBA Mc Lint Inc. Additional address: PO Box 158 Polk City, Ia 50226-0158.

"Excellent information before the sale. Came at scheduled time and did work in a timely way. Excellent explanation of the system and how it worked. Return to explain the thermostat to me. I was able to reduce the cost significantly by receiving a rebate as part of the Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. It has also reduced my monthly energy bill. So far the new system has worked flawlessly."

Jean H on February 2018


"It was excellent work! I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were very, very efficient. They cleaned up so well and took care of the areas that they drove their machinery. They came back a few weeks later to make sure the grass was growing!"

Kay V on June 2018

Dirt Trackers, skid loader, demo, hauling, excavating, hard scape

"It was excellent work! I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were very, very efficient. They cleaned up so well and took care of the areas that they drove their machinery. They came back a few weeks later to make sure the grass was growing!"

Kay V on June 2018


Paladin, LLC

5.00(
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Paladin, LLC

5.00(
3
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned and operated. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"The quality of work was outstanding. The communication was good, and the quality was good. They started and finish in a timely fashion."

Jason F on March 2022

Locally owned and operated. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"The quality of work was outstanding. The communication was good, and the quality was good. They started and finish in a timely fashion."

Jason F on March 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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