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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
)
•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

L. Miller Landscaping

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L. Miller Landscaping

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10 years of experience

Iowa City, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Marshalltown, IA; Davenport, IA; Waterloo, IA - If you're searching for effective Landscaper for commercial and residential properties, make a call to "L. Miller Landscaping"

Iowa City, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Marshalltown, IA; Davenport, IA; Waterloo, IA - If you're searching for effective Landscaper for commercial and residential properties, make a call to "L. Miller Landscaping"

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A+ Skidloader Services, LLC

2137 130th St
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A+ Skidloader Services, LLC

2137 130th St
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20 years of experience

A+ Skidloader Services, LLC is a family-owned business with locations in Ames and Clear lake Iowa. We are the Residential Water Control Experts. We specialize in keeping water away from your home, and install paver patios and window wells after we correct the grade. We carefully select our employees--we can teach them landscaping, but we can't teach them character--that is the most important asset our employees possess. We are insured through Grinnell Mutual Insurance Company for 1,000,000, and have XCU coverage as well (special grader's and excavator's insurance). We don't provide free estimates, we provide free PROMISES. We PROMISE to return your phone calls and emails in a timely manner. We PROMISE to do your job for the contracted price, and if an unknown issue arises, we PROMISE to make you aware of it immediately. We also PROMISE to act with integrity and honesty. We PROMISE to do the job correctly. We PROMISE to leave the jobsite clean when we are done. We PROMISE to communicate with our clients as needed. We PROMISE to provide our customers with VALUE. We PROMISE your experience with us will be pleasant. WE really don't sell landscaping, grading, or the other things that we actually do. We sell PEACE OF MIND and the PROMISE that your outdoor living space will be better for having selected us to complete your project.

A+ Skidloader Services, LLC is a family-owned business with locations in Ames and Clear lake Iowa. We are the Residential Water Control Experts. We specialize in keeping water away from your home, and install paver patios and window wells after we correct the grade. We carefully select our employees--we can teach them landscaping, but we can't teach them character--that is the most important asset our employees possess. We are insured through Grinnell Mutual Insurance Company for 1,000,000, and have XCU coverage as well (special grader's and excavator's insurance). We don't provide free estimates, we provide free PROMISES. We PROMISE to return your phone calls and emails in a timely manner. We PROMISE to do your job for the contracted price, and if an unknown issue arises, we PROMISE to make you aware of it immediately. We also PROMISE to act with integrity and honesty. We PROMISE to do the job correctly. We PROMISE to leave the jobsite clean when we are done. We PROMISE to communicate with our clients as needed. We PROMISE to provide our customers with VALUE. We PROMISE your experience with us will be pleasant. WE really don't sell landscaping, grading, or the other things that we actually do. We sell PEACE OF MIND and the PROMISE that your outdoor living space will be better for having selected us to complete your project.

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JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock LLC

98 W Arion Street
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JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock LLC

98 W Arion Street
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21 years of experience

JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock, stands poised and proud by providing rubber mulch products that utilizes NON-TIRE recycled rubber in the production process. JJV Rubber Mulch continues to offer a safe and clean alternative.

JJV Rubber Mulch and Safe Rock, stands poised and proud by providing rubber mulch products that utilizes NON-TIRE recycled rubber in the production process. JJV Rubber Mulch continues to offer a safe and clean alternative.

Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put soil on top of existing grass to level small areas. This is helpful for filling in small divots or leveling out minor dips in your yard that collect rainwater. However, this isn’t a good option if you need to regrade your entire lawn. It’s better to have a professional excavate some of the dirt first so that the level of the lawn doesn’t rise too high.

You should add 1 to 4 inches of mulch, depending on your garden type and needs. Keep in mind that no amount of mulch can completely prevent weeds, but a heavier coverage (closer to 4 inches) can suppress weeds enough that you are only seeing them sprout every few weeks. Finer mulch prevents weeds more effectively than large mulch, so if you’re using mulched leaves or shredded bark, 1 to 2 inches will likely suffice, while 3 to 4 inches is best for larger mulch, like bark chips or straw.

Most experts recommend a quarter-inch layer of compost for best results, and you will need about .77 cubic yards of material per 1,000 square feet. To measure how much compost to use, take the square footage of your yard and multiply it by .77, then divide that number by 1,000.

Pea gravel can retain some heat, but it generally stays cooler than materials like concrete, asphalt, or stone pavers. Lighter-colored pea gravel reflects more sunlight and tends to stay cooler, while darker-colored gravel can absorb heat and become warmer to the touch.

Pea gravel is hands down a top pick for managing landscape drainage.  These small stones allow water to flow through easily by creating natural gaps that promote runoff. Beyond functionality, pea gravel also offers visual versatility. Homeowners will find a range of earthy tones like gray, brown, blue, and even red, making it easy to match with different outdoor styles and plantings.

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