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JJM Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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"Dig out and unclog drain on Saturday afternoon with virtually zero notice. We were very satisfied."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
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VH Excavating LLC
3.3(
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Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"Quality, competence, and excellence. From the first day to the last, they gave 110% through every single facet of the project. They treated this project not only as a job, but as a way to help and contribute to a neighborhood in need of revitalization! They are top rate and unparalleled. No higher outcome could have been given. Highly recommend!"
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Terra Enterprises
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Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Small jobs welcome

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"Terra poured a dyed and stamped concrete patio for us. They were responsive and upfront with pricing. They ended up delivering an amazing finished product!"
Landscape Design
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Response time1 day
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Grout Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Timothy 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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Strohman Backhoeing
New to Angi

Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time1 day
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Sugar Creek Outdoor Services
New to Angi

Serving Fremont, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We treat your property like it’s our own. You’ll get honest communication, clear pricing, and a team that actually listens to what you want. No surprises, just great results you’ll be proud to show off.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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