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VH Excavating LLC
2120 Adams Ave
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VH Excavating LLC
2120 Adams Ave
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16 years of experience
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Vanderhart Construction is a well established business in Iowa, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched! For the best of the best call Vanderhart Construction for your next project!

Vanderhart Construction is a well established business in Iowa, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched! For the best of the best call Vanderhart Construction for your next project!


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Titan Excavating, LLC
4115 Bowdoin Street
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Titan Excavating, LLC
4115 Bowdoin Street
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% 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.

"They arrived on time as scheduled. The dirt delivered was excellent quality and not full of large clumps ! It was easy to spread in the yard. I have had dirt delivered in the past, but never the quality of Titan"

Ralph S on May 2024

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.

"They arrived on time as scheduled. The dirt delivered was excellent quality and not full of large clumps ! It was easy to spread in the yard. I have had dirt delivered in the past, but never the quality of Titan"

Ralph S on May 2024


River Hills
576 Highway 14
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River Hills
576 Highway 14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Welcome to River Hills Excavating! We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in major excavation projects, demolition and building site preparation. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Brian is wonderful in communication, quick on task and thorough with the demolition process. He and his team got the job done on schedule and in professional manner. I will recommend River Hills Excavating and Brian to anyone who needs demolition work."

Tommy N on July 2023

Welcome to River Hills Excavating! We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in major excavation projects, demolition and building site preparation. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Brian is wonderful in communication, quick on task and thorough with the demolition process. He and his team got the job done on schedule and in professional manner. I will recommend River Hills Excavating and Brian to anyone who needs demolition work."

Tommy N on July 2023



Handsaker Construction, LLC
706 South St
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Handsaker Construction, LLC
706 South St
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4 years of experience

Fully Insured, Honest and Dedicated to making sure you are satisfied with work done! Gravel Drive work Dirt work Brush hogging Concrete Removal Light Demolition General land cleanup Food Plot Clearing

Fully Insured, Honest and Dedicated to making sure you are satisfied with work done! Gravel Drive work Dirt work Brush hogging Concrete Removal Light Demolition General land cleanup Food Plot Clearing


Nugent Excavating
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Nugent Excavating
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Experienced, cheap and reliable is what I stand for. All Dirt work services. Rock grading, land clearing, and so much more!

Experienced, cheap and reliable is what I stand for. All Dirt work services. Rock grading, land clearing, and so much more!


MidState Solution
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MidState Solution
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MidState Solutions offers a variety of services for homeowners and commercial properties. Our experienced employees provide quality work for a lower price. Our services include: - Excavation - Demolition - Drainage - Retaining Walls - Junk Removal - Snow Removal - Gravel Driveways

MidState Solutions offers a variety of services for homeowners and commercial properties. Our experienced employees provide quality work for a lower price. Our services include: - Excavation - Demolition - Drainage - Retaining Walls - Junk Removal - Snow Removal - Gravel Driveways


K&M Exteriors LLC
3045 200th Trl
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K&M Exteriors LLC
3045 200th Trl
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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!


Cowman Industries
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Cowman Industries
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We provide concrete flatwork such as driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps and more at an affordable cost to you. We are a small family run company. Over 10 years of concrete experience.

"Without discussing it with us Jacob Cowman changed our driveway approach eliminating the existing contour to the curb that held the surrounding dirt from falling into the driveway. This leaves our driveway 6" lower than the surrounding ground which will require us to hire another concrete contractor to fix it or for us to remove a lot of dirt to level it out. When asked about it he said the city made him do it like that, which was not true as the neighbors did the exaxt same work on the exact same day and their professional contractor did not make that change. When asked to fix it he said it wouldn't hurt us to fix it ourselves. He verbally told me the price was $2000. ripped out our concrete and then said it was $2600 to finish the job. He left the work site without anything for safety to block off the hole he left after excavating. I had to go to Menards after work and buy caution tape myself and put it up so somone would not get hurt."

Karen S on September 2021

We provide concrete flatwork such as driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps and more at an affordable cost to you. We are a small family run company. Over 10 years of concrete experience.

"Without discussing it with us Jacob Cowman changed our driveway approach eliminating the existing contour to the curb that held the surrounding dirt from falling into the driveway. This leaves our driveway 6" lower than the surrounding ground which will require us to hire another concrete contractor to fix it or for us to remove a lot of dirt to level it out. When asked about it he said the city made him do it like that, which was not true as the neighbors did the exaxt same work on the exact same day and their professional contractor did not make that change. When asked to fix it he said it wouldn't hurt us to fix it ourselves. He verbally told me the price was $2000. ripped out our concrete and then said it was $2600 to finish the job. He left the work site without anything for safety to block off the hole he left after excavating. I had to go to Menards after work and buy caution tape myself and put it up so somone would not get hurt."

Karen S on September 2021


Jones Earthmoving & Logging
1223 Peterson Hollow Dr
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Jones Earthmoving & Logging
1223 Peterson Hollow Dr
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Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

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FAQs for excavation projects in Grinnell, IA

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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