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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
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

River Hills

576 Highway 14
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River Hills

576 Highway 14
5.00(
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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

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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

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.

"This man is a scam artist. Took 1/2 of our money up front and never completed the work."

Andrew L on October 2025

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.

"This man is a scam artist. Took 1/2 of our money up front and never completed the work."

Andrew L on October 2025

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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

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