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Downs Excavating LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Huxley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Quick to reply when I reached out to request services to clean up trees that damage and he also did tree removal. Travis was quick to get me on the schedule and get the work completed. Fast and efficient and didn't break the bank! Would definitely recommend!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Friend Landscaping
4.8(
59
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Huxley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called Bill asking for estimate to do landscaping geared toward keeping water away from foundation. He came out the very next day and was very knowledgeable and gave honest assessment. He told us we should first consult a basement waterproofing company to see if corrective measures needed to drainage system around house. He wouldn't recommend landscaping until that issue was assessed. He clearly had our best interests in mind rather than selling us services that may not solve the problem. Will definitely recontact Bill in future once we have assessment of foundation drainage. He was prompt, knowledgeable--and honest"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Prime Surface Solutions
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Huxley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you have any sort of handyman or landscaping job (or anything else)that needs to be done, I highly recommend contacting Prime Surface Solutions in Waukee. Jett and Emily are absolutely FANTASTIC to work with. We recently hired them to landscape a sloped area where we were battling erosion near our foundation. Not only did they listen to our concerns, they offered advice that would work best for our foundation, burning bushes, lawn, and budget. We had a contract that evening and materials delivered two days later. Jett and Emily were kind, respectful, honest people who worked meticulously with an eye for details others might ignore. I can't think of the last time I saw such hardworking people, and we will DEFINITELY hire them again for other projects. Check out their list of services--they do so much more than landscaping. They are based out of Waukee but will travel-- we live in rural Ogden. If we could give them 10 stars, we would do so! https://www.yelp.com/biz/prime-surface-sol"
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Nicks resurfaced vanities
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Bathtub/ Shower Projects

+45

Response time1 day
VH Excavating LLC
3.3(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Huxley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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