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Avatar for Sedenka Excavating and Habitat
Sedenka Excavating and Habitat
4.9(
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Serving Marion, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Trey is very professional and skilled. It was amazing how he brought down the old structure and removed the pieces with such precision. Just like watching one of those HGN shows! Left site cleaned up and leveled the area. Beautiful. I would definately hire him again."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Ty's Snow Removal and Landscaping, LLC
Ty's Snow Removal and Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Marion, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work clearing brush, landscaping, cutting down large oak trees with complete clean up. Highly recommend Tyâ s landscaping, etc. reasonable rates, great dependable work ethic, dependable, so unusual these days. Excellent."
two teer wall with steps
Patio
Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for SCHANBECK LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION, LLC
SCHANBECK LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Marion, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

From Landscaping and Hardscape to Excavating/Grading, Concrete, Tree Removal/Stump Grinding, Material Hauling and More! We have the equipment and experience to get the job done right.\n\n? Free Estimates\n? Fully Insured\n? Quality Work You Can Trust\n? Big or Small, We Do It All\n\nNow scheduling projects! Contact us today to get on the calendar and bring your vision to life.\n\nWe are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Modern Edge Construction
4.3(
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Serving Marion, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There aren’t enough words to express how happy we are with Cade and Modern Edge Construction! Cade helped us finish our basement and lay down new flooring on the main level. He was at our house within 24hrs to give us an estimate and started working on the house the very next day! Cade always communicated the plan, was extremely fair with pricing, and took a lot of pride in his work! We have a couple more projects and can’t wait to work with him again! Highly recommend! 😃"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Stone Landscape Solutions
4.4(
14
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Serving Marion, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish, Dan and his staff were very professional. Came for initial assessment of need and cost when he said he would be here. The work was also done in short time span. We needed to have our Sycamore tree trimmed after recent wind storm. The team did a great job and were friendly. My wife and I feel much relief now that the tree is trimmed back. Thanks to Stone Landscape Solutions."
Planter Bed
Planter Bed
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Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall

+25

Response time4 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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