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Vertex Construction Services
114 South 14th Avenue
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Vertex Construction Services
114 South 14th Avenue
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 local quotes requested

Locally owned and operated company right here in the state of Iowa. We do take care of any excavation or grading needs a homeowner might need. With 20 years of experience in the industry, we offer a fair and competitive price and we are always available to answer any questions.

"Billy did a great job on our project! He informed me every step of the way and responded to my questions in less than a day. And in most cases he responded in less than an hour. He was also very patient as we had to delay a few weeks due to my scheduling conflicts. He was very careful around my house while moving all the dirt and rock. I’ll definitely hire him again for other projects!"

Moira L on May 2025

Locally owned and operated company right here in the state of Iowa. We do take care of any excavation or grading needs a homeowner might need. With 20 years of experience in the industry, we offer a fair and competitive price and we are always available to answer any questions.

"Billy did a great job on our project! He informed me every step of the way and responded to my questions in less than a day. And in most cases he responded in less than an hour. He was also very patient as we had to delay a few weeks due to my scheduling conflicts. He was very careful around my house while moving all the dirt and rock. I’ll definitely hire him again for other projects!"

Moira L on May 2025


VH Excavating LLC
2120 Adams Ave
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VH Excavating LLC
2120 Adams Ave
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16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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(
16
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Approved Pro
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


Earthworks Unlimited Landscape
501 1st Avenue South
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Earthworks Unlimited Landscape
501 1st Avenue South
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Earthworks Unlimited Landscaping we do it all! With a professional grading team, A1 excavator operators, creative landscape designers and expert sod fitters! Give us a call or click for a quick estimate today!

"They did a fantastic job, worked very hard even on the weekends to finish the job. They were trustworthy and extremely professional and very nice. I would recommend this Company to anyone who needs work done."

Annette L on April 2024

At Earthworks Unlimited Landscaping we do it all! With a professional grading team, A1 excavator operators, creative landscape designers and expert sod fitters! Give us a call or click for a quick estimate today!

"They did a fantastic job, worked very hard even on the weekends to finish the job. They were trustworthy and extremely professional and very nice. I would recommend this Company to anyone who needs work done."

Annette L on April 2024


Baldwin Earth Creations
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Baldwin Earth Creations
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Yard flooding and need help creating drainage? Give us a call! We have multiple years of DIRT MOVING and GRADING experience. Continuously striving to provide the highest quality product that leaves our customers are more than satisfied!

"I can't share enough good things about Tyler and the work he performed at our house and our neighbors house throughout this project! He was great with helping us talk through things as we expanded our original project. On time (early really). Courteous. Respectful. Very hard worker. An overall impressive young man working hard building his own business. I would recommend Tyler wholeheartedly for any projects that fit his scope of expertise."

Ginger N on August 2022

Yard flooding and need help creating drainage? Give us a call! We have multiple years of DIRT MOVING and GRADING experience. Continuously striving to provide the highest quality product that leaves our customers are more than satisfied!

"I can't share enough good things about Tyler and the work he performed at our house and our neighbors house throughout this project! He was great with helping us talk through things as we expanded our original project. On time (early really). Courteous. Respectful. Very hard worker. An overall impressive young man working hard building his own business. I would recommend Tyler wholeheartedly for any projects that fit his scope of expertise."

Ginger N on August 2022


Zed Construction
33rd St
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Zed Construction
33rd St
No reviews
6 years of experience

general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home

general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home


HSConcrete INC
3106 Raccoon St
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HSConcrete INC
3106 Raccoon St
No reviews

Let HSConcrete Inc earn your business, we strive for creativity and customer satisfaction! We offer many different options in concrete work like Driveways Garage floors Patios Decorative concrete Walls Parking lots! We have more then 30 years of experience! We value our customers and their properties, we are clean and efficient! We are licensed and commercially insured! Follow us on Facebook @HsConcreteinc Check out our work

Let HSConcrete Inc earn your business, we strive for creativity and customer satisfaction! We offer many different options in concrete work like Driveways Garage floors Patios Decorative concrete Walls Parking lots! We have more then 30 years of experience! We value our customers and their properties, we are clean and efficient! We are licensed and commercially insured! Follow us on Facebook @HsConcreteinc Check out our work


Valenti Services - Stump Grinding
2325 Indianola Ave
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Valenti Services - Stump Grinding
2325 Indianola Ave
5.00(
9
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Are you tired of being stumped? Call Valenti Services, the Des Moines and surrounding areas tree stump grinding & removal provider. Fully insured and licensed. Our equipment is newer and very effective, quick and leaves a very nice finish. The most competitive pricing and same day services offered in many cases as well as the option to have any grading work done after grinding services are completed. Tired of mowing around that tree stump that has been there for how many years? Wish you didn't have to look at it anymore? We are here to help you turn that eye sore into a space you can enjoy! Check out the link below & schedule an estimate today!

"Great communication and professional. Package price for multiple areas treated was very competitive. Brandon is also very nice and knowledgeable about his trade. Definitely not the poor treatment I’ve received from other similar services. Great job!"

Terence B on April 2018

Are you tired of being stumped? Call Valenti Services, the Des Moines and surrounding areas tree stump grinding & removal provider. Fully insured and licensed. Our equipment is newer and very effective, quick and leaves a very nice finish. The most competitive pricing and same day services offered in many cases as well as the option to have any grading work done after grinding services are completed. Tired of mowing around that tree stump that has been there for how many years? Wish you didn't have to look at it anymore? We are here to help you turn that eye sore into a space you can enjoy! Check out the link below & schedule an estimate today!

"Great communication and professional. Package price for multiple areas treated was very competitive. Brandon is also very nice and knowledgeable about his trade. Definitely not the poor treatment I’ve received from other similar services. Great job!"

Terence B on April 2018


Dirt Trackers
516 N York
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Dirt Trackers
516 N York
5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Dirt Trackers, skid loader, demo, hauling, excavating, hard scape

"It was excellent work! I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were very, very efficient. They cleaned up so well and took care of the areas that they drove their machinery. They came back a few weeks later to make sure the grass was growing!"

Kay V on June 2018

Dirt Trackers, skid loader, demo, hauling, excavating, hard scape

"It was excellent work! I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were very, very efficient. They cleaned up so well and took care of the areas that they drove their machinery. They came back a few weeks later to make sure the grass was growing!"

Kay V on June 2018


NCS Company, LLC
8805 Chambery Blvd, STE 300-113
No reviews
NCS Company, LLC
8805 Chambery Blvd, STE 300-113
No reviews
11 years of experience

We do all types of work from general construction to specified work on peoples homes and businesses. We can do small jobs to large jobs. Have all the equipment and man power needed to complete any size of job.

We do all types of work from general construction to specified work on peoples homes and businesses. We can do small jobs to large jobs. Have all the equipment and man power needed to complete any size of job.

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Excavation services FAQs

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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