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Last update on January 07, 2026

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Avatar for Sedenka Excavating and Habitat

Sedenka Excavating and Habitat

4.94(
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Sedenka Excavating and Habitat

4.94(
9
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Sedenka Excavating and Habitat is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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."

Judy Y on October 2023

Sedenka Excavating and Habitat is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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."

Judy Y on October 2023

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Frank Farms and Excavating

5.00(
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Frank Farms and Excavating

5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Frank Septic and Exavation is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Fantastic work!! Perfect job and extremely reasonable on cost"

O M on October 2025

Frank Septic and Exavation is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Fantastic work!! Perfect job and extremely reasonable on cost"

O M on October 2025

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Ground Line Company, LLC

5.00(
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Ground Line Company, LLC

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization 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!

"I highly recommend Ground Line Company for any excavation or utility prep work. I’ve partnered with them on multiple jobs, and their attention to detail is top-tier. They are precise with their depths and layouts, which is critical for electrical inspections and code compliance."

Cody M on January 2026

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization 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!

"I highly recommend Ground Line Company for any excavation or utility prep work. I’ve partnered with them on multiple jobs, and their attention to detail is top-tier. They are precise with their depths and layouts, which is critical for electrical inspections and code compliance."

Cody M on January 2026

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MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
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MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
140
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Customers say: Quality work
37 years of experience

MidAmerica Basement Systems is your premier locally owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation.

"Salesman that we were to replace dry wall. Later learned we were to have it removed. Attempts to reach supervisors and owners resulted in zero until time to do installation. Gave $1300+ down. Note: this went to the salesman, not to MABS. Then salesman stated $12,000 more if MABS removed the dry wall. Paid salesman and his friend to remove it but didn't do all of it! Sent certified letters to Cedar Rapids address after we got no verbal responses to phone calls. Later learned they receive no mail there, only in Davenport. Were to have GFI outlet placed at far end of basement. 3 electricians said not possible. Also discharge was to be underground to rear of yard which we thought meant to back! House sits on clay. Was to discharge under ground out 10 feet from house. Canceled installation and have found that other basement waterproofing companies do not require 2.5 feet of dry wall removed: only baseboard. Cost was same as MABS. Now we must pay to have drywall installed after the waterproofing is completed."

Barbara S on September 2020

MidAmerica Basement Systems is your premier locally owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation.

"Salesman that we were to replace dry wall. Later learned we were to have it removed. Attempts to reach supervisors and owners resulted in zero until time to do installation. Gave $1300+ down. Note: this went to the salesman, not to MABS. Then salesman stated $12,000 more if MABS removed the dry wall. Paid salesman and his friend to remove it but didn't do all of it! Sent certified letters to Cedar Rapids address after we got no verbal responses to phone calls. Later learned they receive no mail there, only in Davenport. Were to have GFI outlet placed at far end of basement. 3 electricians said not possible. Also discharge was to be underground to rear of yard which we thought meant to back! House sits on clay. Was to discharge under ground out 10 feet from house. Canceled installation and have found that other basement waterproofing companies do not require 2.5 feet of dry wall removed: only baseboard. Cost was same as MABS. Now we must pay to have drywall installed after the waterproofing is completed."

Barbara S on September 2020

City Sewer Service

5.00(
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City Sewer Service

5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a septic pumping and sewer / drain cleaning company providing quality service to our customers for over 25 years. Clean, dependable and fast service available 24 hours a day.

We are a septic pumping and sewer / drain cleaning company providing quality service to our customers for over 25 years. Clean, dependable and fast service available 24 hours a day.

ClassiConcrete

4.26(
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ClassiConcrete

4.26(
46
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Customers say: Quality work
27 years of experience

John Mahler has over 40 years of experience as a civil engineer and contractor. ClassiConcrete specializes in stamping, staining, polished concrete floors and overlayments. John will meet with you at your home to discuss the details of your project and calculate a free estimate. He will also provide you with picture brochures and references. ClassiConcrete provides a one-year warranty, however as a practical matter we stand behind our work for an extended period of time. Five time Winner of "Angie's List" Super Service Award.

John Mahler has over 40 years of experience as a civil engineer and contractor. ClassiConcrete specializes in stamping, staining, polished concrete floors and overlayments. John will meet with you at your home to discuss the details of your project and calculate a free estimate. He will also provide you with picture brochures and references. ClassiConcrete provides a one-year warranty, however as a practical matter we stand behind our work for an extended period of time. Five time Winner of "Angie's List" Super Service Award.

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Ramsey Enterprise LLC

5.00(
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Ramsey Enterprise LLC

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential and commercial customers full tree removal and haul away of logs, brush, and debris. We also offer to grind the stumps down below ground level which is an additional charge. Forestry Clearing We notch and drop large trees in a forest/clearing area with full removal of brush and logs. depending on customers request.

"These men were amazing and efficient!! 10/10 Hard working and professional! I will use them again in the future and recommend them to anyone!"

Sandra M on April 2023

Residential and commercial customers full tree removal and haul away of logs, brush, and debris. We also offer to grind the stumps down below ground level which is an additional charge. Forestry Clearing We notch and drop large trees in a forest/clearing area with full removal of brush and logs. depending on customers request.

"These men were amazing and efficient!! 10/10 Hard working and professional! I will use them again in the future and recommend them to anyone!"

Sandra M on April 2023

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Kaboom Rigging

4.50(
6
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Kaboom Rigging

4.50(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023

Hi there. Kaboom Rigging Heavy Operating Services, LLC is a family-owned business of 3 brothers, Beau, Broc, and Rese. We have built a fleet and team of heavy equipment/laborers that provides expert tree removal, site prep, land clearing, and log hauling services. We specialize in residential, commercial, and municipal tree removal and excavating services. We have specialized skills and equipment to do the needlework of safe residential tree removal, the heavy equipment to move the big stuff, clearing acres of tree, and debris, and the teams to hand fall or selective harvest logging property. Our team has quality experience in disaster work for debris and tree removal. We provide emergency services to disaster relief projects. Call us to talk more about your project today! Or message to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had made serval calls last night to get a rather large limb removed from my house that was hanging over my AC units. I only received one call back and I'm sure glad it was Kaboom rigging. They came out removed the two limbs in question without causing further damage to the property. I would highly recommend these young men. Thank you for the prompt service! I would highly recommend Kaboom for all your tree service needs. True professionals and very polite young men."

Sharon W on August 2023

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American Dirt Work

5.00(
3
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American Dirt Work

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in new home development and landscaping. Water coming in basement walls? We can also fix that. Over 15 years of experience Basement Waterproofing-Excavating -

"We’d highly recommend working with Andrew. He was incredibly responsive, reasonably priced and did a fantastic job! We appreciated his patience with answering our questions and his transparency about the schedule. We’ll definitely call him again for our next project!"

brent g on September 2024

We specialize in new home development and landscaping. Water coming in basement walls? We can also fix that. Over 15 years of experience Basement Waterproofing-Excavating -

"We’d highly recommend working with Andrew. He was incredibly responsive, reasonably priced and did a fantastic job! We appreciated his patience with answering our questions and his transparency about the schedule. We’ll definitely call him again for our next project!"

brent g on September 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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