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River Hills
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Newton, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"Brian and Tyler did excavating work on an old marsh for me. Their workmanship and knowledge on the job was incredible. The outcome was well beyond my expectations. If you need excavating work done, River Hills Excavating is the only company you will need to contact. I give them my highest recommendation."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 Newton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Contacted Downs Excavating to assist with hauling away junk and debris from flood damage and he was quick to show up and get the job done! Fast and friendly service and have recommended Travis to everyone I know."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JJM Services, LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Newton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

JJM SERVICES LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brockman Excavating, LLC
4.6(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Newton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.\nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner.\nFor the trucking services that we provide it is mainly hauled with a dump truck. Range from 10 ton to 16 ton of material.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Prime Surface Solutions
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Newton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Prime Surface Solutions! We specialize in the art of surface transformation, turning your outdated countertops, bathroom vanities, and more into stunning features at a fraction of replacement costs. Our expert techniques developed over 15 years of trial and error, deliver results that are just as extraordinary as new installations, but at a price that won't break the bank. Let us help you refresh your space affordably!\nWe handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

Zach’s kitchen countertop
Zach’s kitchen countertop
Nicks resurfaced vanities
Nicks resurfaced vanities
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 Newton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ground Workz
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 Newton, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Ground Workz IA LLC 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 tree removal and excavation, combined with our 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.

W. SUMMIT ST
Johnston Tree Removal
Tree Service Project
W. SUMMIT ST
Johnston Tree Removal

+17

Recommended by75%of homeowners
Goering Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling
3.9(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Newton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Family business since 1932. Providing outstanding service at competive rates. 24 hr. service available. All major Credit Cards accepted. Free Estimates on larger jobs. \nCharges:\n1st hr. minimum $90 + a $40 trip charge = $130 + parts and tax.\nAfter that we go by $40 / 1/2 hr.

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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