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Avatar for JCH Excavating, LLC
JCH Excavating, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Norwalk, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

JCH EXCAVATING 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 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.

New Drive
Smaller tools
Response time2 days
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Galt Hexagon
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Norwalk, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Galt Hexagon is a locally owned skid steer based land improvement and maintenance company. We are here to build relationships with our customers, providing custom solutions to your project. We specialize in, grading, vegetation management including: brush shredding/mowing, brush removal, selective thinning, gravel driveways, snow removal, concrete removal, material delivery/haul off.

Washout 1
Washout 2
Washout 3
Graded 1
Graded 2

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Iowa Landscaping
Iowa Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Norwalk, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Iowa Landscaping 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!

Natural Stone
Planter Bed
Iowa Buff Wall
Rock wall with steps
Boulder Wall

+15

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Friend Landscaping
Friend Landscaping
4.8(
59
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Norwalk, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Friend Landscaping has been providing exceptional landscaping services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Des Moines area since 2001. Locally owned and operated, Friend Landscaping can take any lawn and turn it into a work of art. Owner is on most jobs.\n\nWe understand that customer satisfaction starts with dependable services. We will provide quality workmanship to every project, every time. Attention to detail and quality as well as doing good business are some of our core values.\n\nWe would appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust and become the company for all of your landscaping needs.\n

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+81

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for JJM Services, LLC
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 Norwalk, 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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Prime Surface Solutions
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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
Avatar for Goldsmith Industries LLC
Goldsmith Industries LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Norwalk, IA and surrounding areas

Skid loader and excavator services: Tilling, grading, brush cut, land clearing, back filling, stump grinding, site prep, gravel driveway construction & repair, demolition & cleanup, material handling, fencing & trenching. \n\nAll new equipment, all new and required attachments for services mentioned above. Almost anything that a skidloader or mini excavator can offer, we can offer. We have the right size of equipment and attachment for almost any application.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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

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.

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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