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Vertex Construction Services
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Billy has done several jobs for us. He leveled our 3 season porch after it settled. He added a 40 foot deck onto that porch. He’s done some grading, excavating and rock hauling/spreading. Would highly recommend!"
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Sidewalk backfill

+13

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JCH Excavating, LLC
5.0(
1
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Saylorville, 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 Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"he was very pleasent and explained everything how it would happen and cost. very trustworthy."
Washout 1
Washout 2
Washout 3
Graded 1
Graded 2

+2

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Avatar for PreCon Demolition LLC
PreCon Demolition LLC
4.7(
84
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Black Oak was spot on from the first contact. Will definitely use them in the future and recommend them to friends and family."
After
Before
After
Before
Flyer

+11

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Friend Landscaping
4.8(
59
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic from first contact with very reasonable estimate, great communication, completion with friendly and competent workers within days!! I couldn’t be happier!! I will seek them out for any future landscaping projects!!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+81

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JJM Services, LLC
5.0(
9
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"JJM Services did an outstanding job repairing my yard from tire tracks, JJM Services has outstanding customer service, and are reasonably priced."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
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Avatar for Prime Surface Solutions
Prime Surface Solutions
5.0(
9
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had the best experience getting my whole kitchen island and bathroom resurfaced by Jett and crew! Highly professional and accommodating 5/5"
Zach’s kitchen countertop
Zach’s kitchen countertop
Nicks resurfaced vanities
Nicks resurfaced vanities
Bathtub/ Shower Projects

+45

Response time1 day
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VH Excavating LLC
3.3(
15
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing service, professional work. The concrete supplier sent bad concrete and the final result had issues because of it. Steve and Austin stood behind their work and made it right. Good friendly people who are experts at their work. Couldn’t be happier and recommend that anyone who needs work call these guys."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ground Workz
5.0(
4
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Saylorville, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Couldn’t have asked for a better company to work with. They were quick and efficient, did an amazing job and had outstanding customer service!"
W. SUMMIT ST
Johnston Tree Removal
Tree Service Project
W. SUMMIT ST
Johnston Tree Removal

+17

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

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

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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