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Vertex Construction Services
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Vertex was awesome. Lightning fast responsive, professional and did an excellent job. Would recommend to anyone who needs grading services."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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JCH Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Van Meter, 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.

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Response time2 days
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JJM Services, LLC
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"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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Pinnacle Co. LLC
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

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"Nick and Josh did a great job! They accomplished everything we asked of them in a timely manner and with great communication and customer service!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Goering Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling
3.9(
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did a nice job replacing my leaking water heater, but really dropped the ball on my pro-rated warranty. My old water heater was only 3 years old (also installed by Goering Plumbing) and I was told to expect a 50% credit. I have called repeatedly over the last 6 months to no avail and they will not return my calls. The one time I got a live person, he said he thought my check just came in and he would drop it in the mail tomorrow. I am still pursuing this issue but it is clear they do not want to communicate with me on this."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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THORP LAND CLEARING LLC
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

THORP LAND CLEARING 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.

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Land Clearing Services questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

When planning for land survey costs, you should consider the following elements as major contributors to the overall cost:

  • Size of your property in terms of acres or square feet

  • Complexity of the terrain in terms of hills, elevation changes, rocks, water, and other features

  • Type of survey you need (boundary survey, topographic survey, or a combination of survey types)

  • Distance traveled for the professional surveyor

Land survey reports have a boatload of information relevant to several scenarios. Here are the types of information contained with a survey, though it depends on your chosen type of land survey. Exact boundaries and dimensions of a given property General topography, including both natural and artificial landmarks Location of utility fixtures, like water mains Confirmation of any easements or encroachments on a piece of property Assessment of land elevation to buy flood insurance Updated information to add to a pre-existing property map

Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn’t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.

To hire a land surveyor, you need to start by searching online for reputable professionals in your area. Here are a few steps to take when making a shortlist:

  • Browse land surveyor service website

  • Check credentials

  • Read customer reviews

  • Find their contact information

  • Call or email to inquire about more information

  • Ask how far they travel, if you’re some distance away

  • Find out how they charge for their services

  • Ask about schedule and turnaround times

  • Repeat these steps for one to two other services and compare pricing

The Van Meter, IA homeowners’ guide to land clearing services

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