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Sedenka Excavating and Habitat
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Serving Walcott, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Trey contacted me the same day that I placed my request He understood exactly what was needed and handled the entire project on time and on budget. We would highly recommend Sedenka Excavating and Habitat."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Holmes SkidWorks
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Serving Walcott, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I had a sewer pipe issue in my front yard that had to be dug up and repaired and needed the pile of dirt the plumbing company left in my front yard graded and hydroseeded. I got online and we’re looking for landscapers and contractors in Davenport Iowa in the Quad cities and they responded right away and had a great price. Highly recommended!"
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Weigant Home Improvement
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Serving Walcott, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was very professional and reasonable on the price. The crew that came in was in and out of here within three days and gave us a beautiful bathroom. We had new flooring, vanity, shower, toilet, and lights put in and the bathroom painted. I would highly recommend this company and will definitely be calling them for more projects in the future."
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Eaton river rock and mulching
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Serving Walcott, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"I needed an area leveled and some paving blocks laid. John filled in the area with dirt and laid and leveled the paving stones. I am getting too old for this heavy work. Sure appreciated his efforts."
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Rowland Exterior Property Management & Land Clearing
New to Angi

Serving Walcott, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Grant Rowland Exterior Property Management & 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.\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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. 

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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