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Ground Line Company, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Walker, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

"I highly recommend Ground Line Company for any excavation or utility prep work. I’ve partnered with them on multiple jobs, and their attention to detail is top-tier. They are precise with their depths and layouts, which is critical for electrical inspections and code compliance."
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SCHANBECK LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Walker, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

From Landscaping and Hardscape to Excavating/Grading, Concrete, Tree Removal/Stump Grinding, Material Hauling and More! We have the equipment and experience to get the job done right.\n\n? Free Estimates\n? Fully Insured\n? Quality Work You Can Trust\n? Big or Small, We Do It All\n\nNow scheduling projects! Contact us today to get on the calendar and bring your vision to life.\n\nWe are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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ClassiConcrete
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Walker, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Credit card accepted

"I contacted the owner, John for an estimate and he came over the very next day to give me a bid.  I got 6 bids and he was the only one who did a drawing and was one of 2 that gave me what I consider a formal written bid.  I asked  to enlarge my porch and John explained from an engineering perspective why that was not a good idea which I appreciated because he could have just done it and charged me more.  I also appreciated that he was trying to work with me and we were able to salvage part of my stairs and the approach to my driveway which lowered my overall cost.    I felt his bid was very reasonable and was in line with 3 other bids for the job.  He also noticed part of the approach where a corner was broke and added that to the bid as well to fix.  John asked for 1/2 payment which I did not have at the moment and he accepted 1/3 payment until I got the rest.  Within a few days I had the rest and John scheduled the crew to start.  Juan and his crew came on Sat am and tore out the porch and prepared the molds for the porch.  The crew returned on Monday and tore out the driveway and prepped for pouring on Tuesday as well as poured the porch and retaining wall. 
On Tuesday, when I noticed that part of the retaining wall was not poured  as John had drawn on the quote, Juan took care of it right away and had his crew build the mold for that part as well.  That same day, the rest of the retaining wall and driveway was poured.  The crew was very efficient and seemed to work well together.  When part of my brick came out near the retaining wall, the crew fixed that for me as well.  They refinished my steps and sealed the driveway and I believe they actually refinished my approach because it looks shiny like the refinished porch.  They crew was very polite and courteous and you could tell they took pride in their work.  I was also impressed with how well they cleaned up the work space after finishing."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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

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. 

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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