
Serving Solon, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Professional, knowledgeable attention to detail excellent work done as quoted! Highly recommend Franks Farms and Excavating."





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Serving Solon, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Professional, knowledgeable attention to detail excellent work done as quoted! Highly recommend Franks Farms and Excavating."





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Serving Solon, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Estimate & work done same day. Good customer service. Did my lawn care, pressure washed my home, and cleaned gutters."





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Serving Solon, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Trey and Jayson were very professional with good communication before, during, and after the job. During the job we agreed on hauling in more top soil, and they were very accommodating and honest about the added cost. Their services were competitive and fair as well. We would definitely hire them again."

Serving Solon, IA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
"Great job. Very meticulous work. Reasonable price."





Serving Solon, IA and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent. Even with some last minute size changes, it could not have gone smoother. This guy's a pro!"





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Serving Solon, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Cade did an outstanding job installing our pergola and removing some concrete steps for us. He was very precise with his measurements, cleaned up afterwards, and completed the job in a timely manner. I highly recommend him."





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Serving Solon, IA and surrounding areas





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Serving Solon, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
"Was very knowledgeable about fixing drainage issues on property. We able to fix all issues and make the yard the most useful it has been since house was built. Very happy."



Serving Solon, 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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Serving Solon, IA and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Good communication, on time, and great service."
Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.
When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.
Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.
If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.
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