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Vertex Construction Services
5.0(
11
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Serving Van Meter, 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%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JJM Services, LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

JJM SERVICES LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Galt Hexagon
5.0(
9
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Galt Hexagon is a locally owned skid steer based land improvement and maintenance company. We are here to build relationships with our customers, providing custom solutions to your project. We specialize in, grading, vegetation management including: brush shredding/mowing, brush removal, selective thinning, gravel driveways, snow removal, concrete removal, material delivery/haul off.

Washout 1
Washout 2
Washout 3
Graded 1
Graded 2

+2

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JCH Excavating, LLC
5.0(
1
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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.

New Drive
Smaller tools
Response time2 days
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Pinnacle Co. LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Ground Workz
5.0(
4
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Ground Workz IA 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 tree removal and excavation, combined with our 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.

W. SUMMIT ST
Johnston Tree Removal
Tree Service Project
W. SUMMIT ST
Johnston Tree Removal

+17

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Goldsmith Industries LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Skid loader and excavator services: Tilling, grading, brush cut, land clearing, back filling, stump grinding, site prep, gravel driveway construction & repair, demolition & cleanup, material handling, fencing & trenching. \n\nAll new equipment, all new and required attachments for services mentioned above. Almost anything that a skidloader or mini excavator can offer, we can offer. We have the right size of equipment and attachment for almost any application.

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Stroud Dirt Works
5.0(
1
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Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Van Meter, IA

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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