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Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Titan did a magnificent job on my property during the past week. I needed the following done: Grading work on my 3 acre property and three different types of rocks delivered. I also needed additional black dirt brought in to make it perfect. From start to finish the communication was excellent with Will. He let me know what time they would get to my job and everything that was going on during the work process. This is something that a lot of contractors just fail to do in my past experiences. They provide top notch equipment, with many different attachments for various types of jobs during the entire process. This ensures that the job is done correctly, the first time! Lastly, customer service could not be better. They (Will and Tim) stayed with the job until I was completely satisfied. Always keeping a great attitude no matter how many questions I asked. Even going the extra nine yards finishing the job better than I expected."
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+25

Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for M & G Landscaping & Roofing
M & G Landscaping & Roofing
4.7(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired M and G to mow our yard.. Because I had some medical issues I was unable to mow myself. I reached out to Fernando and he was here the following morning. I have always done my own yard work and was very happy with the job and that it was done as well or better than before. I well continue to use M and G for future project as well. Nice job."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Friend Landscaping
4.8(
59
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called Bill asking for estimate to do landscaping geared toward keeping water away from foundation. He came out the very next day and was very knowledgeable and gave honest assessment. He told us we should first consult a basement waterproofing company to see if corrective measures needed to drainage system around house. He wouldn't recommend landscaping until that issue was assessed. He clearly had our best interests in mind rather than selling us services that may not solve the problem. Will definitely recontact Bill in future once we have assessment of foundation drainage. He was prompt, knowledgeable--and honest"
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+81

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Beeler Lawn & Landscape, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was extremely pleased with the work done on our new back patio by Beeler Lawn and Landscape. I obtained several different quotes and Richard was creative/honest/and a great communicator throughout the process. I have already requested that he return in the spring for more work on our yard/landscaping."
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+39

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D & E Outside Services
4.9(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired D & E Outside services to do yard clean up/removal. They contacted me and came to my house to give me an estimate in a very timely manner. The estimate was very reasonable. When they had scheduling difficulties they contacted me to let me know. They aren't done with the services yet but have communicated every step of the way!"
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ultimate Junk And Demo
5.0(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were here on time and did a fabulous job tearing down a shed for us and hauling it away. They were very thorough with the job and clean up. They made sure we had no nails left on the driveway and alley before they left. We also hired them to clean out my mom's apartment when she went into a home and also cleaned out her storage units. They did a fantastic job and very reasonably priced. They did it very quickly too. They are fabulous people to work with and very trustworthy. We highly recommend them."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for landscape soil, sand, mulch and rock delivery projects in Ames, IA

Topsoil packs your garden with the nutrients plants crave, improves soil structure, and lets water drain at just the right pace. The result is a welcoming planting bed that makes routine chores—like weeding and aerating—far easier. In short, quality topsoil boosts fertility, builds stronger root systems, and keeps your landscape looking vibrant season after season.

If you’re tackling a large area and have room to store extra soil, bulk delivery almost always wins on price. Bags cost more per cubic yard but arrive clean, sealed, and easy to haul around tight spaces or raised beds. Match the option to your square footage, storage space, and muscle power, and you’ll find the most cost-effective and hassle-free choice for your project.

First, measure the square footage you want to cover, then decide on a layer—most gardens thrive with 4 to 8 inches of fresh topsoil. A 40-pound bag spreads over 12 square feet at a depth of one inch. Multiply your area by the desired depth (in inches), divide by 12, and you’ll know exactly how many bags to load in the cart. Using this quick formula guarantees even coverage and a healthy, vibrant garden bed.

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