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Titan Excavating, LLC

4115 Bowdoin Street
5.00(
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Titan Excavating, LLC

4115 Bowdoin Street
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.

"They arrived on time as scheduled. The dirt delivered was excellent quality and not full of large clumps ! It was easy to spread in the yard. I have had dirt delivered in the past, but never the quality of Titan"

Ralph S on May 2024

Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.

"They arrived on time as scheduled. The dirt delivered was excellent quality and not full of large clumps ! It was easy to spread in the yard. I have had dirt delivered in the past, but never the quality of Titan"

Ralph S on May 2024

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C&C Stump Grinding, LLC

30825 PANTHER CREEK ROAD
5.00(
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C&C Stump Grinding, LLC

30825 PANTHER CREEK ROAD
5.00(
31
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Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

C&C Stump Grinding, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Very short work but made it look good and hauled it away! "

Channing P on August 2025

C&C Stump Grinding, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Very short work but made it look good and hauled it away! "

Channing P on August 2025

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D AND E OUTSIDE SERVICES, LLC

815 S Bell Ave
4.89(
28
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D AND E OUTSIDE SERVICES, LLC

815 S Bell Ave
4.89(
28
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

D & E Outside Services, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We provide affordable lawn care and snow removal solutions for both residential and commercial businesses. 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.

"D & E Outside Services are very dependable and efficient. Doug and his crew are easy to communicate with, quickly responding, aiming to please, I receive an email each week, letting me know what day they plan to mow. They have mowed, trimmed, applied fertilizer/weed killer to my lawn; plowed my snow for several years. Billing with a detailed list of charges, can be paid on line. I depend on them, and highly recommend D & E Outside Services. "

Jean C on May 2025

D & E Outside Services, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We provide affordable lawn care and snow removal solutions for both residential and commercial businesses. 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.

"D & E Outside Services are very dependable and efficient. Doug and his crew are easy to communicate with, quickly responding, aiming to please, I receive an email each week, letting me know what day they plan to mow. They have mowed, trimmed, applied fertilizer/weed killer to my lawn; plowed my snow for several years. Billing with a detailed list of charges, can be paid on line. I depend on them, and highly recommend D & E Outside Services. "

Jean C on May 2025

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Stapes Concrete and Grading

Located In:
5.00(
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Stapes Concrete and Grading

Located In:
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
660 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Stapes Grading offer a wide variety of service for you. From getting a new drive way to pouring a new slab for your hot tub. Stapes Grading also has services in dirt work from grading the yard of your house to digging the foundation to your new home

"Excellent!!"

Ronald C on May 2024

Stapes Grading offer a wide variety of service for you. From getting a new drive way to pouring a new slab for your hot tub. Stapes Grading also has services in dirt work from grading the yard of your house to digging the foundation to your new home

"Excellent!!"

Ronald C on May 2024

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Arbor Way All About Trees LLC

417 Howard St
4.97(
39
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Arbor Way All About Trees LLC

417 Howard St
4.97(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
460 local quotes requested

Arbor Way All About Trees LLC is your tree care experts. We thrive to make you our customers happy! There is no tree too big or small for our experienced climbers. Our ground crew will awe you with their exceptional hard work along with their clean up! * please note our climbers are a show to watch! No machine necessary for them to climb and they climb SPIKELESS!!

"They are an excellent company, professional, friendly, and efficient and they got the job done exactly as I wanted it and quickly. I highly recommend using them."

Carolyn F on November 2023

Arbor Way All About Trees LLC is your tree care experts. We thrive to make you our customers happy! There is no tree too big or small for our experienced climbers. Our ground crew will awe you with their exceptional hard work along with their clean up! * please note our climbers are a show to watch! No machine necessary for them to climb and they climb SPIKELESS!!

"They are an excellent company, professional, friendly, and efficient and they got the job done exactly as I wanted it and quickly. I highly recommend using them."

Carolyn F on November 2023

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Exceptional Edge

Serving
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Exceptional Edge

Serving
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
647 local quotes requested

Exceptional Edge is the premier landscaping and snow removal service provider based in Sigourney, IA. We have been serving the Keokuk County area since 2017, offering a wide range of services including landscaping, land clearing, tree removal, carpentry, power washing, and more. What sets Exceptional Edge apart from other service providers is our high-reach services for gutters, trees, and roofs. We are ready to handle even the most challenging tasks with ease and efficiency. If you're looking for a reliable and professional landscaping and snow removal service, look no further than Exceptional Edge. Contact us today to learn more about our services!

"The Exceptional Edge technicians were very professional and meticulous how maneuvered around to trim my shade tree. I was very impressed how they removed the stump and all the tree limbs without tearing up my yard. Their service was excellent and they have the latest equipment technology."

Ray h on November 2023

Exceptional Edge is the premier landscaping and snow removal service provider based in Sigourney, IA. We have been serving the Keokuk County area since 2017, offering a wide range of services including landscaping, land clearing, tree removal, carpentry, power washing, and more. What sets Exceptional Edge apart from other service providers is our high-reach services for gutters, trees, and roofs. We are ready to handle even the most challenging tasks with ease and efficiency. If you're looking for a reliable and professional landscaping and snow removal service, look no further than Exceptional Edge. Contact us today to learn more about our services!

"The Exceptional Edge technicians were very professional and meticulous how maneuvered around to trim my shade tree. I was very impressed how they removed the stump and all the tree limbs without tearing up my yard. Their service was excellent and they have the latest equipment technology."

Ray h on November 2023

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Elder’s Tree Service

1522 19th
5.00(
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Elder’s Tree Service

1522 19th
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
429 local quotes requested

We specialize in tree removal and stump grinding services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call - or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great! Elder came out and gave me a quote. He put me on his schedule 3 days later. Elder & his team were quick to complete the job. Got the job done in 2hrs! Highly Recommended!"

karla w on May 2025

We specialize in tree removal and stump grinding services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call - or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great! Elder came out and gave me a quote. He put me on his schedule 3 days later. Elder & his team were quick to complete the job. Got the job done in 2hrs! Highly Recommended!"

karla w on May 2025

MJvanzuuk

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MJvanzuuk

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Hi, My name is Mitchell VanZuuk. My specialties are equipment operatoring. Mow lawn, skids loader work, Mini hoe work etc.

Hi, My name is Mitchell VanZuuk. My specialties are equipment operatoring. Mow lawn, skids loader work, Mini hoe work etc.

Tim Sieverding

37285 346th Ave
5.00(
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Tim Sieverding

37285 346th Ave
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I have one employee. After work is done i will bill the home owner and they will have have thirty days to pay.

"Tim gave me a quote, did excellent work, on time and stayed within my budget. No add on surprise costs. Thanks have used him for 4 Seperate projects. I will keep using him, and highly recommend him. He is personable, but yet professional."

Sean W on April 2022

I have one employee. After work is done i will bill the home owner and they will have have thirty days to pay.

"Tim gave me a quote, did excellent work, on time and stayed within my budget. No add on surprise costs. Thanks have used him for 4 Seperate projects. I will keep using him, and highly recommend him. He is personable, but yet professional."

Sean W on April 2022

Big O's Landscaping & Services LLC

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Big O's Landscaping & Services LLC

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Looking to take control of your life? Let Big-O's Landscaping & Services LLC handle all your landscaping and lawn care needs. They've got you covered!

Looking to take control of your life? Let Big-O's Landscaping & Services LLC handle all your landscaping and lawn care needs. They've got you covered!

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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Des Moines, IA

The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size and the type of wood. Small, softwood stumps take only 15 minutes to remove, while large, hardwood stumps can take several hours. Before the project begins, ask your stump grinding pro for an estimate so you can plan accordingly.

There are several alternative methods to stump removal, including winching it with mechanical equipment, cutting it with a chainsaw, grubbing out the stump and roots, initiating a burn with the required permits, activating natural rotting processes, and applying chemical treatments to expedite decay. Each method offers its own advantages and safety requirements, so it is important to select the option that best suits your project and complies with local regulations.

The cost of tree removal typically doesn't include stump grinding. Removing a stump requires different equipment and skills than cutting down a tree. If you want both services, your contractor will often charge extra for grinding the stump. However, bundling tree removal and stump grinding can sometimes save you money, so it's worth asking about package deals.

Pest issues in a tree stump do not slow down the grinding process. The decay accelerated by pests can make grinding more efficient. However, if an infestation is present, it is important to arrange for pest control afterward to safeguard the health of your garden. Ensuring thorough pest management after stone removal supports long-term yard stability and prevents further damage.

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