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Titan Excavating, LLC

4115 Bowdoin Street
5.00(
17
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•Approved Pro

Titan Excavating, LLC

4115 Bowdoin Street
5.00(
17
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% 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.

"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. "

John B on September 2025

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.

"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. "

John B on September 2025

River Hills

576 Highway 14
5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro

River Hills

576 Highway 14
5.00(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Welcome to River Hills Excavating! We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in major excavation projects, demolition and building site preparation. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Brian is wonderful in communication, quick on task and thorough with the demolition process. He and his team got the job done on schedule and in professional manner. I will recommend River Hills Excavating and Brian to anyone who needs demolition work."

Tommy N on July 2023

Welcome to River Hills Excavating! We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in major excavation projects, demolition and building site preparation. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Brian is wonderful in communication, quick on task and thorough with the demolition process. He and his team got the job done on schedule and in professional manner. I will recommend River Hills Excavating and Brian to anyone who needs demolition work."

Tommy N on July 2023

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JJM Services, LLC

53756 303rd Trail
5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro

JJM Services, LLC

53756 303rd Trail
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
13 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

JJM SERVICES 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!

"Jesse did a great job clearing our lot. Fast and efficient. "

Sasha D on September 2025

JJM SERVICES 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!

"Jesse did a great job clearing our lot. Fast and efficient. "

Sasha D on September 2025

Professional Maintenance and Management Group

360 N Hickory Blvd
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Professional Maintenance and Management Group

360 N Hickory Blvd
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18 years of experience

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.

Cyclone Pest Management

4483 Independence Dr
5.00(
1
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Cyclone Pest Management

4483 Independence Dr
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Cyclone Pest Management of Des Moines, Iowa. Our company is on call to protect you and your home from insect and rodent invasions. Our odorless pesticides are safe for you and your pets. Our prices are affordable and we do not require a contract like many pest companies. We are locally owned and we guarantee your satisfaction! Our employees are prompt and professional.We proudly serve the following communities: Des Moines, Pella, Newton, Grinnell, Brooklyn, Nevada, Montezuma and all the surrounding areas. Bed Bugs Mosquitoes Spiders Ants Bees Mice Raccoons Bats Snakes Rodents Bugs of any kind. Call one of our owners today to schedule a free estimate.

Welcome to Cyclone Pest Management of Des Moines, Iowa. Our company is on call to protect you and your home from insect and rodent invasions. Our odorless pesticides are safe for you and your pets. Our prices are affordable and we do not require a contract like many pest companies. We are locally owned and we guarantee your satisfaction! Our employees are prompt and professional.We proudly serve the following communities: Des Moines, Pella, Newton, Grinnell, Brooklyn, Nevada, Montezuma and all the surrounding areas. Bed Bugs Mosquitoes Spiders Ants Bees Mice Raccoons Bats Snakes Rodents Bugs of any kind. Call one of our owners today to schedule a free estimate.

Valenti Services

2325 Indianola Ave
5.00(
9
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Valenti Services

2325 Indianola Ave
5.00(
9
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Are you tired of being stumped? Call Valenti Services, the Des Moines and surrounding areas tree stump grinding & removal provider. Fully insured and licensed. Our equipment is newer and very effective, quick and leaves a very nice finish. The most competitive pricing and same day services offered in many cases as well as the option to have any grading work done after grinding services are completed. Tired of mowing around that tree stump that has been there for how many years? Wish you didn't have to look at it anymore? We are here to help you turn that eye sore into a space you can enjoy! Check out the link below & schedule an estimate today!

"Great communication and professional. Package price for multiple areas treated was very competitive. Brandon is also very nice and knowledgeable about his trade. Definitely not the poor treatment I’ve received from other similar services. Great job!"

Terence B on April 2018

Are you tired of being stumped? Call Valenti Services, the Des Moines and surrounding areas tree stump grinding & removal provider. Fully insured and licensed. Our equipment is newer and very effective, quick and leaves a very nice finish. The most competitive pricing and same day services offered in many cases as well as the option to have any grading work done after grinding services are completed. Tired of mowing around that tree stump that has been there for how many years? Wish you didn't have to look at it anymore? We are here to help you turn that eye sore into a space you can enjoy! Check out the link below & schedule an estimate today!

"Great communication and professional. Package price for multiple areas treated was very competitive. Brandon is also very nice and knowledgeable about his trade. Definitely not the poor treatment I’ve received from other similar services. Great job!"

Terence B on April 2018

TLC Dirt Work LLC

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TLC Dirt Work LLC

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TLC Dirt Work specializes in land renovations, grading, excavation, property clean up and haul away and so much more

TLC Dirt Work specializes in land renovations, grading, excavation, property clean up and haul away and so much more

Midwest Excavation

3317 Brook Ridge Ct
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Midwest Excavation

3317 Brook Ridge Ct
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

Full line of equipment to handle all needs. We accept all major credit cards.

Full line of equipment to handle all needs. We accept all major credit cards.

Jones Earthmoving & Logging

1223 Peterson Hollow Dr
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Jones Earthmoving & Logging

1223 Peterson Hollow Dr
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Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

Bull West Design

4715 Devlin Dr
4.75(
4
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Bull West Design

4715 Devlin Dr
4.75(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bull West Design Is Your Complete Home Renovation Contractor. Fully Liscensed.

Bull West Design Is Your Complete Home Renovation Contractor. Fully Liscensed.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Newton, IA

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

The Newton, IA homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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