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Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Widened and leveled my driveway, added new gravel and compacted it and added a drainage grate to my garage. Very professional and knowledgeable. Was able to accommodate my schedule. Finished the work in about 8 hours. Very happy with the result."
Parking
Drive
Drive
Drive
Parking

+25

Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Pearce Paving
5.0(
8
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Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This company recently added an asphalt sealer to our farm asphalt driveway. They did an excellent job. They arrived on scheduled, cleaned the drive, filled cracks and applied a heavy amount of sealer. When finished, they put up a barricade to keep the would be "testers" off for 24 hours. A bit pricey, so hope it last several years."
Asphalt paving + Seal
Residential Driveway
Residential driveway
Shopping Center
Shopping center seal

+3

Response time4 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Earthworks Unlimited Landscape
2.0(
4
)

Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a fantastic job, worked very hard even on the weekends to finish the job. They were trustworthy and extremely professional and very nice. I would recommend this Company to anyone who needs work done."
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

+5

Recommended by33%of homeowners
Mid Iowa Site Services, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

With over 20 years of experience, Mid Iowa Site Services is the solution for all your demolition, excavation, and gravel needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed there's no question who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!\n

Response time3 hrs
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Level Up Remodeling and Landscape, LLC - Entity Business #755041
2.7(
6
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Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lvl up landscape did a fantastic job! Nicole and her crew were so friendly & professional. They had no problem getting the job done…cleaning up branches & sticks, cleaning out brush in the landscaping beds etc. I would highly recommend this company for all your landscaping needs!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
DA Excavation & Forestry
New to Angi

Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

DA Excavation & Forestry is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business.

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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Polk City, IA

Most shed foundations benefit from a gravel layer four to six inches deep after proper compaction. The exact depth may vary depending on your specific soil conditions, climate, and shed weight. In areas with poor drainage or for heavier structures, contractors might recommend slightly deeper installations. Building the pad in multiple compacted layers rather than a single thick pour helps achieve optimal stability and load distribution.

Gravel pads cost significantly less than concrete foundations. While gravel materials run about $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, concrete slabs average $6 per square foot. For a standard shed base, this price difference translates to substantial savings. Beyond the initial cost advantage, gravel pads also offer easier installation, simpler modifications if needed, and don't require specialized concrete finishing skills.

For a standard 10-by-12 shed pad, you'll need enough gravel to cover 120 square feet at the recommended depth. At rates of $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, expect to spend $150 to $216 on gravel materials alone. Remember to factor in extending the pad beyond the shed's dimensions by one to two feet on each side for better drainage and stability, which increases the actual area needed.

The ideal gravel for shed foundations combines stability with proper drainage capabilities. Crusher run ($0.40 per square foot) makes an excellent base layer because it contains various particle sizes that lock together when compacted. For top layers, angular gravel provides better drainage while maintaining stability. Avoid perfectly round decorative stones as they don't compact effectively and may shift under weight, compromising your shed's stability over time.

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