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Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC

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

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Frank Farms and Excavating

23992 County Rd G 26
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro

Frank Farms and Excavating

23992 County Rd G 26
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Frank Septic and Exavation is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Fantastic work!! Perfect job and extremely reasonable on cost"

O M on October 2025

Frank Septic and Exavation is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Fantastic work!! Perfect job and extremely reasonable on cost"

O M on October 2025

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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

Klocke Excavating

6947 Hurstville Rd
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Klocke Excavating

6947 Hurstville Rd
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Free onsite estimate

Locally owned and operated out of Maquoketa, Iowa, Klocke Excavating has been doing excavating jobs for Agricultural, Commercial, and Residential customers since 1984. Klocke has all types of excavating equipment to handle jobs no matter what the size or complexity. There equipment includes and is not limited to - Field Tiling Dozer jobs Excavating Scraping Backhoe Dumping Loading We use dependable Deere, Cat, and Kubota excavating equipment. Call or email for a free quote and estimate on your next big agricultural, residential, or commercial project.

Locally owned and operated out of Maquoketa, Iowa, Klocke Excavating has been doing excavating jobs for Agricultural, Commercial, and Residential customers since 1984. Klocke has all types of excavating equipment to handle jobs no matter what the size or complexity. There equipment includes and is not limited to - Field Tiling Dozer jobs Excavating Scraping Backhoe Dumping Loading We use dependable Deere, Cat, and Kubota excavating equipment. Call or email for a free quote and estimate on your next big agricultural, residential, or commercial project.

FRASE & CO CONSTRUCTION

612 S Madison Ave
2.75(
4
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FRASE & CO CONSTRUCTION

612 S Madison Ave
2.75(
4
)
Free onsite estimate

Frase Construction Inc is a locally owned and operated business in the Ottumwa area since 1999. Business owner, Jeremy Frase invites you to come visit his showroom, complete with a large variety of retail products. Frase Construction specializes in new construction and remodeling. Serves include: - Roofing - Additions - Windows - Siding - Kitchens & Baths - Cabinets - Concrete - Electrical - Plumbing - Decks - Garages - General contractors - Designed build - Egress Windows - Casement Windows - Energy Efficient Windows - Skylights - Sliding Windows - Storm Windows - Installation - New Construction - Remdeling - Repair - Wood Shake roofs and Shingles - Maintenance - Green Building - Residential - Commercial - Metal - Wood - Fiberglass - Vinyl - Driveways - Concrete removal - Concrete Coloring - Walls - Foundations - Decorative Concrete - Concrete Cutting - Stairs - Patios - Sidewalks - Stamped Concrete - Industrial - Garages - Cabinets - Laminate - Cabinet hardware - Snow Removal - Ice Removal - Snow Blowing - Snow Plowing - Additions ? - Bathrooms - Decks - Electrical - Kitchens - Plumbing - Roofing - Siding - and more Our project types include: Commerical (Office Buildijngs, Shopping Centers, Car Dealerships and more), Resteraunts, Warehouses, Rental Spaces, Residential (Multi-Family and Tenant Finish) For the best service in the area, give us a call so we can prove to you that you made the right choice.

Frase Construction Inc is a locally owned and operated business in the Ottumwa area since 1999. Business owner, Jeremy Frase invites you to come visit his showroom, complete with a large variety of retail products. Frase Construction specializes in new construction and remodeling. Serves include: - Roofing - Additions - Windows - Siding - Kitchens & Baths - Cabinets - Concrete - Electrical - Plumbing - Decks - Garages - General contractors - Designed build - Egress Windows - Casement Windows - Energy Efficient Windows - Skylights - Sliding Windows - Storm Windows - Installation - New Construction - Remdeling - Repair - Wood Shake roofs and Shingles - Maintenance - Green Building - Residential - Commercial - Metal - Wood - Fiberglass - Vinyl - Driveways - Concrete removal - Concrete Coloring - Walls - Foundations - Decorative Concrete - Concrete Cutting - Stairs - Patios - Sidewalks - Stamped Concrete - Industrial - Garages - Cabinets - Laminate - Cabinet hardware - Snow Removal - Ice Removal - Snow Blowing - Snow Plowing - Additions ? - Bathrooms - Decks - Electrical - Kitchens - Plumbing - Roofing - Siding - and more Our project types include: Commerical (Office Buildijngs, Shopping Centers, Car Dealerships and more), Resteraunts, Warehouses, Rental Spaces, Residential (Multi-Family and Tenant Finish) For the best service in the area, give us a call so we can prove to you that you made the right choice.

Precision Excavation LLC

110 Cedar Ln
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Precision Excavation LLC

110 Cedar Ln
No reviews yet
11 years of experience

Precision Excavation is a family owned company who guarantees satisfaction.

Precision Excavation is a family owned company who guarantees satisfaction.

Comegys Fence Construction

317 Jersey Dr
4.94(
48
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Comegys Fence Construction

317 Jersey Dr
4.94(
48
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned & operated since 1998. We specialize only in fencing. We do privacy, chain link and quality treated custom wood. We service all of the Des Moines area. Call or click for your quote today!

"Project went great from demo to clean up and install."

Tim L on June 2024

Locally owned & operated since 1998. We specialize only in fencing. We do privacy, chain link and quality treated custom wood. We service all of the Des Moines area. Call or click for your quote today!

"Project went great from demo to clean up and install."

Tim L on June 2024

Gilbert's Septic Service

7902 16 Av Rd
No reviews yet

Gilbert's Septic Service

7902 16 Av Rd
No reviews yet

Gilbert's Septic Service has been family owned and operated for over 50 years! Gilbert's will take care of your septic tank cleaning & repair. Certified for time of transfer inspection. Our services include residential: * Cleaning * Repair * Installation * Pumping * Maintenance * Inspection * Consulting Call Gilbert's Septic Service Today.

Gilbert's Septic Service has been family owned and operated for over 50 years! Gilbert's will take care of your septic tank cleaning & repair. Certified for time of transfer inspection. Our services include residential: * Cleaning * Repair * Installation * Pumping * Maintenance * Inspection * Consulting Call Gilbert's Septic Service Today.

PARKER TREE SVC

414 Madison Ave
5.00(
2
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PARKER TREE SVC

414 Madison Ave
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We accept credit cards, terms are pay upon completion, can arrange billings terms for commercial accounts only, we offer large discounts for winter work.

We accept credit cards, terms are pay upon completion, can arrange billings terms for commercial accounts only, we offer large discounts for winter work.

Greenwood Welding and Fence

804 Clinton Street
No reviews yet

Greenwood Welding and Fence

804 Clinton Street
No reviews yet
14 years of experience

Small business with 3 or 4 employees, most jobs are 1/2 down and other 1/2 at completion of the job.

Small business with 3 or 4 employees, most jobs are 1/2 down and other 1/2 at completion of the job.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in What-cheer, 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.

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