Schaefer Excavating
Registered
excavation
Serving Mt Ayr, IA
Location: 1864 215th St, Mt Ayr, IA 50854
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Google categories: Excavating contractor
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Iowa Contractor Registration
- Reg. #
- C095496
- Expires
- January 14, 2027
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About excavation contractors in Mt Ayr
Excavating contractors handle digging, grading, trenching and site preparation. Excavators dig foundations and basements, grade lots for drainage, trench for utilities and drain tile, install culverts, remove stumps and prepare sites for driveways and building pads.
Typical cost: $2,000–$15,000 for residential site work. See the full cost guide
Typical U.S. ranges from industry sources (2024–25); not EdgeLocal data. Your quote will vary with scope, materials and location.
Questions to ask this contractor
- Confirm utility locates: Contractors must call 811 before digging.
- Ask about drainage planning: Grading should move water away from structures.
- Clarify hauling: Confirm where excess soil goes.