Bockenstedt Excavating Inc
excavation
Serving Iowa City, IA
From Google Business Profile
4.0
8 Google reviews
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Google categories: Excavating contractor
View on Google Maps →Last checked October 11, 2026.
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Listed features
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Photos on Google: 14
Recent Google reviews (excerpts)
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5 out of 5 stars · Apr 2024
My husband broke down in Iowa City towing a cargo trailer. Tires blown, hubs sheared off, rims cracked. Our friend here in Indiana called this company and the owner came and sent out his mechanics to fix. Will be forever grateful to these…
1 out of 5 stars · Feb 2024 · Owner replied
Apparently Brockenstedt excavating truck drivers are not required to follow the laws about tarping their loads on the interstate. Rock and dust flying out hitting windshields and chipping paint
1 out of 5 stars · Apr 2022 · Owner replied
I had to find out our sidewalk was broken myself the day after they installed our outside drain cleanout; it is obvious they had driven over it with the excavator as the tracks lead right up to the crushed section. I saw who I assume is…
The owner replied to 2 of the 5 most recent reviews Google showed.
From Google Business Profile, last checked October 11, 2026.
About excavation contractors in Iowa City
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.