Bates Sanitation & Asphalt Inc
Excavating contractor
Serving Fort Madison, IA
From Google Business Profile
4.4
7 Google reviews
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Google categories: Excavating contractor
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Listed features
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Photos on Google: 8
Recent Google reviews (excerpts)
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5 out of 5 stars · Jul 2023
Professional and timely.
1 out of 5 stars · Nov 2020
Dorothy is a horrible business woman! She will take your down payment, stay in contact with you, wait until the contract is up (by HER decision!) and decide to not do business with you and keep your money!!
5 out of 5 stars · Jun 2020
Great people. Very knowledgeable and efficient.
The owner replied to 0 of the 5 most recent reviews Google showed.
From Google Business Profile, last checked October 4, 2026.
Iowa Contractor Registration
- Reg. #
- C094991
- Expires
- December 20, 2026
Source: Iowa Division of Labor contractor registration data, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Look up this registration
About excavation contractors in Fort Madison
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.