Waterman Backhoe & Septic
excavation
Serving Hawarden, IA
No phone or website on file.
Location: 519 9th St, Hawarden, IA 51023From Google Business Profile
3.4
5 Google reviews
Google categories: Excavating contractor
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1 out of 5 stars · Aug 2021
Got the basics of the job done, there is a new water line.. Left the yard a total disaster, didn't hang any plastic or anything up in the basement room he was working in so the entire basement is now covered in concrete dust, and didn't…
5 out of 5 stars · Aug 2020
Dan and his crew just installed a brand new sewer system for us and they do Fantastic work! Thankful we found Waterman Backhoe and Septic in Hawarden, Iowa. Top notch service!!!!!!!! Fast and Friendly too!!!!!!!!
5 out of 5 stars · Feb 2020
One happy customer!! They responded to our issue within hours, when other septic services expected us to wait days with our emergency! They located the cap for our septic tank through snow and ice with shovels, not a backhoe. Emptied our…
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From Google Business Profile, last checked October 5, 2026.
About excavation contractors in Hawarden
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.