Elder Corporation
Excavation & Site Work
Serving Pleasant Hill, IA
From Google Business Profile
3.9
50 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, Demolition contractor, Engineering consultant, General contractor, Utility contractor
View on Google Maps →Last checked October 3, 2026.
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Listed features
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Photos on Google: 11
Recent Google reviews (excerpts)
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5 out of 5 stars · Jun 2026
Gordon and Zach went above and beyond to endure no erosion took place along side my property on SE 30th Street in Altoona. There are still good people in this world.
1 out of 5 stars · Apr 2026
Had one of their drivers, on a Saturday morning, pull in front of me with no signal or warning, in a speed zone of 45, in the rain. Forgave it the first time. Then moved into the next lane, rode the line, pushing me into the curve, and…
1 out of 5 stars · Apr 2026
This corporation is scandalous. Destroyed my windshield then Jim told me they aren’t liable for it. They have no integrity.
The owner replied to 0 of the 8 most recent reviews Google showed.
From Google Business Profile, last checked October 3, 2026.
About this business
Earthmoving & Grading Contractor In Des Moines, IA.
Services
- Earthmoving
- Underground Utilities
- Demolition
- Recycling
- Soil Stabilization
- GPS/Machine Control
- Value Engineering
- ElderTV
- Hydro Excavation
- Land Clearing & Tree Grinding
- Volumetric Mobile Concrete Mixer
Service area: Des Moines, central Iowa
- Experience
- over 65 years of experience
Elsewhere online: Facebook · Instagram · TikTok · LinkedIn
Source: the business's own website, read automatically on October 18, 2026. Not verified by EdgeLocal.
Iowa Contractor Registration
- Reg. #
- C130634
- Expires
- June 30, 2029
Source: Iowa Division of Labor contractor registration data, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Look up this registration
About excavation contractors in Pleasant Hill
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.