Des Moines Excavating
Excavation & Site Work
Serving Dallas Center, IA
From Google Business Profile
2.8
5 Google reviews
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Google categories: Excavating 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: 14
Recent Google reviews (excerpts)
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1 out of 5 stars · Sep 2026
Almost got hit by one of their drivers because they blew through a stop sign
1 out of 5 stars · Jul 2026
In the process of their excavation, they hacked my tree that sits right in front of my house, left the cut branches from the tree in the front yard, destroyed my front yard lawn,left the right away a mess, left debris behind, left…
2 out of 5 stars · Apr 2026
We needed our sewer lateral replaced and had insurance. During excavation, they tried to charge another $14,000 for unnecessary work. I explained it wasn’t needed, they agreed, and completed the repair, which took weeks. About a year…
The owner replied to 0 of the 5 most recent reviews Google showed.
From Google Business Profile, last checked October 3, 2026.
About this business
Des Moines Excavating is a trusted contractor based in Clive, IA, serving the area since 2017. We specialize in residential and commercial site work, including sewer lines and septic systems.
Services
- residential and commercial site work
- sewer lines
- septic systems
- Interior Sewer Services
- under-concrete sewer replacement and repair
- Sump Baskets & Discharge Lines
- Storm Drain Infrastructure
- Sewer Line Repairs & Replacements
- Water Services
- Directional Boring
- tearing out and replacing sidewalks, driveways, and retaining walls
Service area: Clive, IA
- In business since
- 2017
- Emergency service
- 24/7
- Estimates
- Request a Quote
Source: the business's own website and its Google Business Profile description, read automatically on October 24, 2026. Not verified by EdgeLocal.
Iowa Contractor Registration
- Reg. #
- C132318
- Expires
- June 30, 2029
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About excavation contractors in Dallas Center
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.