McAninch Corporation
Excavation & Site Work
Serving Des Moines, IA
From Google Business Profile
4.1
31 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, Earth works company, 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: 23
Recent Google reviews (excerpts)
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1 out of 5 stars · Apr 2026 · Owner replied
Your semi driver failed to come to a complete stop west of Grimes yesterday at the corner of 19th street and county line road, then proceeded to make a wide turn into my lane. If I hadn't slammed on the brakes there would have been a…
1 out of 5 stars · Mar 2026 · Owner replied
Drivers will run you off the road and avoid liability!!
5 out of 5 stars · Jan 2026
My friend Brett M. has relatives who work here.
The owner replied to 2 of the 8 most recent reviews Google showed.
From Google Business Profile, last checked October 3, 2026.
About this business
McAninch Corporation in Des Moines, Iowa, delivers grading and underground utility solutions backed by nearly 60 years of experience on large-scale projects across the Midwest.
Services
- Grading and Mass Excavation
- Foundation Excavation
- Underground Utility Installation
- Chemical Subgrade Stabilization
- Site Consulting and Management
- Design Review and Budget Development
- GPS-verified Topo Mapping
- Subcontract Services
- Clearing and Grubbing
- Trenching
- Boring
- Paving
- Landscaping
- Erosion control
Service area: Midwest
- In business since
- 1967
Awards and memberships: Iowa Association of Business and Industry, Greater Des Moines Partnership, National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), Metro Omaha Builders Association (MOBA), Associated General Contractors of Iowa (AGC), Master Builders of Iowa (MBI), 7x24 Silicon Prairie Chapter, Home Builders Association of Iowa (HBA), Developers Council of Greater Des Moines
Elsewhere online: Facebook
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. #
- C130887
- Expires
- June 30, 2029
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About excavation contractors in Des Moines
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.