J & K Contracting
Excavation & Site Work
Serving Ames, IA
From Google Business Profile
3.3
10 Google reviews
Google categories: Excavating contractor
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1 out of 5 stars · Apr 2022
Needed to get into my storage unit which is right next door to these guys. They had their trucks parked in the storage unit lot blocking access. They are 24 hr access units, but apparently these guys think they can just park wherever and…
1 out of 5 stars · Apr 2020
Moved in to a new house recently, which is currently being worked on by J&K. Been several occasions where I can not leave my house due to construction equipment breaking or big piles of dirt in the road. I attempted to contact the owners…
1 out of 5 stars · Aug 2019
These guys are a joke, they are averaging less than 3 feet of road per day. The pile of trash at the end of my street has been there for 74 days and counting....
The owner replied to 0 of the 5 most recent reviews Google showed.
From Google Business Profile, last checked October 7, 2026.
About excavation contractors in Ames
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.