Excavation contractors in Black Hawk County, IA

15 excavation contractors are registered in Black Hawk County. All 15 hold an active USDOT registration. The largest town is Waterloo.

All 15 contractors

Ranked by verified owner, then Google rating, then fleet size. How ranking works

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Residential excavation and site prep: $1,500–$5,000 for standard site work (Appalachian Scapes)$2,500–$15,000 for a standard home site (SiteX)Price driver: Soil: clay and rock cost more than loam
Removing trees, shrubs and debris: $1,400–$5,800 (HomeAdvisor)Price driver: Tree density
Grading a yard: $1,000–$5,000 for an average backyard (HomeGuide)Price driver: Slope
Driveway excavation: $1,000–$5,000 on average (Appalachian Scapes)Price driver: Access: tight sites need smaller machines and more hours
Dirt removal on a landscaping job: $500–$6,000 (Angi)Price driver: Haul distance and disposal

Published labor data puts the Midwest roughly 20% above the Southeast (SiteX).

Ranges from Appalachian Scapes, SiteX, HomeAdvisor, HomeGuide and Angi, checked September 2026.