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5158 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
Company Profile
Central Iowa Dirt Works began in 2008 when owner Cody McDowell started a small lawn-care operation with just a handful of employees. Over the years, the Johnston-based company has evolved from its mowing roots into a premier provider of comprehensive landscape and earthwork services for the greater Des Moines area. Today, as a family-oriented business with 18 full-time employees, they take pride in supporting local families and growing alongside the community. Their expertise now spans from detailed landscaping and retaining walls to major excavation, site preparation, and demolition projects, offering a full-service approach to transforming properties across Central Iowa.
Questions and Answers
What demolition services do you provide for Johnston homeowners?
We handle a full range of demolition projects to help Johnston residents safely clear and prepare their properties. This includes interior and exterior demolition, partial or total structure removal for sheds or old decks, and tearing down unwanted walls or surfaces. Our team manages the entire process, from securing permits to hauling away debris, ensuring your site is clean and ready for the next phase of your project.
How can you help with common local landscaping issues like overgrowth and weeds?
For Johnston homeowners dealing with overgrown shrubs or persistent weeds, we start with a thorough site clearing and grading service. This removes the problem vegetation and prepares the soil. We then offer solutions like hydroseeding or sod installation to establish a healthy, manageable lawn, and can build retaining walls to improve drainage and prevent future erosion and weed issues in problem areas.
Do you handle excavation for utility lines or drainage in Central Iowa?
Yes, trench digging for utilities and drainage solutions is a core part of our excavation services. We work with homeowners in Johnston and the surrounding areas to accurately dig trenches for water lines, electrical conduits, or French drain systems. Proper excavation is crucial for effective drainage and preventing water damage to foundations, which is a common concern with our local soil conditions.
Key Services
- Trench digging
- Interior demolition
- Excavation
- Exterior surface and wall demolition
- Partial structure demolition









