About the Local Business
Readers Contracting LLC is a local Ames, Iowa contractor specializing in comprehensive landscaping and masonry/concrete services. We help homeowners and businesses transform their outdoor spaces with practical solutions, from earthmoving and driveway construction to irrigation systems and retaining walls. Our team also provides ongoing maintenance for lawns, shrubs, and trees, along with repair and sealing services for concrete and masonry structures. We understand the specific challenges of the Ames area, such as patchy lawns and damaged landscape edging, and offer tailored approaches to address these common issues. Whether you need a new patio installed, seasonal lawn care, or repairs to your property's hardscapes, we focus on reliable workmanship and clear communication. Contact us at (515) 766-0802 or [email protected] to discuss your project.
Provided Services
- Interior wall construction
- Walkway construction or installation
- Retaining walls
- Driveway sealing or resealing
- Retaining wall sealing or resealing
- Tree stump removal
Question Answers
What services do you offer for common Ames lawn problems like patchy grass?
We address patchy lawn grass in Ames through a combination of services. This includes earthmoving or regrading to improve soil drainage, lawn care with proper fertilization and seeding, and irrigation construction or repair to ensure consistent watering. For severe cases, we may recommend landscape construction or installation to redesign the area with more suitable grass varieties or hardscaping elements.
Do you handle both construction and maintenance for outdoor projects like patios and retaining walls?
Yes, we provide a full range of services for outdoor structures. We can construct or install new patios, porches, terraces, walkways, and retaining walls using masonry and concrete techniques. We also offer ongoing maintenance, including sealing or resealing to protect against Iowa weather, and repair services for any damage that occurs over time, ensuring your investment lasts.
Can you help with tree and shrub care, including issues like disease or overgrowth?
Absolutely. Our tree care services include planting, pruning, trimming, removal, and transplanting, while shrub care covers planting, pruning, trimming, removal, and transplanting. We also manage diseases and insects for shrubs, helping maintain healthy greenery. For landscape edging damage common in Ames, we can repair or replace edging as part of our landscape maintenance or construction services.


