Looking for an excavation contractor in Melcher-Dallas, IA? Describe your project once and up to three excavation contractors who work in Melcher-Dallas and Marion County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Melcher-Dallas is home to about 1,193 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a stable community (−0.4% since 2020). With 1,147 people per sq mi, it is a suburban area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
Melcher-Dallas at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 1,193 (−0.4% since 2020)
- Rank in Iowa
- 241st of 940 cities and towns
- Land area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Population density
- 1,147 people per sq mi (suburban)
- Type
- City (Melcher-Dallas city)
- Main county
- Marion County
What to check before hiring in Melcher-Dallas
- Call 811: required before digging, in Iowa as everywhere.
- Permits: grading, foundations and utility work may need permits from the city or county.
- Soil and rock: ask how unexpected rock or poor soil is priced.
- Price drivers: volume, depth, access, haul-off and backfill.
Useful official resources
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Call 811
Official information and guidance.
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OSHA: trenching and excavation
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Melcher-Dallas
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Foundation and basement excavation
Digging for a foundation, basement or addition, with backfill.
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Utility trenches and site work
Trenches for water, sewer and power, building pads, driveways and grading.
Frequently asked questions in Melcher-Dallas
How much does excavation cost in Melcher-Dallas, IA?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve Melcher-Dallas reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
A house foundation often takes a few days; larger site work longer.
Who hauls the dirt away?
Ask: haul-off and disposal are often priced separately.
Which excavation contractors will contact me?
Up to three independent excavation contractors who serve Melcher-Dallas and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.