
Melbourne, IA & Marshall County
Ricken Excavating and Drainage LLC
Excavating contractor Melbourne, IA
Dependable excavation, drainage, grading, and site prep for agricultural, residential, and commercial properties.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Serving: Melbourne, IA, Marshall County, and surrounding areas
Our Services
Excavation and drainage built for Iowa ground
From field tiling and farm drainage to basement digging, building pads, and site prep — one local team for the work.
About Us
Excavating contractor serving Melbourne, IA and Marshall County
Ricken Excavating and Drainage LLC provides dependable excavation and drainage for agricultural, residential, and commercial projects in Melbourne, IA, throughout Marshall County, and the surrounding area.
From field drainage tiling and farm drainage to grading, site prep, basement digging, barn and house pads, pond creation, and septic excavation, we use proven techniques and modern equipment on every job.
Quality workmanship, reliability, and attention to detail are how we help property owners improve land performance. Call or text to talk through your project.
Ready to talk through your project?
Call or text (641) 751-7162. Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Why Choose Us
Agricultural, residential & commercial
One local crew for farm drainage, home sites, and commercial excavation across Marshall County and nearby Iowa counties.
Quality workmanship
Proven excavation methods, modern equipment, and careful planning tailored to each property.
Reliable local team
Ricken Excavating and Drainage LLC is based in Melbourne, IA and ready when your ground needs to move.
Land that performs
We focus on drainage, grade, and site prep that help fields, yards, and building sites work the way they should.
Our Work
Recent excavation and site work
A look at the excavation, site prep, and drainage work we deliver for Melbourne and Marshall County property owners.
FAQ
Common questions
Quick answers about our excavation and drainage services.
We serve Melbourne, IA, Marshall County, Grundy County, Hardin County, Story County, Jasper County, Tama County, Poweshiek County, and surrounding areas. Field drainage tiling is also available throughout Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas.
We provide field drainage tiling, agricultural tile design, farm drainage, grading, pond creation, basement digging, barn and house pads, septic excavation, site prep, and residential and commercial excavation.
Yes. We design and install field drainage tiling for farms throughout Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas, including pattern tiling and spot tiling based on the needs of each field.
Call or text (641) 751-7162, or email drainagedonerite@gmail.com. We’ll discuss your property and the work you need done.
We’re available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Reach out by call or text to talk about your project.

Need excavation or drainage work?
Call or text Ricken Excavating and Drainage LLC — we’re ready to help with your next project.
Service Area
Proudly serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding counties
Local excavation and drainage for farms, homes, and commercial sites throughout central Iowa.
Contact
Let’s talk about your project
Reach out by phone, text, or email. We’re here Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Hours
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Service area
Melbourne, IA, Marshall County, and surrounding areas











