Family-Owned · 50+ Years · Storm Lake, Iowa
Field Drainage, Septic Systems & Excavation in Storm Lake, Iowa
Family-owned digging and tiling contractor serving Buena Vista County and northwest Iowa for over 50 years.
About Us
Precision drainage & excavation, done right the first time
Heinsohn Digging & Tiling, Inc. is a family-owned drainage and excavation contractor based in Storm Lake, Iowa, with more than 50 years of experience serving farmers and landowners across Buena Vista County and northwest Iowa.
Owner Brian Heinsohn and his crew pair decades of hands-on know-how with the latest technology — including GPS automatic grade control and GPS mapping — to deliver precise, dependable results on every job. From tiling a wet field to installing a code-compliant septic system, we treat your land like it’s our own.
We’re a proud member of the Land Improvement Contractors of America (LICA), which keeps us current on the newest techniques and best practices in the industry.
Proudly serving Storm Lake, Alta, Newell, Sioux Rapids, Albert City, Marathon, Rembrandt, Truesdale, Lakeside and Linn Grove — plus communities throughout Buena Vista, Sac, Cherokee, Pocahontas and Clay counties.
Open Weekends
Weekend hours and emergency service when you need us most.
Quick Response
Fast callbacks and estimates — we show up when we say we will.
50+ Years
Family-owned and trusted by farmers across northwest Iowa.
GPS Precision
Automatic grade control and GPS mapping on every tile job.
What We Do
Our Services
Drainage, excavation, and site work done right the first time — backed by GPS precision and over 50 years in the field.
Field Drainage & Farm Tiling
Field drainage — also called farm tiling — removes excess water from your fields through a network of underground drainage tile, so you can plant earlier, harvest sooner, and grow more per acre. We install tile from 3″ to 18″ using GPS automatic grade control for exact depth and grade, even in low, hard-to-drain spots, and set up for deep trenching to reach the fall your field needs.
- Get into the field to plant and harvest sooner
- Higher yields — more bushels per acre
- Less topsoil erosion & deeper root development
- GPS maps of your tile for future reference
Demolition & Site Clearing
Need an old barn, building, or concrete slab gone? We handle demolition and site clearing for complete building sites, trees, concrete, and on-site burial of debris. Our excavator's hydraulic thumb grabs, lifts, and hauls heavy material efficiently, and our bulldozer's 6-way blade leaves your site level and ready for whatever's next.
- Complete building sites, barns & outbuildings
- Concrete removal & on-site debris burial
- 6-way dozer for clean finish grading
Septic System Installation
We install complete septic systems from start to finish — including gravity flow and lift station setups. A typical installation is a 1,500-gallon dual-compartment concrete tank paired with a 300-foot drain field, built to last for decades. Under Iowa's Time of Transfer law, any property on a septic system must be inspected before it's sold — if yours doesn't pass, we can install a system that meets today's code.
- Gravity flow & lift station systems
- 1,500-gallon dual-compartment tanks
- Time of Transfer inspections & code upgrades
Tree Removal, Clearing & Hauling
From overgrown fence lines to clearing an entire acreage, we remove trees of any size and haul them away with our large trailers — opening up more tillable ground and easier field edges. We also offer sidedump hauling of rock, clay dirt, black dirt, and sand, delivered where you need it or hauled off to keep your project moving.
- Fence line & acreage tree removal
- Sidedump hauling: rock, sand, clay & black dirt
- Clay building pads & concrete removal
Our Work
Project Gallery
Real jobs across northwest Iowa — tiling, demolition, septic, hauling and clearing.
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We're based in Storm Lake, Iowa and serve landowners throughout Buena Vista County and northwest Iowa — including Alta, Newell, Sioux Rapids, Albert City, Marathon, Rembrandt, Truesdale, Lakeside and Linn Grove — plus the surrounding Sac, Cherokee, Pocahontas and Clay counties.
Draining excess water lets the soil warm up and dry out faster, so roots grow deeper and you gain more days to plant and harvest. Iowa research has shown tiled fields can yield roughly 25–30% more corn and soybeans than comparable untiled ground, along with less erosion and reduced runoff.
We install tile from 3 inches up to 18 inches, with other sizes available on request. Using GPS automatic grade control, we set every line to precise depth and grade — even in low areas — and can provide GPS mapping so you always know where your tile runs.
Yes. Under Iowa's Time of Transfer law, a property served by a private septic system must be inspected before it's sold or the deed is transferred, and any substandard system must be brought up to code. If yours doesn't pass, we can install a compliant replacement.
We install complete gravity flow and lift station septic systems. A typical setup is a 1,500-gallon dual-compartment concrete tank with a 300-foot drain field, built to meet current Iowa standards and last for decades.
Yes. We handle demolition of complete building sites, barns, outbuildings, and concrete slabs. Our excavator's hydraulic thumb and 6-way dozer let us take structures down safely and grade the site clean afterward.
Yes. We remove trees of any size from fence lines and acreages and haul them away with our large trailers, opening up more usable ground along your field edges.
Call or text Brian at 712-299-3124, or email Heinsohndigging@gmail.com. Tell us about your project and we'll give you a free, no-obligation estimate.
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Contact Heinsohn Digging & Tiling
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