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DnD Landscape and Snow LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aitkin, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dustin is great. Was prompt and courteous. Showed up when he said he would be here. Great work for a great price. Project turned out better than expected. Will be recommending him to friends and family. Will definitely be using him again."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Campbell's LLC
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Aitkin, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Itâ s not just what you do itâ s how you do it. Zak is a very experienced earth mover and also one of the nicest contractors Iâ ve ever met. Graded our entire driveway and front lot exactly the way we wanted and cleaned up after. Best in class."
Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Central Minnesota Contracting LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aitkin, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"they created a beautiful area for my chickens. the landscaping was incredible, the quality of the coop is outstanding. their prompt, respectful, hard-working, & very time-efficient. would highly recommend these guys to anybody i know! they are 110% worth it!"
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Response time2 days
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Mission Creek Earthworks LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aitkin, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Mission Creek Earthworks LLC is your local excavation company that specializes but is not limited to: Excavation, Septic System Install, Demolition, Wildlife Ponds, Land Clearing, House Site Preperation and more!

Septic Installs
Driveway installs
Septic Installs
Septic Installs
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L&S Quality Septic and Dirt Work LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aitkin, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Haven North Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aitkin, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

With over 20 years in the landscaping industry, Haven North Landscaping utilizes creative concepts of land stewardship, conservation, and permaculture to work with nature to enhance the usefulness and enjoyment of properties. By designing, building, and maintaining purposeful and creative landscapes to improve habitats for bees, butterflies, birds, and all God’s creatures from tree frogs to humans, Haven North will work with you to transform your property into a haven!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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