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Mitts Construction LLC

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Mitts Construction LLC

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5 years of experience

When you hire a local septic company, you want to know that you're hiring a team you can rely on. You'll be glad you hired Mitts Septic and Excavating because... We're a family-owned and -operated company We've been in business serving the Rochester MN area for more than five years We take pride in leaving our work sites clean We set up durable residential and commercial septic systems. We'll work with a designer to install the customized plan for your home and commercial facility and ensure that it meets local requirements. We'll handle every part of the installation project, from clearing away brush to cleaning up the work site. Call 507-961-3385 today to get a free estimate on septic system services. MITTSSEPTIC.COM

"Quick to respond. Very reliable. Great pricing."

Natalie S on August 2023

When you hire a local septic company, you want to know that you're hiring a team you can rely on. You'll be glad you hired Mitts Septic and Excavating because... We're a family-owned and -operated company We've been in business serving the Rochester MN area for more than five years We take pride in leaving our work sites clean We set up durable residential and commercial septic systems. We'll work with a designer to install the customized plan for your home and commercial facility and ensure that it meets local requirements. We'll handle every part of the installation project, from clearing away brush to cleaning up the work site. Call 507-961-3385 today to get a free estimate on septic system services. MITTSSEPTIC.COM

"Quick to respond. Very reliable. Great pricing."

Natalie S on August 2023


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Loos Landworks

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Loos Landworks

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4 years of experience

Transforming landscapes, one project at a time. Welcome to Loos Landworks LLC, your premier choice for comprehensive excavation and landscaping solutions. From snow plowing to lot clearing to stump removal, driveway installation to demolition, we offer a full suite of services tailored to meet your needs. With a focus on precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we take pride in delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.

Transforming landscapes, one project at a time. Welcome to Loos Landworks LLC, your premier choice for comprehensive excavation and landscaping solutions. From snow plowing to lot clearing to stump removal, driveway installation to demolition, we offer a full suite of services tailored to meet your needs. With a focus on precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we take pride in delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.


Connaughty Excavation

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Connaughty Excavation

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Services provided are as follows. Excavation mainly any type. Water lines install and repairs Sewer repair and install French drains Regrading Mulching heavy brush Stump removal Black dirt and road rock hauling Driveway repair All types of landscape I have been in the excavation field for over 20 years. I have done everything from digging basements to final grade and landscape. I look forward to working with you.

Services provided are as follows. Excavation mainly any type. Water lines install and repairs Sewer repair and install French drains Regrading Mulching heavy brush Stump removal Black dirt and road rock hauling Driveway repair All types of landscape I have been in the excavation field for over 20 years. I have done everything from digging basements to final grade and landscape. I look forward to working with you.



J.E. Britton Company

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J.E. Britton Company

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J.E. Britton Company can help you with all of your excavating and bull dozing needs! We have all of the equipment and experienced staff to complete any job for you. We will travel to you to complete any project small or large in a timely fashion. With references to back up the quality and diversity of work we provide, we look forward to helping you with any excavating and bull dozing projects soon to come!

J.E. Britton Company can help you with all of your excavating and bull dozing needs! We have all of the equipment and experienced staff to complete any job for you. We will travel to you to complete any project small or large in a timely fashion. With references to back up the quality and diversity of work we provide, we look forward to helping you with any excavating and bull dozing projects soon to come!


Mike Pehler Excavating

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Mike Pehler Excavating

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Mike Pehler Excavating is an Excavating Contractor with over 15 years of Experience in business.Totally affordable prices,insured with guaranteed satisfaction. -Land Clearing -Excavating -Residential,Commercial and Agricultural Excavation -Basement Demolition -New Constructions Residential Excavating Contractor , Agricultural Excavating , Agricultural Excavating Service , Septic Contractor , Septic Company

Mike Pehler Excavating is an Excavating Contractor with over 15 years of Experience in business.Totally affordable prices,insured with guaranteed satisfaction. -Land Clearing -Excavating -Residential,Commercial and Agricultural Excavation -Basement Demolition -New Constructions Residential Excavating Contractor , Agricultural Excavating , Agricultural Excavating Service , Septic Contractor , Septic Company


Cardinal Pumping And Drain Cleaning

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Cardinal Pumping And Drain Cleaning

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At Cardinal Pumping and Drain Cleaning we specialize in residential and commercial cleaning. We do Septics, and high pressure jetting, drain cleaning. We also do Septic inspections for resale of property. We are licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

At Cardinal Pumping and Drain Cleaning we specialize in residential and commercial cleaning. We do Septics, and high pressure jetting, drain cleaning. We also do Septic inspections for resale of property. We are licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.


Andstar Stump Grinding Service

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Andstar Stump Grinding Service

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17 years of experience

ANDSTAR owns one of only two Premier SC 1152 robotic stump grinders in the state of MN - the Premier SC 1152 is the most efficient residential stump grinder available. We not only believe in state of the art equipment - we are committed to exceptional service and follow the highest standards in safety and ethics. You won't be disappointed in an ANDSTAR job! In addition to Stump Grinding ask about ANDSTAR's Soil Conditioning, Landscape Preparation, Excavation, Leveling, Finishing, Backhoe Work, Tilling, and limited Chipping and Trimming services.

ANDSTAR owns one of only two Premier SC 1152 robotic stump grinders in the state of MN - the Premier SC 1152 is the most efficient residential stump grinder available. We not only believe in state of the art equipment - we are committed to exceptional service and follow the highest standards in safety and ethics. You won't be disappointed in an ANDSTAR job! In addition to Stump Grinding ask about ANDSTAR's Soil Conditioning, Landscape Preparation, Excavation, Leveling, Finishing, Backhoe Work, Tilling, and limited Chipping and Trimming services.


Leth's Sewer & Septic Service

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Leth's Sewer & Septic Service

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Welcome to Leth's Sewer & Septic Service! Leth's Sewer & Septic Service serves Rochester, Minnesota. Has a backed up sewer caused a toxic disaster in your basement? If you need the problem rectified as soon as possible so that you can begin cleaning up the mess, then you should give the experts at Leth's Sewer & Septic Service a call. Our licensed and state certified company provides sewer and septic system cleaning and repairs for clients throughout Rochester, Minnesota and the surrounding area. Our staff of friendly, trained professionals will be glad to answer any questions that you might have. They will work quickly to determine the problem and then rectify it. Our services include, - Sewer Pumping and Repair - Septic System Pumping, Repair, and Inspection - Electric Drain Cleaning - Excavation - Pipe and Tank Locating - Sewer Pipe Thawing - Video Pipe Inspection In addition, we also perform sump pump maintenance, toilet maintenance, backhoe work and repair, and high-pressure jet cleaning. Ask about our special discounts. Give us a call today for more information or to schedule service. Licensed and State Certified - Ask About Our Special Discounts.

Welcome to Leth's Sewer & Septic Service! Leth's Sewer & Septic Service serves Rochester, Minnesota. Has a backed up sewer caused a toxic disaster in your basement? If you need the problem rectified as soon as possible so that you can begin cleaning up the mess, then you should give the experts at Leth's Sewer & Septic Service a call. Our licensed and state certified company provides sewer and septic system cleaning and repairs for clients throughout Rochester, Minnesota and the surrounding area. Our staff of friendly, trained professionals will be glad to answer any questions that you might have. They will work quickly to determine the problem and then rectify it. Our services include, - Sewer Pumping and Repair - Septic System Pumping, Repair, and Inspection - Electric Drain Cleaning - Excavation - Pipe and Tank Locating - Sewer Pipe Thawing - Video Pipe Inspection In addition, we also perform sump pump maintenance, toilet maintenance, backhoe work and repair, and high-pressure jet cleaning. Ask about our special discounts. Give us a call today for more information or to schedule service. Licensed and State Certified - Ask About Our Special Discounts.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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