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Avatar for Dreams Scape
Dreams Scape
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Apple Valley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eric and his crew did a very good job cleaning up overgrown shrubs and removing dead & diseased plants. Replaced 4 existing shrubs, lilacs and diseased royal magnolia. Disposed of all material and finished the job the same day."
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Apple Valley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Team performed exceptional work. My project wasn't the largest but they were in and out in one day! I would recommend this company to anyone looking for landscaping help."
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Huge Patio DONE!
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Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+140

Response time1 day
305 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Romero Landscape & Tree Service
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Apple Valley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired for tree removal, block wall upgrade, remove garden, install sod, tree removal and trimming of another tree. Excellent service, and fair pricing. They cleaned up after work was done even in the street where trucks for debris were stationed. Workers worked very hard and were very nice and did a great job. Mariano, the owner was willing to help out with things I forgot to mention at the bidding process and all work completed in the designated time. I would hire them again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
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Hartigan Lawn and Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Apple Valley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired HLL to remove mulch and replace it with larger rock. Jack and his team were amazing. They were polite, efficient and considerate. They listened to what we wanted and we are very happy with the completed project. An added bonus was the meticulous clean up after the project was completed. We highly recommend Hartigan Lawn and Landscaping."
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+3

Response time30 mins
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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