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Avatar for Clark Companies, Inc
Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
103
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

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."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+132

Response time1 day
269 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Dreams Scape
5.0(
32
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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

"Outstanding work. On time, careful, honest. Have hired several times and will do so again."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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A-1 Curb Appeal
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Apple Valley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The entire process from estimating to completion was very timely and professional. The team came out and did an excellent job with my spring yard cleanup."
concrete curbing
concrete curbing
concrete curbing
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steeleman's Lawn & Landscapes
4.5(
107
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Apple Valley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quality work

"Steeleman did an awesome job on my project. They were professional, friendly and efficient. I appreciated all of their ideas and recommendations."
Steeleman's Lawn
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Lakeside Outdoors
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Apple Valley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great communication and timely service, would recommend this company to all my neighbors!"
Rock removal and install
Rock removal and install
First part with plants
Second part with grasses
Driveway with River Rock

+11

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Romero Landscape & Tree Service
5.0(
6
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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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