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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
311 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

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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