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Loos Landworks

24474 Snowshoe Ln NW
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Loos Landworks

24474 Snowshoe Ln NW
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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.

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Bohlman Ag Service LLC

42497 590th Ave
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Bohlman Ag Service LLC

42497 590th Ave
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7 years of experience

We specialize in on site septic system installation, designs, and inspections. Digging basements, ditch cleaning, sand, gravel, rock, and black dirt available for sale as well.

We specialize in on site septic system installation, designs, and inspections. Digging basements, ditch cleaning, sand, gravel, rock, and black dirt available for sale as well.

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Sanstead Excavating LLC

11136 130th St
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Sanstead Excavating LLC

11136 130th St
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavation Company. Owner/operator has 20 years of construction experience, specializing in water and sewer services. Also providing the following services: earthmoving, land clearing, trench digging, tiling residential properties, fixing sewer systems, digging footings, installing culverts, and the list goes on. Contact us to discuss your project needs.

"Done on time Good quality Good communication"

Jordan P on November 2023

Excavation Company. Owner/operator has 20 years of construction experience, specializing in water and sewer services. Also providing the following services: earthmoving, land clearing, trench digging, tiling residential properties, fixing sewer systems, digging footings, installing culverts, and the list goes on. Contact us to discuss your project needs.

"Done on time Good quality Good communication"

Jordan P on November 2023

Shores Edge Excavating

84963 Foster Ln E
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Shores Edge Excavating

84963 Foster Ln E
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavating Sewer Systems Septic Systems Rock Walls Retaining Walls Boulder Walls Grading Sloping Basements Foundations Landscaping Shorelines Shoreline Rip-rap Beaches Boat Landings Tree Removal

"It went excellent. Troy does amazing work and would definitely hire him again for my needs in Ortonville, MN. He took the time and designed the area for us and then made it look better than we even imagined."

Chance H on May 2019

Excavating Sewer Systems Septic Systems Rock Walls Retaining Walls Boulder Walls Grading Sloping Basements Foundations Landscaping Shorelines Shoreline Rip-rap Beaches Boat Landings Tree Removal

"It went excellent. Troy does amazing work and would definitely hire him again for my needs in Ortonville, MN. He took the time and designed the area for us and then made it look better than we even imagined."

Chance H on May 2019

Don Loken & Son Excavating & Drainage

1520 State Ave NW
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Don Loken & Son Excavating & Drainage

1520 State Ave NW
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At Don Loken Excavating, our goal is to do our best because we are representing the best. We strive to uphold our reputation of integrity and service, while creating lasting relationships with the companies that we work with. We are a full-service residential and commercial excavating company, serving the entire Owatonna area. Here are some of the services that we offer: Dig Basements Backfills City Sewer/Water Installation Final Grades Ripping Frost Site Work Hauling Materials Septic Installation Subcut/Base Driveways Demolition Curb Cut and Fills Site Development Main Line Water Taps Sewer/Water Street Connections Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied customers attest to our superior service, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Call us today for your free estimate or to discuss how Don Loken Excavating can help you with all of your excavating needs.

At Don Loken Excavating, our goal is to do our best because we are representing the best. We strive to uphold our reputation of integrity and service, while creating lasting relationships with the companies that we work with. We are a full-service residential and commercial excavating company, serving the entire Owatonna area. Here are some of the services that we offer: Dig Basements Backfills City Sewer/Water Installation Final Grades Ripping Frost Site Work Hauling Materials Septic Installation Subcut/Base Driveways Demolition Curb Cut and Fills Site Development Main Line Water Taps Sewer/Water Street Connections Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied customers attest to our superior service, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Call us today for your free estimate or to discuss how Don Loken Excavating can help you with all of your excavating needs.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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