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Avatar for Younge Contracting, LLC

Younge Contracting, LLC

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Younge Contracting, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2017 years of experience

Is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Lots of work done for the dollar spent!"

James B on September 2023

Is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Lots of work done for the dollar spent!"

James B on September 2023

Mitts Construction LLC

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Mitts Construction LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2020 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

KC Star

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KC Star

4.31(
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Customers say: Quality work
1996 years of experience

KC Star is a small family oriented company owned and operated by Ken Carman. I am hands on and involved in every project. I have a very broad spectrum of experience with over 18 years in comercial and residential construction, Large and small project management and coordination, repair and maintenance there is very little that I have not handled. I take pride that my company only exists on referrals. I offer creative project planning and the utilize most current technology for efficent functional upgrades,repair and maintenance. I also offer the most proper disposal and environmentally responsible recycling for our project demolition and debris. I am happy to offer ideas and estimates for large or small projects. I offer top quality craftsmanship along with midwestern work ethic that won't prevent me from getting my hands dirty and provide a finish that you can be proud of. My pricing is competive and our workmanship and attention to customers requirements is one of our highest priorities. You may be surprised by the spectrum of services that I, cover so please ask. I excel and specialize in unique and creative finishing and remodeling of basements, kitchens and bathrooms but really there is no part of any work or living space that I am unfamiliar with so please ask. Thanks for your consideration in selecting me as your service company. Ken, KC

"1. Did not bring anything to cover shozes or old/wet water heater. Requested the customer to provide towels or something to cover the bottom of old water heater, mentioning the carpet will be dirty without it. 2. Had difficuties to ignite the starter/new water heater. Broke a gas nozzle part of the ignite by drilling. Even broken, put the part into the water heater. Somehow, the starter worked. 3. Paid $1,000 for installation of water heater. Requested the receipt but they said it will be avaiable after 3 weeks (will be updated). 4. Broken part will be replaced by other service provider,"

Jeong-Heon L on January 2022

KC Star is a small family oriented company owned and operated by Ken Carman. I am hands on and involved in every project. I have a very broad spectrum of experience with over 18 years in comercial and residential construction, Large and small project management and coordination, repair and maintenance there is very little that I have not handled. I take pride that my company only exists on referrals. I offer creative project planning and the utilize most current technology for efficent functional upgrades,repair and maintenance. I also offer the most proper disposal and environmentally responsible recycling for our project demolition and debris. I am happy to offer ideas and estimates for large or small projects. I offer top quality craftsmanship along with midwestern work ethic that won't prevent me from getting my hands dirty and provide a finish that you can be proud of. My pricing is competive and our workmanship and attention to customers requirements is one of our highest priorities. You may be surprised by the spectrum of services that I, cover so please ask. I excel and specialize in unique and creative finishing and remodeling of basements, kitchens and bathrooms but really there is no part of any work or living space that I am unfamiliar with so please ask. Thanks for your consideration in selecting me as your service company. Ken, KC

"1. Did not bring anything to cover shozes or old/wet water heater. Requested the customer to provide towels or something to cover the bottom of old water heater, mentioning the carpet will be dirty without it. 2. Had difficuties to ignite the starter/new water heater. Broke a gas nozzle part of the ignite by drilling. Even broken, put the part into the water heater. Somehow, the starter worked. 3. Paid $1,000 for installation of water heater. Requested the receipt but they said it will be avaiable after 3 weeks (will be updated). 4. Broken part will be replaced by other service provider,"

Jeong-Heon L on January 2022

J. Benson Construction

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J. Benson Construction

4.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
1965 years of experience

J. Benson Construction is a full service, fully licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor. We serve the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and greater Minnesota from three offices in Minneapolis, Rochester and Duluth. We are a preferred vendor for Contractor Connection, Code Blue, Travelers, Farmers Insurance, First Choice Repair, Innovation Property, Lionsbridge and West Bend Mutual Insurance, among others. Please see our website for additional service areas. Additional contact name - Brad Payne & Wayne Benson.

"Horrible The experience was awful with this people. I didn't know this company at all, my insurance company send me a list of 5 general contractors to take care of my house, so I pick J Benson because they were close to my house and I want it to keep the contractor local and close. So I went with them. They send an estimator like one day after the damage of the house, I signed the paperwork and two days later they send a different person because the first guy had previews commitments, so that was the first red flag. The second estimator took a lot more pics of the house and did he's first estimate, he submitted to the adjuster and it passed just fine. But then it took them almost one whole month before any one started to work in my house, not a single nail was removed or anything. Then I found out that numerous contractors were going in and out of my house with out me knowing it. Finally the work started and the job "foreman" got involved, this guy was even worst, he only called and picked up the phone when he need it something for me other ways good luck trying to get a hold of him. This guy should be FIRED and never allowed to work on the field again. One day I called him and he's answer was "what do you need, I am kind of busy right now" Awesome. Then I asked for an estimate to build a brand new bathroom in the basement. The estimator give me he's quote and we agreed on the price, so they started the project about one month after the paperwork was signed. About 80% of the work was done when I found out that the estimator "FORGOT" to add the toilet and the tub on the estimate!!!!!! How can any one do that????? So I had to came up with that $$$ And then there was the communication with office personnel. Since day one right after I signed the paperwork I offer to give them money, the estimator said "some one from the office will contact you" NO one ever did, weeks went by with out a single person contacting me about money. Finally some one did and every time we communicated there was a mistake with the numbers, every time there was an "I am sorry I forgot" Unreal this people. A couple of weeks before the project was done and I was super upset with every one involved at this point I requested a supervisor. He reached out to me and we meet at my house. He right away start asking me for money, I pretty much lost my cool there and I went off about all of the issues I was having with he's people. He's answer " I am sorry I wasn't aware of the issues" This shows how unprofessional this company is I can't believe how this people are in business not only in the twin cities but in southern Minnesota."

Cesar M on July 2020

J. Benson Construction is a full service, fully licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor. We serve the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and greater Minnesota from three offices in Minneapolis, Rochester and Duluth. We are a preferred vendor for Contractor Connection, Code Blue, Travelers, Farmers Insurance, First Choice Repair, Innovation Property, Lionsbridge and West Bend Mutual Insurance, among others. Please see our website for additional service areas. Additional contact name - Brad Payne & Wayne Benson.

"Horrible The experience was awful with this people. I didn't know this company at all, my insurance company send me a list of 5 general contractors to take care of my house, so I pick J Benson because they were close to my house and I want it to keep the contractor local and close. So I went with them. They send an estimator like one day after the damage of the house, I signed the paperwork and two days later they send a different person because the first guy had previews commitments, so that was the first red flag. The second estimator took a lot more pics of the house and did he's first estimate, he submitted to the adjuster and it passed just fine. But then it took them almost one whole month before any one started to work in my house, not a single nail was removed or anything. Then I found out that numerous contractors were going in and out of my house with out me knowing it. Finally the work started and the job "foreman" got involved, this guy was even worst, he only called and picked up the phone when he need it something for me other ways good luck trying to get a hold of him. This guy should be FIRED and never allowed to work on the field again. One day I called him and he's answer was "what do you need, I am kind of busy right now" Awesome. Then I asked for an estimate to build a brand new bathroom in the basement. The estimator give me he's quote and we agreed on the price, so they started the project about one month after the paperwork was signed. About 80% of the work was done when I found out that the estimator "FORGOT" to add the toilet and the tub on the estimate!!!!!! How can any one do that????? So I had to came up with that $$$ And then there was the communication with office personnel. Since day one right after I signed the paperwork I offer to give them money, the estimator said "some one from the office will contact you" NO one ever did, weeks went by with out a single person contacting me about money. Finally some one did and every time we communicated there was a mistake with the numbers, every time there was an "I am sorry I forgot" Unreal this people. A couple of weeks before the project was done and I was super upset with every one involved at this point I requested a supervisor. He reached out to me and we meet at my house. He right away start asking me for money, I pretty much lost my cool there and I went off about all of the issues I was having with he's people. He's answer " I am sorry I wasn't aware of the issues" This shows how unprofessional this company is I can't believe how this people are in business not only in the twin cities but in southern Minnesota."

Cesar M on July 2020

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Nick's Tree & Landscape

4.20(
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Nick's Tree & Landscape

4.20(
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Customers say: Terrific value
2006 years of experience

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.

Leth's Sewer & Septic Service

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Leth's Sewer & Septic Service

4.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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