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Wolf Creek Dirt Works
4.9(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nice people, kept me informed and I could tell they knew what they were doing, this wasn’t their first rodeo. Only complaint was despite having a Bobcat on site all day, they never used it to smooth over the dig site and push the unearthed rocks to the side. I’ve been working on that ever since."
Road building, driveway, trails
Road building, driveway, trails
lake shore
lake shore
lake shore

+5

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mission Creek Earthworks LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Mission Creek Earthworks LLC is your local excavation company that specializes but is not limited to: Excavation, Septic System Install, Demolition, Wildlife Ponds, Land Clearing, House Site Preperation and more!\n\nPLEASE NOTE: I do not pump septic tanks. I have tried several times to have Angie remove that tag line, unsuccessfully. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Septic Installs
Driveway installs
Septic Installs
Septic Installs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
L&S Quality Septic and Dirt Work LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SFC Terrain Works
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired SFCterrainworks to remove several large trees and to remove a large brush pile. Excellent work all around! Very considerate through every step and very competitive pricing. I have used other contractors in the past for comparison. I highly recommend SFCTerrainworks."
Sand piles
Spread and compacted
Powerrake attachment
After Compaction.
Gravel driveway TLC.

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Excavating LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Dreaming of a smooth driveway, a pristine building site, or need responsible demolition services? Elite Excavating LLC expertly handles all your excavating and grading needs. We are a fully insured contractor dedicated to providing top-notch service, from clearing land to meticulous site preparation and beyond. Discover the difference quality workmanship makes for your next project!

Response time2 days
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S&S Contracting
3.4(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easy to work with. With asphalt costs soaring, I decided to do the site prep dig out with a limestone base now, and postpone blacktopping until oil prices fall. They were the only contractor I contacted willing to do that. Good people."
Concrete Foundation
Bathroom remodel
Living room remodel
Demo Day
New Garage Build

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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