Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Bemidji, MN

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Bemidji, MN?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Excavation pros in Bemidji, MN

*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Bemidji, MN is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Excavation companies in Bemidji, MN is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

Last update on August 03, 2025

Find Excavation pros in Bemidji

Smith Skidsteer & Excavation, LLC
5.0(
14
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bemidji, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Caleb and his crew came through and cleaned up all the trees in my front yard, and removed all the limbs of the tree over the house. With his recommendation, I also had some additional limbs removed and and extremely grateful for the speed and fair pricing. Would highly recommend Smith Skidsteer & Excavation. Will do business with them again!"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Request Quote
Avatar for Halverson Lawn Care
Halverson Lawn Care
5.0(
7
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bemidji, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We rely on Nick to regularly mow and trim our 1/4 acre lakeshore yard. He does a terrific job, even trimming the edges and hard to mow places. He's reliable, professional and helpful. I have mobility problems, and he even took time to help me plant a few garden plants that I couldn't do myself. He also did a great job cleaning up leaves in the fall.I would definitely recommend Nick Halvorson for yard maintenance. Sue Ward"
Mowing
Mowing
Mowing
Before photo of the bank job
Before photo of the bank job

+10

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Rough Cut Renovations - Moorhead, Minnesota Facebook
Rough Cut Renovations - Moorhead, Minnesota Facebook
5.0(
2
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bemidji, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After a washing machine malfunction, our home suffered extensive water damage. We hired Rough Cut Renovations to handle the repairs and we're SO glad we did! Derek was personable, reliable and steady through the entire renovation. When he said he would be there on any given day, you could bet he'd be true to his word. Our bathroom is now a one-of-a -kind showpiece. The tile work is beautiful and the new flooring and woodwork installation throughout the main floor is perfection! It was extremely refreshing to watch such a talented and honest professional do such an amazingly excellent job to anything he set his hand to. Our house feels like a home, again. Thank you, Derek!!!!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
Ruff It Up Construction
4.0(
4
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bemidji, MN and surrounding areas

"The team was prompt and very detailed, was able to pivot and suggest little changes that improved the overall look. They reconstructed a soffit and several bathroom and bedroom walls to enhance the appearance. I asked for non textured ceilings and they are flawless. Great communication throughout the job…I will rehire again in the future!!"
Drywall
Garage
Mudding
Drywall
Garage

+19

Recommended by75%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Billman Masonry
Billman Masonry
5.0(
2
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bemidji, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Nathan and his team member did an amazing job. He fit me in where he could but didn't rush the job. Turned out beautiful and I could see the experience in his work"
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Request Quote
Showing 1-10 of 28
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

The Bemidji, MN homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles