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Avatar for Taz Construction, LLC
Taz Construction, LLC
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Taz construction did a outstanding job on our retaining wall and refreshed our hill with new plants and mulch. They cleaned up after the project was completed, along with doing extra work around the site. We will have them back on any further work we need done."
stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Budreau Companies
Budreau Companies
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called Colton on a Wednesday, he came and looked at my driveway on Friday. He was super easy to talk to, very knowledgeable, and accommodating. He explained my options and helped me decide the best option for my situation. He came the next Thursday and completed the job in one long, hard worked day. He did a great job and I would give him 10 stars if I could."
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway

+5

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Minnesota Grown Services
4.9(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dan was very professional. He was easy to deal with. He cleaned up everything after himself even out into the hall. I needed some fast service and he made sure he got to my project the very next morning. He is someone I would like to have come back to home and do other projects. I highly recommend this company."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for T & C Dirtworks
T & C Dirtworks
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Had a mess in my backyard along the river and a overgrown firepit. Curtis transformed the riverbank and installed a series of incredible steps going down to the river. Next he took the old firepit and created a new one with crushed granite. Now a perfect backyard setting. Would be glad to share before and after pictures."
Paver patios
Paver patios
Paver patios
Retaining walls
Retaining walls

+61

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
105
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Lake, 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."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+140

Response time1 day
305 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Loews Sod
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Brady did a wonderful job. Was very clear about how long the project would take and when heâ d start it. Him and his crew were very professional and treated my yard like it was their own, I highly recommend Loews Sod"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All American landscape solutions
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Offers commercial services

"I had a retaining wall widened and rebuilt which exceeded my expectations! Wyatt and Hayden made sure that the final grade was well packed and graded for good water flow."
Boulder wall
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Root Land Management
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Has performed multiple tree and landscaping jobs at my properties for me. Very thorough with the work completed. Competitive pricing and outstanding customer service."
We Can Do It For You
Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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1st Choice Home Repair
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

My name is Tom & I am a home improvement/repair specialist. With multiple years in residential remodeling & maintenance experience I will provide excellent service at a reasonable cost.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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