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

Serving Blackduck, 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%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Halverson Lawn Care
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Blackduck, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nick does a great job. Heâ  s very reliable and performs the lawn care service with a very professional manner. Itâ  s been a positive experience dealing with Nick at Halverson Lawn Care."
Mowing
Mowing
Mowing
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+10

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Ruff It Up Construction
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Blackduck, 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
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SH Construction
3.7(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Blackduck, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to SH Construction! We are a locally owned and operated company with years of industry experience. We value honesty, integrity and stand behind our work. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.\n

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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