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Budreau Companies

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Budreau Companies

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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At Budreau Companies LLC, we specialize in providing top-quality fiberglass pools tailored to your backyard oasis dreams. As an authorized dealer, we offer a comprehensive range of services that include: Pool Shell Supply: We offer high-quality fiberglass pool shells, with over 30 models of pools and spas available, designed for long-lasting enjoyment for you and your family. Excavation Services: Our team handles all aspects of excavation, ensuring a precise and efficient pool hole that meets industry standards. Professional Installation: Our team is dedicated to their workmanship, providing a seamless installation process that transforms your outdoor space. What sets us apart is our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We understand that investing in a pool is a significant decision, which is why we prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the entire process. At Budreau Companies LLC, we stand by our work and stand by the quality we provide. Your happiness with your new pool is our top priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations from start to finish. Transform your backyard into a paradise with Budreau Companies LLC—where quality meets satisfaction!

"Excellent. All work was done proficiently and professionally and at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend this company."

Clarence M on May 2025

At Budreau Companies LLC, we specialize in providing top-quality fiberglass pools tailored to your backyard oasis dreams. As an authorized dealer, we offer a comprehensive range of services that include: Pool Shell Supply: We offer high-quality fiberglass pool shells, with over 30 models of pools and spas available, designed for long-lasting enjoyment for you and your family. Excavation Services: Our team handles all aspects of excavation, ensuring a precise and efficient pool hole that meets industry standards. Professional Installation: Our team is dedicated to their workmanship, providing a seamless installation process that transforms your outdoor space. What sets us apart is our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We understand that investing in a pool is a significant decision, which is why we prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the entire process. At Budreau Companies LLC, we stand by our work and stand by the quality we provide. Your happiness with your new pool is our top priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations from start to finish. Transform your backyard into a paradise with Budreau Companies LLC—where quality meets satisfaction!

"Excellent. All work was done proficiently and professionally and at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend this company."

Clarence M on May 2025


"Excellent service! They went above and beyond! Highly recommend..."

Tucker T on July 2024

From grading, brush cutting, construction of driveways and trails, to land clearing and landscaping services, Orton Companies is your one-stop shop for all your landscaping and dirt work needs.

"Excellent service! They went above and beyond! Highly recommend..."

Tucker T on July 2024


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Loos Landworks

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Loos Landworks

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4 years of experience

Transforming landscapes, one project at a time. Welcome to Loos Landworks LLC, your premier choice for comprehensive excavation and landscaping solutions. From snow plowing to lot clearing to stump removal, driveway installation to demolition, we offer a full suite of services tailored to meet your needs. With a focus on precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we take pride in delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.

Transforming landscapes, one project at a time. Welcome to Loos Landworks LLC, your premier choice for comprehensive excavation and landscaping solutions. From snow plowing to lot clearing to stump removal, driveway installation to demolition, we offer a full suite of services tailored to meet your needs. With a focus on precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we take pride in delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.


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Windorski Landscaping

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Windorski Landscaping

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3 years of experience

we offer a variety of services such as full lawn care service, spring/fall cleanup, snow removal, dock&lifts, dump trailer services, dirt work, tree removal, lot sweeping, and more! we are a small family owned landscaping company looking to grow and help out more people at a great price.

we offer a variety of services such as full lawn care service, spring/fall cleanup, snow removal, dock&lifts, dump trailer services, dirt work, tree removal, lot sweeping, and more! we are a small family owned landscaping company looking to grow and help out more people at a great price.


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Stanger Contracting, LLC

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Stanger Contracting, LLC

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Stanger Contracting is an Excavating/Landscaping company serving customers across Minnesota. Our customers are our priority. Building Pads Driveway Installs Clearing/Grubbing Custom Grading Drainage Solutions Road/Driveway Grading Shoreline Management Etc.

Stanger Contracting is an Excavating/Landscaping company serving customers across Minnesota. Our customers are our priority. Building Pads Driveway Installs Clearing/Grubbing Custom Grading Drainage Solutions Road/Driveway Grading Shoreline Management Etc.


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Higgins & Associates

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Higgins & Associates

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32 years of experience

Higgins & Associates offers a variety of services such as mobile concrete and asphalt crushing as well as demolition and excavating. With over 30 years of experience, Higgins & Associates has the experience needed to tackle any size job.

Higgins & Associates offers a variety of services such as mobile concrete and asphalt crushing as well as demolition and excavating. With over 30 years of experience, Higgins & Associates has the experience needed to tackle any size job.


Platinum Landscape and Spa Sales

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Platinum Landscape and Spa Sales

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12 years of experience

Platinum is a full service Landscape Construction Company. We specialize in landscape tear-outs, rock and edging installation, shoreline restoration, water features/ponds or pondless/koi pond installation, retaining wall installation, paver patios, concrete patios/sidewalks/driveways/colored concrete, waterproofing structures, berm installation, grading yards, sod installation and yard restoration

Platinum is a full service Landscape Construction Company. We specialize in landscape tear-outs, rock and edging installation, shoreline restoration, water features/ponds or pondless/koi pond installation, retaining wall installation, paver patios, concrete patios/sidewalks/driveways/colored concrete, waterproofing structures, berm installation, grading yards, sod installation and yard restoration


Stroms Dirtwork and Snow Removal

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Stroms Dirtwork and Snow Removal

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My name is Jackson Strom, I am running a snow removal business along with my Dirt work business. Dirt work is also known as excavation. I have been running equipment for 5+ years and I am now getting into my own business! I can do simple landscaping such as grading your driveway, pulling weeds from your garden/flowers, and other yard work!

My name is Jackson Strom, I am running a snow removal business along with my Dirt work business. Dirt work is also known as excavation. I have been running equipment for 5+ years and I am now getting into my own business! I can do simple landscaping such as grading your driveway, pulling weeds from your garden/flowers, and other yard work!


"Excellent they were timely polite good workers and clean up after themselves."

Kathy K on November 2022

We are a family-owned business operating out of NE Minneapolis. I work with home owners and contractors, specializing in interior drain tile and sump pump systems. ​ License - TLIC23483 IMG_2466.jpg

"Excellent they were timely polite good workers and clean up after themselves."

Kathy K on November 2022


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Sanstead Excavating LLC

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Sanstead Excavating LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavation Company. Owner/operator has 20 years of construction experience, specializing in water and sewer services. Also providing the following services: earthmoving, land clearing, trench digging, tiling residential properties, fixing sewer systems, digging footings, installing culverts, and the list goes on. Contact us to discuss your project needs.

"Done on time Good quality Good communication"

Jordan P on November 2023

Excavation Company. Owner/operator has 20 years of construction experience, specializing in water and sewer services. Also providing the following services: earthmoving, land clearing, trench digging, tiling residential properties, fixing sewer systems, digging footings, installing culverts, and the list goes on. Contact us to discuss your project needs.

"Done on time Good quality Good communication"

Jordan P on November 2023

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FAQs for excavation projects in Brainerd, MN

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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