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Orton Companies

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Orton Companies

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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

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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TR Earthworks LLC

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TR Earthworks LLC

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We're a dedicated team of professionals with a passion for all things excavation. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality results for every project we take on. From residential to commercial, no job is too big or too small for us. We specialize in digging foundations, land grading, site preparation, and more.

We're a dedicated team of professionals with a passion for all things excavation. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality results for every project we take on. From residential to commercial, no job is too big or too small for us. We specialize in digging foundations, land grading, site preparation, and more.

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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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D & E DirtWorx

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D & E DirtWorx

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D&E Dirtworx offering residential and commercial skid loader work ranging from dirt work, land grading and clearing, material spreading, brush mowing, tree removal, tree cleanup, grove cleanup, side walk removal, small demolition, fence line removal, and anything else you may possibly have in mind . We also have dirt, clay, and other types of aggregates to offer and can haul field rocks, trees, metal, concrete, and all other materials away from your site. You dream it and we can do it, no project is too big for us to handle. We have many attachments and 2 machines to get your job done properly and efficiently. Give us a call today to get your job lined up next!

"They did great work, they were very productive and got the job done in a timely manner. Will definitely hire again with another project!"

Keigan B on April 2024

D&E Dirtworx offering residential and commercial skid loader work ranging from dirt work, land grading and clearing, material spreading, brush mowing, tree removal, tree cleanup, grove cleanup, side walk removal, small demolition, fence line removal, and anything else you may possibly have in mind . We also have dirt, clay, and other types of aggregates to offer and can haul field rocks, trees, metal, concrete, and all other materials away from your site. You dream it and we can do it, no project is too big for us to handle. We have many attachments and 2 machines to get your job done properly and efficiently. Give us a call today to get your job lined up next!

"They did great work, they were very productive and got the job done in a timely manner. Will definitely hire again with another project!"

Keigan B on April 2024

Don Loken & Son Excavating & Drainage

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At Don Loken Excavating, our goal is to do our best because we are representing the best. We strive to uphold our reputation of integrity and service, while creating lasting relationships with the companies that we work with. We are a full-service residential and commercial excavating company, serving the entire Owatonna area. Here are some of the services that we offer: Dig Basements Backfills City Sewer/Water Installation Final Grades Ripping Frost Site Work Hauling Materials Septic Installation Subcut/Base Driveways Demolition Curb Cut and Fills Site Development Main Line Water Taps Sewer/Water Street Connections Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied customers attest to our superior service, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Call us today for your free estimate or to discuss how Don Loken Excavating can help you with all of your excavating needs.

At Don Loken Excavating, our goal is to do our best because we are representing the best. We strive to uphold our reputation of integrity and service, while creating lasting relationships with the companies that we work with. We are a full-service residential and commercial excavating company, serving the entire Owatonna area. Here are some of the services that we offer: Dig Basements Backfills City Sewer/Water Installation Final Grades Ripping Frost Site Work Hauling Materials Septic Installation Subcut/Base Driveways Demolition Curb Cut and Fills Site Development Main Line Water Taps Sewer/Water Street Connections Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied customers attest to our superior service, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Call us today for your free estimate or to discuss how Don Loken Excavating can help you with all of your excavating needs.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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