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

Serving Cass Lake, 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%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Halverson Lawn Care
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cass Lake, 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 by71%of homeowners
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5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cass Lake, 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
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 Cass Lake, 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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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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