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Taz Construction, LLC
5.0(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clear 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%
21 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 Clear 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
267 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Vitak Lawn and Landscape, LLC
5.0(
6
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My patio wall was leaning and the blocks were crumbling. The patio pavers were full of moss and weeds. The patio steps had just been redone a year ago by another company but sand had been used as a base and after settling, they were no longer level and developing a tripping hazard. Joe recognized construction errors in both the wall and steps. My backyard had a large area along a fence where soil had washed away and grass wouldn't grow. What I appreciated about Joe was his interest in what my vision was and then offering his creative ideas for what could be done. Joe cut down a full-grown evergreen and a shrub that had become unsightly. He trimmed other trees and removed branches that were brushing against the house. Vitak Landscaping gave me a beautiful patio and backyard! The crew is a pleasure to work with - hardworking, with an eye for detail and quality work. I highly recommend this crew and company!"
Retainig Wall
Small Landscape Design
Retaining Wall and Rock Bed
Sod and Rock Bed Install
Patio

+6

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Loews Sod
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clear 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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & C's Outdoor Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello my name is Josh Lombard owner of J and C’s Outdoor services LLC where we can help you with any outdoor needs from concrete, lawn care, spring/fall clean ups, gutter cleaning, landscaping, snow removal! I’ve been in this line of work for about 6-7 years now ranging from residential to commercial from past experience! We mainly focus on residential work at J and C’s Outdoor services LLC. Striving for not only the best quality but the best hospitality as well! If you’d like to receive an estimate or have any questions, don’t hesitate to call!

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New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hi, I’m Dave, the owner of a reliable and hardworking lawn care service dedicated to keeping your yard looking clean, healthy, and well-maintained. I take pride in providing quality work, dependable service, and professional results every time.\nWhether you need routine lawn mowing, trimming, edging, or a seasonal cleanup, I’m here to make maintaining your property simple and stress-free. My goal is to treat every yard like it’s my own and leave every customer satisfied with the results.\nReliable service. Clean yards. Quality work.

FDL
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

FDL — Fencing • Decks • Landscaping\n\nWe’re a small, hardworking local crew with 15+ years of combined experience and talent in fencing, deck projects, landscaping, and outdoor improvements. We take pride in quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and getting the job done right.\n\n🔨 Fencing\n🏡 Decks & outdoor structures\n🌿 Landscaping & outdoor improvements\n🛠️ Repairs, installs & custom projects\n\nWe’re currently looking for immediate work to wrap up the season with weekend availability for homeowners, property owners, and anyone looking to improve their outdoor space.\n\nWhether it’s a small project or a larger job, give FDL a chance to bring your vision to life.\n\n📍 Local & reliable\n💪 Experienced crew\n📅 Immediate & weekend availability\n📩 Message us today for a quote!\n\nFDL — Quality work. Reliable service. Built to last.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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 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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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