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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

"Tom and Zack did an excellent job replacing my rotten deck stairs. They responded quickly with a reasonable quote that included a couple of options. They arrived when they said they would and worked diligently throughout the day. I can tell they're particular about their work. I'm excited to have my new safe deck stairs."
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%
22 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
306 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Vitak Lawn and Landscape, LLC
5.0(
6
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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%
2 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

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.

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