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Hedstrom Excavating
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At Hedstrom Excavating, LLC we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time1 day
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Schneider's Lawn & Landscape
3.1(
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 56 years of experience, Schneider's Lawn & Landscape proudly serves St. Cloud, Little Falls, Brainerd, and surrounding Central Minnesota communities with expert commercial and residential landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal services. Our dedication to quality has earned us a reputation as one of the trusted & respected leading service providers in this area.\nAs a full-service maintenance and landscape company, Schneider's Lawn & Landscape is dedicated to meeting all of your outdoor needs. Whether you require meticulous and expert lawn care, large-scale landscaping projects, or reliable snow removal services, we are equipped to handle it all. Our expertise offers a one-stop solution for all your landscaping and outdoor maintenance needs.\nContact us today 320-630-7840 for a FREE QUOTE and let us help enhance your outdoor spaces.\nFor more information, visit our website and follow us on Facebook for updates and inspiring photos.\n

Raised Patio/ Walkway
Raised Patio/ Walkway
Patio & Seat Wall
Paver Stoop
Paver Patio

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Response time3 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Don Green's Dirt Service
5.0(
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Contacting them after seeing their ad in the Angie's List magazine. John was great to work with and he and the team did a great job. Consulted with me throughout the entire process and we're very happy with the result. Leveled and graded our backyard (~4,000 feet) and laid new sod."
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GENADEK LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATING INC
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

"This was the second project that Genadek was hired for.  The reason Genadek was rehired to do work that no other contractor seemed to want to take on was because the company delivers what it says it will.  The first project was an extensive drain tile system with permeable pavers and a french drain, which has provided a beautiful place to entertain as well as much needed management of a high water table.  And when Genadek encountered issues with the high water table, they researched and came up with a plan - a plan that became the solution we had been searching for going on 6 years.
On both projects, Genadek was upfront about changing conditions of the project and gave us the information necessary to make a decision.  At no point was there a feeling that Genadek was doing anything other than respecting us and the financial constraints of the projects.  It is impossible to expect a bid to always be perfect down to the last penny, however Genadek makes a concerted effort to do just that and when they cannot - you will know why.
When Genadek finishes a project, they clean up the worksite and leave it as they found it so there is no delay in your enjoyment.  There is not doubt that this is a company that is choosing to do business the right way - respecting clients - and should be supported for it."
Residential Landscaping
Retaining Wall
Paving Stone Patio
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Northern Outdoor Services, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was so appreciative of their willingness to help me create! They have an eye for detail. We started from scratch with a blank canvas of a backyard, and we made a beautiful patio and dog park for my dogs. I had ideas of things I wanted but Ross very kindly let me know how his way would be better...you know, because professionals understand that retaining walls help hold earth together and my idea would have caused a mud slide...YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!!!"
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Creative Earthscapes, Inc
4.6(
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a wonderful job.
Everyone was so polite, knowledgable and hard workers!
A real pleasure to have at our home.
It was a difficult job because most of the plantings they removed were overgrown.
It was jungle.
The end result was just beautiful.
Josh was very helpful and did not mind when I changed things around la bit.
They even made time to mulch another area for me.
I would highly recommend them!
I hope to have them back next year to work on another area on the yard.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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