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Avatar for Lassonde Excavating
Lassonde Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Kyle is quick to respond, shows up on time gave resources and did excellent work. He installed a new gravel road for us and it is exactly what we wanted. It's also great to have a local small business to support!"
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Gravel Pad for RV Storage
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Finished Gravel

+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
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Serving Columbus, 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

+132

Response time1 day
180 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Minnesota Grown Services
4.9(
35
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Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The attention to detail and the price paid for the project are the two biggest factors when selecting a company for work. I highly recommend Dan Bailey and his Minnesota Grown Services company. My property has never looked this great! Thanks to Dan and his staff."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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High Point Properties
4.9(
18
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Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gunner and his crew absolutely crushed this landscaping job. Responsive and detail oriented through the entire process. HP properties is the only company I will go to for my future landscaping and lawn care needs."
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+6

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Robert Engstrom Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rob is a skilled stone and paver artist. He rebuilt our stone lakeshore with care, and created new retaining walls and paver walkway for our lakefront home. Robâ s work is beautiful, and he works quickly. I will definitely hire Rob again."
Boulder Wall
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Outdoor Aesthetix
5.0(
13
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Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a complete yard, front and back, design and execution of the design. Work involved removal of original yard and over grown plantings and unwanted trees. That work was done with care but very thorough. Then the new design was brought to life and transformed our outdoor space and its enjoy ability. We continue to utilize Outdoor Aesthetics for ongoing work for spring and fall cleanup as well as refining our yard as we tweak the plantings to enrich enjoyment."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Romero Landscape & Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired for tree removal, block wall upgrade, remove garden, install sod, tree removal and trimming of another tree. Excellent service, and fair pricing. They cleaned up after work was done even in the street where trucks for debris were stationed. Workers worked very hard and were very nice and did a great job. Mariano, the owner was willing to help out with things I forgot to mention at the bidding process and all work completed in the designated time. I would hire them again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exclusive Lawn & Landscape LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jordan was very professional from beginning to the end! He communicated every step, was on time, and on budget. I trusted his knowledge and abilities without a single worry! If you want a stress free professional job done, this is the business for you!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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