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Avatar for Budreau Companies
Budreau Companies
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called Colton on a Wednesday, he came and looked at my driveway on Friday. He was super easy to talk to, very knowledgeable, and accommodating. He explained my options and helped me decide the best option for my situation. He came the next Thursday and completed the job in one long, hard worked day. He did a great job and I would give him 10 stars if I could."
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway

+5

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Minnesota Grown Services
4.9(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
104
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I used Clark for a yard waste dumpster rental. Super timely and easy to work with. They let me keep the dumpster for an extended time to allow for time to work on the project. Would highly recommend."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+140

Response time1 day
320 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Arjovi Solutions LLC
4.9(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fabian is a very humble, hard-working man, Who strives to do exactly what he says he will do. He did it on time and on budget without complaint. We will utilize his help with any project he is capable of."
Sod installation
Rock garden
Patio building
Mulch installation
Mulching and wall

+3

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Loews Sod
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mojestic Landscapes
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I recommend them for various reason: Great communication with customer On time on the job sight Finishing on time Good quality of work Family run"
Design of project
Exterior lighting
Retaining wall and patio
Gas fire pit and grill surround
Arial view

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Root Land Management
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Has performed multiple tree and landscaping jobs at my properties for me. Very thorough with the work completed. Competitive pricing and outstanding customer service."
We Can Do It For You
Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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1st Choice Home Repair
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

My name is Tom & I am a home improvement/repair specialist. With multiple years in residential remodeling & maintenance experience I will provide excellent service at a reasonable cost.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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