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Avatar for Clark Companies, Inc
Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
102
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

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

+132

Response time1 day
179 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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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

"Very easy and professional to work with from start to finish. My husband and I were nervous to work with another contractor, due to a previous very larger concrete project that had a few bumps towards the end of the project and we don't realize it would tear up most of our yard. The first call to Dan started with a small project grading and leveling estimate but through further discussions and Dan answering our questions; we decided to have them complete a larger landscaping project: replace a 72 feet rock wall with a boulder wall, frame a small flower garden with rocks, level and grade entire yard, over 4,500 sq feet, hydro seed, and place a few boulders throughout the yard . They initiated conversations with our neighbor, explaining and ensuring no damage to their yard would occur and if hey had any questions or concerns to please talk to them right way, they had none, and everything went smoothly. Dan and his brother pay attention to detail from start to finish and we greatly appreciated that. The grass is starting to grow and everything looks great. The price was well worth it."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Budreau Companies
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfectly job done. The dumped the pile in right spot with little instructions."
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 time6 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Gardener Luna
4.6(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trimmed two trees and got ride of a large bush that was mostly weeds. Price seemed reasonable and work was done very well. Would hire again."
Paver patio
Paver patio
Paver patio
Paver patio
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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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 time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Loews Sod
4.9(
8
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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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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