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KCI Construction, LLC

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KCI Construction, LLC

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Isaac is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Isaac is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


A2 Excavating, LLC

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A2 Excavating, LLC

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We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!


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Loos Landworks

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Loos Landworks

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Transforming landscapes, one project at a time. Welcome to Loos Landworks LLC, your premier choice for comprehensive excavation and landscaping solutions. From snow plowing to lot clearing to stump removal, driveway installation to demolition, we offer a full suite of services tailored to meet your needs. With a focus on precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we take pride in delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.

Transforming landscapes, one project at a time. Welcome to Loos Landworks LLC, your premier choice for comprehensive excavation and landscaping solutions. From snow plowing to lot clearing to stump removal, driveway installation to demolition, we offer a full suite of services tailored to meet your needs. With a focus on precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we take pride in delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.


New Era Underground

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New Era Underground

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We are a local veteran owned and operated small business specializing in underground utility construction using various methods of installation. From plowing trenching and boring. We can also take care of any excavation, land clearing or grading jobs you might need.

We are a local veteran owned and operated small business specializing in underground utility construction using various methods of installation. From plowing trenching and boring. We can also take care of any excavation, land clearing or grading jobs you might need.



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Sanstead Excavating LLC

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Excavation Company. Owner/operator has 20 years of construction experience, specializing in water and sewer services. Also providing the following services: earthmoving, land clearing, trench digging, tiling residential properties, fixing sewer systems, digging footings, installing culverts, and the list goes on. Contact us to discuss your project needs.

"Done on time Good quality Good communication"

Jordan P on November 2023

Excavation Company. Owner/operator has 20 years of construction experience, specializing in water and sewer services. Also providing the following services: earthmoving, land clearing, trench digging, tiling residential properties, fixing sewer systems, digging footings, installing culverts, and the list goes on. Contact us to discuss your project needs.

"Done on time Good quality Good communication"

Jordan P on November 2023



LAKES COUNTRY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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LAKES COUNTRY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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Offering a wide variety of services including Excavation Landscape Hardscape Sediment and Erosion control Stormwater inspection Seeding/Sod Shoreline cleanup/Restoration Lot Clearing Utility Line Maintenance Hunting Property Management Snow removal I am the owner operator just starting out on my own. I have been in the pipeline industry for the last 20 years working on large diameter mainline pipeline projects. I have been around all types of construction from building trades to highway heavy projects.

Offering a wide variety of services including Excavation Landscape Hardscape Sediment and Erosion control Stormwater inspection Seeding/Sod Shoreline cleanup/Restoration Lot Clearing Utility Line Maintenance Hunting Property Management Snow removal I am the owner operator just starting out on my own. I have been in the pipeline industry for the last 20 years working on large diameter mainline pipeline projects. I have been around all types of construction from building trades to highway heavy projects.


Rigid Excavating LLC

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Rigid Excavating LLC

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We are an excavating company located in Menahga, MN. We specialize in all types on excavating and landscaping. We have over 40 years of combined experience and look forward to working with you. Our services: Excavation Septic system design and installation Water line and hydrant installation Land clearing Demolition Road building and maintenance Retaining walls Timber steps Concrete patios and sidewalks Paver patios and driveways Reshape and restore landscape Areas Covered: Becker County Wadena County Ottertail County Hubbard County

We are an excavating company located in Menahga, MN. We specialize in all types on excavating and landscaping. We have over 40 years of combined experience and look forward to working with you. Our services: Excavation Septic system design and installation Water line and hydrant installation Land clearing Demolition Road building and maintenance Retaining walls Timber steps Concrete patios and sidewalks Paver patios and driveways Reshape and restore landscape Areas Covered: Becker County Wadena County Ottertail County Hubbard County


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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