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South Branch Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"consummate professionalism....prompt response to inquiry....well executed tasks.... left job-site clean and tidy....minimal impact to surrounding gardens....very pleasant interaction in every way. would hire again in a heartbeat or recommend to friends and neighbors. a huge 'thank you'! 😁"
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Tiegs Enterprises
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, MN and surrounding areas

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Hello my name is Jeff Tiegs. I have several years experience hauling various different types of goods and materials. I have a class A cdl with a clean driving record. I currently have a brand new 4ft high sided 14' ft dump trailer that can haul any materails such as wood, shrubs, trees, dirt, gravel, mulch, rock, junk, almost endless oppurtunities. Give me a shout and I can take a look at what you need! Thank you!

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Topline Rental & Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

"Besides the tree trimming, he also cleaned our gutter that the trees were blocking and clogging, and advised us that the gutters needed repositioning so they would drain properly. Very satisfied with the outcome."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DJ Outdoor Services LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job was in and out within a hour didn't tear up my lawn and was a decent price. Very professional cleaned up all the wood after the stump was gone and leveled it out right after."
Stump grinding
Stump grinding
Stump grinding
Stump grinding
Junk removal

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ruff It Up Construction
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dover, MN and surrounding areas

"The team was prompt and very detailed, was able to pivot and suggest little changes that improved the overall look. They reconstructed a soffit and several bathroom and bedroom walls to enhance the appearance. I asked for non textured ceilings and they are flawless. Great communication throughout the job…I will rehire again in the future!!"
Drywall
Garage
Mudding
Drywall
Garage

+19

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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