Groundworks ensures your home in Minnesota stays safe and healthy with expert foundation repair, concrete lifting, and crawl space services. Contact us for a free inspection and estimate!
"Project was completed very efficiently and cleanup was complete. Marc and Brandon were outstanding. I would recommend them and the company to anyone needing this type of work done. Very satisfied."
David O on October 2025
Groundworks ensures your home in Minnesota stays safe and healthy with expert foundation repair, concrete lifting, and crawl space services. Contact us for a free inspection and estimate!
"Project was completed very efficiently and cleanup was complete. Marc and Brandon were outstanding. I would recommend them and the company to anyone needing this type of work done. Very satisfied."
Anderson Concrete Lifting is a family owned company that understands the goal of getting the most out of your property. We assure our customers a peace of mind when it comes to the unsatisfying result of sinking concrete. Serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, we provide a cost effective solution to any settling concrete slab. We service sidewalks, steps, garage floors, driveways, aprons, patios, pool decks and much more! Get a free quote. Contact us today if it's time to Rehab Your Slab!
"Excellent. Highly recommend ACL when your situation requires mud jacking. Professional company with competitive pricing."
Jeff A on September 2024
Anderson Concrete Lifting is a family owned company that understands the goal of getting the most out of your property. We assure our customers a peace of mind when it comes to the unsatisfying result of sinking concrete. Serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, we provide a cost effective solution to any settling concrete slab. We service sidewalks, steps, garage floors, driveways, aprons, patios, pool decks and much more! Get a free quote. Contact us today if it's time to Rehab Your Slab!
"Excellent. Highly recommend ACL when your situation requires mud jacking. Professional company with competitive pricing."
We pride ourselves in providing custom outdoor living spaces that are unique in design, efficient in utilization of spaces and of high quality. Whether it is boosting the curb appeal of their home, or providing them a space where they can kick back and relax with friends and family, we love transforming these spaces into spaces that are truly loved and enjoyed. From the moment we are first connected with a potential customer, we are listening. We are listening to how we can best help them. We are listening to what their needs and what their wants are during these conversations, so we are designing and building spaces around them. During the build process, it is important to us that each of our projects are built to the highest quality standards. From sodding to building large retaining walls, we use the correct material and best building practices to help ensure that we are maintaining these high quality standards.
"Very friendly and professional. Called the morning of to verify arrival time."
John S on August 2022
We pride ourselves in providing custom outdoor living spaces that are unique in design, efficient in utilization of spaces and of high quality. Whether it is boosting the curb appeal of their home, or providing them a space where they can kick back and relax with friends and family, we love transforming these spaces into spaces that are truly loved and enjoyed. From the moment we are first connected with a potential customer, we are listening. We are listening to how we can best help them. We are listening to what their needs and what their wants are during these conversations, so we are designing and building spaces around them. During the build process, it is important to us that each of our projects are built to the highest quality standards. From sodding to building large retaining walls, we use the correct material and best building practices to help ensure that we are maintaining these high quality standards.
"Very friendly and professional. Called the morning of to verify arrival time."
At Budreau Companies LLC, we specialize in providing top-quality fiberglass pools tailored to your backyard oasis dreams. As an authorized dealer, we offer a comprehensive range of services that include: Pool Shell Supply: We offer high-quality fiberglass pool shells, with over 30 models of pools and spas available, designed for long-lasting enjoyment for you and your family. Excavation Services: Our team handles all aspects of excavation, ensuring a precise and efficient pool hole that meets industry standards. Professional Installation: Our team is dedicated to their workmanship, providing a seamless installation process that transforms your outdoor space. What sets us apart is our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We understand that investing in a pool is a significant decision, which is why we prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the entire process. At Budreau Companies LLC, we stand by our work and stand by the quality we provide. Your happiness with your new pool is our top priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations from start to finish. Transform your backyard into a paradise with Budreau Companies LLC—where quality meets satisfaction!
"Excellent. All work was done proficiently and professionally and at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend this company."
Clarence A. M on May 2025
At Budreau Companies LLC, we specialize in providing top-quality fiberglass pools tailored to your backyard oasis dreams. As an authorized dealer, we offer a comprehensive range of services that include: Pool Shell Supply: We offer high-quality fiberglass pool shells, with over 30 models of pools and spas available, designed for long-lasting enjoyment for you and your family. Excavation Services: Our team handles all aspects of excavation, ensuring a precise and efficient pool hole that meets industry standards. Professional Installation: Our team is dedicated to their workmanship, providing a seamless installation process that transforms your outdoor space. What sets us apart is our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We understand that investing in a pool is a significant decision, which is why we prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the entire process. At Budreau Companies LLC, we stand by our work and stand by the quality we provide. Your happiness with your new pool is our top priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations from start to finish. Transform your backyard into a paradise with Budreau Companies LLC—where quality meets satisfaction!
"Excellent. All work was done proficiently and professionally and at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend this company."
DBS has provided expert services in Minnesota and Wisconsin since 2012. As a member of the Supportworks and Contractor Nation networks, our highly trained team specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation & crawl space repair, concrete lifting & leveling, basement finishing, and whole-home energy solutions. DBS is committed to redefining our industry by providing top-quality service and products to our customers. It is this commitment that has been the cornerstone of our success. With over 30 years of industry experience and thousands of satisfied customers, our hard work has built a solid reputation. Creating lasting relationships with every customer is important to us in order to provide permanent solutions, not only today but also in the future. Whether the problem is a wet basement, cracked foundation walls, a musty crawl space, or cold and drafty rooms, we are here to help restore our community's homes to healthy, safe, and comfortable spaces for years to come.
"Competent, knowledgeable men came to do the work I needed. They even saved me money! They included me in every step so I understood the science of the work, which they very well explained. I highly recommend DBS.
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Ann S on August 2025
DBS has provided expert services in Minnesota and Wisconsin since 2012. As a member of the Supportworks and Contractor Nation networks, our highly trained team specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation & crawl space repair, concrete lifting & leveling, basement finishing, and whole-home energy solutions. DBS is committed to redefining our industry by providing top-quality service and products to our customers. It is this commitment that has been the cornerstone of our success. With over 30 years of industry experience and thousands of satisfied customers, our hard work has built a solid reputation. Creating lasting relationships with every customer is important to us in order to provide permanent solutions, not only today but also in the future. Whether the problem is a wet basement, cracked foundation walls, a musty crawl space, or cold and drafty rooms, we are here to help restore our community's homes to healthy, safe, and comfortable spaces for years to come.
"Competent, knowledgeable men came to do the work I needed. They even saved me money! They included me in every step so I understood the science of the work, which they very well explained. I highly recommend DBS.
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We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 35 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. The Best there is, all the biggest commercial jobs in Grand Forks!
"Overall they are great people to work with. They are very understanding, honest and stand by their work. I would recommend them to anyone."
Chris R on March 2020
We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 35 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. The Best there is, all the biggest commercial jobs in Grand Forks!
"Overall they are great people to work with. They are very understanding, honest and stand by their work. I would recommend them to anyone."
Welcome to Poxleitner Enterprises LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
Welcome to Poxleitner Enterprises LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
Celebrating 30 years of service, our family has specialized in structural foundation repair and basement waterproofing. We have built a long-standing tradition of excellent work and a commitment to total customer satisfaction. Contact us today and let's put your problems behind you once and for all. Basement Waterproofing: We custom design the SafeBasements Waterproofing System to meet your specific needs. Once the system is installed, it takes care of itself, backed by our Lifetime Guarantee. All you need to do is make an occasional check to make sure the sump pump is operational, after all, it is a small appliance, Bowed Basement Wall Repair: We stabilize and in time straighten basement walls that have bowed and cracked due to poor grading and expansive soils. We address this problem using the state-of-the-art SafeBase Wall Anchoring System, SafeBase Waler System, or the SafeBase Carbon Fiber System. Settling Foundation Repair: To address the problem of foundations that have settled vertically or rotated outwardly, we use the SafeBase Foundation Piering System. This system utilizes proven engineering methods to secure and stabilize settling foundations by attaching SafeBase Brackets to the footing and hydraulically driving steel columns deep into the ground until they hit bedrock or equal load-bearing strata.
"I researched basement waterproofing solutions and was considering doing it myself. Then I found Safe Basements and read the literature about their product/process. To me, it seemed better than other similar products. I was surprised that they cover my place -- 2 hours into Wisconsin, or 3 hours from Litchfield. Brad came out to inspect the problems in my basement -- horizontal cracking, bowing, and water intrusion. He was able to explain the causes of those problems as well as others that I hadn't noticed. We agreed to pay for anchors to stabilize one wall that was bowing, and install drain tile and a sump pump. I'll be honest, I didn't shop around. I have no idea what other companies are charging for the same services. I normally get 3 or 4 bids or other opinions. I felt comfortable with the amount of research that I'd done, the knowledge Brad seemed to have, and the information about the products that I decided to hire Safe Basements without talking to other companies. I don't regret that decision. The wall anchor/stabilization crew called me before leaving Litchfield. Their ETA was pretty close to the actual time of arrival. When they arrived, we discussed the work being done. They did the work. They cleaned up. They gave me information about the anchor system and what I needed to do to correct the bowing and cracks. Everything was done as expected. The drain tile/sump crew was stuck at a previous job. They called me the day before (Tuesday) my job was expected to start to let me know there would be a delay starting my job. He then called in the middle of the start day (Wednesday) to let me know, they wouldn't be to my house until the next day. I was expecting a call between 7 and 8 on Thursday to let me know they were leaving Litchfield. Instead, I got a call at about 7:15 to let me know they were 15 minutes from my house. When they arrived, we talked about the work to be done, they cocooned my stuff in plastic, and they went to work. I think they worked until about 7 that day. They returned on Friday at about 8:30, having stopped to dump my concrete and dirt and to pick up gravel and concrete. They worked until about 10:30pm on Friday. I appreciated that they finished on Friday even though it was later than I expected. They cleaned up everything thoroughly, and walked me through the details of the sump pump and battery backup systems. Even though they'd driven a long distance, worked two very long days, and it was very late Friday, I didn't feel they rushed through. The job was complete. I think they would have stayed later if I'd had anymore questions. Unfortunately, one of the workers left his very nice tape measure, and I have not been able to get it back to him."
Robert K on November 2020
Celebrating 30 years of service, our family has specialized in structural foundation repair and basement waterproofing. We have built a long-standing tradition of excellent work and a commitment to total customer satisfaction. Contact us today and let's put your problems behind you once and for all. Basement Waterproofing: We custom design the SafeBasements Waterproofing System to meet your specific needs. Once the system is installed, it takes care of itself, backed by our Lifetime Guarantee. All you need to do is make an occasional check to make sure the sump pump is operational, after all, it is a small appliance, Bowed Basement Wall Repair: We stabilize and in time straighten basement walls that have bowed and cracked due to poor grading and expansive soils. We address this problem using the state-of-the-art SafeBase Wall Anchoring System, SafeBase Waler System, or the SafeBase Carbon Fiber System. Settling Foundation Repair: To address the problem of foundations that have settled vertically or rotated outwardly, we use the SafeBase Foundation Piering System. This system utilizes proven engineering methods to secure and stabilize settling foundations by attaching SafeBase Brackets to the footing and hydraulically driving steel columns deep into the ground until they hit bedrock or equal load-bearing strata.
"I researched basement waterproofing solutions and was considering doing it myself. Then I found Safe Basements and read the literature about their product/process. To me, it seemed better than other similar products. I was surprised that they cover my place -- 2 hours into Wisconsin, or 3 hours from Litchfield. Brad came out to inspect the problems in my basement -- horizontal cracking, bowing, and water intrusion. He was able to explain the causes of those problems as well as others that I hadn't noticed. We agreed to pay for anchors to stabilize one wall that was bowing, and install drain tile and a sump pump. I'll be honest, I didn't shop around. I have no idea what other companies are charging for the same services. I normally get 3 or 4 bids or other opinions. I felt comfortable with the amount of research that I'd done, the knowledge Brad seemed to have, and the information about the products that I decided to hire Safe Basements without talking to other companies. I don't regret that decision. The wall anchor/stabilization crew called me before leaving Litchfield. Their ETA was pretty close to the actual time of arrival. When they arrived, we discussed the work being done. They did the work. They cleaned up. They gave me information about the anchor system and what I needed to do to correct the bowing and cracks. Everything was done as expected. The drain tile/sump crew was stuck at a previous job. They called me the day before (Tuesday) my job was expected to start to let me know there would be a delay starting my job. He then called in the middle of the start day (Wednesday) to let me know, they wouldn't be to my house until the next day. I was expecting a call between 7 and 8 on Thursday to let me know they were leaving Litchfield. Instead, I got a call at about 7:15 to let me know they were 15 minutes from my house. When they arrived, we talked about the work to be done, they cocooned my stuff in plastic, and they went to work. I think they worked until about 7 that day. They returned on Friday at about 8:30, having stopped to dump my concrete and dirt and to pick up gravel and concrete. They worked until about 10:30pm on Friday. I appreciated that they finished on Friday even though it was later than I expected. They cleaned up everything thoroughly, and walked me through the details of the sump pump and battery backup systems. Even though they'd driven a long distance, worked two very long days, and it was very late Friday, I didn't feel they rushed through. The job was complete. I think they would have stayed later if I'd had anymore questions. Unfortunately, one of the workers left his very nice tape measure, and I have not been able to get it back to him."
The average ROI you’ll see from a deck or a concrete patio is 70%, so from a value-add perspective, they’re about the same. However, decks are around double the price of a concrete patio, they require significantly more maintenance, and they have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years, about half of what you’d see from a concrete patio. As such, a concrete patio is a better option in terms of up-front cost, long-term maintenance, and ROI.
As long as you’re building a greenhouse, consider the overall look of your backyard. Could it benefit from stone walkways or grading? As long as you’re hiring a hardscaping pro to lay the foundation for a greenhouse, you could tackle those other projects to give your whole yard a glow-up at the same time.
Balconies and patios are both outdoor living spaces, but that’s where the similarities end. A balcony is an open space built on the second story of a home, while a patio is a structure built directly on the ground in front of or behind a house. Patios tend to be larger than balconies and are often made from concrete, stone, or brick. Decks and patios share a similar nature but still have distinct differences.
The size of your driveway apron will vary based on your town's building codes. On average, they range between 12 and 24 feet wide and eight to 15 feet long. One end of the apron usually matches the width of the driveway—10 to 12 feet wide for a single-car driveway—while the street end flares out to allow cars to turn in and out.
No, high labor costs and the project's complexity make concrete stairs more expensive than steel or wood stairs. Wood steps cost between$100 and $200 per step, including labor and materials, while concrete steps are about triple, at between $200 and $600 per step. Building codes may also have stricter requirements for concrete steps, as they’re considered permanent, so you might also pay more for permits.
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