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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
102
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Serving Edina, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Team performed exceptional work. My project wasn't the largest but they were in and out in one day! I would recommend this company to anyone looking for landscaping help."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+132

Response time1 day
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Outdoor Aesthetix
5.0(
13
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Serving Edina, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a complete yard, front and back, design and execution of the design. Work involved removal of original yard and over grown plantings and unwanted trees. That work was done with care but very thorough. Then the new design was brought to life and transformed our outdoor space and its enjoy ability. We continue to utilize Outdoor Aesthetics for ongoing work for spring and fall cleanup as well as refining our yard as we tweak the plantings to enrich enjoyment."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mojestic Landscapes
5.0(
10
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Serving Edina, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Romero Landscape & Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Serving Edina, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired for tree removal, block wall upgrade, remove garden, install sod, tree removal and trimming of another tree. Excellent service, and fair pricing. They cleaned up after work was done even in the street where trucks for debris were stationed. Workers worked very hard and were very nice and did a great job. Mariano, the owner was willing to help out with things I forgot to mention at the bidding process and all work completed in the designated time. I would hire them again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Loews Sod
4.9(
7
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Serving Edina, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Brady and his team went above and beyond my expectations and completed my front yard and explained and answered all my questions. I will recommend him to all my friends and family. Very happy with my new lawn!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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