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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Elgin - Updated Nov 2026

South Branch Tree Service LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, 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
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Kraft T Construction
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work was performed in a timely manner with professionalism and I was happy with the overall outcome and completion of the project."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ruff It Up Construction
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Elgin, 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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Everson Excavating, LLC
0.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

ATTENTION!!( AS OF 8/1/2012 Every connection will be charged to the costumer from $15.00 to $55.00 weather we do the work for you or not. IF you CLICK to contact us you will be charged!!) IF you did not see this disclaimer THAT IS NOT MY PROBLEM.. At Everson Excavating, LLC, we are that rare choice in business with a professional acumen that you expect. We cover a large variety of tasks from major re-grades for building sites, and parking lots or driveways, to retaining walls and wood fence. Exterior foundation drain tile and waterproofing. You get that and much more. Our craftsmanship our dedication to customer satisfaction and all the skills utilized to do your job, whichever job you need done, is performed professionally -- perfectly suited for your needs. \nAt Everson Excavating, LLC, we have proven trained & checked pros. We are on time, on budget, and we're perfectionists. Protecting your investment from the ground up.

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Pond & Wood Fence

+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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. 

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