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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Ellendale - Updated Nov 2026

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SF Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellendale, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"SF Enterprises was friendly, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. He was responsive and completed our project efficiently and with quality, would hire again!"
Drainage ditch
Drainage ditch
Dodge Center Ditch
Dodge Center Ditch
Tree Line Removal

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ringhofer Construction Inc
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellendale, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Ringhofer Construction Inc is your number one handyman professional in Owatonna! We have years of experience to handle any job, big or small. We strive to build a strong relationship with every client and will ensure your satisfaction to the last detail. We look forward to transforming your home into a work of art, call today for a free estimate!

Response time10 mins
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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 Ellendale, 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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DABERKOW EXCAVATING LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ellendale, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Pressure washing exterior walls concrete interior you dirty it we clean it call us today for a free quote

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Younge Contracting, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ellendale, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Lots of work done for the dollar spent!"
Dozer work
Austin
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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