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Skyline Contractors
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Located in Duluth Minnesota, Skyline Contractors offers services from general dirt work, driveways, land clearing, digging ponds, shoreline restoration, retaining walls, building pads, utilities, etc. we also do snow removal and plowing, as well as sanding for both commercial and residential. Although our main office is located in Duluth, we offer our services throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

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Heyer Grounds LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Jordan and his crew replace our roof this summer. Communication was very good throughout the job, very impressed with the work the crew and him did. We also had our front door replaced this winter. Again, top notch work as I’ve come to expect. I would highly recommend Jordan and his crew at Heyer Grounds."
Outdoor Kitchen
Retaining Wall
Dry River Bed
Wood Fire Pizza Oven
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
Ruff It Up Construction
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ely, 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!!"
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
Krueger Trucking & Excavating - Facebook
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Here at Krueger Trucking & Excavating we are a fully licensed and insured contracting company. We do excavation, site prep & clearing, snow removal, tree removal, and much more for residential and commercial properties. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our great work and treatment of our clients. Call now for a free estimate.

Response time20 mins
Kenneth Tolonen Excavating
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Kenneth Tolonen Excavating, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

T & T Clearing and Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

TNT Clearing and Excavation We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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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