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Avatar for Wolf Creek Dirt Works
Wolf Creek Dirt Works
4.9(
10
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Serving Esko, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nice people, kept me informed and I could tell they knew what they were doing, this wasn’t their first rodeo. Only complaint was despite having a Bobcat on site all day, they never used it to smooth over the dig site and push the unearthed rocks to the side. I’ve been working on that ever since."
Road building, driveway, trails
Road building, driveway, trails
lake shore
lake shore
lake shore

+5

Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SFC Terrain Works
5.0(
7
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Serving Esko, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired SFCterrainworks to remove several large trees and to remove a large brush pile. Excellent work all around! Very considerate through every step and very competitive pricing. I have used other contractors in the past for comparison. I highly recommend SFCTerrainworks."
Sand piles
Spread and compacted
Powerrake attachment
After Compaction.
Gravel driveway TLC.

+2

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boulder Creek Outdoor Living
5.0(
5
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Serving Esko, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He came on time and it seemed as if the work I needed was important to get to quickly. He also did the work the way it was best required. I had talked to others previously who wanted to exaggerate the project's time and needed work. He didn't. He knew just what had to be done and did it proficiently. They did a good job,"
Breezy Project
Curb Appeal!
Breezy Project
Natural Elements Project
Breezy Project

+17

Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Up North Clearing LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Esko, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They removed two large stumps the maple was 2â x 3â was a great job ground at least 8â below grade. Very little cleanup for me to do because it was ground so well. Highly recommend hiring them very efficient and a great price"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
L&S Quality Septic and Dirt Work LLC
New to Angi

Serving Esko, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Diser Construction
4.6(
24
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Serving Esko, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Diser Construction remodeled our basement and two bathrooms. Working with James and his team was a great experience! They always communicated well, were courteous working in our home, cleaned up each day, and the work quality was fantastic! We highly recommend working with them!"
Back of cabin
back of cabin
side of cabin
back of cabin
Back of Cain

+49

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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