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Clark Companies, Inc

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Clark Companies, Inc

4.73(
83
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
2015 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We went into business with a primary goal, to provide professional landscaping, concrete, excavation, material transport/dumpsters + more services that can meet anyone's budget. Today we still strive to meet our original primary goal, so much so that we are willing to work with you on pricing to beat any potential other bids. We pride ourselves on great customer service and truly are willing to work with any customer to try to come up with a plan that meets both their needs and budget. We service clients all through out the Twin Cities as well as the surrounding suburbs. Call/text/email us today to get started, estimates are Free!

"Clark Companies did excellent work on our recent landscaping project. They regraded our yard, installed new landscape edging, and built a high-quality paver patio. The crew, led by Ryan and Tim, was punctual, courteous, and very detail-oriented. The finished result exceeded our expectations — we’re thrilled with how everything turned out."

Brian R on November 2025

We went into business with a primary goal, to provide professional landscaping, concrete, excavation, material transport/dumpsters + more services that can meet anyone's budget. Today we still strive to meet our original primary goal, so much so that we are willing to work with you on pricing to beat any potential other bids. We pride ourselves on great customer service and truly are willing to work with any customer to try to come up with a plan that meets both their needs and budget. We service clients all through out the Twin Cities as well as the surrounding suburbs. Call/text/email us today to get started, estimates are Free!

"Clark Companies did excellent work on our recent landscaping project. They regraded our yard, installed new landscape edging, and built a high-quality paver patio. The crew, led by Ryan and Tim, was punctual, courteous, and very detail-oriented. The finished result exceeded our expectations — we’re thrilled with how everything turned out."

Brian R on November 2025


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Weld & Sons Plumbing

4.91(
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Weld & Sons Plumbing

4.91(
1,317
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated 40 years. We provide free estimates on remodeling projects and reasonable rates for service work. Since the company's inception it has always been our desire to guarantee your peace of mind. We want to provide you with the same: reliable service, experienced technicians, and promise of quality that our clients have expected for 40 years.

"I have used Weld & Sons multiple times since 2016. The professionalism, quality and prices were always very good. I have given this company a 5 star rating a couple times due to their terrific service. The price to replace my toilet yesterday was $535, while the prices in 2016 were $206 for one and $263 for the other (which included replacing a leaky shut off valve). Even with inflation going up, that's a 260% increase in 7 years. That comes out to a 37% inflation rate per year. While I also realize replacing a toilet for one plumber can take longer than another, I find it rather disappointing that a company I loved and used multiple times is a company I may not use again as I have no clue what I will be charged for the same service I received before and it's 100% dependent on the speed of the person doing the install with rates of $176 an hour."

Michael S D on June 2023

Family owned & operated 40 years. We provide free estimates on remodeling projects and reasonable rates for service work. Since the company's inception it has always been our desire to guarantee your peace of mind. We want to provide you with the same: reliable service, experienced technicians, and promise of quality that our clients have expected for 40 years.

"I have used Weld & Sons multiple times since 2016. The professionalism, quality and prices were always very good. I have given this company a 5 star rating a couple times due to their terrific service. The price to replace my toilet yesterday was $535, while the prices in 2016 were $206 for one and $263 for the other (which included replacing a leaky shut off valve). Even with inflation going up, that's a 260% increase in 7 years. That comes out to a 37% inflation rate per year. While I also realize replacing a toilet for one plumber can take longer than another, I find it rather disappointing that a company I loved and used multiple times is a company I may not use again as I have no clue what I will be charged for the same service I received before and it's 100% dependent on the speed of the person doing the install with rates of $176 an hour."

Michael S D on June 2023


Paladin Plumbing LLC

4.96(
259
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Paladin Plumbing LLC

4.96(
259
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Paladin Plumbing offers the highest quality plumbing service in the area. Since 1998, we have provided superior service to our customers and have assisted them in achieving their goals. Our 50 years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as the best plumbers in the area. Paladin Plumbing was founded in 1998. Craig Johnson and Jerry Olson provide over 50 years combined experience in the plumbing and heating industry. We use that wealth of experience to find solutions for even the toughest plumbing problems. We specialize in new construction plumbing, residential and light commercial plumbing and take great pride in using our expertise concerning new products and advances in plumbing and heating technology. Our customers are encouraged to ask questions about all of their potential options. We can provide and describe all levels of options for every job. Every time you call Paladin Plumbing, you get that 50 years of experience and expertise along with promptness, neatness, and integrity.

"Very well. Pipes had to be frozen to replace valves, since main shut-off valve at street was inoperable."

Rachel M on May 2020

Paladin Plumbing offers the highest quality plumbing service in the area. Since 1998, we have provided superior service to our customers and have assisted them in achieving their goals. Our 50 years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as the best plumbers in the area. Paladin Plumbing was founded in 1998. Craig Johnson and Jerry Olson provide over 50 years combined experience in the plumbing and heating industry. We use that wealth of experience to find solutions for even the toughest plumbing problems. We specialize in new construction plumbing, residential and light commercial plumbing and take great pride in using our expertise concerning new products and advances in plumbing and heating technology. Our customers are encouraged to ask questions about all of their potential options. We can provide and describe all levels of options for every job. Every time you call Paladin Plumbing, you get that 50 years of experience and expertise along with promptness, neatness, and integrity.

"Very well. Pipes had to be frozen to replace valves, since main shut-off valve at street was inoperable."

Rachel M on May 2020


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Egress Window Guy Inc

4.93(
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Egress Window Guy Inc

4.93(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Egress Window Guy provides high quality installation and repair services for egress windows and window wells. Your job is done right the first time. This is all we do, and we do it well! We use many brands and sizes of high quality windows, area wells and material. Our crews have years of experience and know the codes. If interested in references near your home, please ask us! Most installations can be completed in one day. Award winning service!

"Just recently had a 48in x 48in egress window installed in our basement. The 2 gentlemen, Caleb & Graham were nothing short of awesome. I'm a retired carpenter and I can say their craftsmanship was second to none. Clean, precise. I was enjoying the perfect gape in our foundation and the framework even before they installed the window, because it was being done properly. Heck, even the hole they dug for the well was precise. Both Caleb & Graham were very friendly, communicative and courteous. Would use again and highly recommend."

Robert L on November 2024

Egress Window Guy provides high quality installation and repair services for egress windows and window wells. Your job is done right the first time. This is all we do, and we do it well! We use many brands and sizes of high quality windows, area wells and material. Our crews have years of experience and know the codes. If interested in references near your home, please ask us! Most installations can be completed in one day. Award winning service!

"Just recently had a 48in x 48in egress window installed in our basement. The 2 gentlemen, Caleb & Graham were nothing short of awesome. I'm a retired carpenter and I can say their craftsmanship was second to none. Clean, precise. I was enjoying the perfect gape in our foundation and the framework even before they installed the window, because it was being done properly. Heck, even the hole they dug for the well was precise. Both Caleb & Graham were very friendly, communicative and courteous. Would use again and highly recommend."

Robert L on November 2024


"Looks even better than I expected. I figured this would go well after meeting Dave. Knowledgeable, patient, friendly. Then a 14pp proposal with many large drone photos, clear explanations of what to do, and a price for each element. They rebuilt the top 3 layers of chimney brick and the concrete cap, repaired the cracked brick wingwall, and tuckpointed the lot. Replacement bricks matched. Tuckpoint mortar matched. These guy are not just brick masons - they're artists. Crew was courteous and the foreman helpful in guiding me through a couple of minor on-site decisions I needed to make. The final price was just as quoted. Highly recommended!"

Joseph H on August 2021

Licensed Concrete and Masonry Contractor, Numerous Certifications

"Looks even better than I expected. I figured this would go well after meeting Dave. Knowledgeable, patient, friendly. Then a 14pp proposal with many large drone photos, clear explanations of what to do, and a price for each element. They rebuilt the top 3 layers of chimney brick and the concrete cap, repaired the cracked brick wingwall, and tuckpointed the lot. Replacement bricks matched. Tuckpoint mortar matched. These guy are not just brick masons - they're artists. Crew was courteous and the foreman helpful in guiding me through a couple of minor on-site decisions I needed to make. The final price was just as quoted. Highly recommended!"

Joseph H on August 2021


HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC

4.97(
36
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HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC

4.97(
36
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are family owned sewer & water installation/repair business servicing the Western Suburbs of Minneapolis. We are licensed (Master Plumber License #58978PM), bonded and insured with over 30 years experience. We use the latest technologies for BOTH sewer (Sewer Lining - CIPP) & water, and we are trained to know your plumbing from toilet/faucet to sewer/water main in the street. We have specialized equipment to unthaw frozen waterlines.

"Highview Plumbing repaired my sewer line. The line was broken as a result of tree roots that infiltrated the pipe. Highview Plumbing fixed the pipe by installing a cured in place pipe (CIPP). Highview did a great job with the installation and left virtually no trace once they were finished. The inside of my house was as clean as when they first arrived (no mean feat given all of the rain and mud on my lawn that day) and they left the driveway and lawn spotless when they finished the job. I enthusiastically recommend Highview Plumbing. They are very knowledgeable, courteous and extraordinarily diligent in their work. If you are looking for someone to install a CIPP pipe, look no further."

marc d on December 2019

We are family owned sewer & water installation/repair business servicing the Western Suburbs of Minneapolis. We are licensed (Master Plumber License #58978PM), bonded and insured with over 30 years experience. We use the latest technologies for BOTH sewer (Sewer Lining - CIPP) & water, and we are trained to know your plumbing from toilet/faucet to sewer/water main in the street. We have specialized equipment to unthaw frozen waterlines.

"Highview Plumbing repaired my sewer line. The line was broken as a result of tree roots that infiltrated the pipe. Highview Plumbing fixed the pipe by installing a cured in place pipe (CIPP). Highview did a great job with the installation and left virtually no trace once they were finished. The inside of my house was as clean as when they first arrived (no mean feat given all of the rain and mud on my lawn that day) and they left the driveway and lawn spotless when they finished the job. I enthusiastically recommend Highview Plumbing. They are very knowledgeable, courteous and extraordinarily diligent in their work. If you are looking for someone to install a CIPP pipe, look no further."

marc d on December 2019


"We thought we needed our foundation excavated, sealed and drain-tiled. Kevin came to estimate the work. He spent a full hour inspecting our foundation and landscaping and showed us the drain tile already in place and how the foundation appeared to be sealed. He recommended that we manually do a minimal amount of landscaping to improve the grade and even suggested a company to help with that. He did not request payment for his in depth consultation, but I asked to pay him for his time since he probably saved us $1000 to $3000 in excavation and landscaping costs. This is the second time Kev has really helped us out. Several years ago in a different house he helped us repair a truly cracked, leaking foundation. You can see our grade A review for that work on this site, dated October of 2010."

Thomas C on June 2020

1 EMPLOYEES. COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES APPLY. AFTER HOURS CHARGE BASED ON HOURLY RATE.

"We thought we needed our foundation excavated, sealed and drain-tiled. Kevin came to estimate the work. He spent a full hour inspecting our foundation and landscaping and showed us the drain tile already in place and how the foundation appeared to be sealed. He recommended that we manually do a minimal amount of landscaping to improve the grade and even suggested a company to help with that. He did not request payment for his in depth consultation, but I asked to pay him for his time since he probably saved us $1000 to $3000 in excavation and landscaping costs. This is the second time Kev has really helped us out. Several years ago in a different house he helped us repair a truly cracked, leaking foundation. You can see our grade A review for that work on this site, dated October of 2010."

Thomas C on June 2020


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MORK WELL CO INC

4.82(
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MORK WELL CO INC

4.82(
82
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mork Well Co. Inc. is a Family owned & operated business currently in it's third generation of ownership with generation #4 in training. We have been an Accredited Business Member of the BBB with an A+ Rating for 30 years serving the Twin Cities area & outside the Metro counties since 1945. Licenses: - 1877 (A = Full Well Contractor) through MN Dept of Health, - L2666 (Subsurface Sewage Trement System)Certified Installer through MN Pollution Control Agency. - IGSHPA Certified Geothermal Loop Field Installer. - Certified Pipelayer through MN Dept of Labor & Industry Experience: - 3 Highly Trained & Skilled Technicians with 30+ years experience each in the Development of Complete Well Systems, Diognostics & Solutions as well as Pumps Service & Repair. 1 Technician with 10+ Years Experience & 1 Technician with 5+ Years Experience. Other fields of expertise, experience & training include Septic System Installation, Geothermal Field Installation & Excavating. All the above for Commercial, Industrial, Farm & Residential. Subcontractors are used for Directional Boring & Electrical Services. Pricing: General: Our goal is to offer pricing competitive with businesses who are simular in years in business & experience & who are like minded in adhearing to high standards in Honesty, Integrity & have Strong Business Ethics. Most jobs are unique & require a bid. Please contact us for pricing information. We will get the details we need to provide you with the most accurate bid possible up front and explain options available. Due to the wide variety of serives we offer, discounts cannot be listed here. However, we have made special pricing available for Angies List Customers. Just mention you are an Angies List Member and we will provide you with a discount based on the scope of the work you are inquiring about.

"Ron was very friendly and professional. And explained what to look for if problems arise in the future"

Allen P on August 2018

Mork Well Co. Inc. is a Family owned & operated business currently in it's third generation of ownership with generation #4 in training. We have been an Accredited Business Member of the BBB with an A+ Rating for 30 years serving the Twin Cities area & outside the Metro counties since 1945. Licenses: - 1877 (A = Full Well Contractor) through MN Dept of Health, - L2666 (Subsurface Sewage Trement System)Certified Installer through MN Pollution Control Agency. - IGSHPA Certified Geothermal Loop Field Installer. - Certified Pipelayer through MN Dept of Labor & Industry Experience: - 3 Highly Trained & Skilled Technicians with 30+ years experience each in the Development of Complete Well Systems, Diognostics & Solutions as well as Pumps Service & Repair. 1 Technician with 10+ Years Experience & 1 Technician with 5+ Years Experience. Other fields of expertise, experience & training include Septic System Installation, Geothermal Field Installation & Excavating. All the above for Commercial, Industrial, Farm & Residential. Subcontractors are used for Directional Boring & Electrical Services. Pricing: General: Our goal is to offer pricing competitive with businesses who are simular in years in business & experience & who are like minded in adhearing to high standards in Honesty, Integrity & have Strong Business Ethics. Most jobs are unique & require a bid. Please contact us for pricing information. We will get the details we need to provide you with the most accurate bid possible up front and explain options available. Due to the wide variety of serives we offer, discounts cannot be listed here. However, we have made special pricing available for Angies List Customers. Just mention you are an Angies List Member and we will provide you with a discount based on the scope of the work you are inquiring about.

"Ron was very friendly and professional. And explained what to look for if problems arise in the future"

Allen P on August 2018


Flooring Removal Inc

4.85(
74
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Flooring Removal Inc

4.85(
74
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

8 well trained, curteous employees. No subs. We will come to your home so you can show us what needs to be done and discus your expectations of us. You will receive from us a written exact cost proposal. Many jobs take only a day and therefore do not require a down payment. For jobs taking multiple days a down payment is required. We do not expect final payment until you are completely satisfied. Certificates of Liability and Workers Compensation will be supplied by our insurance agent upon request. Our start time at your home is 7:30AM unless otherwise specified. Prior to comencement of any removals we will: Protect the floors between the entry point to your home and the area where work is to be performed, wrap railings, doorjambs and countertops as needed, seal off adjacent rooms with poly and seal shut all cabinetry and cold air returns. Upon completion of removals we will carefully sweep the area and vacuum along walls.

8 well trained, curteous employees. No subs. We will come to your home so you can show us what needs to be done and discus your expectations of us. You will receive from us a written exact cost proposal. Many jobs take only a day and therefore do not require a down payment. For jobs taking multiple days a down payment is required. We do not expect final payment until you are completely satisfied. Certificates of Liability and Workers Compensation will be supplied by our insurance agent upon request. Our start time at your home is 7:30AM unless otherwise specified. Prior to comencement of any removals we will: Protect the floors between the entry point to your home and the area where work is to be performed, wrap railings, doorjambs and countertops as needed, seal off adjacent rooms with poly and seal shut all cabinetry and cold air returns. Upon completion of removals we will carefully sweep the area and vacuum along walls.


The Minnetonka Handyman Co

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The Minnetonka Handyman Co

4.99(
82
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hello! Feel free to text or call me anytime on my personal cell phone 612-845-6368. I'd be happy to talk about your "fix it" solutions! If it's something I can handle or I'd be happy to refer you onto other reliable friends/Handyman who can help. Here's the web site www.MinnetonkaHandyman.com And my email - [email protected]

"Kris split the work over two visits. He was punctual, professional and friendly. We are very satisfied and will want to use his services again."

JOHN B on May 2018

Hello! Feel free to text or call me anytime on my personal cell phone 612-845-6368. I'd be happy to talk about your "fix it" solutions! If it's something I can handle or I'd be happy to refer you onto other reliable friends/Handyman who can help. Here's the web site www.MinnetonkaHandyman.com And my email - [email protected]

"Kris split the work over two visits. He was punctual, professional and friendly. We are very satisfied and will want to use his services again."

JOHN B on May 2018

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The completion timeline for an in-ground swimming pool project typically ranges between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on weather conditions, the complexity of the design, and any unexpected ground conditions encountered during excavation.

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