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Avatar for Budreau Companies
Budreau Companies
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called Colton on a Wednesday, he came and looked at my driveway on Friday. He was super easy to talk to, very knowledgeable, and accommodating. He explained my options and helped me decide the best option for my situation. He came the next Thursday and completed the job in one long, hard worked day. He did a great job and I would give him 10 stars if I could."
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway

+5

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Minnesota Grown Services
4.9(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The attention to detail and the price paid for the project are the two biggest factors when selecting a company for work. I highly recommend Dan Bailey and his Minnesota Grown Services company. My property has never looked this great! Thanks to Dan and his staff."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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High Point Properties
4.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gunner and his crew absolutely crushed this landscaping job. Responsive and detail oriented through the entire process. HP properties is the only company I will go to for my future landscaping and lawn care needs."
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
104
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Team performed exceptional work. My project wasn't the largest but they were in and out in one day! I would recommend this company to anyone looking for landscaping help."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+140

Response time1 day
286 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Robert Engstrom Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rob is a skilled stone and paver artist. He rebuilt our stone lakeshore with care, and created new retaining walls and paver walkway for our lakefront home. Robâ s work is beautiful, and he works quickly. I will definitely hire Rob again."
Boulder Wall
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Romero Landscape & Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired for tree removal, block wall upgrade, remove garden, install sod, tree removal and trimming of another tree. Excellent service, and fair pricing. They cleaned up after work was done even in the street where trucks for debris were stationed. Workers worked very hard and were very nice and did a great job. Mariano, the owner was willing to help out with things I forgot to mention at the bidding process and all work completed in the designated time. I would hire them again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Loews Sod
4.9(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Brady did a wonderful job. Was very clear about how long the project would take and when heâ d start it. Him and his crew were very professional and treated my yard like it was their own, I highly recommend Loews Sod"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exclusive Lawn & Landscape LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn’t recommend this landscaping company more! From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and seriously talented. They took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted and turned my vision into something even better than I imagined. The attention to detail really stood out—everything from the layout to the finishing touches was done with so much care. They showed up on time, communicated clearly, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. My yard looks completely transformed, and I’ve gotten so many compliments already. If you’re looking for a team that genuinely takes pride in their work and delivers amazing results, this is the one to go with!"
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North Metro Site Works Inc.
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We recently had N.M.T. Companies install a septic system, and I can't say enough good things about our experience. From the moment I sent them our septic design, I received a fair and competitive quote very quickly. Brennen and Anna were fantastic to work with and went above and beyond to make sure our project stayed on schedule. We were in the process of selling our home, so timing was incredibly important. They worked through bad weather, coordinated permits, handled multiple inspections, and kept us informed every step of the way. Their communication and professionalism made what could have been a stressful project feel easy. Not only did they do outstanding work, but they're genuinely great people. You can tell they truly care about their customers. As a thoughtful surprise, they even gave our entire family company T-shirts after the septic was completed. If you're looking for an honest, hardworking company that stands behind their work, I highly recommend N.M.T. Com"
Home Foundation
Home Foundation
Home Foundation
Home Foundation
Demolition

+4

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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