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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Forest Lake - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Minnesota Grown Services
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

"Dan was very professional. He was easy to deal with. He cleaned up everything after himself even out into the hall. I needed some fast service and he made sure he got to my project the very next morning. He is someone I would like to have come back to home and do other projects. I highly recommend this company."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
105
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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
296 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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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 was timely to estimate our job. We needed grading & black dirt spread after a sewer line replacement. He was great at keeping in touch. Weather always plays a part in outside work. They completed the job efficiently & left the area looking better than they found it."
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
Avatar for Loews Sod
Loews Sod
4.9(
9
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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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Exclusive Lawn & Landscape LLC
Exclusive Lawn & Landscape LLC
5.0(
5
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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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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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