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Avatar for Minnesota Grown Services
Minnesota Grown Services
4.9(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fridley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very easy and professional to work with from start to finish. My husband and I were nervous to work with another contractor, due to a previous very larger concrete project that had a few bumps towards the end of the project and we don't realize it would tear up most of our yard. The first call to Dan started with a small project grading and leveling estimate but through further discussions and Dan answering our questions; we decided to have them complete a larger landscaping project: replace a 72 feet rock wall with a boulder wall, frame a small flower garden with rocks, level and grade entire yard, over 4,500 sq feet, hydro seed, and place a few boulders throughout the yard . They initiated conversations with our neighbor, explaining and ensuring no damage to their yard would occur and if hey had any questions or concerns to please talk to them right way, they had none, and everything went smoothly. Dan and his brother pay attention to detail from start to finish and we greatly appreciated that. The grass is starting to grow and everything looks great. The price was well worth it."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Clark Companies, Inc
Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
105
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fridley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Clark Companies to do grading, bury gutter down spouts, and install decorative rock around my house. They did a great job, finished up in a day, and planted seed to restore the grass that was unavoidably disturbed. Iâ m very pleased, highly recommend Clark Companies and would use them in the future."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+140

Response time1 day
342 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Avatar for High Point Properties
High Point Properties
4.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fridley, 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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Outdoor Aesthetix
5.0(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fridley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a complete yard, front and back, design and execution of the design. Work involved removal of original yard and over grown plantings and unwanted trees. That work was done with care but very thorough. Then the new design was brought to life and transformed our outdoor space and its enjoy ability. We continue to utilize Outdoor Aesthetics for ongoing work for spring and fall cleanup as well as refining our yard as we tweak the plantings to enrich enjoyment."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
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Arjovi Solutions LLC
4.9(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fridley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our tree looks great; the roof is clear of branches; and the yard is all cleaned up. Work was done quickly and efficiently, and met all our expectations. Plus the cost was the most reasonable out of 3 estimates. C"
Sod installation
Rock garden
Patio building
Mulch installation
Mulching and wall

+3

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Terrafirma Landscapes
4.9(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fridley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have a Freind who was removing an above ground wishing well garden, offered me pavers. My neighbor across my street did landscaping so I asked him (Angel) if he could help me with the job. He drew a diagram of my plan and told me he would both take apart my friends garden but reassemble it in my soon to be home 3 miles from current home. He gave me what I thought was a generous bid and asked him when he could get started. He said tomorrow. I hired him and now have other projects I want him and his crew to do. Very conscientious and courteous work was done here. I’d hire him for any landscaping chore. He has the equipment and expertise combined with great people skills!! He is a great guy! Highly recommend his services."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Loews Sod
Loews Sod
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fridley, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Romero Landscape & Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fridley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Romero Team removed a 50ft spruce tree abutting our house with great care and efficiency. Very courteous and a competitive cost. Was able to schedule within a week . Highly recommend."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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