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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Hermantown - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for JP Sitework
JP Sitework
4.6(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hermantown, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our project was a demolition job and site cleanup (â excavationâ and â site preparationâ are the closest categories). Josh was wonderful to work with. He completed everything he was hired to do, and did it quickly and thoroughly. His work was on time and on budget. We would hire him again for any future projects."
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+7

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boulder Creek Outdoor Living
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hermantown, 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
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Up North Clearing LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hermantown, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Skyline Contractors
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hermantown, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Located in Duluth Minnesota, Skyline Contractors offers services from general dirt work, driveways, land clearing, digging ponds, shoreline restoration, retaining walls, building pads, utilities, etc. we also do snow removal and plowing, as well as sanding for both commercial and residential. Although our main office is located in Duluth, we offer our services throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ledgerock Builders, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hermantown, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

LEDGEROCK BUILDERS LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
L&S Quality Septic and Dirt Work LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hermantown, 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%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Budreau Companies
Budreau Companies
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Hermantown, MN and surrounding areas

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%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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SFC Terrain Works
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hermantown, MN and surrounding areas

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
Response rate98%
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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