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Avatar for Wolf Creek Dirt Works
Wolf Creek Dirt Works
4.9(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hinckley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nice people, kept me informed and I could tell they knew what they were doing, this wasn’t their first rodeo. Only complaint was despite having a Bobcat on site all day, they never used it to smooth over the dig site and push the unearthed rocks to the side. I’ve been working on that ever since."
Road building, driveway, trails
Road building, driveway, trails
lake shore
lake shore
lake shore

+5

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 Hinckley, 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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Mission Creek Earthworks LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hinckley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Mission Creek Earthworks LLC is your local excavation company that specializes but is not limited to: Excavation, Septic System Install, Demolition, Wildlife Ponds, Land Clearing, House Site Preperation and more!

Septic Installs
Driveway installs
Septic Installs
Septic Installs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cutting edge services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hinckley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Cutting Edge Services provides professional landscaping, grading, and excavation with a focus on quality, precision, and reliability. From site prep and land leveling to drainage solutions and landscape improvements, we handle projects of all sizes with the right equipment and attention to detail.\nWe show up on time, communicate clearly, and get the job done right the first time. When you hire Cutting Edge Services, you’re choosing dependable work and results you can trust.

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

Serving Hinckley, 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%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Scape hound
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hinckley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Working to ensure trust in quality and performance. I work with you to ensure your landscapes meet your expectations and ensure the leisure and whimsy your yard desires. \nFrom working with stone to installing a flower bed pride is taken in the work.

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SFC Terrain Works
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hinckley, 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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Excavating LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hinckley, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Dreaming of a smooth driveway, a pristine building site, or need responsible demolition services? Elite Excavating LLC expertly handles all your excavating and grading needs. We are a fully insured contractor dedicated to providing top-notch service, from clearing land to meticulous site preparation and beyond. Discover the difference quality workmanship makes for your next project!

Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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 perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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