We needed a few items hauled away including a dismantled sleep number bed. Tom gave us a fair price. He maintained great communication and was able to come out the same day.

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- Amanda G.
- Sandy G.
They were punctual, professional and very conscientious about getting all the areas with high traffic or heavier dirt and stains addressed. Very happy with their service and will recommend them to anyone.
- John G.
Scott H., our arborist/consultant was our primary contact through the week long project. He's a pro and communicated in a clear and helpful manner addressing all of our questions. He was extremely responsive to our requests for information and scheduling. The work was done by several crews...
- Richard M.
He and his employee were concerned about keeping the rest of the basement as clean as possible. They used plastic runners on all the carpeted paths to the areas to be repaired. All sawing was done outside. The sheet rocker and taper closed off work areas that caused dust to accumulate....
- Beth S.
Tech was great. We finished a large restore of an older home and he cleaned all of the ducts and vents very well. It took 4hrs and he worked! In some of the vents there was over a 1/2" of dirt and dust.
- John G.
The entire experience went great. I called Brady and left a message, he called back the same day and we scheduled a time for him to come to home and install a new water softener system. He was exactly on time....like to the minute! The price he quoted me on the phone was the exact price I...
- Richard S.
A+ all the way from planning through installation and cleanup. Planning was effortless due to their large selection, creative ideas and customer service. Price was our initial attraction, but that was replaced by these more important attributes. Unlike all other bidders, Universal managed to...
- Harry E.
When the two young men showed up and assessed what had to be hauled away they quoted me a higher price then expected. We finally came to an agreement of a lower price. They were prompted and cleaned the area the items were. Very professional, I would use again.
- Trischa H.
It appears that judging my experience and people who reviewed for the service on 5/31/12 that this inspection service has quite the unsavory reputation. In an effort to fully disclose, in my situation I am the seller, and our buyers had requested to to an inspection, obviously we agreed,...
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L & R Suburban Landscaping Inc
L & R Suburban Landscaping Inc
We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024
We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024

Clean Drain LLC
Clean Drain LLC
We specialize in drain cleaning for clogged drains and sewer back ups. We offer video camera inspection, hydro jetting, line locating, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"It went great. He took the time to explain what he was found and how he was fixing it. The drain works great now. Thank you"
Jodee C on April 2025
We specialize in drain cleaning for clogged drains and sewer back ups. We offer video camera inspection, hydro jetting, line locating, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"It went great. He took the time to explain what he was found and how he was fixing it. The drain works great now. Thank you"
Jodee C on April 2025

Integrity Sewer Solutions
Integrity Sewer Solutions
Veteran owned, family operated sewer cleaning, repair, and replacement company. Serving the state of Minnesota. Emphasis on low overhead to maintain affordable prices. Serving the entire state of MN.
"Greydon was very responsive and communicated well when I need my main drain cleared of roots. He was very fair on his pricing and was willing to setup a time that worked best for me. Highly recommend and will be letting all my neighbors and friends know about him."
John N on May 2024
Veteran owned, family operated sewer cleaning, repair, and replacement company. Serving the state of Minnesota. Emphasis on low overhead to maintain affordable prices. Serving the entire state of MN.
"Greydon was very responsive and communicated well when I need my main drain cleared of roots. He was very fair on his pricing and was willing to setup a time that worked best for me. Highly recommend and will be letting all my neighbors and friends know about him."
John N on May 2024

McDonough's Water Jetting and Drain Services
McDonough's Water Jetting and Drain Services
McDonough’s is an integrity minded and safety conscious drain cleaning, water jetting and industrial vacuuming company. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"As a person in the plumbing trades both new construction and service work I have come to appreciate the skills of someone who does a craft full time and is encouraged to develop skills to make it “their” full time occupation and career. Drain cleaning is part of maintaining a plumbing system. It is a craft different than installing and repairing plumbing but it is just as important to do it correctly. The other values in McDonough’s services are several having the equipment and personnel trained and available is paramount to this no matter how big a job has gotten they have never stopped until it was completed! The other feature that is not fully understood by many is that it is always best to use someone that has only one purpose in mind and that is to get the drain cleaned and inspected and has no reason to up sell you on some repairs or replacement that you don’t need. That why we use them as a plumbing company and recommend them to our valued clients. Great company that invests in training, retaining and having the equipment that their service people need to be efficient, productive and provide the services that they are being relied on to provide."
John J on March 2023
McDonough’s is an integrity minded and safety conscious drain cleaning, water jetting and industrial vacuuming company. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"As a person in the plumbing trades both new construction and service work I have come to appreciate the skills of someone who does a craft full time and is encouraged to develop skills to make it “their” full time occupation and career. Drain cleaning is part of maintaining a plumbing system. It is a craft different than installing and repairing plumbing but it is just as important to do it correctly. The other values in McDonough’s services are several having the equipment and personnel trained and available is paramount to this no matter how big a job has gotten they have never stopped until it was completed! The other feature that is not fully understood by many is that it is always best to use someone that has only one purpose in mind and that is to get the drain cleaned and inspected and has no reason to up sell you on some repairs or replacement that you don’t need. That why we use them as a plumbing company and recommend them to our valued clients. Great company that invests in training, retaining and having the equipment that their service people need to be efficient, productive and provide the services that they are being relied on to provide."
John J on March 2023

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."
Ernie P on January 2025
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."
Ernie P on January 2025

Budreau Companies
Budreau Companies
At Budreau Companies LLC, we specialize in providing top-quality fiberglass pools tailored to your backyard oasis dreams. As an authorized dealer, we offer a comprehensive range of services that include: Pool Shell Supply: We offer high-quality fiberglass pool shells, with over 30 models of pools and spas available, designed for long-lasting enjoyment for you and your family. Excavation Services: Our team handles all aspects of excavation, ensuring a precise and efficient pool hole that meets industry standards. Professional Installation: Our team is dedicated to their workmanship, providing a seamless installation process that transforms your outdoor space. What sets us apart is our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We understand that investing in a pool is a significant decision, which is why we prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the entire process. At Budreau Companies LLC, we stand by our work and stand by the quality we provide. Your happiness with your new pool is our top priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations from start to finish. Transform your backyard into a paradise with Budreau Companies LLC—where quality meets satisfaction!
"Excellent. All work was done proficiently and professionally and at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend this company."
Clarence M on May 2025
At Budreau Companies LLC, we specialize in providing top-quality fiberglass pools tailored to your backyard oasis dreams. As an authorized dealer, we offer a comprehensive range of services that include: Pool Shell Supply: We offer high-quality fiberglass pool shells, with over 30 models of pools and spas available, designed for long-lasting enjoyment for you and your family. Excavation Services: Our team handles all aspects of excavation, ensuring a precise and efficient pool hole that meets industry standards. Professional Installation: Our team is dedicated to their workmanship, providing a seamless installation process that transforms your outdoor space. What sets us apart is our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We understand that investing in a pool is a significant decision, which is why we prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the entire process. At Budreau Companies LLC, we stand by our work and stand by the quality we provide. Your happiness with your new pool is our top priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations from start to finish. Transform your backyard into a paradise with Budreau Companies LLC—where quality meets satisfaction!
"Excellent. All work was done proficiently and professionally and at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend this company."
Clarence M on May 2025
Junk Genius
Junk Genius
We offer same day "junk removal". Call us for an estimate over the phone. We do all the lifting and loading from anywhere on your property. The process will put you at ease. We have been doing this since 2007 and love what we do. If you need Junk Removal in the Minneapolis and Twin Cites Metro, call Junk Genius today. We are your go to Junk Removal Company serving the Minneapolis and Twin Cites area. We service north to Forest Lake and down south to Lakeville and everything in between. Junk Genius has been making a greener planet sense 2007. We have served 1,000's of happy Junk Genius customers over the years. We have removed and hauled old furniture, old appliances, old computers, Hot Tub Removal, yard debris and renovation debris and much more. Junk Genius of Minneapolis recycles and donates as much as possible. We have teamed up with local charities in the Twin Cities area to donate old furniture, old appliances, clothes and child games. So if you are moving, need to salvage excess scraps from a renovation project or just tired of using your home as a junk trap, Junk Genius is your solution for all your Junk Removal needs. We offer same-day service and you can book online today.
"I called Junk Genius on a Friday in the late afternoon and they were at my home by 8:30 the next morning. Mike & Pablo were my two specialists. They were friendly, fast and amazing packers! You pay by the space used. They utilized every last inch in that truck! My job took more than one load and I swear they were gone less than 15 minutes to get a new truck and back reloading again. The entire experience from beginning to end was flawless and I will use them again! I highly recommend Junk Genius!"
Sheri R on June 2020
We offer same day "junk removal". Call us for an estimate over the phone. We do all the lifting and loading from anywhere on your property. The process will put you at ease. We have been doing this since 2007 and love what we do. If you need Junk Removal in the Minneapolis and Twin Cites Metro, call Junk Genius today. We are your go to Junk Removal Company serving the Minneapolis and Twin Cites area. We service north to Forest Lake and down south to Lakeville and everything in between. Junk Genius has been making a greener planet sense 2007. We have served 1,000's of happy Junk Genius customers over the years. We have removed and hauled old furniture, old appliances, old computers, Hot Tub Removal, yard debris and renovation debris and much more. Junk Genius of Minneapolis recycles and donates as much as possible. We have teamed up with local charities in the Twin Cities area to donate old furniture, old appliances, clothes and child games. So if you are moving, need to salvage excess scraps from a renovation project or just tired of using your home as a junk trap, Junk Genius is your solution for all your Junk Removal needs. We offer same-day service and you can book online today.
"I called Junk Genius on a Friday in the late afternoon and they were at my home by 8:30 the next morning. Mike & Pablo were my two specialists. They were friendly, fast and amazing packers! You pay by the space used. They utilized every last inch in that truck! My job took more than one load and I swear they were gone less than 15 minutes to get a new truck and back reloading again. The entire experience from beginning to end was flawless and I will use them again! I highly recommend Junk Genius!"
Sheri R on June 2020

DOKS Restoration and Remodel
DOKS Restoration and Remodel
DOKS restoration and Remodel 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.
"Kyle is extremely knowledgeable and hard working. He is really easyto work with and follows through with the set timelines. Everything turned out amazing"
Matthew A on February 2024
DOKS restoration and Remodel 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.
"Kyle is extremely knowledgeable and hard working. He is really easyto work with and follows through with the set timelines. Everything turned out amazing"
Matthew A on February 2024
On Point Excavation LLC
On Point Excavation LLC
On Point Excavation is a small contractor focused on delivering quality work to its customers. Contact us today with any questions.
"If you're looking for quality work, Jake is the person to call! I hired him to install a drainage system for my sump pump, connecting it to the city's drain tile in my front yard. He was punctual for the estimate and managed to schedule the job quickly. When the day came, he arrived fully prepared with all the necessary materials. Throughout the process, Jake went above and beyond, even addressing additional issues that arose along the way. He's already working on an estimate for another project - replacing my driveway - and I won't hesitate to hire him again. With On Point Excavation, you can count on excellent results!"
Levi J on September 2024
On Point Excavation is a small contractor focused on delivering quality work to its customers. Contact us today with any questions.
"If you're looking for quality work, Jake is the person to call! I hired him to install a drainage system for my sump pump, connecting it to the city's drain tile in my front yard. He was punctual for the estimate and managed to schedule the job quickly. When the day came, he arrived fully prepared with all the necessary materials. Throughout the process, Jake went above and beyond, even addressing additional issues that arose along the way. He's already working on an estimate for another project - replacing my driveway - and I won't hesitate to hire him again. With On Point Excavation, you can count on excellent results!"
Levi J on September 2024

Clark Companies, Inc
Clark Companies, Inc
We went into business with a primary goal, to provide professional landscaping, concrete, excavation, material transport/dumpsters + more services that can meet anyone's budget. Today we still strive to meet our original primary goal, so much so that we are willing to work with you on pricing to beat any potential other bids. We pride ourselves on great customer service and truly are willing to work with any customer to try to come up with a plan that meets both their needs and budget. We service clients all through out the Twin Cities as well as the surrounding suburbs. Call/text/email us today to get started, estimates are Free!
"Had a small retaining wall installed and it was an all around great experience. No pushy sales or outrageous pricing. Dan was great to work with on the installation. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Clark Companies again on other landscaping projects."
Nick H on October 2025
We went into business with a primary goal, to provide professional landscaping, concrete, excavation, material transport/dumpsters + more services that can meet anyone's budget. Today we still strive to meet our original primary goal, so much so that we are willing to work with you on pricing to beat any potential other bids. We pride ourselves on great customer service and truly are willing to work with any customer to try to come up with a plan that meets both their needs and budget. We service clients all through out the Twin Cities as well as the surrounding suburbs. Call/text/email us today to get started, estimates are Free!
"Had a small retaining wall installed and it was an all around great experience. No pushy sales or outrageous pricing. Dan was great to work with on the installation. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Clark Companies again on other landscaping projects."
Nick H on October 2025
FAQs for dirt hauling projects in Howard Lake, MN
The kinds of items or materials accepted will vary by hauling company. Some companies will not handle hazardous waste, but hiring ones that do will cost from $5 to $100 or more, depending on what type and quantity of material.
Most companies will haul items such as:
Construction and remodeling waste: $100–$600
Appliances: $50–$600
Furniture: $50–$400
Electronics: $60–$200
Yard waste: $70–$500
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The cost to hire a professional junk hauling service ranges from $60 to $600, averaging about $270. Your final price is determined by the type of junk, amount of junk, the distance to the dumpsite, and the equipment required to move and haul your items or materials. Keep in mind that construction junk removal is more expensive than hauling household items, so expect to pay $800 for removing large piles of debris.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
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