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Avatar for 2 Shovels Landscaping
2 Shovels Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his brother did a wonderful job putting in my landscaping. Everything I asked for they did and went above what I was expecting. Brandon is great with communicating and following up and they worked hard until the job was completed. I would not of done anything differently. I would highly recommend them. Denise"
Raised Patio and hot tub
New
Before
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Raised patio and hot tub

+10

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
On Point Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"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!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Loews Sod
4.9(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Independence, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Daydreaming Construction
4.8(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daydreaming Could construction provided exceptional service with property grading and drain tile installation. They were efficient, straightforward, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended for their professionalism and quality work."
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jacobson Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At Jacobsons Outdoor Solutions we take pride in making your property look its best! We offer a variety of services such as landscaping, mowing, trimming, tree removal, brush removal driveway grading and more. We do work in the st.cloud area down to the cities and surrounding areas. If you hire us you can rest assured you will be getting your job done right the first time!

Mulch garden renovation
Mulch garden renovation
Mulch garden renovation
Mulch garden renovation
Mulch garden renovation

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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