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Clark Companies, Inc

4.73(
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Clark Companies, Inc

4.73(
83
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"Clark Companies did excellent work on our recent landscaping project. They regraded our yard, installed new landscape edging, and built a high-quality paver patio. The crew, led by Ryan and Tim, was punctual, courteous, and very detail-oriented. The finished result exceeded our expectations — we’re thrilled with how everything turned out."

Brian R on November 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!

"Clark Companies did excellent work on our recent landscaping project. They regraded our yard, installed new landscape edging, and built a high-quality paver patio. The crew, led by Ryan and Tim, was punctual, courteous, and very detail-oriented. The finished result exceeded our expectations — we’re thrilled with how everything turned out."

Brian R on November 2025


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Budreau Companies

5.00(
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Budreau Companies

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

At Budreau Companies LLC, we specialize in precision excavation for residential and commercial projects. From grading and leveling to cutting and filling, our team handles every aspect of site preparation efficiently and safely. Using dozers, skid steers, excavators and laser grading systems, we ensure accurate, consistent results. Our commitment to quality, clear communication, and reliability sets us apart. Whether it’s a small residential lot or a large commercial site, we deliver professional workmanship and dependable service every time. With Budreau Companies LLC, your project is prepared right, on time, and on budget.

"Excellent. All work was done proficiently and professionally and at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend this company."

Clarence A. M on May 2025

At Budreau Companies LLC, we specialize in precision excavation for residential and commercial projects. From grading and leveling to cutting and filling, our team handles every aspect of site preparation efficiently and safely. Using dozers, skid steers, excavators and laser grading systems, we ensure accurate, consistent results. Our commitment to quality, clear communication, and reliability sets us apart. Whether it’s a small residential lot or a large commercial site, we deliver professional workmanship and dependable service every time. With Budreau Companies LLC, your project is prepared right, on time, and on budget.

"Excellent. All work was done proficiently and professionally and at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend this company."

Clarence A. M on May 2025


"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



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Weld & Sons Plumbing

4.91(
1,317
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Weld & Sons Plumbing

4.91(
1,317
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated 40 years. We provide free estimates on remodeling projects and reasonable rates for service work. Since the company's inception it has always been our desire to guarantee your peace of mind. We want to provide you with the same: reliable service, experienced technicians, and promise of quality that our clients have expected for 40 years.

"I have used Weld & Sons multiple times since 2016. The professionalism, quality and prices were always very good. I have given this company a 5 star rating a couple times due to their terrific service. The price to replace my toilet yesterday was $535, while the prices in 2016 were $206 for one and $263 for the other (which included replacing a leaky shut off valve). Even with inflation going up, that's a 260% increase in 7 years. That comes out to a 37% inflation rate per year. While I also realize replacing a toilet for one plumber can take longer than another, I find it rather disappointing that a company I loved and used multiple times is a company I may not use again as I have no clue what I will be charged for the same service I received before and it's 100% dependent on the speed of the person doing the install with rates of $176 an hour."

Michael S D on June 2023

Family owned & operated 40 years. We provide free estimates on remodeling projects and reasonable rates for service work. Since the company's inception it has always been our desire to guarantee your peace of mind. We want to provide you with the same: reliable service, experienced technicians, and promise of quality that our clients have expected for 40 years.

"I have used Weld & Sons multiple times since 2016. The professionalism, quality and prices were always very good. I have given this company a 5 star rating a couple times due to their terrific service. The price to replace my toilet yesterday was $535, while the prices in 2016 were $206 for one and $263 for the other (which included replacing a leaky shut off valve). Even with inflation going up, that's a 260% increase in 7 years. That comes out to a 37% inflation rate per year. While I also realize replacing a toilet for one plumber can take longer than another, I find it rather disappointing that a company I loved and used multiple times is a company I may not use again as I have no clue what I will be charged for the same service I received before and it's 100% dependent on the speed of the person doing the install with rates of $176 an hour."

Michael S D on June 2023


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Paladin Plumbing LLC

4.96(
259
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Paladin Plumbing LLC

4.96(
259
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Paladin Plumbing offers the highest quality plumbing service in the area. Since 1998, we have provided superior service to our customers and have assisted them in achieving their goals. Our 50 years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as the best plumbers in the area. Paladin Plumbing was founded in 1998. Craig Johnson and Jerry Olson provide over 50 years combined experience in the plumbing and heating industry. We use that wealth of experience to find solutions for even the toughest plumbing problems. We specialize in new construction plumbing, residential and light commercial plumbing and take great pride in using our expertise concerning new products and advances in plumbing and heating technology. Our customers are encouraged to ask questions about all of their potential options. We can provide and describe all levels of options for every job. Every time you call Paladin Plumbing, you get that 50 years of experience and expertise along with promptness, neatness, and integrity.

"Very well. Pipes had to be frozen to replace valves, since main shut-off valve at street was inoperable."

Rachel M on May 2020

Paladin Plumbing offers the highest quality plumbing service in the area. Since 1998, we have provided superior service to our customers and have assisted them in achieving their goals. Our 50 years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as the best plumbers in the area. Paladin Plumbing was founded in 1998. Craig Johnson and Jerry Olson provide over 50 years combined experience in the plumbing and heating industry. We use that wealth of experience to find solutions for even the toughest plumbing problems. We specialize in new construction plumbing, residential and light commercial plumbing and take great pride in using our expertise concerning new products and advances in plumbing and heating technology. Our customers are encouraged to ask questions about all of their potential options. We can provide and describe all levels of options for every job. Every time you call Paladin Plumbing, you get that 50 years of experience and expertise along with promptness, neatness, and integrity.

"Very well. Pipes had to be frozen to replace valves, since main shut-off valve at street was inoperable."

Rachel M on May 2020


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Egress Window Guy Inc

4.93(
205
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Egress Window Guy Inc

4.93(
205
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Egress Window Guy provides high quality installation and repair services for egress windows and window wells. Your job is done right the first time. This is all we do, and we do it well! We use many brands and sizes of high quality windows, area wells and material. Our crews have years of experience and know the codes. If interested in references near your home, please ask us! Most installations can be completed in one day. Award winning service!

"Just recently had a 48in x 48in egress window installed in our basement. The 2 gentlemen, Caleb & Graham were nothing short of awesome. I'm a retired carpenter and I can say their craftsmanship was second to none. Clean, precise. I was enjoying the perfect gape in our foundation and the framework even before they installed the window, because it was being done properly. Heck, even the hole they dug for the well was precise. Both Caleb & Graham were very friendly, communicative and courteous. Would use again and highly recommend."

Robert L on November 2024

Egress Window Guy provides high quality installation and repair services for egress windows and window wells. Your job is done right the first time. This is all we do, and we do it well! We use many brands and sizes of high quality windows, area wells and material. Our crews have years of experience and know the codes. If interested in references near your home, please ask us! Most installations can be completed in one day. Award winning service!

"Just recently had a 48in x 48in egress window installed in our basement. The 2 gentlemen, Caleb & Graham were nothing short of awesome. I'm a retired carpenter and I can say their craftsmanship was second to none. Clean, precise. I was enjoying the perfect gape in our foundation and the framework even before they installed the window, because it was being done properly. Heck, even the hole they dug for the well was precise. Both Caleb & Graham were very friendly, communicative and courteous. Would use again and highly recommend."

Robert L on November 2024


"Looks even better than I expected. I figured this would go well after meeting Dave. Knowledgeable, patient, friendly. Then a 14pp proposal with many large drone photos, clear explanations of what to do, and a price for each element. They rebuilt the top 3 layers of chimney brick and the concrete cap, repaired the cracked brick wingwall, and tuckpointed the lot. Replacement bricks matched. Tuckpoint mortar matched. These guy are not just brick masons - they're artists. Crew was courteous and the foreman helpful in guiding me through a couple of minor on-site decisions I needed to make. The final price was just as quoted. Highly recommended!"

Joseph H on August 2021

Licensed Concrete and Masonry Contractor, Numerous Certifications

"Looks even better than I expected. I figured this would go well after meeting Dave. Knowledgeable, patient, friendly. Then a 14pp proposal with many large drone photos, clear explanations of what to do, and a price for each element. They rebuilt the top 3 layers of chimney brick and the concrete cap, repaired the cracked brick wingwall, and tuckpointed the lot. Replacement bricks matched. Tuckpoint mortar matched. These guy are not just brick masons - they're artists. Crew was courteous and the foreman helpful in guiding me through a couple of minor on-site decisions I needed to make. The final price was just as quoted. Highly recommended!"

Joseph H on August 2021


HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC

4.97(
36
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HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC

4.97(
36
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are family owned sewer & water installation/repair business servicing the Western Suburbs of Minneapolis. We are licensed (Master Plumber License #58978PM), bonded and insured with over 30 years experience. We use the latest technologies for BOTH sewer (Sewer Lining - CIPP) & water, and we are trained to know your plumbing from toilet/faucet to sewer/water main in the street. We have specialized equipment to unthaw frozen waterlines.

"Highview Plumbing repaired my sewer line. The line was broken as a result of tree roots that infiltrated the pipe. Highview Plumbing fixed the pipe by installing a cured in place pipe (CIPP). Highview did a great job with the installation and left virtually no trace once they were finished. The inside of my house was as clean as when they first arrived (no mean feat given all of the rain and mud on my lawn that day) and they left the driveway and lawn spotless when they finished the job. I enthusiastically recommend Highview Plumbing. They are very knowledgeable, courteous and extraordinarily diligent in their work. If you are looking for someone to install a CIPP pipe, look no further."

marc d on December 2019

We are family owned sewer & water installation/repair business servicing the Western Suburbs of Minneapolis. We are licensed (Master Plumber License #58978PM), bonded and insured with over 30 years experience. We use the latest technologies for BOTH sewer (Sewer Lining - CIPP) & water, and we are trained to know your plumbing from toilet/faucet to sewer/water main in the street. We have specialized equipment to unthaw frozen waterlines.

"Highview Plumbing repaired my sewer line. The line was broken as a result of tree roots that infiltrated the pipe. Highview Plumbing fixed the pipe by installing a cured in place pipe (CIPP). Highview did a great job with the installation and left virtually no trace once they were finished. The inside of my house was as clean as when they first arrived (no mean feat given all of the rain and mud on my lawn that day) and they left the driveway and lawn spotless when they finished the job. I enthusiastically recommend Highview Plumbing. They are very knowledgeable, courteous and extraordinarily diligent in their work. If you are looking for someone to install a CIPP pipe, look no further."

marc d on December 2019


"We thought we needed our foundation excavated, sealed and drain-tiled. Kevin came to estimate the work. He spent a full hour inspecting our foundation and landscaping and showed us the drain tile already in place and how the foundation appeared to be sealed. He recommended that we manually do a minimal amount of landscaping to improve the grade and even suggested a company to help with that. He did not request payment for his in depth consultation, but I asked to pay him for his time since he probably saved us $1000 to $3000 in excavation and landscaping costs. This is the second time Kev has really helped us out. Several years ago in a different house he helped us repair a truly cracked, leaking foundation. You can see our grade A review for that work on this site, dated October of 2010."

Thomas C on June 2020

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"We thought we needed our foundation excavated, sealed and drain-tiled. Kevin came to estimate the work. He spent a full hour inspecting our foundation and landscaping and showed us the drain tile already in place and how the foundation appeared to be sealed. He recommended that we manually do a minimal amount of landscaping to improve the grade and even suggested a company to help with that. He did not request payment for his in depth consultation, but I asked to pay him for his time since he probably saved us $1000 to $3000 in excavation and landscaping costs. This is the second time Kev has really helped us out. Several years ago in a different house he helped us repair a truly cracked, leaking foundation. You can see our grade A review for that work on this site, dated October of 2010."

Thomas C on June 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

The completion timeline for an in-ground swimming pool project typically ranges between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on weather conditions, the complexity of the design, and any unexpected ground conditions encountered during excavation.

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