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Daydreaming Construction
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Serving Mankato, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daydreaming did a really fantastic job. They went above and beyond what they were hired for. Would absolutely recommend them!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G III Landscapers LLC
New to Angi

Serving Mankato, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Hello my name is Guillermo. This is the company's first year open. I am glad to serve the communities around me and help solve any landscape needs. \n\nSpecializing in garden care, plant transplanting, pruning and trimming, planting, shrub and small tree removal, sodding mulch installations and more.

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Cubed Curbing, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Mankato, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 5 years of experience in the Landscaping, Dirt Work and Hardscape industry. Cubed Curbing L.L.C is a landscape company that basis it’s focus on premium concrete curb to accent homes and gardens. But we do all aspects of landscaping as well. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
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Klassen Skid Steer Service
New to Angi

Serving Mankato, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Response time1 day
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Martin's Excavating
4.8(
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Serving Mankato, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Did a good job. Needed one, of two, stumps ground down. Because it took less than his estimated time he did the other one too. The only thing I didn't like is his equipment tore up some of my yard. But yes, I would recommend him."
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Martin's Excavating
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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Buzz N' Lawn
4.5(
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Serving Mankato, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a very good job! Our neighbors noticed and asked about them. Communication was not always the best, but we muddled through."
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Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Ruff It Up Construction
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Serving Mankato, MN and surrounding areas

"The team was prompt and very detailed, was able to pivot and suggest little changes that improved the overall look. They reconstructed a soffit and several bathroom and bedroom walls to enhance the appearance. I asked for non textured ceilings and they are flawless. Great communication throughout the job…I will rehire again in the future!!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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.

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 trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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