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Minnesota Grown Services
4.9(
35
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The attention to detail and the price paid for the project are the two biggest factors when selecting a company for work. I highly recommend Dan Bailey and his Minnesota Grown Services company. My property has never looked this great! Thanks to Dan and his staff."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Budreau Companies
5.0(
5
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfectly job done. The dumped the pile in right spot with little instructions."
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 time6 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
103
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have had 2 projects done this summer. After putting them off due to another company's high bid, we decided to try Clark and found them to be more willing to work within our budget. The job leader took time to understand our vision and the office communication was always immediate and timely. The crew was thoughtful and did a remarkable job of keeping the inevitable lawn damage to a minimum. After long hot days, they still made sure the work area was cleaned up each time. We are very happy with the outcome and highly recommend Clark."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+132

Response time1 day
233 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Outdoor Aesthetix
5.0(
13
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience w Jamin, very communicative and patio was completed on time and looks amazing. Would hire again in a heartbeat"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
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Mojestic Landscapes
5.0(
10
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jeremy was prompt to respond to our initial request which was a great start. At our first meeting, he listened to our needs and offered a plan of action on the spot to help mitigate water away from the house foundation. The remedy, a french drain and aquifer, was well planned out, executed efficiently, and is aesthetically pleasing. We are very happy with the service Mojestic has provided."
Design of project
Exterior lighting
Retaining wall and patio
Gas fire pit and grill surround
Arial view

+1

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Loews Sod
4.9(
8
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Serving Minneapolis, 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%
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Common Properties Maintenance & Handyman Services
3.5(
3
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They will correct anything that you are not happy with. I use them all the time."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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