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Last update on July 03, 2023

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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
105
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Minnetonka, 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

+140

Response time1 day
290 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Northern Sky Land Management
4.9(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Minnetonka, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, on time, did a great a job."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Yard Services Co.
4.2(
58
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Minnetonka, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The estimate we got was right on. The crew that did the work quickly and they did a wonderful job."
Response time1 day
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Loews Sod
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Minnetonka, 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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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1st Choice Home Repair
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Minnetonka, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

My name is Tom & I am a home improvement/repair specialist. With multiple years in residential remodeling & maintenance experience I will provide excellent service at a reasonable cost.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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