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Avatar for Taz Construction, LLC
Taz Construction, LLC
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monticello, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Taz construction did a outstanding job on our retaining wall and refreshed our hill with new plants and mulch. They cleaned up after the project was completed, along with doing extra work around the site. We will have them back on any further work we need done."
stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T & C Dirtworks
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monticello, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Experienced crew and did the job right. Safely removed a very large oak branch that was over my house without even one twig hitting my roof. I will be calling these guys back to do more tree trimming and other landscaping projects in the future. They did the job fast and for a fraction of the cost the other guys quoted!"
Paver patios
Paver patios
Paver patios
Retaining walls
Retaining walls

+61

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
105
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monticello, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Clark Companies to do grading, bury gutter down spouts, and install decorative rock around my house. They did a great job, finished up in a day, and planted seed to restore the grass that was unavoidably disturbed. Iâ m very pleased, highly recommend Clark Companies and would use them in the future."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+140

Response time1 day
330 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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2 Shovels Landscaping
5.0(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monticello, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"2 Shovels Landscaping does a fantastic job. This was our second time having them do landscaping. Brandon has great suggestions for what will work best for plants. The guys are hard-working, get the job done quickly, and it always looks beautiful. Highly recommend 2 Shovels for your landscaping needs!"
Raised Patio and hot tub
New
Before
Old
Raised patio and hot tub

+10

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Earthworks LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monticello, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Earthworks last summer to dig out part of my hillside and create a larger turnaround area for my driveway, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. They did excellent work from start to finish. The team was friendly, polite, and incredibly easy to work with. They took the time to explain my different options clearly and helped me choose the best approach for the space. They were also very flexible with scheduling and paid close attention to weather conditions and rain so the project could be done safely and without issues. I really appreciated how considerate they were of my neighbors as well—they made sure the heavy equipment didn’t damage the road and kept everything clean and respectful."
Landscape Rock
Landscape Rock
Landscape Rock
Landscape Rock
Landscape Rock

+29

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Loews Sod
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Monticello, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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