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Last update on July 24, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Otsego - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Taz Construction, LLC
Taz Construction, LLC
5.0(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Otsego, 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%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for T & C Dirtworks
T & C Dirtworks
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"They do a great job on the stump removal and clean up highly recommended."
Paver patios
Paver patios
Paver patios
Retaining walls
Retaining walls

+61

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Minnesota Grown Services
4.9(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very easy and professional to work with from start to finish. My husband and I were nervous to work with another contractor, due to a previous very larger concrete project that had a few bumps towards the end of the project and we don't realize it would tear up most of our yard. The first call to Dan started with a small project grading and leveling estimate but through further discussions and Dan answering our questions; we decided to have them complete a larger landscaping project: replace a 72 feet rock wall with a boulder wall, frame a small flower garden with rocks, level and grade entire yard, over 4,500 sq feet, hydro seed, and place a few boulders throughout the yard . They initiated conversations with our neighbor, explaining and ensuring no damage to their yard would occur and if hey had any questions or concerns to please talk to them right way, they had none, and everything went smoothly. Dan and his brother pay attention to detail from start to finish and we greatly appreciated that. The grass is starting to grow and everything looks great. The price was well worth it."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Clark Companies, Inc
Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
105
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am a realtor and had several homes in need of dumpsters and other various work. Clark companies was able to exceed my expectations! I appreciate their communication and competitive prices and speedy service. Definitely be using them again!"
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+140

Response time1 day
266 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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2 Shovels Landscaping
5.0(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his brother did a wonderful job putting in my landscaping. Everything I asked for they did and went above what I was expecting. Brandon is great with communicating and following up and they worked hard until the job was completed. I would not of done anything differently. I would highly recommend them. Denise"
Raised Patio and hot tub
New
Before
Old
Raised patio and hot tub

+10

Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Avatar for Loews Sod
Loews Sod
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Otsego, 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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All American landscape solutions
5.0(
6
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Offers commercial services

"I had a retaining wall widened and rebuilt which exceeded my expectations! Wyatt and Hayden made sure that the final grade was well packed and graded for good water flow."
Boulder wall
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

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