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SF Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Owatonna, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"SF Enterprises was friendly, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. He was responsive and completed our project efficiently and with quality, would hire again!"
Drainage ditch
Drainage ditch
Dodge Center Ditch
Dodge Center Ditch
Tree Line Removal

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ringhofer Construction Inc
New to Angi

Serving Owatonna, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Ringhofer Construction Inc is your number one handyman professional in Owatonna! We have years of experience to handle any job, big or small. We strive to build a strong relationship with every client and will ensure your satisfaction to the last detail. We look forward to transforming your home into a work of art, call today for a free estimate!

Response time10 mins
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G III Landscapers LLC
New to Angi

Serving Owatonna, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

Lawn Care Near Me Mn
New to Angi

Serving Owatonna, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Lawn Care Near Me MN is a locally owned and operated lawn care company proudly serving homeowners throughout the South Metro Twin Cities. We specialize in dependable, high-quality lawn maintenance with a focus on exceptional customer service and attention to detail.\n\nOur core services include lawn mowing, edging, string trimming, mulch installation, and professional irrigation system service and repair. Whether you need routine weekly lawn maintenance, seasonal landscaping, or sprinkler troubleshooting and repairs, we're committed to keeping your property looking its best.\n\nWe proudly serve Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding South Metro communities. We believe in honest pricing, reliable scheduling, and treating every yard as if it were our own.\n\nWhen you choose Lawn Care Near Me MN, you can expect dependable service, quality workmanship, and a beautiful lawn you'll be proud of. Contact us today for a free estimate.

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Finch Excavating LLC
4.8(
4
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Serving Owatonna, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Finch to clear brush/overgrowth and take down some dead trees on a property we were selling and to bring the property back up to city code. Not only did Noah meet me at the property on short notice to talk through exactly what I wanted and give me an estimate, but he called the city inspector to be sure we understood what the city was expecting too. Noah was easy to communicate with and he kept me in the loop about progress including calls and sending photos/videos of the progress to make sure things were looking right since I wasnâ t on-site most of the time. He was helpful in answering my questions and explaining what equipment he had to do the work and when heâ d get it done. I would easily recommend Finch Excavating and would hire them again for future projects."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Furlong Properties, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Owatonna, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great job from start to finish. Quote was more than fair and product exceeded expectations. He showed up when promised and completed the work in a very timely manner. I would without a doubt hire him again for more jobs and highly recommend."
tractor work
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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 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.

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