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Worthington Home Solutions
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Owatonna, MN and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi, I'm Clay. Im a dad of 4 from 26 down to 6. Im also a grandpa. I've been in the construction industry for almost 30 years. I just recently obtained my llc kind of on a whim. And now im here looking for work. I do carpentry, cabinets, windows, doors, patching sheetrock, patching roofs, siding repair, anything around the house you haven't had time to get to. Im a small business, meaning just me. I can work anywhere around Mankato, st. Peter, Montgomery, New Prague, elysian, Waterville, waseca, Cleveland, Madison lake, anywhere in that general area. Im attentive, courteous, respectful, and im here to help you. Tell me your needs and we'll come up with a Worthington Home Solution...

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Ringhofer Construction Inc
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Owatonna, MN and surrounding areas

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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!

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G III Landscapers LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Owatonna, MN and surrounding areas

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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
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Owatonna, MN and surrounding areas

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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.

South Branch Tree Service LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Owatonna, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With 30 years of experience, South Branch Tree Service LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

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Finch Excavating LLC
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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."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

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