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Sanstead Excavating LLC
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pelican Rapids, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave was very responsive and did a good job installing a tile and sloping around the house."
Excavating to install storm sewer
Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Hedstrom Excavating
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pelican Rapids, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At Hedstrom Excavating, LLC we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time1 day
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4 Seasons Lawn & Cabin Care
4.8(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pelican Rapids, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jarred did a great job of removing some very large evergreen trees. Took out the stumps and hauled in new black dirt and reseeded the area. Was a big job for 1 person but finished it in 1 day. only reason for 4.5 stars is he could have used some help and would not have been as rushed at the end of the day. Area that was reseeded could have been leveled out a little better. Overall very satisfied with the project and cost. Will definitely hire him for additional work in the spring."
Lake Lida
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Apex Excavating
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pelican Rapids, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very great customer service, attentive to detail and showed up when needed. Worked well with the other trades to schedule accordingly. Would recommend!"
Driveways and black dirt
Driveways and black dirt
Rest of lawn regrading
Driveways and black dirt
Driveways and black dirt

+20

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rough Cut Renovations - Moorhead, Minnesota Facebook
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pelican Rapids, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rough Cut was hired for some front/back door work. Derek did high quality, custom door modifications for me and I was very impressed with the overall experience. Derek is a true Professional!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quality Grading and Dirtworks, LLP
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pelican Rapids, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service at a reasonable price. Will use their services again if I find myself needing snow removal ð"
snow removal
snow removal
snow removal
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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.

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