Where do I take the boulder once it’s removed?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-landscaping-cost.htm">landscaping costs</a>. 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.</p></div>

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Q: How do you prepare an area for hardscaping?

• <div><p>Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between trenching and digging?

• <div><p>Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that&rsquo;s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth&rsquo;s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to dig a well?

• <div><p>Digging a well can cost between <b>$20 and $25,000</b>,<b> </b>depending on your needs. If you&rsquo;re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you&rsquo;re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-well-drilling-cost.htm">cost of drilling a well</a> will average to <b>$5,500</b>.</p></div>

Q: How do you calculate excavation costs?

• <div><p>Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you&rsquo;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.</p><p>Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it&rsquo;s tedious. You may want to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-read-a-tape-measure.htm">pull out a tape measure</a> or use a string to help mark the area. </p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2025
Matt was great to work with when we needed a house foundation removed. He managed the whole process in a very timely and professional manner. He communicated well and the whole project, from silt fence installation to final inspection went very smoothly.
All State Companies, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2017
The project went very well. Ron was the project manager and was engaged from the beginning. He offered a lot of really useful advice during the design phase with the architect to help save money and make the project go more smoothly. He spent a lot of time on-site personally, which was nice. Ron...
Northrup Remodeling, Roofing & Exteriors
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Reviewed in August 2018
In August of 2017, I hired Northrup Remodeling to complete an extensive remodeling project (attached garage, master bathroom, bedroom conversion into a walk-in closet and 2nd floor laundry room, new driveway, backyard brick patio, siding for the entire house, exterior window painting and,...
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Reviewed in May 2015
Several factors increased the complexity and scope of the project. With five other units sharing this driveway, space for materials and dumpsters was extremely limited. With adjoining townhouses on either side, limiting the noise associated with construction was a challenge. The owner was...
Northrup Remodeling, Roofing & Exteriors
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Reviewed in December 2012
We got a prompt, thorough estimate and work started within 2 weeks. Since it was a smaller job for this company, they sent the different crews/ contractors over for the different phases of the work over 2 weeks or so. This gave my husband time to do some of the demo in our basement. All off the...
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Reviewed in September 2016
Very, very well ! Ron at Northrup developed a plan to re-sculpt our backyard to create a purposeful rain garden, with underground casements installed to catch the water. His plan included working closely with Ibes Landscaping to design a small patio area surrounded by Aspen, Columnar Maples, and...
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Reviewed in August 2008
They gave us some good suggestions on fixing our sink. They were prompt. They were professional and I would use them again. They helped us fix extra things, so they were very accommodating.
Weld & Sons Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2017
THEY LOCATED THE MAIN LINE CAP; INFORMED ME OF POSSIBILITIES'[$$$$]-went 126x100 feet; DONE&DONE,....discussed do's & donts' of 'flushing.........quik and <$ than possible!
Weld & Sons Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2015
For a few months in the summer of 2015 I was having a small water problem in my basement & couldn't determine where it was coming from. It continually was coming straight up through the basement floor. Since I'm a fairly new homeowner, I really did not know what to do about it. A relative...
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Reviewed in February 2014
Don came and gave me a prompt quote that was the lowest bid be a long shot. That alone would have made me happy! The crew arrived early in the morning and worked tirelessly to get everything done by 2:00. They found an unexpected broken basement drain pipe and repaired that for no extra cost,...
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Younge Contracting, LLC

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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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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James B on September 2023

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When you hire a local septic company, you want to know that you're hiring a team you can rely on. You'll be glad you hired Mitts Septic and Excavating because... We're a family-owned and -operated company We've been in business serving the Rochester MN area for more than five years We take pride in leaving our work sites clean We set up durable residential and commercial septic systems. We'll work with a designer to install the customized plan for your home and commercial facility and ensure that it meets local requirements. We'll handle every part of the installation project, from clearing away brush to cleaning up the work site. Call 507-961-3385 today to get a free estimate on septic system services. MITTSSEPTIC.COM

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Younge Contracting, LLC

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