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Avatar for Minnesota Grown Services
Minnesota Grown Services
4.9(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Hello future customers,\n\nMy name is Dan Bailey and I run a small family owned/ran landscaping business that has one goal in mind and that is providing customers with the ultimate experience. Punctuality, professionalism, and productivity is how we achieve this.\n\nIf there is an outdoor project you have in mind there is a great chance we offer that service.\nGrading, sodding, mulch installations, planting trees, flowers, shrubs, retaining walls, boulder walls, and almost anything else that has to do with making your yard look beautiful.\n\nPlease let us put our machines and muscle to work so you can sit back and enjoy the yard of your dreams.

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Budreau Companies
Budreau Companies
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Princeton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Budreau Companies LLC, we specialize in precision excavation for residential and commercial projects. From grading and leveling to cutting and filling, our team handles every aspect of site preparation efficiently and safely. Using dozers, skid steers, excavators and laser grading systems, we ensure accurate, consistent results.\nOur commitment to quality, clear communication, and reliability sets us apart. Whether it’s a small residential lot or a large commercial site, we deliver professional workmanship and dependable service every time. With Budreau Companies LLC, your project is prepared right, on time, and on budget.\n\n

Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway

+5

Response time6 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for Clark Companies, Inc
Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
103
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Princeton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We went into business with a primary goal, to provide professional landscaping, concrete, excavation, material transport/dumpsters + more services that can meet anyone's budget. Today we still strive to meet our original primary goal, so much so that we are willing to work with you on pricing to beat any potential other bids.\n\nWe pride ourselves on great customer service and truly are willing to work with any customer to try to come up with a plan that meets both their needs and budget. We service clients all through out the Twin Cities as well as the surrounding suburbs. \nCall/text/email us today to get started, estimates are Free!\n\nKeep in mind, we do have a project minimum of $6,000. If your project fits this criteria we would love to help!

NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+132

Response time1 day
188 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Avatar for Taz Construction, LLC
Taz Construction, LLC
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At TAZ Construction we love taking on all projects, big or small, complex or simple. Our small team is capable of giving each project the attention it deserves. We take pride in the little details that make the big differences in aesthetics, function, and durability for the years to come.\n\nEverything starts with a vision, whether you have one or need a little help coming up with ideas, we can help. We take pride in our creativity and unique ways of solving your needs and creating your vision. Whether you’re looking to create a beautiful space, move dirt, establish a lawn, or get wet ground dry, we are here to help.\n\nPlease spend some time looking at the services we offer and going through the gallery for inspiration and confidence in our work. We hope you reach out soon!\n\n -Tom & Zack \n

stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install
stair/patio/wall install

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for DnD Landscape and Snow LLC
DnD Landscape and Snow LLC
5.0(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to DnD Landscape and Snow LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!\n

Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall

+3

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Loews Sod
Loews Sod
4.9(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

My Key Guy is your one stop shop for all of your roofing needs! 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. Give us a call today!

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Root Land Management
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Root Land Management is committed to excellence in every aspect of our\nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty,\nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service\nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of\nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.\nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their\nconcerns the basis of our business.

We Can Do It For You
Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Legend Contracting, LLC
Legend Contracting, LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Legend Contracting, 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\n\nAt Legend Contracting, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!\n

Field Entrance
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for North Metro Site Works Inc.
North Metro Site Works Inc.
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

N.M.T. Companies Inc is a local excavation and septic contractor proudly serving the Harris, Minnesota area and surrounding communities. We specialize in septic system installation, replacements, and repairs, along with full site preparation for new construction.\n\nOur services include new home digs, building pads, excavation, grading, driveway installation, gravel and black dirt delivery, skid steer work, and small to mid-size projects. We work with homeowners, builders, and contractors to deliver efficient, high-quality results.\n\nAs a certified small, minority, and woman-owned business, we take pride in being dependable, responsive, and easy to work with. Whether you need a new septic system, site prep for a home, a building pad, or help fixing your driveway, we have the equipment and experience to get the job done right.\n\nLicensed Septic Installer MN License #L4398\n\nCall or message us today to get scheduled.

Home Foundation
Home Foundation
Home Foundation
Home Foundation
Demolition

+4

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ryan Tree and Landscape
Ryan Tree and Landscape
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Princeton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, integrity and quality work. Our core services are Boulder walls and shorelines, erosion control, flagstone patios, adding prefabricated steps to your landscape or shoreline. We also specialize in work at golf courses, whether that be adding new greens or tee boxes, or simply adding hardscape improvements. When Ryan Landscape is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We work with both residential and commercial clients, and apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. \nShoreline rip rap and shoreline erosion control, boulder retaining walls, demolition, flagstone patios and walkways, flagstone fire pits, landscape steps, hardscape provider\nPlease check out our website and Facebook page. We look forward to earning your business and thank you!

Stone Work
Erosion control
Boulder walls
Landscape Steps, Boulder Retaining wall, shoreline
boulder retaining wall, Steps

+3

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

The Princeton, MN homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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