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Root Land Management
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raymond, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This is a land clearing service, to remove trees and other vegetation. From predominantly agricultural land."
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Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hedstrom Excavating
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raymond, 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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Apex Excavating
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raymond, 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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Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. - Home Facebook
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raymond, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Ferguson Brothers Excavating is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thompson Excavating, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Raymond, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Thompson Excavating, LLC, is the premier professional company offering residential services to our clients in the Taunton area. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Minnesota true professionals at work for you!

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Ruff It Up Construction
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Raymond, MN and surrounding areas

"The team was prompt and very detailed, was able to pivot and suggest little changes that improved the overall look. They reconstructed a soffit and several bathroom and bedroom walls to enhance the appearance. I asked for non textured ceilings and they are flawless. Great communication throughout the job…I will rehire again in the future!!"
Drywall
Garage
Mudding
Drywall
Garage

+19

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Lent's Excavating Landscaping and Forestry
2.2(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raymond, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Lents Excavating, Landscape and Forestry! 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!

Land clearing
Ditching
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+35

Response time1 day
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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