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Leigh Thomas Construction

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Leigh Thomas Construction

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1996 years of experience

Welcome to Leigh Thomas Construction. In business since 1996, with over 26 years of experience, we take great pride in the quality of our work and guarantee customer satisfaction. We service all of Duluth and Carlton County. We specialize in a range of home improvement projects from remodeling, to roofing and custom carpentry.

"The workers are fantastic. Everyone was so pleasant. They clean up after themselves. They all work so well together."

Erica W on June 2024

Welcome to Leigh Thomas Construction. In business since 1996, with over 26 years of experience, we take great pride in the quality of our work and guarantee customer satisfaction. We service all of Duluth and Carlton County. We specialize in a range of home improvement projects from remodeling, to roofing and custom carpentry.

"The workers are fantastic. Everyone was so pleasant. They clean up after themselves. They all work so well together."

Erica W on June 2024

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Skyline Contractors, LLC

4.33(
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Skyline Contractors, LLC

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Located in Duluth Minnesota, Skyline Contractors offers services from general dirt work, driveways, land clearing, digging ponds, shoreline restoration, retaining walls, building pads, utilities, etc. we also do snow removal and plowing, as well as sanding for both commercial and residential. Although our main office is located in Duluth, we offer our services throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

"Very professional, completed work in a timely manner, cleared our property, put in a driveway and did our house pad, everything turned out exceptional. Would highly recommend and will use on future projects."

Brantley S on March 2025

Located in Duluth Minnesota, Skyline Contractors offers services from general dirt work, driveways, land clearing, digging ponds, shoreline restoration, retaining walls, building pads, utilities, etc. we also do snow removal and plowing, as well as sanding for both commercial and residential. Although our main office is located in Duluth, we offer our services throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

"Very professional, completed work in a timely manner, cleared our property, put in a driveway and did our house pad, everything turned out exceptional. Would highly recommend and will use on future projects."

Brantley S on March 2025

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Elite Excavating LLC

5.00(
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Elite Excavating LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
2022 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dreaming of a smooth driveway, a pristine building site, or need responsible demolition services? Elite Excavating LLC expertly handles all your excavating and grading needs. We are a fully insured contractor dedicated to providing top-notch service, from clearing land to meticulous site preparation and beyond. Discover the difference quality workmanship makes for your next project!

Dreaming of a smooth driveway, a pristine building site, or need responsible demolition services? Elite Excavating LLC expertly handles all your excavating and grading needs. We are a fully insured contractor dedicated to providing top-notch service, from clearing land to meticulous site preparation and beyond. Discover the difference quality workmanship makes for your next project!

Rick's Tree & Stump Removal

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Rick's Tree & Stump Removal

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are tree care company that includes taking care of your trees with pruning, fertilizing, birch, ash & elm care programs. We also do tree removal, stump grinding, cabling, land clearing and brush mowing. We have certified arborists to diagnose your tree problems and provide proper tree care.

We are tree care company that includes taking care of your trees with pruning, fertilizing, birch, ash & elm care programs. We also do tree removal, stump grinding, cabling, land clearing and brush mowing. We have certified arborists to diagnose your tree problems and provide proper tree care.

Superior Construction Company Inc of Duluth, Minne

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Superior Construction Company Inc of Duluth, Minne

4.89(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Licensed as General Contractor in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Pipe Layer, restricted Master Plumber, Septic system Design and Installation, and Lead certified.

Licensed as General Contractor in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Pipe Layer, restricted Master Plumber, Septic system Design and Installation, and Lead certified.

Goodmanson Construction

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Goodmanson Construction

4.36(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1971 years of experience

Welcome to Goodmanson Construction! Since 1971, Goodmanson Construction has serviced the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area as the leading concrete, asphalt, and excavating contractor for both residential and commercial projects. In fact, we were voted America's Concrete Contractor of 2017 by Concrete Construction magazine, as well a nominee for the Saint Paul Chamber Debeuner Awards! Our knowledgeable staff are ready to provide long lasting and durable concrete, asphalt, and excavating work, with only the finest materials on the market. Our tools and construction techniques are state-of-the-art, ensuring our clients receive the highest quality possible. We specialize in the following services: Residential - driveways, patios, steps, retaining walls, sidewalks, floors, garage floors, garage aprons, and more! Commercial - parking lots, floors, machine pads and slabs, concrete slabs, curbs, and more! From new driveways and parking lots to ADA Compliance, at Goodmanson Construction we know it is important to our customers that their concrete or asphalt investment will be safe and long-lasting, which is why Goodmanson Construction is industry leading with their safety and compliance training. Call or email today for your free, no-obligation estimate on your project!

Welcome to Goodmanson Construction! Since 1971, Goodmanson Construction has serviced the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area as the leading concrete, asphalt, and excavating contractor for both residential and commercial projects. In fact, we were voted America's Concrete Contractor of 2017 by Concrete Construction magazine, as well a nominee for the Saint Paul Chamber Debeuner Awards! Our knowledgeable staff are ready to provide long lasting and durable concrete, asphalt, and excavating work, with only the finest materials on the market. Our tools and construction techniques are state-of-the-art, ensuring our clients receive the highest quality possible. We specialize in the following services: Residential - driveways, patios, steps, retaining walls, sidewalks, floors, garage floors, garage aprons, and more! Commercial - parking lots, floors, machine pads and slabs, concrete slabs, curbs, and more! From new driveways and parking lots to ADA Compliance, at Goodmanson Construction we know it is important to our customers that their concrete or asphalt investment will be safe and long-lasting, which is why Goodmanson Construction is industry leading with their safety and compliance training. Call or email today for your free, no-obligation estimate on your project!

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Total Outdoor Solutions

4.73(
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Total Outdoor Solutions

4.73(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Total Outdoor Solutions we specialize in all your excavating and landscaping needs: grading, site prep, driveways, lot clearing, demolition, drain tile, retaining walls, pavers, water features, black dirt, sod and more! We pride ourselves in quality work done right the first time. We have been in the excavating and landscape business for 10 years! We are confident we can help you with any size project and get it done right and on time. We now accept credit cards for your convenience. Thank you for entrusting us with your business.

"TOS (Eli and crew) removed an old railroad timber wall and replaced it with this beauty! Absolutely no regrets!! You won’t go wrong with TOS!!"

Jacalynn R on February 2022

At Total Outdoor Solutions we specialize in all your excavating and landscaping needs: grading, site prep, driveways, lot clearing, demolition, drain tile, retaining walls, pavers, water features, black dirt, sod and more! We pride ourselves in quality work done right the first time. We have been in the excavating and landscape business for 10 years! We are confident we can help you with any size project and get it done right and on time. We now accept credit cards for your convenience. Thank you for entrusting us with your business.

"TOS (Eli and crew) removed an old railroad timber wall and replaced it with this beauty! Absolutely no regrets!! You won’t go wrong with TOS!!"

Jacalynn R on February 2022

J. Benson Construction

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J. Benson Construction

4.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
1965 years of experience

J. Benson Construction is a full service, fully licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor. We serve the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and greater Minnesota from three offices in Minneapolis, Rochester and Duluth. We are a preferred vendor for Contractor Connection, Code Blue, Travelers, Farmers Insurance, First Choice Repair, Innovation Property, Lionsbridge and West Bend Mutual Insurance, among others. Please see our website for additional service areas. Additional contact name - Brad Payne & Wayne Benson.

"Horrible The experience was awful with this people. I didn't know this company at all, my insurance company send me a list of 5 general contractors to take care of my house, so I pick J Benson because they were close to my house and I want it to keep the contractor local and close. So I went with them. They send an estimator like one day after the damage of the house, I signed the paperwork and two days later they send a different person because the first guy had previews commitments, so that was the first red flag. The second estimator took a lot more pics of the house and did he's first estimate, he submitted to the adjuster and it passed just fine. But then it took them almost one whole month before any one started to work in my house, not a single nail was removed or anything. Then I found out that numerous contractors were going in and out of my house with out me knowing it. Finally the work started and the job "foreman" got involved, this guy was even worst, he only called and picked up the phone when he need it something for me other ways good luck trying to get a hold of him. This guy should be FIRED and never allowed to work on the field again. One day I called him and he's answer was "what do you need, I am kind of busy right now" Awesome. Then I asked for an estimate to build a brand new bathroom in the basement. The estimator give me he's quote and we agreed on the price, so they started the project about one month after the paperwork was signed. About 80% of the work was done when I found out that the estimator "FORGOT" to add the toilet and the tub on the estimate!!!!!! How can any one do that????? So I had to came up with that $$$ And then there was the communication with office personnel. Since day one right after I signed the paperwork I offer to give them money, the estimator said "some one from the office will contact you" NO one ever did, weeks went by with out a single person contacting me about money. Finally some one did and every time we communicated there was a mistake with the numbers, every time there was an "I am sorry I forgot" Unreal this people. A couple of weeks before the project was done and I was super upset with every one involved at this point I requested a supervisor. He reached out to me and we meet at my house. He right away start asking me for money, I pretty much lost my cool there and I went off about all of the issues I was having with he's people. He's answer " I am sorry I wasn't aware of the issues" This shows how unprofessional this company is I can't believe how this people are in business not only in the twin cities but in southern Minnesota."

Cesar M on July 2020

J. Benson Construction is a full service, fully licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor. We serve the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and greater Minnesota from three offices in Minneapolis, Rochester and Duluth. We are a preferred vendor for Contractor Connection, Code Blue, Travelers, Farmers Insurance, First Choice Repair, Innovation Property, Lionsbridge and West Bend Mutual Insurance, among others. Please see our website for additional service areas. Additional contact name - Brad Payne & Wayne Benson.

"Horrible The experience was awful with this people. I didn't know this company at all, my insurance company send me a list of 5 general contractors to take care of my house, so I pick J Benson because they were close to my house and I want it to keep the contractor local and close. So I went with them. They send an estimator like one day after the damage of the house, I signed the paperwork and two days later they send a different person because the first guy had previews commitments, so that was the first red flag. The second estimator took a lot more pics of the house and did he's first estimate, he submitted to the adjuster and it passed just fine. But then it took them almost one whole month before any one started to work in my house, not a single nail was removed or anything. Then I found out that numerous contractors were going in and out of my house with out me knowing it. Finally the work started and the job "foreman" got involved, this guy was even worst, he only called and picked up the phone when he need it something for me other ways good luck trying to get a hold of him. This guy should be FIRED and never allowed to work on the field again. One day I called him and he's answer was "what do you need, I am kind of busy right now" Awesome. Then I asked for an estimate to build a brand new bathroom in the basement. The estimator give me he's quote and we agreed on the price, so they started the project about one month after the paperwork was signed. About 80% of the work was done when I found out that the estimator "FORGOT" to add the toilet and the tub on the estimate!!!!!! How can any one do that????? So I had to came up with that $$$ And then there was the communication with office personnel. Since day one right after I signed the paperwork I offer to give them money, the estimator said "some one from the office will contact you" NO one ever did, weeks went by with out a single person contacting me about money. Finally some one did and every time we communicated there was a mistake with the numbers, every time there was an "I am sorry I forgot" Unreal this people. A couple of weeks before the project was done and I was super upset with every one involved at this point I requested a supervisor. He reached out to me and we meet at my house. He right away start asking me for money, I pretty much lost my cool there and I went off about all of the issues I was having with he's people. He's answer " I am sorry I wasn't aware of the issues" This shows how unprofessional this company is I can't believe how this people are in business not only in the twin cities but in southern Minnesota."

Cesar M on July 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

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