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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Scandia - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Clark Companies, Inc
Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
105
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Scandia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Clark Companies to do grading, bury gutter down spouts, and install decorative rock around my house. They did a great job, finished up in a day, and planted seed to restore the grass that was unavoidably disturbed. Iâ m very pleased, highly recommend Clark Companies and would use them in the future."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+140

Response time1 day
296 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Avatar for Robert Engstrom Landscaping
Robert Engstrom Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Scandia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rob is a skilled stone and paver artist. He rebuilt our stone lakeshore with care, and created new retaining walls and paver walkway for our lakefront home. Robâ s work is beautiful, and he works quickly. I will definitely hire Rob again."
Boulder Wall
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Loews Sod
Loews Sod
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Scandia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Brady did a wonderful job. Was very clear about how long the project would take and when heâ d start it. Him and his crew were very professional and treated my yard like it was their own, I highly recommend Loews Sod"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for G III Landscapers LLC
G III Landscapers LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Scandia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Hello my name is Guillermo. This is the company's first year open. I am glad to serve the communities around me and help solve any landscape needs. \n\nSpecializing in garden care, plant transplanting, pruning and trimming, planting, shrub and small tree removal, sodding mulch installations and more.

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New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Scandia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hi, I’m Dave, the owner of a reliable and hardworking lawn care service dedicated to keeping your yard looking clean, healthy, and well-maintained. I take pride in providing quality work, dependable service, and professional results every time.\nWhether you need routine lawn mowing, trimming, edging, or a seasonal cleanup, I’m here to make maintaining your property simple and stress-free. My goal is to treat every yard like it’s my own and leave every customer satisfied with the results.\nReliable service. Clean yards. Quality work.

FDL
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Scandia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

FDL — Fencing • Decks • Landscaping\n\nWe’re a small, hardworking local crew with 15+ years of combined experience and talent in fencing, deck projects, landscaping, and outdoor improvements. We take pride in quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and getting the job done right.\n\n🔨 Fencing\n🏡 Decks & outdoor structures\n🌿 Landscaping & outdoor improvements\n🛠️ Repairs, installs & custom projects\n\nWe’re currently looking for immediate work to wrap up the season with weekend availability for homeowners, property owners, and anyone looking to improve their outdoor space.\n\nWhether it’s a small project or a larger job, give FDL a chance to bring your vision to life.\n\n📍 Local & reliable\n💪 Experienced crew\n📅 Immediate & weekend availability\n📩 Message us today for a quote!\n\nFDL — Quality work. Reliable service. Built to last.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

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