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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

"Team performed exceptional work. My project wasn't the largest but they were in and out in one day! I would recommend this company to anyone looking for landscaping help."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+140

Response time1 day
323 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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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
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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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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Lake & Pine Landscape Company
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Scandia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Lake & Pine Landscape Co.! We help homeowners keep their outdoor spaces beautiful, well maintained, and ready for every season with landscaping, lawn care, and snow management.\nWorking with us means clear communication, friendly service, and care for your property from start to finish. We listen to your goals, respect your time, and pay attention to the details that make a difference.\nWhether you need routine upkeep or a fresh look for your yard, we bring dedication and pride to every job.

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Excavating questions, 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.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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