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Robert Engstrom Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Engstrom Landscaping will exceed your expectations for any project you envision. Rob completed a fire pit for us and refreshed previous landscaping he had done. This is the second project we have worked on with Rob and his brother Dave. His attention to detail, professionalism and project management are exceptional. Project completion has always been timely and he is clear on scheduling. Rob's extensive experience allowed him to take our vision and suggest creative improvements. We are thrilled with the result."
Boulder Wall
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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LebenScape Designs LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"After 2 successful prior projects, we hired LebenScape for the 3rd time to design and execute our larger backyard landscape project. Andrew is an artist! We highly recommend LebenScape, and already have a 4th project on the drawing board!"
Rocky Outcropping
Rocky Outcropping
Rocky Outcropping
Rocky Outcropping
Rocky Outcropping

+4

Response time8 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Metro Site Works Inc.
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great experience from start to finish! The team was professional, showed up on time, and explained everything clearly throughout the process. They kept the job site organized and completed the work with real attention to detail. We would absolutely recommend them."
Home Foundation
Home Foundation
Home Foundation
Home Foundation
Demolition

+4

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G III Landscapers LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shafer, 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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Cm lawn & landscape
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Im chad owner of CM Lawn&Landscape inc. Been in this industry for over 25 years there nothing we cant do in this industry. We provide Lawn care services & landscape services. Weather your looking for weekly lawn care or a whole new landscape make over we got you covered.

Patio with fire ring
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Don Green's Dirt Service
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shafer, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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We called 4 different contractors, John from Don Green's Dirt Service was the only one that called us back. He came out within the week and gave us a quote. It took time trying to discuss with 10 people. John stopped out for a second time and gave us 3 different options as price was a concern. Once we all agreed on price/work, John and his team were able to come out the next week and complete work. A few of us watched the whole process. You could tell how efficient they were as doing this many times. Work was completed in 1 day and for quote amount. There was extra gravel used but John did not charge us any extra. The road looks great and concerns were fixed. John and his team took the time to walk us thru the project and inspect before payment. They did such a great job on this we are having them back in the spring to clear part of our land.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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.

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

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