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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Silver Bay - Updated Nov 2026

Diser Construction
4.6(
24
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Silver Bay, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job, but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you are going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We are not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel

+8

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JP Sitework
4.6(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Silver Bay, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our project was a demolition job and site cleanup (â excavationâ and â site preparationâ are the closest categories). Josh was wonderful to work with. He completed everything he was hired to do, and did it quickly and thoroughly. His work was on time and on budget. We would hire him again for any future projects."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+7

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Skyline Contractors
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Silver Bay, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ledgerock Builders, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Silver Bay, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

LEDGEROCK BUILDERS LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time4 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SFC Terrain Works
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Silver Bay, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired SFCterrainworks to remove several large trees and to remove a large brush pile. Excellent work all around! Very considerate through every step and very competitive pricing. I have used other contractors in the past for comparison. I highly recommend SFCTerrainworks."
Sand piles
Spread and compacted
Powerrake attachment
After Compaction.
Gravel driveway TLC.

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Elite Excavating LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Silver Bay, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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!

Response time2 days
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Heyer Grounds LLC
5.0(
2
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Silver Bay, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Jordan and his crew replace our roof this summer. Communication was very good throughout the job, very impressed with the work the crew and him did. We also had our front door replaced this winter. Again, top notch work as I’ve come to expect. I would highly recommend Jordan and his crew at Heyer Grounds."
Outdoor Kitchen
Retaining Wall
Dry River Bed
Wood Fire Pizza Oven
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
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 Silver Bay, 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
Midtown Property Management
5.0(
2
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Silver Bay, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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