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Last update on July 23, 2025
Excavation pros in Saint Paul
McDonough’s is an integrity minded and safety conscious drain cleaning, water jetting and industrial vacuuming company. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"As a person in the plumbing trades both new construction and service work I have come to appreciate the skills of someone who does a craft full time and is encouraged to develop skills to make it “their” full time occupation and career. Drain cleaning is part of maintaining a plumbing system. It is a craft different than installing and repairing plumbing but it is just as important to do it correctly. The other values in McDonough’s services are several having the equipment and personnel trained and available is paramount to this no matter how big a job has gotten they have never stopped until it was completed! The other feature that is not fully understood by many is that it is always best to use someone that has only one purpose in mind and that is to get the drain cleaned and inspected and has no reason to up sell you on some repairs or replacement that you don’t need. That why we use them as a plumbing company and recommend them to our valued clients. Great company that invests in training, retaining and having the equipment that their service people need to be efficient, productive and provide the services that they are being relied on to provide."
John J on March 2023
McDonough’s is an integrity minded and safety conscious drain cleaning, water jetting and industrial vacuuming company. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"As a person in the plumbing trades both new construction and service work I have come to appreciate the skills of someone who does a craft full time and is encouraged to develop skills to make it “their” full time occupation and career. Drain cleaning is part of maintaining a plumbing system. It is a craft different than installing and repairing plumbing but it is just as important to do it correctly. The other values in McDonough’s services are several having the equipment and personnel trained and available is paramount to this no matter how big a job has gotten they have never stopped until it was completed! The other feature that is not fully understood by many is that it is always best to use someone that has only one purpose in mind and that is to get the drain cleaned and inspected and has no reason to up sell you on some repairs or replacement that you don’t need. That why we use them as a plumbing company and recommend them to our valued clients. Great company that invests in training, retaining and having the equipment that their service people need to be efficient, productive and provide the services that they are being relied on to provide."
John J on March 2023
Veteran owned, family operated sewer cleaning, repair, and replacement company. Serving the state of Minnesota. Emphasis on low overhead to maintain affordable prices. Serving the entire state of MN.
"Greydon was very responsive and communicated well when I need my main drain cleared of roots. He was very fair on his pricing and was willing to setup a time that worked best for me. Highly recommend and will be letting all my neighbors and friends know about him."
John N on May 2024
Veteran owned, family operated sewer cleaning, repair, and replacement company. Serving the state of Minnesota. Emphasis on low overhead to maintain affordable prices. Serving the entire state of MN.
"Greydon was very responsive and communicated well when I need my main drain cleared of roots. He was very fair on his pricing and was willing to setup a time that worked best for me. Highly recommend and will be letting all my neighbors and friends know about him."
John N on May 2024
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."
Ernie P on January 2025
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."
Ernie P on January 2025
In business since 1987. Over 30 years of experience, licensed, insured and bonded. Scandia Contracting & farming, strives to deliver the best in all your excavating needs from Septic system installation to full service excavating for residential and commercial. Check out our website for more information and services, and please call 651-257-2004 or 651-303-0911 to schedule your free estimate and service.. WE DO NOT DO THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW: PLEASE CALL A SECTIC PUMPER. (THANK YOU) NO SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, NO SUMP PUMPING. NO TANK CLEAN OUTS:
"Scandia Contracting politely informed me that they install, but do not pump septic tanks and that they do not know why angies list keeps referring people to them for pumping."
David G on November 2019
In business since 1987. Over 30 years of experience, licensed, insured and bonded. Scandia Contracting & farming, strives to deliver the best in all your excavating needs from Septic system installation to full service excavating for residential and commercial. Check out our website for more information and services, and please call 651-257-2004 or 651-303-0911 to schedule your free estimate and service.. WE DO NOT DO THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW: PLEASE CALL A SECTIC PUMPER. (THANK YOU) NO SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, NO SUMP PUMPING. NO TANK CLEAN OUTS:
"Scandia Contracting politely informed me that they install, but do not pump septic tanks and that they do not know why angies list keeps referring people to them for pumping."
David G on November 2019
Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Clean Cut Outdoor Services, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings.
"Did a good job at a reasonable price"
Harry A on July 2023
Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Clean Cut Outdoor Services, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings.
"Did a good job at a reasonable price"
Harry A on July 2023
We take great pride in our 28 years of experience our quality of work, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Our primary focus is on jobs that range from $3,500.00 - $100,000. We do excavation work for residential and commercial, total structure demolition, and Land clearing of a 1/2 acre or more. (WE DO NOT DO ANY INTERIOR DEMO!!)
"Josh was great! Filled in an old farmhouse foundation for us. Went above and beyond and the site looks great. "
Holly W on June 2025
We take great pride in our 28 years of experience our quality of work, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Our primary focus is on jobs that range from $3,500.00 - $100,000. We do excavation work for residential and commercial, total structure demolition, and Land clearing of a 1/2 acre or more. (WE DO NOT DO ANY INTERIOR DEMO!!)
"Josh was great! Filled in an old farmhouse foundation for us. Went above and beyond and the site looks great. "
Holly W on June 2025
We went into business with a primary goal, to provide professional landscaping, concrete, excavation, material transport/dumpsters + more services that can meet anyone's budget. Today we still strive to meet our original primary goal, so much so that we are willing to work with you on pricing to beat any potential other bids. We pride ourselves on great customer service and truly are willing to work with any customer to try to come up with a plan that meets both their needs and budget. We service clients all through out the Twin Cities as well as the surrounding suburbs. Call/text/email us today to get started, estimates are Free!
"I was satisfied with the work that was done, the company was responsive to my concerns and came back out to address them in a timely manner."
Allison T on July 2025
We went into business with a primary goal, to provide professional landscaping, concrete, excavation, material transport/dumpsters + more services that can meet anyone's budget. Today we still strive to meet our original primary goal, so much so that we are willing to work with you on pricing to beat any potential other bids. We pride ourselves on great customer service and truly are willing to work with any customer to try to come up with a plan that meets both their needs and budget. We service clients all through out the Twin Cities as well as the surrounding suburbs. Call/text/email us today to get started, estimates are Free!
"I was satisfied with the work that was done, the company was responsive to my concerns and came back out to address them in a timely manner."
Allison T on July 2025
From grading, brush cutting, construction of driveways and trails, to land clearing and landscaping services, Orton Companies is your one-stop shop for all your landscaping and dirt work needs.
"Excellent service! They went above and beyond! Highly recommend..."
Tucker T on July 2024
From grading, brush cutting, construction of driveways and trails, to land clearing and landscaping services, Orton Companies is your one-stop shop for all your landscaping and dirt work needs.
"Excellent service! They went above and beyond! Highly recommend..."
Tucker T on July 2024
Midwest Excavation Specialties is your go to dirt company! Our goal is to give you the project you dream of. Our owner has been a Project Manager and also Heavy Equipment operator for many years! Let us know what we can do for you by sending us email!
Midwest Excavation Specialties is your go to dirt company! Our goal is to give you the project you dream of. Our owner has been a Project Manager and also Heavy Equipment operator for many years! Let us know what we can do for you by sending us email!
Hello everyone! Need some spring digging done?! Give us a call for a free quote/estimate! Leave that dirty work to us digging guys!
"Great. Showed up when he said he would. Done quickly. Proper communication. Great experience."
Tremaine K on June 2024
Hello everyone! Need some spring digging done?! Give us a call for a free quote/estimate! Leave that dirty work to us digging guys!
"Great. Showed up when he said he would. Done quickly. Proper communication. Great experience."
Tremaine K on June 2024
FAQs for excavation projects in Saint Paul, MN
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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