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Avatar for Minnesota Grown Services
Minnesota Grown Services
4.9(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dan was very professional. He was easy to deal with. He cleaned up everything after himself even out into the hall. I needed some fast service and he made sure he got to my project the very next morning. He is someone I would like to have come back to home and do other projects. I highly recommend this company."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
103
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Paul, 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
264 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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High Point Properties
4.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Highpoint Poroperties for your landscaping projects. Gunner and his whole crew were great to work with. My neighbors even commented on how happy and polite they are were, despite lugging countless wheelbarrows full of rocks around our yard. Gunner communicated well and they were no “surprises”, which seems rare nowadays when dealing with a contractor. I highly recommend and I would use them again in a heartbeat."
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Outdoor Aesthetix
5.0(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Paul, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a complete yard, front and back, design and execution of the design. Work involved removal of original yard and over grown plantings and unwanted trees. That work was done with care but very thorough. Then the new design was brought to life and transformed our outdoor space and its enjoy ability. We continue to utilize Outdoor Aesthetics for ongoing work for spring and fall cleanup as well as refining our yard as we tweak the plantings to enrich enjoyment."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Loews Sod
4.9(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Paul, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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