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Avatar for Lassonde Excavating
Lassonde Excavating
5.0(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Very knowledgeable and professional. Did the project without any issues. Will hire again"
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Gravel Pad for RV Storage
Finished Gravel
Finished Gravel

+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Minnesota Grown Services
4.9(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stillwater, 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(
105
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stillwater, 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
309 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Outdoor Aesthetix
5.0(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dug out rock beds around the house, replaced with beautiful new rocks and expertly placed flowers and shrubs. Very quick and very clean, my yard looks so much better now!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
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MB Landscapes
4.9(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brothers Mitch and Nick put in two drains in front of my house to move water away from the front of the house. They were communicative, personable, reliable, and prompt. I would happily work with them again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pro Care Property Maintenance
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Pro Care Property maintenance is very professional, and my yard has never looked better. There on time communication and fair pricing are excellent"
Response time4 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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LebenScape Designs LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stillwater, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rock N Block
3.6(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They contacted me quickly which I needed. And they were out the next week. I'm still working with them on some projects. Hard to answer since it is all so new."
Natural stone walls, stairs, and walkway
Large backyard patio
Patio with sitting wall
Front paver walkway
paver patio with circle kit and seating wall

+19

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

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