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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Stillwater - Updated Nov 2026

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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 easy to work with, showed up on time and did a GREAT job. Kyle always made sure we were happy with the landscaping that I needed to do. I would recomend Lassoonde Excavating for any landscaping project."
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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

"The attention to detail and the price paid for the project are the two biggest factors when selecting a company for work. I highly recommend Dan Bailey and his Minnesota Grown Services company. My property has never looked this great! Thanks to Dan and his staff."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
3 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
306 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

"Great experience w Jamin, very communicative and patio was completed on time and looks amazing. Would hire again in a heartbeat"
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

"Professional quality and exceeded expectations, hired to build a paver fire pit and patio surround. Hired them to plant pine trees, thatch and repair lawn and sprinkler system as needed. Repeat customer!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Romero Landscape & Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stillwater, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired for tree removal, block wall upgrade, remove garden, install sod, tree removal and trimming of another tree. Excellent service, and fair pricing. They cleaned up after work was done even in the street where trucks for debris were stationed. Workers worked very hard and were very nice and did a great job. Mariano, the owner was willing to help out with things I forgot to mention at the bidding process and all work completed in the designated time. I would hire them again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"My yard has never looked better with crisp straight stripes and amazing edge work! Always going above and beyond the owner knows what he's doing he's been doing it for over 10 years"
Response time4 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

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