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Northern Contracting, LLC

1016 NW 5TH ST
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Northern Contracting, LLC

1016 NW 5TH ST
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential Construction Contractor that you can trust. All the way from broken concrete driveway to a stamped master piece of a patio. we do roofing and siding, or building the new garage you wanted! Our company's got over 30 years in experience making sure our customers are happy with the products they receive.

"Very pleased with the service, they got it done in a timely manner and also cleaned up afterwards, as well as they were all very respectable. 10/10 would hire again."

Clayton K on March 2024

Residential Construction Contractor that you can trust. All the way from broken concrete driveway to a stamped master piece of a patio. we do roofing and siding, or building the new garage you wanted! Our company's got over 30 years in experience making sure our customers are happy with the products they receive.

"Very pleased with the service, they got it done in a timely manner and also cleaned up afterwards, as well as they were all very respectable. 10/10 would hire again."

Clayton K on March 2024

Don Loken & Son Excavating & Drainage

1520 State Ave NW
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Don Loken & Son Excavating & Drainage

1520 State Ave NW
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At Don Loken Excavating, our goal is to do our best because we are representing the best. We strive to uphold our reputation of integrity and service, while creating lasting relationships with the companies that we work with. We are a full-service residential and commercial excavating company, serving the entire Owatonna area. Here are some of the services that we offer: Dig Basements Backfills City Sewer/Water Installation Final Grades Ripping Frost Site Work Hauling Materials Septic Installation Subcut/Base Driveways Demolition Curb Cut and Fills Site Development Main Line Water Taps Sewer/Water Street Connections Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied customers attest to our superior service, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Call us today for your free estimate or to discuss how Don Loken Excavating can help you with all of your excavating needs.

At Don Loken Excavating, our goal is to do our best because we are representing the best. We strive to uphold our reputation of integrity and service, while creating lasting relationships with the companies that we work with. We are a full-service residential and commercial excavating company, serving the entire Owatonna area. Here are some of the services that we offer: Dig Basements Backfills City Sewer/Water Installation Final Grades Ripping Frost Site Work Hauling Materials Septic Installation Subcut/Base Driveways Demolition Curb Cut and Fills Site Development Main Line Water Taps Sewer/Water Street Connections Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied customers attest to our superior service, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Call us today for your free estimate or to discuss how Don Loken Excavating can help you with all of your excavating needs.

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Shepard Excavating & Septic Service

42554 County 45
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Shepard Excavating & Septic Service

42554 County 45
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

For complete excavation, septic installation and maintenance, land clearing, and demolition services, you need to work with us.

For complete excavation, septic installation and maintenance, land clearing, and demolition services, you need to work with us.

The Finished Look

1235 Birch St N
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The Finished Look

1235 Birch St N
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24 years of experience

Here at The Finished Look we perform all areas that pertain to building and remodeling. We also have a cabin care taking branch as well that services lake homes in northern Minnesota. We are very close with our employees and boast safety and cleanliness. Winter work in many instances be eligible for a 10% discount.

Here at The Finished Look we perform all areas that pertain to building and remodeling. We also have a cabin care taking branch as well that services lake homes in northern Minnesota. We are very close with our employees and boast safety and cleanliness. Winter work in many instances be eligible for a 10% discount.

Viita's Excavating Corp

10520 Buboltz Rd
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Viita's Excavating Corp

10520 Buboltz Rd
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Viita's Excavating Inc. "The septic specialist" has been in business for 15 years. Viita's Excavating, Inc. is the only full service septic contractor in the Lake Vermilion area offering septic design and inspection, installation, maintenance, repair, septic pumping and line cleaning. In addition to septic services, Viita's offers full excavating services including site preparation, brush cutting, road building, basement excavation, building prep, hardscaping, demolition, hauling, water and sewer hookups, pond building and any other earthwork you may need. We have designed, install and maintain systems from 10 gallons per day up to 15,000 gallons per day. Our pump trucks are radio dispatched for fast service. We use a user friendly web site to set up an appointment after hours. During our business hours our phone is answered by a member of our team. Our service area is from Duluth to International Falls and from Grand Rapids to Two harbors.

Viita's Excavating Inc. "The septic specialist" has been in business for 15 years. Viita's Excavating, Inc. is the only full service septic contractor in the Lake Vermilion area offering septic design and inspection, installation, maintenance, repair, septic pumping and line cleaning. In addition to septic services, Viita's offers full excavating services including site preparation, brush cutting, road building, basement excavation, building prep, hardscaping, demolition, hauling, water and sewer hookups, pond building and any other earthwork you may need. We have designed, install and maintain systems from 10 gallons per day up to 15,000 gallons per day. Our pump trucks are radio dispatched for fast service. We use a user friendly web site to set up an appointment after hours. During our business hours our phone is answered by a member of our team. Our service area is from Duluth to International Falls and from Grand Rapids to Two harbors.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

The answer may vary based on where you live. Residential sewer lines are generally buried 5 feet to 6 feet under the ground. However, it's not uncommon to see pipes buried as deep as 8 feet in colder climates in order to ensure that piping is placed below the freeze line. Digging depth could impact your sewer line replacement cost.

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