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Ruff It Up Construction
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Thief River Falls, MN and surrounding areas

We are a construction company that will work for you! We specialize in interior demolition, drywall, insulation, mudding and taping, texture and knockdown, and interior painting! we are a small family owned business and would appreciate the opportunity to work with you. We offer free estimate and fair prices! Call us today!

Drywall
Garage
Mudding
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
Petit Landscaping
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Thief River Falls, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 35 years of experience in the home improvement industry, Petit Landscaping, is your industry expert in Clearbrook and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Earthscape stone masonry & landscape design
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Thief River Falls, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

At Earthscape, our uncompromising dedication to quality craftsmanship ensures that every project is approached individually, creating a personal masterpiece that meets the needs and expectations of our clients, from design to completion. We specialize in landscape and architectual stone masonry (interior & exterior). Examples of our work include: Fireplaces(indoor & outdoor), walls, flooring, facing, patios, and pool decks. We also make custom birch and stone furniture and furnishings. Let our team go to work and add the beauty and strength of natural stone to your home and landscape, creating your perfect little corner of the world. \n \n

T&K Outdoors, Inc.
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Thief River Falls, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Over 20 years of experience serving the Bemidji area and northern Minnesota with quality workmanship, great customer service, and a wide range of the finest landscaping products available. Please take time to enjoy browsing through our website and let us know how we can make your outdoor dreams, become a reality!

All Seasons Contracting, Inc.
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Thief River Falls, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We at All Seasons Contracting, Inc. focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

CLM Enterprises
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Thief River Falls, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At CLM, we take tremendous pride in delivering a high-quality experience for each and every one of our clients. We offer a full range of contracting services including interior, exterior and property-related work. Call us today to learn how we can help turn your vision into a reality.

Hammer's Landscaping
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Thief River Falls, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n \n \n \nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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iFixit ARP
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Thief River Falls, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

iFixit ARP, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 3 years of experience serving McIntosh and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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