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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Underwood - Updated Nov 2026

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Sanstead Excavating LLC
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Underwood, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave was very responsive and did a good job installing a tile and sloping around the house."
Excavating to install storm sewer
Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Hedstrom Excavating
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Underwood, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At Hedstrom Excavating, LLC we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

Response time1 day
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Budreau Companies
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Underwood, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew was very professional, very nice to work with and went above and beyond on our project; would highly recommend!"
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway

+5

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Apex Excavating
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Underwood, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very great customer service, attentive to detail and showed up when needed. Worked well with the other trades to schedule accordingly. Would recommend!"
Driveways and black dirt
Driveways and black dirt
Rest of lawn regrading
Driveways and black dirt
Driveways and black dirt

+20

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rough Cut Renovations - Moorhead, Minnesota Facebook
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Underwood, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rough Cut was hired for some front/back door work. Derek did high quality, custom door modifications for me and I was very impressed with the overall experience. Derek is a true Professional!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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