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Wolf Creek Dirt Works
4.9(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Willow River, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nice people, kept me informed and I could tell they knew what they were doing, this wasn’t their first rodeo. Only complaint was despite having a Bobcat on site all day, they never used it to smooth over the dig site and push the unearthed rocks to the side. I’ve been working on that ever since."
Road building, driveway, trails
Road building, driveway, trails
lake shore
lake shore
lake shore

+5

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SFC Terrain Works
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Willow River, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired SFCterrainworks to remove several large trees and to remove a large brush pile. Excellent work all around! Very considerate through every step and very competitive pricing. I have used other contractors in the past for comparison. I highly recommend SFCTerrainworks."
Sand piles
Spread and compacted
Powerrake attachment
After Compaction.
Gravel driveway TLC.

+2

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Up North Clearing LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Willow River, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They removed two large stumps the maple was 2â x 3â was a great job ground at least 8â below grade. Very little cleanup for me to do because it was ground so well. Highly recommend hiring them very efficient and a great price"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cutting edge services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Willow River, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Cutting Edge Services provides professional landscaping, grading, and excavation with a focus on quality, precision, and reliability. From site prep and land leveling to drainage solutions and landscape improvements, we handle projects of all sizes with the right equipment and attention to detail.\nWe show up on time, communicate clearly, and get the job done right the first time. When you hire Cutting Edge Services, you’re choosing dependable work and results you can trust.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
L&S Quality Septic and Dirt Work LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Willow River, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
David Gerard Excavating, LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Willow River, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"Dave is done for work for me 2 and half years and he dose an amazing job! His first job for me was done proper and neatly. I was so impressed with his work, that I used him on another property of mine. He did the demolition, excavation, and also built retaining walls around the property that were phenomenal, all made with natural stone. He did that job in expert fashion again and he is very clean with his work. He was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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