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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Saint Paul - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
4.9(
43
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Saint Paul, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Eric's to build a large retaining wall; approximately 100 feet long and 6 feet tall. They completed the work promptly, everyone I spoke to was professional and punctual, and the quality of the work is excellent. Fair price and great workmanship; recommend."
 grape arbor done with rough cut material
New Deck
Stair and Fence
Portland ADU (framing siding roofing)
  grape arbor done with rough cut material

+122

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Holmes Concrete & Excavation LLC
Holmes Concrete & Excavation LLC
5.0(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Paul, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had James come out to help clear an absolute mountain of overgrown blackberries in our yard, and we couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, he was so kind, approachable, and an absolute pleasure to work with. His pricing was incredibly fair and transparent, and he didn't just meet our expectations—he went completely above and beyond with the quality of his work, turning a massive headache of a project into a clean, manageable space. We feel so lucky to have found him. We will definitely be reaching back out to him for future projects and are already recommending him to all our friends and family. If you need excavation or yard work done, James is your guy!!"
BLACK ITALIAN SLATE
BLACK ITALIAN SLATE
BROOMED PATIO
OVERALL VIEW
FRONT WALKWAY

+8

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
North Woods Tree Service
4.8(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Saint Paul, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James and his team were amazing! I had an estimate quickly and the job was started the following weekend. This was an extensive job removing 25+ 60 foot trees. James and his crew were professional and friendly and used extreme safety measures to complete the job. He was conscious of existing trees and used extreme care around the landscape. He even removed an old stump for me after I mentioned I wanted to plant a garden in that spot. Reliable, Efficient and an extremely fair price! I would recommend JBC Customs, LLC Tree Pros to anyone who is looking for a professional tree company!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RoRo Landscaping, LLC
3.8(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Paul, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Father, son, and daughter went beyond what I hope for. They did an outstanding job and I am very pleased with their work. Initially we had planned just for trimming my shrubs but they also trimmed my trees. Great work!!"
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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