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KithTerra Excavating

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KithTerra Excavating

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10 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We are 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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Customer service was top notch- we started with a 4 acre wooded lot and we had started clearing it ourselves and had many stumps and some more trees to take down. They gave an estimate via photos and email since job site was over an hour away which worked great. Worked til job was finished and did so in a timely manner. We also added clearing a new driveway after the fact and did amazing job. Great communication - would definitely hire again and give referral. Photos are Before and afters. "

Cristi F on October 2025

We are 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 services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Customer service was top notch- we started with a 4 acre wooded lot and we had started clearing it ourselves and had many stumps and some more trees to take down. They gave an estimate via photos and email since job site was over an hour away which worked great. Worked til job was finished and did so in a timely manner. We also added clearing a new driveway after the fact and did amazing job. Great communication - would definitely hire again and give referral. Photos are Before and afters. "

Cristi F on October 2025

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Orton Companies

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Orton Companies

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

From grading, brush cutting, construction of driveways and trails, to land clearing and landscaping services, Orton Companies is your one-stop shop for all your landscaping and dirt work needs.

"Excellent service! They went above and beyond! Highly recommend..."

Tucker T on July 2024

From grading, brush cutting, construction of driveways and trails, to land clearing and landscaping services, Orton Companies is your one-stop shop for all your landscaping and dirt work needs.

"Excellent service! They went above and beyond! Highly recommend..."

Tucker T on July 2024

Edward J Bergh Construction Inc

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Edward J Bergh Construction Inc

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15 years of experience

We offer a variety of excavation services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

We offer a variety of excavation services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

TC SIteworks

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TC SIteworks

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Long history in Dirt work! From new driveway installation to old driveway tear outs!.. Land clearing, and demolition work! Light landscaping, brush mowing, food plots.forestry mulching. stump grinding. soil conditioning. black dirt , class 5,sand, rock , boulders.. With TC Siteworks we can tackle your project!

Long history in Dirt work! From new driveway installation to old driveway tear outs!.. Land clearing, and demolition work! Light landscaping, brush mowing, food plots.forestry mulching. stump grinding. soil conditioning. black dirt , class 5,sand, rock , boulders.. With TC Siteworks we can tackle your project!

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S & P Corporation

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S & P Corporation

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Welcome to S & P Corporation where we specialize in demolition, fabrication, excavation, and sandblasting. We are locally owned and WOSB certified. Located in the Elko New Market area, we service the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. We are fully licensed, insured, and offer competitive pricing to fit your project needs. Contact us today to receive a bid for your next project!

Welcome to S & P Corporation where we specialize in demolition, fabrication, excavation, and sandblasting. We are locally owned and WOSB certified. Located in the Elko New Market area, we service the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. We are fully licensed, insured, and offer competitive pricing to fit your project needs. Contact us today to receive a bid for your next project!

Sunrise Landscaping & Excavating

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Sunrise Landscaping & Excavating

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Experienced and Creative Landscape Company. We specialize in making our clients' dreams a reality. Whether you are looking to increase the value of your home or simply want to enjoy your outdoor spaces, we work with you from start to finish. We specialize in lake shores, patios, retaining walls, drain tile, site prep, sod, fencing, land clearing, laser grading, driveways, water features, excavating, dirt delivery and more!. We also enjoy special and unique landscaping projects, so just give us a call! Our ultimate goal is to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the end result of your project.

Experienced and Creative Landscape Company. We specialize in making our clients' dreams a reality. Whether you are looking to increase the value of your home or simply want to enjoy your outdoor spaces, we work with you from start to finish. We specialize in lake shores, patios, retaining walls, drain tile, site prep, sod, fencing, land clearing, laser grading, driveways, water features, excavating, dirt delivery and more!. We also enjoy special and unique landscaping projects, so just give us a call! Our ultimate goal is to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the end result of your project.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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