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"As a person in the plumbing trades both new construction and service work I have come to appreciate the skills of someone who does a craft full time and is encouraged to develop skills to make it “their” full time occupation and career. Drain cleaning is part of maintaining a plumbing system. It is a craft different than installing and repairing plumbing but it is just as important to do it correctly. The other values in McDonough’s services are several having the equipment and personnel trained and available is paramount to this no matter how big a job has gotten they have never stopped until it was completed! The other feature that is not fully understood by many is that it is always best to use someone that has only one purpose in mind and that is to get the drain cleaned and inspected and has no reason to up sell you on some repairs or replacement that you don’t need. That why we use them as a plumbing company and recommend them to our valued clients. Great company that invests in training, retaining and having the equipment that their service people need to be efficient, productive and provide the services that they are being relied on to provide."

John J on March 2023

McDonough’s is an integrity minded and safety conscious drain cleaning, water jetting and industrial vacuuming company. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"As a person in the plumbing trades both new construction and service work I have come to appreciate the skills of someone who does a craft full time and is encouraged to develop skills to make it “their” full time occupation and career. Drain cleaning is part of maintaining a plumbing system. It is a craft different than installing and repairing plumbing but it is just as important to do it correctly. The other values in McDonough’s services are several having the equipment and personnel trained and available is paramount to this no matter how big a job has gotten they have never stopped until it was completed! The other feature that is not fully understood by many is that it is always best to use someone that has only one purpose in mind and that is to get the drain cleaned and inspected and has no reason to up sell you on some repairs or replacement that you don’t need. That why we use them as a plumbing company and recommend them to our valued clients. Great company that invests in training, retaining and having the equipment that their service people need to be efficient, productive and provide the services that they are being relied on to provide."

John J on March 2023


A jack of all trades looking for a side hustle. I work full time in excavation and clearing, and am looking to do some more work on the side.


"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


Knetic Xcavating

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Knetic Xcavating

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15 years of experience

Knetic Xcavating performs the following services: grading, utilities, demolition, land clearing, and trucking. We do projects from grading residential yards to complete site work and utility packages for BNSF Railway, KFC, and MNDOT. We big enough to handle complex projects but small enough to offer personalized service.

Knetic Xcavating performs the following services: grading, utilities, demolition, land clearing, and trucking. We do projects from grading residential yards to complete site work and utility packages for BNSF Railway, KFC, and MNDOT. We big enough to handle complex projects but small enough to offer personalized service.


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Bernecker Landscaping

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Bernecker Landscaping

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1 years of experience

Bernecker Landscaping is a Veteran owned and operated business. We offer multiple services. Lawn Mowing, Landscaping, Excavating, Property Management, and more. Give us a call to see what we can do for you!

Bernecker Landscaping is a Veteran owned and operated business. We offer multiple services. Lawn Mowing, Landscaping, Excavating, Property Management, and more. Give us a call to see what we can do for you!


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Midwest Excavation Specialties

516 4th St N
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Midwest Excavation Specialties

516 4th St N
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4 years of experience

Midwest Excavation Specialties is your go to dirt company! Our goal is to give you the project you dream of. Our owner has been a Project Manager and also Heavy Equipment operator for many years! Let us know what we can do for you by sending us email!

Midwest Excavation Specialties is your go to dirt company! Our goal is to give you the project you dream of. Our owner has been a Project Manager and also Heavy Equipment operator for many years! Let us know what we can do for you by sending us email!


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!




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S & P Corporation

6465 240th St E
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S & P Corporation

6465 240th St E
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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!

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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 average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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