
Serving Taylors Falls, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Josh was great! Filled in an old farmhouse foundation for us. Went above and beyond and the site looks great."





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Serving Taylors Falls, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Josh was great! Filled in an old farmhouse foundation for us. Went above and beyond and the site looks great."





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Serving Taylors Falls, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Where to even start. This company is leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. I recently hired Gervais Contracting to install a new driveway and handle the dirt work for a new garage. The proposed shed pad area was about 8 feet lower than the house grade. I consulted five other excavation contractors, but they only wanted to raise the grade by 1 foot, which would have caused significant water problems in the future. When Zach from Gervais Contracting came out, he expressed his concerns about this approach. He explained that simply raising the grade by 1 foot would lead to tremendous water issues. To confirm, I had an engineer visit my house, and he agreed completely with Zach's assessment. Zach then worked his magic, finding the appropriate grade to ensure maximum watershed away from the new building, eliminating any future water problems. Zach was the only contractor out of the five who provided the right advice and solution. Despite being a young guy, his knowledge in the industry is unmatched. From start to finish, he was easy to communicate with, always responsive to my calls, and incredibly knowledgeable. When the project was completed, my driveway was smooth as glass, and the shed pad was perfectly level and ready for concrete. If I could give 100 stars, I would. This is the best contractor I have worked with in my 56 years. Thank you so much, Zach, and your crew at Gervais Contracting! Incredible services that you guys provide, Hire these guys even if they have the higher price because you cannot beat the level of knowledge, honesty and above Quality work they provide !! You will not regret it"





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Serving Taylors Falls, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1987
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"This was not an excavation job. We had a fuel tank removed from our basement. They did a very nice job and cleaned everything up that they did and took everything that belonged to the removal of the tank with them."



Serving Taylors Falls, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Great, dropped the load right where I wanted."





Serving Taylors Falls, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1992
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They are excellent. I have never had any dissapointment at all. They are very clean and professional. All around a good experience."

Serving Taylors Falls, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1979
Free estimates
"In Spring 2012, we obtained quotes from three companies to tear out two existing retaining walls along the driveway and re-build them using Versalok, excavate and grade the backyard, and build a 3.5 - 4 foot retaining wall in the backyard using the stone from the old retaining walls. Genadek had the middle quote; they were also the only company to follow up with a phone call. The whole job took about 4 1/2 weeks. Stan, Mike, Tim, Rob and Andrew were very professional and friendly; our neighbors even raved about them. They cleaned up the job site at the end of each day and communicated frequently so there were no surprises.
My only recommendation to those interested in hiring Genadek is to get on their schedule early. Their calendar books up fast!
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Serving Taylors Falls, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"This was the second time I worked with Greg. It had gone so well the first time that I called him when I wanted a 14 x 20 building put on the back of my lot. He impressed me again with his creative solutions to some of the problems I was having, both with build and placement. He stayed in my budget and got it done in a reasonable amount of time. Definitely will call him again for the next project!"





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Serving Taylors Falls, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We needed some help on short notice. Jeff was quick to reply and was able to meet our schedule! Thanks for helping us out!"





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Serving Taylors Falls, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Everything was explained to me in terms I could understand. All my questions were answered and my concerns were respected."

Serving Taylors Falls, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1975
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very well Is they jacked up the double garage removed the old slab and pored a new one. Very nice work, on time, quality work."
Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.
When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.
Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.
If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.
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