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Basement drainage channels installers in Cottage Grove

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Groundworks

6265 Carmen Ave
4.68(
150
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Groundworks

6265 Carmen Ave
4.68(
150
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
237 local quotes requested

Groundworks ensures your home in Minnesota stays safe and healthy with expert foundation repair, concrete lifting, and crawl space services. Contact us for a free inspection and estimate!

"Brock came out for an inspection of my leaky basement and gave me the most thorough and honest report I?ve ever seen for this kind of work. I?ve had a few other projects completed in my house (roof repair, central air installation), and Groundwork?s is the first company where I don?t feel like I need to get multiple opinions. I trust them wholeheartedly and can?t wait to have a water-free basement thanks to them!"

Claire V on September 2025

Groundworks ensures your home in Minnesota stays safe and healthy with expert foundation repair, concrete lifting, and crawl space services. Contact us for a free inspection and estimate!

"Brock came out for an inspection of my leaky basement and gave me the most thorough and honest report I?ve ever seen for this kind of work. I?ve had a few other projects completed in my house (roof repair, central air installation), and Groundwork?s is the first company where I don?t feel like I need to get multiple opinions. I trust them wholeheartedly and can?t wait to have a water-free basement thanks to them!"

Claire V on September 2025

Mitts Construction LLC

1618 King Run Drive Northwest
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Mitts Construction LLC

1618 King Run Drive Northwest
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

When you hire a local septic company, you want to know that you're hiring a team you can rely on. You'll be glad you hired Mitts Septic and Excavating because... We're a family-owned and -operated company We've been in business serving the Rochester MN area for more than five years We take pride in leaving our work sites clean We set up durable residential and commercial septic systems. We'll work with a designer to install the customized plan for your home and commercial facility and ensure that it meets local requirements. We'll handle every part of the installation project, from clearing away brush to cleaning up the work site. Call 507-961-3385 today to get a free estimate on septic system services. MITTSSEPTIC.COM

"Quick to respond. Very reliable. Great pricing."

Natalie S on August 2023

When you hire a local septic company, you want to know that you're hiring a team you can rely on. You'll be glad you hired Mitts Septic and Excavating because... We're a family-owned and -operated company We've been in business serving the Rochester MN area for more than five years We take pride in leaving our work sites clean We set up durable residential and commercial septic systems. We'll work with a designer to install the customized plan for your home and commercial facility and ensure that it meets local requirements. We'll handle every part of the installation project, from clearing away brush to cleaning up the work site. Call 507-961-3385 today to get a free estimate on septic system services. MITTSSEPTIC.COM

"Quick to respond. Very reliable. Great pricing."

Natalie S on August 2023

All-Star Basements, LLC

6011 Countryview Court
4.74(
23
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All-Star Basements, LLC

6011 Countryview Court
4.74(
23
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

All-Star Basements is based out of Rochester, Minnesota and covers Southern Minnesota including the Twin Cities area, Western Wisconsin and parts of Northeast Iowa. Our team is committed to solving our customers' Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, or Crawl Space needs and offering multiple solutions to choose from.

"I’m very pleased with the job All Star did raising our driveway to meet our garage floor! Kenny, Greg, and Devon were friendly and helpful."

Dave C on June 2023

All-Star Basements is based out of Rochester, Minnesota and covers Southern Minnesota including the Twin Cities area, Western Wisconsin and parts of Northeast Iowa. Our team is committed to solving our customers' Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, or Crawl Space needs and offering multiple solutions to choose from.

"I’m very pleased with the job All Star did raising our driveway to meet our garage floor! Kenny, Greg, and Devon were friendly and helpful."

Dave C on June 2023

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Groundworks

1325 South Frandsen Avenue
4.68(
179
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Groundworks

1325 South Frandsen Avenue
4.68(
179
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
205 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

Groundworks ensures your home in Minnesota stays safe and healthy with expert foundation repair, concrete lifting, and crawl space services. Contact us for a free inspection and estimate!

"They tried to sell me $40,000 more work than I needed according to my engineer. The basement is dry. "

Catherine R on August 2025

Groundworks ensures your home in Minnesota stays safe and healthy with expert foundation repair, concrete lifting, and crawl space services. Contact us for a free inspection and estimate!

"They tried to sell me $40,000 more work than I needed according to my engineer. The basement is dry. "

Catherine R on August 2025

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Buhr scapes

Based Out Of
4.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

Buhr scapes

Based Out Of
4.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
129 local quotes requested

We offer a variety of landscaping 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!

"Very good showed up when he said he would"

Charles F on September 2024

We offer a variety of landscaping 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!

"Very good showed up when he said he would"

Charles F on September 2024

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BDI Outdoor Solutions

6298 MN-36 W
4.44(
16
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•Approved Pro

BDI Outdoor Solutions

6298 MN-36 W
4.44(
16
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
264 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

BDI Outdoor Solutions has over 20 years of experience in professional landscape management specializing in both Residential and Commercial Outdoor Solutions. Our well trained and experienced staff provide superior landscaping services that complement our expert design skills. By offering a wide range of services to maintain the beauty and functionality of your lawn and property, we work hard to get the results you deserve. After all, BDI’s philosophy is that there is no off-season when it comes to maintaining your investment. BDI Outdoor Solutions is ready to help you with any and all issues, 12 months out of the year. Our crew will help you achieve a better looking home by designing, constructing and maintaining an outdoor living space that will turn heads year-round. BDI prides itself in using only high-quality products and equipment to create designs that will be the envy of your entire neighborhood. See what a healthy, well-designed landscaped lawn can do to improve your property's curb appeal - and ultimately how it can enhance the value of your home. Contact us today to learn how BDI Outdoor Solutions can create the property of your dreams!

"They went above and beyond replacing a retaining wall for me. I would highly recomend. Theu were there every day until completed and did really nice work."

Thomas B on November 2024

BDI Outdoor Solutions has over 20 years of experience in professional landscape management specializing in both Residential and Commercial Outdoor Solutions. Our well trained and experienced staff provide superior landscaping services that complement our expert design skills. By offering a wide range of services to maintain the beauty and functionality of your lawn and property, we work hard to get the results you deserve. After all, BDI’s philosophy is that there is no off-season when it comes to maintaining your investment. BDI Outdoor Solutions is ready to help you with any and all issues, 12 months out of the year. Our crew will help you achieve a better looking home by designing, constructing and maintaining an outdoor living space that will turn heads year-round. BDI prides itself in using only high-quality products and equipment to create designs that will be the envy of your entire neighborhood. See what a healthy, well-designed landscaped lawn can do to improve your property's curb appeal - and ultimately how it can enhance the value of your home. Contact us today to learn how BDI Outdoor Solutions can create the property of your dreams!

"They went above and beyond replacing a retaining wall for me. I would highly recomend. Theu were there every day until completed and did really nice work."

Thomas B on November 2024

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D | R Concrete

1643 101st Ave
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

D | R Concrete

1643 101st Ave
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

We are a family owned small concrete business out of Hammond, WI 10 Years of Experience Specializing in Flat Concrete Work. - Decorative Concrete - Pour/ Repair Concrete/Patching/Overlays (Driveways, Aprons, Patios, Sidewalks, Steps, Stoops, Garage Slabs, Pole Shed Floors, pool decks,Basement Floors, and Floating Slabs) Installation of pools - Free Bids

"They were absolutely EXCELLENT to work with! Their communication was professional and timely, they made sure we were happy with the patio layout before work began, they were clear and concise on pricing, and they got the work done exactly when they said they would. During the week they performed work, it was very rainy and the ground was extremely soft, which left a lot of tire tracks in our yard, They came back and releveled it all once the ground dried out. We most certainly will be using them in the future. The BEST company we’ve worked with since our home build. Thank you guys!"

Adam A on May 2025

We are a family owned small concrete business out of Hammond, WI 10 Years of Experience Specializing in Flat Concrete Work. - Decorative Concrete - Pour/ Repair Concrete/Patching/Overlays (Driveways, Aprons, Patios, Sidewalks, Steps, Stoops, Garage Slabs, Pole Shed Floors, pool decks,Basement Floors, and Floating Slabs) Installation of pools - Free Bids

"They were absolutely EXCELLENT to work with! Their communication was professional and timely, they made sure we were happy with the patio layout before work began, they were clear and concise on pricing, and they got the work done exactly when they said they would. During the week they performed work, it was very rainy and the ground was extremely soft, which left a lot of tire tracks in our yard, They came back and releveled it all once the ground dried out. We most certainly will be using them in the future. The BEST company we’ve worked with since our home build. Thank you guys!"

Adam A on May 2025

J&M Landscaping LLC

80 Valley Green Park
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

J&M Landscaping LLC

80 Valley Green Park
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
623 local quotes requested

I offer my services of landscape work you may need help with, paver patios, retaining walls, planting and removing plants, mulch, and other services of your yard. We are honest people who only look for work in these difficult times. (mulch, rocks, and more.)We work around St Paul and Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville, Woodburry, apple valley, Burnsville. Call, text or click for your quote today! We will make your yard beautiful, the way you want!

"Very well."

Angus D on April 2025

I offer my services of landscape work you may need help with, paver patios, retaining walls, planting and removing plants, mulch, and other services of your yard. We are honest people who only look for work in these difficult times. (mulch, rocks, and more.)We work around St Paul and Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville, Woodburry, apple valley, Burnsville. Call, text or click for your quote today! We will make your yard beautiful, the way you want!

"Very well."

Angus D on April 2025

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G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc

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4.59(
181
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G Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing Inc

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4.59(
181
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
238 local quotes requested
76 years of experience

Since 1949, G. Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc. has been providing quality concrete and waterproofing services in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, and the surrounding suburbs. We have recently became a third generation owned business. Our business is focused on all types of concrete, foundation repair, and waterproofing. From installing a new sidewalk to making sure your basement stays dry, our team is quick to provide quality service at a competitive price. Call today for your free estimate!

"Water proofing very good results. BUT Caution regarding floor repair from ANY contractor. Make sure you discuss what the floor repair will look like. Mine is not level, and Much rougher Than original floor. Another contractor said it was better than He typically sees. This was done several years ago. Sorry about the late review."

Ted L on December 2020

Since 1949, G. Gardner Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc. has been providing quality concrete and waterproofing services in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, and the surrounding suburbs. We have recently became a third generation owned business. Our business is focused on all types of concrete, foundation repair, and waterproofing. From installing a new sidewalk to making sure your basement stays dry, our team is quick to provide quality service at a competitive price. Call today for your free estimate!

"Water proofing very good results. BUT Caution regarding floor repair from ANY contractor. Make sure you discuss what the floor repair will look like. Mine is not level, and Much rougher Than original floor. Another contractor said it was better than He typically sees. This was done several years ago. Sorry about the late review."

Ted L on December 2020

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Gardner Construction Inc

9635 Humboldt Ave S.
4.63(
335
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•Approved Pro

Gardner Construction Inc

9635 Humboldt Ave S.
4.63(
335
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
888 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Gardner Construction, Inc., now employee-owned, provides expert concrete installation, foundation repair and other concrete services. We have built a solid reputation over 30 years based on our professional craftsmanship, reliability and outstanding service. We take pride in every job and stand behind our work.

"The patio extension looks nice and was completed quickly for a good price. My only complaint is that with the wet weather the day before they left behind some significant ruts in the lawn. I'll have to rototill and re-seed those areas later this summer."

Tony L on May 2024

Gardner Construction, Inc., now employee-owned, provides expert concrete installation, foundation repair and other concrete services. We have built a solid reputation over 30 years based on our professional craftsmanship, reliability and outstanding service. We take pride in every job and stand behind our work.

"The patio extension looks nice and was completed quickly for a good price. My only complaint is that with the wet weather the day before they left behind some significant ruts in the lawn. I'll have to rototill and re-seed those areas later this summer."

Tony L on May 2024

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FAQs for basement drainage channels installation projects in Cottage Grove, MN

Expect a well-built French drain to last 30 to 40 years. By channeling both surface- and ground-water away from your foundation, the system relieves hydrostatic pressure and helps prevent costly structural damage. Choose a pipe with a quality cloth filter to keep sediment out and extend the drain’s life. A quick annual inspection and routine cleanouts will keep water flowing freely, ensuring the system continues to protect your home for years to come.

Most French drains sit two feet below grade, but depth ultimately depends on the problem you’re solving. For puddling rainwater or snowmelt, a shallow curtain drain at lawn level often does the trick. To handle rising groundwater, pros dig deeper, down to the footing, and run the pipe beneath the basement slab. A drainage contractor will determine the optimal depth for your specific soil conditions and water issues.

A properly installed interior French drain captures water at the slab, channels it to a sump pit, and directs it safely outside, preventing basement floods before they occur. Because the pipe sits just under the floor edge, a plumber can reach it easily for cleaning or repairs. Pairing the drain with a reliable sump pump gives you the best long-term protection.

Hire a contractor who installs drainage systems every day—typically a foundation specialist, drainage contractor, experienced landscaper, or plumber with waterproofing experience. These pros understand slope, soil, and local codes, and they have the equipment to trench safely around utilities. Ask for references and photos of recent jobs to be sure they can design a system that keeps water off your foundation for decades.

Once the drain is in, patch the yard by reseeding bare spots or replacing plants the crew removed. Inside, look for ways to add value—finishing the basement or upgrading interior waterproofing while the space is open often costs less now than later. Schedule a quick annual checkup to flush sediment and confirm the pipe and sump pump are clear. Consistent maintenance ensures the drain functions properly and protects your investment.

Most policies don’t cover the cost of repairing a French drain itself, but they may provide coverage for water damage if the system fails. Coverage varies by insurer, so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent before any issues arise. If you live in a high-risk flood zone, consider a separate flood policy to close the gap. Knowing your coverage in advance helps you budget for repairs and avoid unexpected costs.

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