We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"They did a great job at fair price."
Jim M on June 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"They did a great job at fair price."
Jim M on June 2022
We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024
We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024
When you look outside your window or arrive home from a long day, do you feel that your yard is lacking that certain ‘wow’ factor? Do you want to do something to update your yard but are unsure what needs to be done? Or, do you have a certain vision for your dream yard but don’t know where to get started? Whatever the case, All American Lawn and Landscaping can help you get the dream design for your yard. We are a family owned company with over 40 years experience. Call now to schedule your service.
"John was very helpful in planning our paver patio and fire pit. The crew was great. Very prompt, professional and courteous!"
Nancy E on June 2024
When you look outside your window or arrive home from a long day, do you feel that your yard is lacking that certain ‘wow’ factor? Do you want to do something to update your yard but are unsure what needs to be done? Or, do you have a certain vision for your dream yard but don’t know where to get started? Whatever the case, All American Lawn and Landscaping can help you get the dream design for your yard. We are a family owned company with over 40 years experience. Call now to schedule your service.
"John was very helpful in planning our paver patio and fire pit. The crew was great. Very prompt, professional and courteous!"
Nancy E on June 2024
I help homeowners design and plan their remodeling project using my 25 years of experience in residential remodeling. Please check out many samples of my work at Houzz and my website. I create beautiful photo realistic images of their project completed with all their personal selections on finishes, plus complete architectural drawings for bidding, getting building permits and guiding construction. I put homeowners in charge of their remodeling projects by creating a very detailed plan so multiple contractors can bid on the same project so you can compare bids apples to apples.
"We hired Bruce Freeman to create a new vision for the kitchen of our recently purchased 1960's home. Our project was complicated by potential structural issues with moving weight-bearing walls and a stairwell. As a former builder himself, Bruce had the knowledge to know what was and wasn't possible structurally. He listened carefully to our ideas about the style and function we had in mind for the space. He then took that information, coupled with his own expertise, to draft an initial design. He thought outside the box and had the creativity to take advantage of wonderful lighting and views in the back of our home and actually flipped the location of the former kitchen and dining room to optimize these assets. He incorporated our feedback to create a final blueprint. We were able to present these plans to contractors in order to get comparable bids from them. Once work began, our contractor and subcontractors found the blueprint so detailed and complete that they were able to use it without any further modifications to complete the project, saving us time and cost. We were thoroughly pleased with Bruce's work and would highly recommend him for your design needs."
Susan W on March 2025
I help homeowners design and plan their remodeling project using my 25 years of experience in residential remodeling. Please check out many samples of my work at Houzz and my website. I create beautiful photo realistic images of their project completed with all their personal selections on finishes, plus complete architectural drawings for bidding, getting building permits and guiding construction. I put homeowners in charge of their remodeling projects by creating a very detailed plan so multiple contractors can bid on the same project so you can compare bids apples to apples.
"We hired Bruce Freeman to create a new vision for the kitchen of our recently purchased 1960's home. Our project was complicated by potential structural issues with moving weight-bearing walls and a stairwell. As a former builder himself, Bruce had the knowledge to know what was and wasn't possible structurally. He listened carefully to our ideas about the style and function we had in mind for the space. He then took that information, coupled with his own expertise, to draft an initial design. He thought outside the box and had the creativity to take advantage of wonderful lighting and views in the back of our home and actually flipped the location of the former kitchen and dining room to optimize these assets. He incorporated our feedback to create a final blueprint. We were able to present these plans to contractors in order to get comparable bids from them. Once work began, our contractor and subcontractors found the blueprint so detailed and complete that they were able to use it without any further modifications to complete the project, saving us time and cost. We were thoroughly pleased with Bruce's work and would highly recommend him for your design needs."
Susan W on March 2025
My name is Tom Sirek and I am the owner of Sirek landscaping. But it really doesn't explain how we do business, I have people who have been with me for 8, 10 and even 12 years and everything is a we thing with us. My guys and myself go out of the way to make sure all of our customers have a great experience and no matter who you deal with on our jobsites you get the same commitment to excellence and customer service. From general landscaping to solving water issues, walls patios natural stone, decorative rock, mulch , boulder work, timbers, paver patios tree removal and even concrete work also full service demolition we have necessary equipment to get any job done. We have highly experienced people to get your work done right so it lasts and looks beautiful. Experts at keeping water out of basements of moving settling water, we do it all. Over 3 decades of serving clients throughout the entire Twin Cities area. We truly are dedicated to holding ourselves to the highest standards to provide a top quality product to all of our customers on all jobs, big or small. A+ Rating on Better Business Bureau and decades of service without one bad grade from anyone we have ever done work for. With our experience we solve things many others can't and bring the old fashion customer service to every job. Please contact us through Angi or directly at Tomsirek@gmail.com Thank you for your consideration!
"Excellent+ work done and customer service. Tom and his crew were real experts and professionals. We are totally satisfied with all aspects of the project. Our highest recommendation!"
Linda K on June 2025
My name is Tom Sirek and I am the owner of Sirek landscaping. But it really doesn't explain how we do business, I have people who have been with me for 8, 10 and even 12 years and everything is a we thing with us. My guys and myself go out of the way to make sure all of our customers have a great experience and no matter who you deal with on our jobsites you get the same commitment to excellence and customer service. From general landscaping to solving water issues, walls patios natural stone, decorative rock, mulch , boulder work, timbers, paver patios tree removal and even concrete work also full service demolition we have necessary equipment to get any job done. We have highly experienced people to get your work done right so it lasts and looks beautiful. Experts at keeping water out of basements of moving settling water, we do it all. Over 3 decades of serving clients throughout the entire Twin Cities area. We truly are dedicated to holding ourselves to the highest standards to provide a top quality product to all of our customers on all jobs, big or small. A+ Rating on Better Business Bureau and decades of service without one bad grade from anyone we have ever done work for. With our experience we solve things many others can't and bring the old fashion customer service to every job. Please contact us through Angi or directly at Tomsirek@gmail.com Thank you for your consideration!
"Excellent+ work done and customer service. Tom and his crew were real experts and professionals. We are totally satisfied with all aspects of the project. Our highest recommendation!"
Linda K on June 2025
At Sculptured Earth, we're not just building landscapes; we're crafting experiences. As a full-service landscape design and installation company based in the Twin Cities, we specialize in turning your outdoor dreams into reality, creating outdoor spaces where you’ll create a lifetime of memories. Our award-winning designs reflect your unique style, awakening the possibilities of nature to create elegant spaces that draw you into the natural elements. From residential to commercial projects, we approach each with a bespoke touch, focusing on your needs, style, budget, and goals.
"Went great we would certainly work with Sculptured Earth again!"
Joe K on February 2025
At Sculptured Earth, we're not just building landscapes; we're crafting experiences. As a full-service landscape design and installation company based in the Twin Cities, we specialize in turning your outdoor dreams into reality, creating outdoor spaces where you’ll create a lifetime of memories. Our award-winning designs reflect your unique style, awakening the possibilities of nature to create elegant spaces that draw you into the natural elements. From residential to commercial projects, we approach each with a bespoke touch, focusing on your needs, style, budget, and goals.
"Went great we would certainly work with Sculptured Earth again!"
Joe K on February 2025
May contact through email. Award winning. At Better Yards & Gardens Excellence is our standard for your landscape design! Creating your outdoor living space not only gives enjoyment to your family, but also enhances the investment potential of your property.
"Phenomenal business. Jessica and her team from Better Yards and Gardens have completed three major patio and landscaping projects for us over the past two years. Beautiful quality work, superb communication, fair pricing and flexible scheduling. We are very pleased with our new outdoor spaces and highly recommend the company."
Jennifer G on February 2025
May contact through email. Award winning. At Better Yards & Gardens Excellence is our standard for your landscape design! Creating your outdoor living space not only gives enjoyment to your family, but also enhances the investment potential of your property.
"Phenomenal business. Jessica and her team from Better Yards and Gardens have completed three major patio and landscaping projects for us over the past two years. Beautiful quality work, superb communication, fair pricing and flexible scheduling. We are very pleased with our new outdoor spaces and highly recommend the company."
Jennifer G on February 2025
We are licensed Landscaping, Hardscaping and Shoreline services with a seven (7) years experience in tree removal and landscape maintenance services. Call for same week availability.
"Midwest Procare did a good job of fixing my French drain on the outside of my garage, and moving material left over from stump grinding. These guys saved my back and I'm considering them for more projects down the road."
Steve C on May 2025
We are licensed Landscaping, Hardscaping and Shoreline services with a seven (7) years experience in tree removal and landscape maintenance services. Call for same week availability.
"Midwest Procare did a good job of fixing my French drain on the outside of my garage, and moving material left over from stump grinding. These guys saved my back and I'm considering them for more projects down the road."
Steve C on May 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
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
Owner/designer Jason Black has 30 years of professional design/installation experience and holds a Bachelor’s of Science from South Dakota State University in Landscape Design.
"The project was done quickly and with excellent results"
David F on July 2023
Owner/designer Jason Black has 30 years of professional design/installation experience and holds a Bachelor’s of Science from South Dakota State University in Landscape Design.
"The project was done quickly and with excellent results"
David F on July 2023
You should replace floor joists as soon as you see clear signs of structural trouble—sagging floors, wide wall cracks, uneven door frames, wet or rotting wood, persistent squeaks, or windows that no longer latch. Tilted or sinking supports in the crawl space are another red flag. If you notice any of these signs, call a pro right away to keep your home’s structure safe.
If the joists are exposed from below, a pro can swap them out without touching the finished floor above. In an unfinished basement or crawl space, you’ll often see the joists and can easily reach them. When insulation, subflooring, or finished flooring blocks access, the crew must remove these materials before repairs can begin.
Sistering allows a pro to reinforce a cracked or undersized joist without tearing up the entire floor. The contractor slowly raises the frame, then fastens a new joist snugly against the damaged one to share the load. When done correctly, sistering restores full structural strength and keeps the floor level without the cost of a complete replacement.
Floor joists installed correctly in a stable environment can last for 100 years or more, often outlasting the house itself. However, termite damage, moisture, leaks, and other problems can significantly reduce a floor's lifespan. For instance, if the floor is exposed to consistent moisture, you'll likely need to replace the joists every 20 to 30 years.
Homeowners' insurance covers floor joist damage resulting from sudden and accidental events, such as fire, windstorm, or water damage from a burst pipe. It will not cover repairs resulting from gradual deterioration, poor maintenance, or termite infestations. Review your insurance policy and consult your provider to verify the conditions that guarantee full coverage. Doing so ensures you are fully aware of your responsibilities and can plan your repair work with complete confidence.
Floor joists are essential structural components that provide a stable foundation for your home. They directly transfer the weight of floors, furniture, and occupants to the foundation, ensuring stability and a safe living environment. Without these robust beams, the structure would face compromised load distribution, leading to potential safety hazards and costly repairs. Proper installation and maintenance are crucial for long-term durability and safety.