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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
102
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did the entire yard for our new build. Rock gardens, grading, sprinkler system, new soil. Hydo seed and it all looks fantastic! Under 4 days start to finish in blistering heat. These are your guys."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+132

Response time1 day
173 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Budreau Companies
5.0(
3
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Budreau Companies LLC, we specialize in precision excavation for residential and commercial projects. From grading and leveling to cutting and filling, our team handles every aspect of site preparation efficiently and safely. Using dozers, skid steers, excavators and laser grading systems, we ensure accurate, consistent results.\nOur commitment to quality, clear communication, and reliability sets us apart. Whether it’s a small residential lot or a large commercial site, we deliver professional workmanship and dependable service every time. With Budreau Companies LLC, your project is prepared right, on time, and on budget.\n\n

Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway
Dirt to asphalt milling driveway

+5

Response time6 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Outdoor Aesthetix
5.0(
13
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dug out rock beds around the house, replaced with beautiful new rocks and expertly placed flowers and shrubs. Very quick and very clean, my yard looks so much better now!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Able Excavating LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Josh come take out a large swimming pool, it was a good size job removing everything and then filling it in and grading. Now I have a beautiful backyard.. Thank you"
Pool Demo
Pool Demo
Pool Demo
Pool Demo
Pool Demo

+24

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Don Green's Dirt Service
5.0(
8
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Contacting them after seeing their ad in the Angie's List magazine. John was great to work with and he and the team did a great job. Consulted with me throughout the entire process and we're very happy with the result. Leveled and graded our backyard (~4,000 feet) and laid new sod."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GENADEK LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATING INC
4.3(
21
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

"I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with my beautiful retaining wall. The whole experience with Genadek Landscaping and Excavating Inc. was enjoyable. From scheduling thru completion, not only was I treated with respect but so was my house, grounds and neighborhood. Thru the whole process I was treated with courtesy by Stan and his crew. When I told Stan my vision, he found the blocks I had envisioned (other companies told me what they would use and it wasn't what I wanted), when I changed the design a little, asked all kinds of questions and wanted an extra layer of block put on, everyone went with the flow. It felt like there was nothing else that mattered besides making my job and my needs top priority. I really appreciated the men keeping the area clean and I got a kick out of hearing "a clean work site is a happy work site". The wall not only looks great but having seen the accuracy, care and professionalism with which it was built, I'm sure it will last for decades. Not only would I highly recommend Stan and his crew, but so would several of my neighbors who appreiciated their workmanship, courtesy, and professionalism. I should mention that Stan's estimate was competitive and I appreciated knowing up front what any changes would cost.

2 years later and I'm still thrilled with the look and workmanship."
Residential Landscaping
Retaining Wall
Paving Stone Patio
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+2

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Plumbline Builders
4.7(
109
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

"We recently completed a complete remodel of the top floor of our story-and-a-half in Minneapolis with Plumbline Builders. It included expanding a half bath into a three-quarters master bathroom, adding a small walk-in closet, adding a small study nook, creating a small seating area, and upgrading all the insulation, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. A few quick high points: - Roger with Plumbline is a straight shooter and very good at staying in touch. He was good at the sales table and communicating with us during the entire process, which was complicated by starting at the same time as COVID shutdowns in March 2020. - COVID - Plumbline did a great job making it work by separating the project area from the living space with a corridor of plastic and having contractors wear masks. Was it perfect, nope, but it was really done well for a very uncertain situation. - Results - the project turned out exactly as we hoped. The work is quality and worth the price. We’d definitely call Plumbline for future remodeling work (which is saying something because we’re big into DIY). - Roger was flexible with letting us do some of the work, and very helpful in working with us through those parts, e.g. demolition Into the weeds: The project bidding and scoping process was really good with Plumbline. Roger and his designer Jim had good ideas and were also clearly used to dealing with contingencies that come up in Minneapolis homes. We did three or four revisions to the initial plan before we landed on one we liked. They did a great job staying in touch and sticking to timelines. Scheduling was also fine. We were about two months out when we signed the contract, which seemed reasonable. The estimated work time was about eight weeks, which we blew past by about a month. However, COVID threw a major wrench into everything, so all things considered I feel like we did well on time. We did our own demolition, and Plumbline arranged for the dumpster delivery and provided some tips on how to get everything out. We also received a building deconstruction grant through Hennepin County, and recovered a lot of building material that will be re-used, including knotty pine wallboard, doors, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, carpet, etc. Once Plumbline got in, the clean up and framing proceeded very quickly. The contractors did a great job sticking with wearing masks in our living space and clearly knew their stuff. Insulation was the only major complication. We’d let Roger know that there were rebates available for insulation projects early on, but didn’t realize that his insulation contractor wasn’t certified with the gas utility’s rebate program. To his credit, Roger covered the rebate cost out of pocket. The insulation install almost derailed the project. There were issues with the quality of the work, which everyone acknowledged, but we weren’t able to inspect the insulation before it was covered with drywall, only able to see the problems in the unfinished areas behind knee walls or in the shower. Without getting too much into the weeds, we rented a thermal imaging camera to verify that there were few, if any, trouble areas behind the drywall and Roger worked with us and his subcontractor to fix the visible problems and add additional insulation behind the knee walls. It was the only time the project really went awry and it was resolved reasonably. As we moved toward finishes, the only thing I’d add is that Roger says “I run my allowances high” for things like tile and railings, but our experience was that they were modest. We only came under the allowances once or twice, and ran over a few more, and we lean toward simple and traditional styles. So if you really like marble and quartz and glass, or a fancy railing, be prepared to blow past the quoted allowance. The finished project is excellent, just what we’d hoped for. The bathroom looks great and is very functional, despite having to cram a shower under a sloped roof. The tile work is superb, the woodwork is very good. The plumbing, HVAC, and electrical subcontractors were very polite, communicative, and helpful. We particularly liked Jeff, who handled a lot of the general work and the ending punch list, including some of those crazy, unexpected things. Overall, no home improvement project is perfect, and that’s why we appreciated Roger and Plumbline for being able to be honest and straightforward about dealing with the unexpected. They planned well, kept it together during #stayhome and delivered a great remodel at a reasonable price."
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Eagan Kitchen Remodel
Exterior Remodel/Addition
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Eagan Kitchen Remodel

+120

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Creative Earthscapes, Inc
4.6(
28
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They delivered the products that we had agreed on. They came and gave an estimate to do our landscaping but no drawing or planning...just a final cost. It also took more than one day to typically get a return phone call.
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+26

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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CADY HANDYMAN SERVICES
4.2(
342
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called Cady Handyman Services and a pleasant gentleman discussed our deck project.
Cady Handyman scheduled one of his service tech to come out the follow morning.
The tech arrived promptly at the scheduled time with a friendly ready to fix our problem attitude.
We have raised nails and screws on our deck that always seem to reappear during winter months.
These raised nails and screws made snow removal just horrible.The Cady tech recommened that we remove many of the bad loose fastners and replaced with a new non-corosive styles of screws.
After a complete walk through of our project we were extremely satified.

With our project completed we are now looking forward to the winter to come.

With our total satisfaction with Cady Handyman Services we have again committed to them for our up coming basement project


The Fosland's
Bloomington, Mn."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mill City Concrete Inc
4.3(
97
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The whole process was exceptional.  They gave me a very decent price, removed the old wooden steps, built a deep foundation and did a beautiful job of pouring and finishing the steps.  They arrived when they said they would, allowed me to design the shape of the steps, worked quickly and were done in a day and a half.  It couldn't have gone better.  They are friendly, professional and competent.  I will definitely use them again and recommend them highly.
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+54

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Minneapolis, MN

You can excavate in winter, but frozen soil slows down the process and increases labor costs. Many grading companies offer discounted rates during their off-season, so ask for a winter quote and weigh the savings against a longer timeline. A brief conversation with a local professional will help determine whether cold-weather excavation is suitable for your site.

Foundation digs can be completed in as little as three days or take up to three weeks. Soil density, access, weather, and hidden obstacles all play a role, so every timeline is a bit different. Have your contractor walk the site and flag any potential issues early—clear expectations help keep both the schedule and budget on track.

You must always call 811 before excavating. Dial 811 a few days in advance so that utility crews can mark underground lines and ensure the area is safe for digging. Hitting a buried cable or gas pipe can be both dangerous and expensive, and many municipalities will not issue permits unless the site is flagged correctly.

To remove soil during an excavation project, your crew will load the spoil into dump trucks with a backhoe or excavator, haul it to a disposal site, and return for the next load. Efficient hauling keeps the work zone clear and the project moving. Depending on the site and volume of osil, multiple trucks may rotate to maintain a steady flow.

The Minneapolis, MN homeowners’ guide to excavation major grading or reslopings

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