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Clean Cut Outdoor Services
2330 Leibel St #105
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Clean Cut Outdoor Services
2330 Leibel St #105
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Clean Cut Outdoor Services, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings.

"Did a good job at a reasonable price"

Harry A on July 2023

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Clean Cut Outdoor Services, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings.

"Did a good job at a reasonable price"

Harry A on July 2023


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
14530 27th Ave N
4.33(
793
)
Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
14530 27th Ave N
4.33(
793
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2291 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."

Ernie P on January 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."

Ernie P on January 2025


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Scandia Contracting
10500 250th St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Scandia Contracting
10500 250th St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
151 local quotes requested

In business since 1987. Over 30 years of experience, licensed, insured and bonded. Scandia Contracting & farming, strives to deliver the best in all your excavating needs from Septic system installation to full service excavating for residential and commercial. Check out our website for more information and services, and please call 651-257-2004 or 651-303-0911 to schedule your free estimate and service.. WE DO NOT DO THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW: PLEASE CALL A SECTIC PUMPER. (THANK YOU) NO SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, NO SUMP PUMPING. NO TANK CLEAN OUTS:

"Scandia Contracting politely informed me that they install, but do not pump septic tanks and that they do not know why angies list keeps referring people to them for pumping."

David G on November 2019

In business since 1987. Over 30 years of experience, licensed, insured and bonded. Scandia Contracting & farming, strives to deliver the best in all your excavating needs from Septic system installation to full service excavating for residential and commercial. Check out our website for more information and services, and please call 651-257-2004 or 651-303-0911 to schedule your free estimate and service.. WE DO NOT DO THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW: PLEASE CALL A SECTIC PUMPER. (THANK YOU) NO SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, NO SUMP PUMPING. NO TANK CLEAN OUTS:

"Scandia Contracting politely informed me that they install, but do not pump septic tanks and that they do not know why angies list keeps referring people to them for pumping."

David G on November 2019


Richfield Blacktop & Concrete
7745 2nd Ave S
4.75(
179
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Richfield Blacktop & Concrete
7745 2nd Ave S
4.75(
179
)
Customers say: Quality work
71 years of experience

Richfield Blacktop & Concrete is a full-service asphalt and concrete contractor serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro since 1954. We do not do seal coating. Local home and business owners are familiar with the pavement damage our harsh winters can do. We are the Twin Cities’ top choice for pavement repairs, replacements and additions. We are proud to have laid down over 8.5 million square feet of asphalt and concrete. Whether you are a residential customer and wish to have a new asphalt driveway or own a business and wish to install a new concrete parking lot, our professional contractors will handle the job with ease. Asphalt and concrete work not only improves your property’s street appeal, it can also increase the value of your home, apartment complex, shopping center, or office building. Some of our services include: • Asphalt driveways and edging • Concrete driveways • Garage floors and patios • Sidewalks and steps • Exposed aggregate • Overlays and aprons • Parking lots and roads • Commercial paving If you have been burned by contractors in the past, rely on Richfield Blacktop & Concrete and our more than 58 years of experience. We will communicate with you and keep you up to date on the progress of your paving project. There are no hidden costs involved in our work, and we will leave your place as clean as, if not better, than it was before. We even provide our clients with a “Driveway Maintenance and Care” book. We are a BBB accredited business that is fully licensed and insured. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for payment, and senior discounts are available—just ask! Call us today for a free estimate!

"Throughout the process it was easy working with Richfield Blacktop and Concrete. Mark Fishbeck and Tom Breen were professional and helpful. We had a conflict in dates and they worked to complete our job in a timely manner. The crew was efficient and careful."

Michele O on March 2021

Richfield Blacktop & Concrete is a full-service asphalt and concrete contractor serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro since 1954. We do not do seal coating. Local home and business owners are familiar with the pavement damage our harsh winters can do. We are the Twin Cities’ top choice for pavement repairs, replacements and additions. We are proud to have laid down over 8.5 million square feet of asphalt and concrete. Whether you are a residential customer and wish to have a new asphalt driveway or own a business and wish to install a new concrete parking lot, our professional contractors will handle the job with ease. Asphalt and concrete work not only improves your property’s street appeal, it can also increase the value of your home, apartment complex, shopping center, or office building. Some of our services include: • Asphalt driveways and edging • Concrete driveways • Garage floors and patios • Sidewalks and steps • Exposed aggregate • Overlays and aprons • Parking lots and roads • Commercial paving If you have been burned by contractors in the past, rely on Richfield Blacktop & Concrete and our more than 58 years of experience. We will communicate with you and keep you up to date on the progress of your paving project. There are no hidden costs involved in our work, and we will leave your place as clean as, if not better, than it was before. We even provide our clients with a “Driveway Maintenance and Care” book. We are a BBB accredited business that is fully licensed and insured. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for payment, and senior discounts are available—just ask! Call us today for a free estimate!

"Throughout the process it was easy working with Richfield Blacktop and Concrete. Mark Fishbeck and Tom Breen were professional and helpful. We had a conflict in dates and they worked to complete our job in a timely manner. The crew was efficient and careful."

Michele O on March 2021


Dirtworks Inc.
PO Box 169
4.67(
3
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Dirtworks Inc.
PO Box 169
4.67(
3
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated. Additional e-mail: SteveSr@DirtWorksMn.com

Family owned and operated. Additional e-mail: SteveSr@DirtWorksMn.com


BENSHOOF CONSTRUCTION INC
974 ARCADE ST
2.00(
1
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BENSHOOF CONSTRUCTION INC
974 ARCADE ST
2.00(
1
)
52 years of experience

MN LICENSE #2507

MN LICENSE #2507


JDM Concrete Design and Construction
Lino Lakes
1.00(
1
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JDM Concrete Design and Construction
Lino Lakes
1.00(
1
)
25 years of experience

We specialize in colored and stamped concrete, and do anything concrete. We have 15+ years experience. Licensed and Insured. Visit our website at http://jdmconcrete.design.officelive.com/

We specialize in colored and stamped concrete, and do anything concrete. We have 15+ years experience. Licensed and Insured. Visit our website at http://jdmconcrete.design.officelive.com/


Ouverson Sewer & Water Inc
PO Box 247
5.00(
9
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Ouverson Sewer & Water Inc
PO Box 247
5.00(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated.

Family owned & operated.


RUDY EXCAVATING, INC.
7375 165TH ST N
No reviews
RUDY EXCAVATING, INC.
7375 165TH ST N
No reviews
51 years of experience

We are a small family owned excavating buisness that takes pride in our work. Resonable rates, dependable service for over 30 years. Lisenced and insured.

We are a small family owned excavating buisness that takes pride in our work. Resonable rates, dependable service for over 30 years. Lisenced and insured.


CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION INC
15387 AQUILA AVE S
4.50(
6
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CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION INC
15387 AQUILA AVE S
4.50(
6
)
Customers say: Terrific value
24 years of experience

CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION, INC. IS A GENERAL CONTRACTING FIRM THAT TAYLORS TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMPETITIVE PRICING. CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY! LICENSE #20308779.

CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION, INC. IS A GENERAL CONTRACTING FIRM THAT TAYLORS TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMPETITIVE PRICING. CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY! LICENSE #20308779.

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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