My yard went from scary to serene, thank you Younge Contracting. Our project was large in scope, and intimidating. We have a flooding problem, amplified by being a foot lower than both next door neighbors. Aeric skillfully guided us through the goals, thoughts, snd possibilities to mitigate this problem. Most of our project is invisible underground. That’s where the real project is. But who can know that? What the neighbors can see is the prettiest backyard on the block. Previously it was full of chaos, half full of “formerly was pretty” spaces and half full of “never was pretty” spaces. Now it’s all healthy plants and a fresh green slate. But the real issue wasn’t the weeds, it was the flood risk. To accomplish this, we had to go all the way to dirt and below. Everything had to go: plants, clutter, and deck. Aeric pointed out a huge sag to our deck, Something like that was invisible to our eyes We knew we would lose the cramped and aging deck with this project, but we didn’t know it was a danger too. We dug huge trenches and for drain tile. This was much harder than it had to be because the dirt was absolutely filled with rocks. I now know why I couldn’t ever dig a suitable hole of any size without a shovel scraping limestone chunks. But we got them out, made the trenches, covered the drain tile with pretty dirt and beautiful grass. Aeric was good at guiding. I tend to be an odd mix of boring and boisterous, and my style reflects it. He helped me choose a nice concrete patio style that would help protect our property and be pleasing to everyone who sees it. I am very happy because it is both practical and charming. This project was very expensive and psychologically scary to hire. We just didn’t know what we were needing or how to get there, only a vague idea of what we should probably do and that we really needed this to be done right and well. We made a good choice with Younge Contracting.
Excavating Contractor serving Rochester, MN since 2019
Younge Contracting is a small excavating company serving Rochester and Dodge Center, MN with a personal, hands-on approach. We specialize in residential projects — from pond construction to land clearing — and we stay involved from first conversation to final grade. When you call us, you talk to the people doing the work.
Since 2019
Serving locally
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Services Offered
Since 2019
Serving locally
Olmsted County
Excavating built on
personal attention
Younge Contracting was built on a simple idea: residential excavating work deserves the same personal attention you'd expect from a trusted neighbor. We focus on a small, specific slice of the market — pond construction, land clearing, site prep, dump truck service, and residential excavating — so we can do each one well. No oversized crews. No jobs passed off to whoever is available. You work with us directly.
We serve homeowners and property owners in Rochester, MN and Dodge Center, MN. These are communities where people know each other, and where your word still means something. That matters to us. When we show up on your property, we treat it the way we'd treat our own.
What sets us apart is person-to-person detail. That means we talk through your project before a single bucket of dirt moves. We ask questions, listen to what you actually want, and give you honest feedback on what will and won't work. If something changes mid-project, we tell you right away — no surprises on your end.
Our pond construction work is one of our most requested services. Whether you want a small backyard water feature or a larger property pond, we plan the grading, excavation, and shaping carefully so the finished result holds water and looks the way you pictured it. We bring that same care to every land clearing and site prep job, making sure the ground is ready before any building or landscaping begins.
We also run dump truck service for material hauling and removal, which means we can handle the full scope of a residential project without handing pieces off to outside crews. Fewer moving parts means fewer headaches for you.
We're available seven days a week from 7am to 8pm, so you can reach us before work, after work, or on a Saturday morning when you finally have time to make the call. Reach out by phone at (507) 251-2831 or by email at aeric@youngecontracting.com. We'd be glad to talk through your project and give you a straightforward estimate.
What you can count on
Direct Owner Contact
You work with the person doing the job, not a dispatcher or middleman. Every detail gets heard and acted on.
Residential Site Knowledge
We focus on residential excavating, so we know how to protect your yard, utilities, and property lines throughout the job.
Clean Site Practices
We haul away what we dig. Dump truck service is part of how we work, so your property stays clean as we go.
Pond Construction Skill
Building a pond takes precise grading and water management. We shape and prep the basin to hold water the way it should.
Land Ready on Time
From land clearing to final site prep, we move through each phase so your project can start on the schedule you planned.
Wide Service Window
We are available from 7am to 8pm, giving you more flexibility to reach us and schedule work around your day.
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Phone
(507) 251-2831Hours
- Monday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Ready to talk through your project with us?
We're available 7am to 8pm, seven days a week. Call (507) 251-2831 or email aeric@youngecontracting.com to get a straight answer and a fair estimate.