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 in Rochester, MN
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We handle residential excavating projects with personal attention to detail. Our services include site preparation, land clearing, pond construction, and dump truck services. We work with homeowners in Rochester and Dodge Center to prepare land for building, landscaping, and water features.
Excavating Contractor
Serving Rochester, MN and the Florida Panhandle
Excavating Contractor Services in Rochester, MN
We handle residential excavating projects with personal attention to detail. Our services include site preparation, land clearing, pond construction, and dump truck services. We work with homeowners in Rochester and Dodge Center to prepare land for building, landscaping, and water features.
Residential Excavating
Younge Contracting provides residential excavating in Rochester, MN for foundations, drainage, and utility work.
- Foundation beds excavated below the 42-inch frost line, reducing heave and settling risk
- Yard grading corrected so water drains away from your home's foundation
- Utility and drainage trenches cut cleanly to protect existing lines and structures
Site Preparation
Younge Contracting provides professional site preparation services for residential and commercial properties across Rochester, MN.
- Properly graded land directs water away from your structure, reducing the risk of foundation damage over time
- Soil compaction after clearing prevents settling that can crack slabs, driveways, and footings
- Addressing Rochester's clay soil conditions early reduces costly rework later in the build process
Land Clearing
Younge Contracting provides professional land clearing services for residential and commercial properties across Rochester, MN.
- Removes trees, brush, and stumps so your lot is clean and ready for the next phase of work
- Clay-soil assessment before clearing reduces the risk of drainage and compaction problems later
- Equipment matched to Rochester's uneven terrain protects the surrounding land during clearing
Pond Construction
Younge Contracting builds custom ponds for residential properties across Rochester, MN.
- Pond basin shaped and graded to match your property's natural drainage and slope
- Compacted clay soil conditions common in Rochester are assessed before excavation begins
- Single crew handles site prep, excavation, and finish grading with no subcontractor handoffs
Dump Truck Service
Younge Contracting provides dump truck service for residential and commercial projects across Rochester, MN.
- Excavated soil and debris leave your site cleanly, reducing hazards and keeping work areas safe
- Pairing dump truck service with excavating cuts down on coordination between separate crews
- Proper material removal supports accurate grading and a level, build-ready surface
We Serve
What sets us apart for Excavating Contractor
Person-to-Person Detail
Residential Excavating Specialist
Local Pond Construction Expert
Full-Service Site Preparation
Dump Truck Service Available
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Common Questions About Excavating Contractor in Rochester, MN
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask before hiring a local contractor.
We provide residential excavating, site prep, land clearing, pond construction, and dump truck services throughout Rochester and Dodge Center.
Yes. We specialize in residential work and give personal attention to every project, no matter the size.
Yes. We clear residential land and prepare sites for building in both Rochester and Dodge Center.
Site prep levels and clears your land so it's ready for construction or landscaping work.
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(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