More than 95 percent built out

Excavation Contractors in Edina, MN

Rebuilding and adding on in a fully developed first-ring suburb.

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Rebuilding in a Built-Out Suburb

Excavation contractors in Edina work in a first-ring suburb of 53,494 people (2020) that is more than 95 percent developed. With almost no vacant land, new construction here usually means tearing down an older home, adding on or digging a pool. The city sits at about 922 feet, and both Minnehaha Creek and Nine Mile Creek run through it.

Historic neighborhoods

The Country Club District, developed by Samuel Thorpe with deed restrictions, was one of Edina's first neighborhoods, and the Baird and Grimes neighborhoods are on the National Register. Work in those areas calls for care with mature trees, tight lots and any review rules.

Midcentury housing

Edina grew as a car-centric suburb in the 1950s and 1960s, so many homes are ramblers and split-levels of that era. Those homes see basement digs for additions, garage replacements and drainage work.

Creeks

Lots along Minnehaha and Nine Mile creeks may have floodplain limits and high groundwater.

Pools and patios

Larger Edina lots often get pools, patios and outdoor kitchens. Frost-resistant bases need enough depth and drainage, and spoil from pool digs usually has to be hauled.

Shopping and traffic

Southdale Center, the country's oldest indoor mall, and France Avenue traffic shape hauling routes. We avoid peak hours.

What we do most in Edina

Whole-house teardowns
Basement digs for new homes and additions
Pool excavation
Regrading and French drains

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Digging in Edina: Local Facts

Built out. Residential areas make up most of the city, which is more than 95 percent developed.
Creeks. Minnehaha Creek and Nine Mile Creek both run through Edina.
Historic districts. The Country Club District, Baird and Grimes neighborhoods are historic areas; Baird and Grimes are on the National Register.
Population. Edina had 53,494 residents and 23,861 housing units in 2020.

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Edina Questions

Do you handle full teardowns?

Yes, including basement walls and footings, then the new basement dig.

Are there rules in the Country Club District?

The district has historic standards. We help you check before work.

Do you work near Minnehaha Creek?

Yes, after checking floodplain limits.

Can you dig a pool on a tight lot?

Usually, with compact equipment and hauling.

Do you haul dirt from pool digs?

Yes, most Edina pool digs need hauling.

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