Excavation Contractors in Golden Valley, MN

Excavation contractors in Golden Valley work in a mostly residential Hennepin County suburb of 22,552 people (2020) where more than 15 percent of the land is parks or nature reserves. Incorporated on December 17, 1886, it was mostly a farming community into the early 20th century. The 45th parallel runs roughly along Duluth Street.

Parks and low ground

With so much parkland and nature reserve, many homes back up to wetlands or open space. Those lots can have high groundwater and organic soils. Drainage outlets have to respect the wetland edge.

Older homes, bigger lots

Golden Valley's neighborhoods mix midcentury homes with newer infill on generous lots. Teardowns, additions and pool digs are common.

Corporate neighbors

General Mills, Pentair's U.S. headquarters and other employers line I-394 and Highway 55. We plan hauling around their traffic.

Infill and teardowns

Larger older lots attract teardowns and new builds. A teardown here usually includes full foundation removal and a new basement dig.

Groundwater

Near wetlands and low areas, basements may sit close to the water table. Deep digs may need pumping, especially in spring.

Frost

Like the rest of the metro, footings and water lines go below frost depth set by code.

Early history

The first settlers arrived in the early 1850s, and the area stayed mostly farmland into the early 20th century. That means a few properties still have old farm wells, cisterns or buried foundations. If we find one, it has to be properly sealed or removed before building over it, and we price that step before going further.

What we do most in Golden Valley

• Drainage near wetlands
• Teardowns and new basements
• Additions
• Sewer and water service work

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