Gateway to Lake Minnetonka
Excavation Contractors in Wayzata, MN
A lake town where about 36 percent of the area is open water.
- Free site visits and written quotes
- Itemized pricing: digging, hauling, fill and restoration
- Gopher State One Call locates before every dig
Shoreland Work on Lake Minnetonka
Excavation contractors in Wayzata work in a small city of 4,434 people (2020) on the northern shore of Lake Minnetonka, nicknamed the Gateway to Lake Minnetonka. Open water covers about 36 percent of its area. The town was platted in 1854, incorporated as a village in 1883, and wealthy families built country estates along the Ferndale shore.
Shoreland rules
Work near Lake Minnetonka falls under shoreland and watershed rules on grading, fill, impervious surface and erosion control. We check before planning any lakeside dig.
High-end teardowns
Many projects here replace older homes with new ones, often with deep basements and lake-facing walkouts. Groundwater near the lake can require pumping during digs.
Downtown and the depot
The 1906 Great Northern depot and the Dakota Rail Trail run through downtown. Hauling is planned around busy Lake Street and summer traffic.
Steep lake lots
Many lots fall toward the lake. Grading keeps runoff from carrying soil into the water, and erosion control stays up until grass is established.
Trees and estates
Older estates have mature trees and stone walls that need protecting during work.
Winter
Frozen ground limits the season; lakeside digs are easiest from late spring through fall.
Rail trail and downtown access
The 13.5-mile Dakota Rail Trail runs through town, and Lake Street downtown is busy in summer. We plan truck access and staging around both, and keep sediment out of the lake with silt fence and stabilized entrances.
What we do most in Wayzata
- Teardowns and new basements
- Shoreland grading and erosion control
- Drainage
- Pool and patio digs
Digging in Wayzata: Local Facts
- Lake shore. Wayzata sits on the northern shore of Lake Minnetonka; open water covers about 36 percent of its area.
- History. Platted in 1854 and incorporated as a village in 1883.
- Depot. The Great Northern depot near downtown opened in 1906.
- Estates. Wealthy families built country estates along the Ferndale shore.
Wayzata Questions
What rules apply near the lake?
Shoreland and watershed rules. We check before work.
Will a basement dig near the lake hit water?
It can. We plan for pumping.
Do you do teardowns?
Yes.
Do you install erosion control?
Yes, on every job near water.
Do you protect mature trees?
Yes, with planned access and root protection.
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