Knife River, MN, Grading and Excavating Company

The build season here is short, and grading crews book up fast once the ground thaws. Mosher Trucking & Excavating is the grading and excavating company in Knife River, MN, that shapes your ground for proper slope and drainage before the calendar fills. 

We cut the high spots, fill the low ones, and pitch the surface so water runs away from your structures. You get an even yard, dry ground, and a base that holds through the seasons. Reach out now, and we will tell you exactly what happens next.

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Grading Excavation That Moves Water Away

We shape your ground to drain and to last. As your grading and excavating company in Knife River, MN, our team cuts, fills, and levels until the surface carries a proper slope. We pitch the grade, so rain and snowmelt run off instead of pooling near your home. Planned grading helps manage surface water around buildings and the areas you use on your Knife River property.

Site Grading for a Stable Base

Our site grading in Knife River, MN, shapes the ground under driveways, pads, and foundations. We set precise slopes and firm surfaces, so your base drains well and holds its shape through freeze-thaw movement across the seasons.

Yard Grading and Lawn Leveling

We handle yard grading and lawn leveling to fix the low spots and puddles left by winter. Our crew reshapes the surface for even ground and clean runoff, giving you a lawn that drains and stays dry after heavy rain.

Landscape Grading With a Plan

Our landscape grading and grading excavation in Knife River, MN, shape your outdoor space around slope, access, and drainage. We plan each contour, so water moves where it should, and your finished ground supports the look and use you want.

About Us

Mosher Trucking & Excavating works one way: plan first, then dig with accuracy, then leave ground that lasts. We study each site, adjust as conditions change, and keep you informed as the work moves along. Good site work is the base of any build, and when the ground goes in right, everything after it gets easier and more stable. 

Knife River yards take a beating from snowmelt and heavy rain, so we shape every slope to move water off fast. We work hand in hand with homeowners and contractors, and we finish with a clean, ready site.

Testimonials

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Ethan swartout
March 15, 2026
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Very timely and able to help in a pinch. Also did an excellent job, very good option for your snow removal and dirt work needs!
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Brayden Rohweder
December 31, 2025
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Looking for driveway excavation and gravel delivery in Two Harbors, MN and decided to go with Mosher Trucking and Excavating, It got done very fast and efficiently! Wonderful to work with and were very clear and concise with communication during the whole process! If you are looking for driveway excavation and gravel delivery in the two harbors area, I would highly recommend Mosher trucking and Excavating!
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Mariah Dorow
August 19, 2025
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Mosher did a great job scraping, and completing site prep/ dirt work for our slab!
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Just Joann
August 26, 2024
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Had 10 loads delivered for the new turnaround driveway. They were well priced, had good response times & were both punctual & kind to work with. No hidden fees or extra long (over 30 days) wait times to get delivery. Listened to the customer with each offload on placement. Five gold stars, guys! A job well done, as a job should be! Will use again! Professional good guys.
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Scott McLeod
August 9, 2023
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Great product, timely delivery. Highly recommended!
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Heidi McLeod
August 9, 2023
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Highly recommend! Professional, easy communication & prompt service! Excellent work!
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Flicks
August 8, 2023
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Had the owner do some jobs for my house, and I was very pleased with his work. He was extremely friendly, and affordable, something you can’t get nowadays! I would recommend this business!
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Connor St Germaine
August 8, 2023
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My family and I have went through Mosher Contracting for the past year or so, and we have nothing but good to say about them. On time, always has had great communication, and has done a GREAT job on the projects. Highly recommend
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Kris
August 8, 2023
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We had our driveway done back in June with Crushed Asphalt. The work was outstanding. Great communication and respectful service. Timely and efficient. Thank you! Recommended you to others.

FAQs

Why does my yard need proper grading?

Proper grading pitches your ground so water runs away from your home instead of pooling near the foundation. Mosher Trucking & Excavating shapes each slope to drain, which protects your structures and keeps your yard dry. Contact us, and we will explain the next steps for your property.

When is the best time to schedule grading here?

The reliable working window is short in this region, so early bookings once the ground thaws are smart. Mosher Trucking & Excavating plans your grading around the season and your site. Reach out now, and we will show you what comes next on the schedule.

Can grading fix standing water in my lawn?

Yes. We reshape low spots and set a clean slope so runoff clears instead of pooling. Mosher Trucking & Excavating targets the exact areas holding water on your lot. Get in touch, and we will lay out the steps to a dry, even lawn.

Areas We Serve

We provide grading services in Knife River and surrounding North Shore communities, planning the work around each property's conditions. If your property sits somewhere in that wider area, we would like to hear from you. Contact us, and we will confirm your location, then tell you what happens next.

MINNESOTA’S NORTH SHORE

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Serving Two Harbors and surrounding North Shore communities. Explore our service areas and tell us where you are planning your project.

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