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ICE Serving the Minnesota North Metro.

Excavating, Earthwork, Trenching, Land Clearing, Grading, Septic System Installation, Sewer Repair, Foundations and Footings, Demolition, Snow Removal, Tree Work, EV Charging Station Installation, and General Contractor.

08/26/2026

With our specialized helical pier installation equipment, we can install helical piers year-round, including throughout the Minnesota winter. By completing pier installation before the thaw, your project is positioned to move into the next phase sooner when excavation, concrete work, and spring construction begin.

Unlike traditional concrete footings, helical piers provide an engineered deep foundation with immediate load-bearing capacity, require minimal excavation, and eliminate concrete curing time. Whether you're supporting decks, additions, retaining walls, boardwalks, signs, or other structures, helical piers offer a dependable foundation solution with less disruption and greater flexibility.

Benefits

• Winter installation capability with specialized equipment

• Get a head start before spring construction begins

• Immediate load-bearing capacity

• No concrete curing delays

• Fast installation with minimal excavation

• Minimal disturbance to existing landscaping

• Excellent performance in challenging soil conditions

• Long-lasting engineered foundation system

• Ideal for residential and commercial applications

Iserman Contracting and Excavating is your Minnesota Winter Installation Specialist. Most contractors stop when the ground freezes. We don't.

Learn more at:
https://isermancontractingandexcavating.com/foundations-and-footings/

Need a New Septic System? Start with the Right Team.Replacing a septic system doesn't have to be stressful. At Iserman C...
08/12/2026

Need a New Septic System? Start with the Right Team.

Replacing a septic system doesn't have to be stressful. At Iserman Contracting & Excavating, we handle the entire process, from the required septic design through final installation, so you have one experienced contractor guiding your project from start to finish.

For a limited time, when you sign your installation agreement and submit your deposit by December 31, 2026, we'll credit your septic design fee (a $1,500 value) toward your final installation invoice.*

Professionally Engineered Septic Design
Complete Installation Services
Over 20 Years of Experience
One Contractor. One Process. Peace of Mind.

If your septic system is failing, nearing the end of its life, or you're building a new home, now is the perfect time to get started.

Call today: (612) 900-0423

Learn more about us: https://isermancontractingandexcavating.com/

*Offer valid on septic designs completed by Iserman Contracting & Excavating for installations contracted with ICE. The septic design fee will be credited toward the final installation invoice. If installation is not completed by ICE, the design fee is due in full. Offer expires 12/31/26.

08/10/2026

Day 1. Tear part of their house down.
Day 2. Drive some helical piers 20 ft into the ground reaching over 8,000 lb of torque and shore up the neighbor's property so that it doesn't cave into our excavation hole.
Day 3-?. Excavate hole.



I love When contractors ask us to bring a big stick to their job site.

08/05/2026

Another septic system installed and ready to serve this homeowner for years to come.

A properly installed septic system is something most people never think about, and that's exactly how it should be. Behind every reliable system is careful planning, accurate excavation, proper grading, and attention to detail throughout the installation process.

Our team recently completed this new septic system installation for a 4-bedroom home, ensuring the system was built to meet site conditions, code requirements, and long-term performance expectations.

From excavation and tank placement to final grading and site restoration, we take pride in doing the job right the first time. Quality workmanship today helps prevent costly repairs and headaches down the road.

If you're planning a new build, replacing a failing system, or need guidance on your septic options, we're here to help.

Learn more:
https://isermancontractingandexcavating.com/septic-and-sewer/

One of our crews is out doing excellent work on a new retaining wall to match the historic essence of a vintage apartmen...
07/31/2026

One of our crews is out doing excellent work on a new retaining wall to match the historic essence of a vintage apartment complex. Way to go ICE team!!!

07/29/2026

From tearing out a cracked, failing surface to rebuilding it from the ground up with proper base prep and clean concrete placement, this is real start-to-finish driveway work. Iserman Contracting & Excavating handles every phase with the equipment, experience, and precision it takes to build something that lasts. If winter left its mark, this is how you replace it with confidence.

Visit our website at: https://www.IceLabor.com

07/22/2026

We build what everything else depends on.

Before framing. Before finishes. Before anything rises above grade, the real work begins below it.

At Iserman, we specialize in foundations and site preparation that demand precision, experience, and respect for the ground itself. We understand soil conditions, grade control, water movement, frost behavior, and the long-term forces that test a structure in Minnesota’s climate. That knowledge guides every cut, every form, and every pour.

Foundations aren’t guesswork. They’re engineered, measured, and executed with discipline. We shape the site, prepare the base, set true forms, and deliver foundations that are square, level, code-compliant, and built to withstand freeze-thaw cycles, heavy loads, and decades of use.

When you hire Iserman, you’re not hiring someone to dig a hole. You’re partnering with professionals who understand that the integrity of the entire project is decided underground.

Because when the foundation is right, everything else works.

Learn more at: https://www.icelabor.com

07/15/2026

Meet Cassandra, our General Manager. Before she joined the Iserman team, she was one of our customers. Here's her story."

Sometimes a New Beginning Starts with a Shovel Full of Dirt 🌱

I'm Cassandra, the General Manager at Iserman Contracting & Excavating, and before I ever worked here, I was a customer.

In late summer of 2022, I moved back to Minneapolis after nearly 20 years of rural living. I wanted a fresh start and dreamed of turning my muddy, patchy yard into a place filled with flowers, gardens, pathways, and spaces to gather with friends.

A friend suggested I call Gene Iserman.

When I explained my vision, Gene didn't see obstacles. He saw possibilities.

Before long, the sod was gone, pathways connected the yard, and the foundation for something special was in place. Over the next few years, I filled those spaces with pollinator gardens, raspberries transplanted from my old property, raised beds, and metal sculptures I created myself.

Today, friends stroll through the gardens picking raspberries on their way to the backyard, where we spend summer evenings around the fire pit. My yard became more than landscaping. It became home.

That experience is one of the reasons I'm proud to work at Iserman today.

Every day I get to see our team do what Gene did for me: listen, understand someone's vision, and help create spaces where life happens. We don't just move dirt. We help build the places where memories are made.

Sometimes the best new beginnings start with someone willing to see what's possible. 🌿

Learn more about Iserman Contracting and Excavating:
https://isermancontractingandexcavating.com/

07/08/2026

Strong foundations don’t wait for perfect weather.
When it comes to foundations and footings, experience makes the difference. Our team designs and installs foundation systems built for strength, stability, and long-term performance.

Helical piers give your project a serious edge. They can be installed year-round, even when winter conditions slow or shut down traditional methods. Precision-installed and load-tested on site, helical piers provide immediate structural support with no curing time and minimal disruption.

From new construction to foundation reinforcement, Iserman delivers dependable solutions that keep your project moving, season after season.

Learn more at:
https://isermancontractingandexcavating.com/foundations-and-footings/

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