Dirtwork Makes the Earth Work
At Comstock Construction, we don’t just move dirt, we create something extraordinary. Earthwork goes beyond the surface of transforming landscapes. It paves the way to your success. Dirtwork establishes a solid foundation upon which your mission can thrive and grow. And we take great pride in being a part of that journey.
No matter the scale or nature of your project, whether it’s residential, commercial, or industrial, we’ve got you covered. From grading and excavation to comprehensive development services, we keep the end project vision firmly in our mind’s eye, moving forward with determination and precision.
With our expertise and your dreams, we’ll shape the future as we unearth endless possibilities through the power of dirtwork. Because dirtwork makes the earth work.
Services
Whether you need underground utility piping at a new housing development site, precise grading for a county drainage ditch, or demolition and haul away to make room for an upgraded facility, we have the skills and experience to get the job done right. Hover over the boxes to explore our comprehensive range of earthwork services and discover how we can make a difference in your next project.
Industrial
Industrial
Providing earthwork for complex industrial projects.
- Water & Sewer Treatment Sitework
- Landfill Excavation with Leachate Liner and Gas & Flare System Installation
- Landfill Closure
- Railroad Subgrade & Embankment
- Industrial Site Demolition & Disposal
Commercial
Commercial
Prepping your commercial building site for a strong foundation.
- Site Clearing & Grubbing
- Roadway Development
- Underground Utility Piping
- Commercial Building Demolition & Disposal
- Parking Lot Installation & Repairs
Residential
Residential
Building the infrastructure of our local communities.
- Foundation Excavation
- Water, Sewer & Storm Water Connections and Repairs
- Drain Tile Installation & Repairs
- Exploratory Excavation
- Driveway Installation & Repairs
- Roadway Development
- Bike Path Grading & Base Work
Environmental
Environmental
Preserving the natural environment and protecting the people who live in it.
- Stormwater Retention Pond Development
- Drainage Ditch Grading
- Box Culvert Installation & Repairs
- Temporary and Permanent Flood Protection
- Shoreline Restoration, Slope Stabilization & Spillway Repair
Emergency
Emergency
Responding quickly when disaster strikes.
- Temporary Clay Ring Dike Embankment
- Fire & Natural Disaster Cleanup
- Railway Spills Remediation
- Culvert Collapse Recovery
Customers
When it comes to putting your trust in someone to get the job done right, we understand the stress it can bring. That’s why we want to offer you some peace of mind by showcasing a selection of our previous clients. Take a look at this sampling of satisfied clients, and rest assured that your project is in capable hands.
Sargent County Water Resource District
Sisseton Parks & Recreation
City of Wahpeton
Minn-Kota Ag Products
United States Department of Agriculture
Waste Management
Väderstad
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative
City of Breckenridge
Richland County
Bois de Sioux Watershed District
Red River Valley & Western Railroad
Otter Tail Power Company
Buffalo-Red River Watershed District
Cargill
Wilkin County
Farmers Union Oil of Southern Valley
Richland County Water Resource District
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What areas do you serve?
We try to stay within a 60-mile radius of any of our office locations in Fargo, ND, Fergus Falls, MN and Wahpeton, ND. Due to the size of our heavy equipment, anything outside that radius is typically cost prohibitive to transport.
How long have you been doing earthwork?
We got our start in civil construction in 1976 with a used John Deere 500 backhoe. Since then, we’ve grown from small excavation jobs to handling major projects like the earthwork for housing developments and flood dike work for the Corps of Engineers.
I have a project in mind; where do I start?
Getting started is easy—just contact Comstock Construction. If your project needs design work, we can connect you with a consultant. If you’ve already got plans, we’ll move forward with estimating and construction. No matter the size, from a few hundred dollars to multi-million-dollar projects, we’re ready to help.
How do you manage project timelines and budgets?
Our goal is to be transparent with clients. Project budgets and deadlines are set from the beginning, but sometimes there are unexpected challenges or changes that the client wants to make along the way. We are up-front about how these changes to the scope of work affect timelines and budgets before moving ahead.
How do you communicate throughout a project?
We provide regular communication through weekly meetings with the client, superintendent, and civil operations manager. We also provide direct contact information to project superintendents and our civil operations manager so clients can reach out to them directly without going through phone trees. And once someone does reach out, our goal is to get back to people within hours instead of days.
How quickly can you respond in an emergency?
Our unwritten rule is to get back to people in a matter of hours, not days. In the case of emergencies, time is of the essence.
How are you different from competitors?
One of the ways we’re different is that we’re capable of handling a variety of projects whereas many of our competitors specialize in one area. Another way is that we use our expertise to provide value engineering on projects. Meaning, with each estimate or project, we look for ways to save money for our customers- without sacrificing quality- through construction execution, logistics, and material substitutions.
Do you guarantee your work?
We stand behind our craftsmanship in every project, and our clients testify to our level of quality. As Kyle Rogahn, a City of Wahpeton Engineering Project Manager, puts it “. . . Comstock crews don’t cut corners, they construction the project the ‘right’ way.” Or as Otter Tail Power Company’s Senior Substation Engineer, Jim Hubbard says, “Our stance has always been that Comstock Construction does quality work and we are happy to partner with them when possible.”