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Cook County Minnesota Septic Professionals

Research Cook County Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Professionals. Find septic installers, designers, inspectors & maintainers.

In Cook County's shoreland zones, often within 1,000 feet of lakes/ponds or 300 feet of rivers/streams, private subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS) are the norm, as municipal sewers are rare outside towns like Grand Marais. These systems treat wastewater on site, preventing pollutants from reaching Lake Superior or inland lakes, which are vital for fishing, recreation, and the local ecosystem. A failing system risks nutrient runoff leading to algae blooms, harming water quality in this ecologically sensitive area near the BWCAW and Lake Superior. Proper design, installation, and maintenance preserve property values, comply with strict shoreland rules, and protect the pristine environment that draws buyers to Cook County lake homes.
Many properties here are true waterfront retreats on private septic systems due to the rural, unincorporated nature of much of the county. Our directory below lists licensed professionals to help keep your system compliant and protect these sensitive waters. Contact our team for current Cook County lake home listings, active and coming soon properties, market comps, or valuation help!

Contact 218-387-3635 Cook County Planning & Zoning to follow-up.

The following list is provided purely as a resource. 

License #601
G & G Septic, LLC 
PO Box 907
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-1572 
Maintainer
12/18/2026  
Pete A Gresczyk

License #611
Michael Rose Excavating 
PO Box 52
Lutsen, MN 55612
218-663-7367 
Installer, Designer
03/15/2027  
Nicolas M Reineccius

License #651
Isak Hansen and Sons, Inc. 
PO Box 69 4921 W Highway 61
Lutsen, MN 55612
218-663-7201
Installer, Designer
06/26/2026  
Thomas W Dwyer

License #1116
Lamb Construction 
PO Box 344
Schroeder, MN 55613
218-663-8017 
Installer
12/02/2026  
Charles T Lamb

License #2963
Gunflint Trail Excavating LLC 
15 Crooked Pine Trl
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-388-4449 
Installer, Designer
06/04/2026  
David T Tuttle

License #2967
Bloomquist Construction LLC 
250 Bloomquist Mountain Rd
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-2146 
Installer, Designer
05/13/2026  
Darin P Bloomquist
Kyle W Bloomquist

License #3218
Crawford Excavating LLC 
28 East Pine Mountain Rd
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-9011 
Installer
10/16/2027  
Richard H Crawford

License #3476
Laboda Grading Inc. 
PO Box 1420
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-475-2517 
Installer
08/26/2026  
Charlie W Laboda

License #3671
Aaron Matthew Smith 
200 Devil Track Road
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-370-2087 
Installer
08/25/2026  
Aaron M Smith

License #3996
Jed Smith Excavating and Septic LLC 
1502 Gunflint Trl
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-2933 
Installer, Service Provider, Advanced Designer, Inspector
06/02/2026  
Jason R Donek
Jedidiah M Smith

License #4102
Berneking Construction, LLC 
120 Bents Rd
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-2406 
Installer
04/28/2026  
Dean A Berneking

License #4133
Curtis Laboda 
PO Box 44
Schroeder, MN 55613
218-370-8001 
Installer
08/25/2026  
Curtis M Laboda

License #4147
Rick Backstrom Excavating LLC 
104 Wesley Ln
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-9789 
Installer
03/04/2029  
Rick S Backstrom

License #4281
Netland Services 
43 Gopher Run
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-370-9338 
Installer, Advanced Designer, Inspector
05/10/2026  
Steven L Netland

License #4282
Skildum & Company LLC 
6 Mopar Trl
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-370-8516 
Installer, Advanced Designer
04/17/2026  
Steven L Netland

License #4316
Sugarloaf Property Maintenance LLC 
764 Sugar Loaf Rd
Schroeder, MN 55613
Installer, Designer
07/17/2026  
Nicholas A Olson

License #4344
SJ Bautch Construction, LLC 
1305 E Highway 61
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-9005 
Installer, Designer
10/19/2026  
Stanley J Bautch Jr

License #4374
A&M Construction LLC 
2027 W Highway 61
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-370-9980 
Installer, Designer
07/01/2026  
Marice L Zimmer

License #4479
Charles VanDoren 
20 Schroeder Tote Rd
Schroeder, MN 55613
218-370-0679 
Installer
12/15/2026  
Charles A Van Doren

Cook County Waterfront Active and Coming Soon Properties with Private Septic Systems Above $100,000 listed below.

Contact our Team for Additional Comps and a Market Valuation.

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