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Morris Excavating Co.

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Morris Excavating Co.

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40 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

**Due to our current service schedule our minimum project is $5,000** **We do not pump septic tanks** Please call today to schedule your appointment at 531-777-0830 Welcome to Morris Excavating Co., Inc. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!

**Due to our current service schedule our minimum project is $5,000** **We do not pump septic tanks** Please call today to schedule your appointment at 531-777-0830 Welcome to Morris Excavating Co., Inc. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!


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Brinks Contracting

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Brinks Contracting

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1 years of experience

Brinks Contracting is offering services for finish grading/dirt work, land clearing, or the delivery of materials such as dirt, rock for drive ways, and sand. Materials can be moved or delivered via dump trailer or skid loader. We are able to deliver rock and build rock drive ways, install drainage pipes, clean ditches. And we'll as any finish grading and dirt work. We are also able to clear tree and vegetation over growth. Give Dayne a call at 402-510-4644

Brinks Contracting is offering services for finish grading/dirt work, land clearing, or the delivery of materials such as dirt, rock for drive ways, and sand. Materials can be moved or delivered via dump trailer or skid loader. We are able to deliver rock and build rock drive ways, install drainage pipes, clean ditches. And we'll as any finish grading and dirt work. We are also able to clear tree and vegetation over growth. Give Dayne a call at 402-510-4644


KnK Trailers LLC

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KnK Trailers LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer fencing, decking, concrete work, minor excavation, handyman services, and much more. Call us today!

"Friendly, courteous, expert service. The hand rail he installed on my steps was just what I wanted and looks really nice!"

Christine C on May 2025

We offer fencing, decking, concrete work, minor excavation, handyman services, and much more. Call us today!

"Friendly, courteous, expert service. The hand rail he installed on my steps was just what I wanted and looks really nice!"

Christine C on May 2025


Holmstedt Grading

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Holmstedt Grading

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HOLMSTEDT GRADING specializes in general landscape, landscape leveling, lot clearing, excavation, retaining wall/driveway/patio tear outs, and many other dirt/rock/mulch related projects! With my mining/operating background, has come lots of experience with planning, working with different materials, and striving for perfection with any project no matter the company situation.matter

HOLMSTEDT GRADING specializes in general landscape, landscape leveling, lot clearing, excavation, retaining wall/driveway/patio tear outs, and many other dirt/rock/mulch related projects! With my mining/operating background, has come lots of experience with planning, working with different materials, and striving for perfection with any project no matter the company situation.matter


GP Caulking

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GP Caulking

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Over 30 years ago we started by helping painters get the exteriors of homes ready for painting. Since then, we've provided caulking services for driveways, Patios, Pools, apartments, and commercial properties, including Menards Buildings. You'll get exceptional services at affordable prices. Our company is local and family owned. Call or text us today and get a quick response for FREE estimates!

"Very well—courteous, competent, and fair price—- what more could you want . Highly recommend."

Jim B on March 2022

Over 30 years ago we started by helping painters get the exteriors of homes ready for painting. Since then, we've provided caulking services for driveways, Patios, Pools, apartments, and commercial properties, including Menards Buildings. You'll get exceptional services at affordable prices. Our company is local and family owned. Call or text us today and get a quick response for FREE estimates!

"Very well—courteous, competent, and fair price—- what more could you want . Highly recommend."

Jim B on March 2022


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Honestly Happy Homes

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Honestly Happy Homes

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Honestly Happy Homes, LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Completed quickly."

David B on August 2020

Honestly Happy Homes, LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Completed quickly."

David B on August 2020


JRS construction

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JRS construction

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32 years of experience

I do honest work I don't try to inflate cost two clients, I've been apart of a lot of large jobs and careers with other companies I previously worked with my father had the Behlen metal buildings dealership he is past I go from job to job when I get task completed I try to find another. I kind of like doing smaller jobs with the small crew it just seems easier I enjoy working with the owner or the project engineer to help solve problems make Corrections re-engineered I am not an engineer though, but sometimes it's just plain sense!

I do honest work I don't try to inflate cost two clients, I've been apart of a lot of large jobs and careers with other companies I previously worked with my father had the Behlen metal buildings dealership he is past I go from job to job when I get task completed I try to find another. I kind of like doing smaller jobs with the small crew it just seems easier I enjoy working with the owner or the project engineer to help solve problems make Corrections re-engineered I am not an engineer though, but sometimes it's just plain sense!


"The quality of work was outstanding. The communication was good, and the quality was good. They started and finish in a timely fashion."

Jason F on March 2022

Locally owned and operated. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"The quality of work was outstanding. The communication was good, and the quality was good. They started and finish in a timely fashion."

Jason F on March 2022


Rooter-Man of Omaha

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Rooter-Man of Omaha

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rooter-Man is a full plumbing service contractor which employs courteous and qualified technicians that specialize in repairs, remodels, sewer and drain cleaning. We are a small family operated business that always puts the customer first. We have the staff to handle any plumbing need you may have. We offer 24 hour emergency service and charge by the job not the hour in an attempt to save our customers time and money, including free onsite estimates.

Rooter-Man is a full plumbing service contractor which employs courteous and qualified technicians that specialize in repairs, remodels, sewer and drain cleaning. We are a small family operated business that always puts the customer first. We have the staff to handle any plumbing need you may have. We offer 24 hour emergency service and charge by the job not the hour in an attempt to save our customers time and money, including free onsite estimates.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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