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Morris Excavating Co.

13500 192nd St
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Morris Excavating Co.

13500 192nd St
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
60 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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John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical

2949 Cornhusker Hwy
4.56(
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John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical

2949 Cornhusker Hwy
4.56(
173
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
122 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

When we opened our doors in 1996 we had a strong commitment to customer service with the motto of “Quality at a Reasonable Cost.” John Henry’s is dedicated to building and developing a team of outstanding individuals that provide premium quality products and services while sharing a total commitment to regularly exceeding the expectation of our customers.

"Adam replaced my water heater. He was excellent in every respect. Very knowledgeable and eager to provide great service . He is a superb representative of your company"

James M on September 2025

When we opened our doors in 1996 we had a strong commitment to customer service with the motto of “Quality at a Reasonable Cost.” John Henry’s is dedicated to building and developing a team of outstanding individuals that provide premium quality products and services while sharing a total commitment to regularly exceeding the expectation of our customers.

"Adam replaced my water heater. He was excellent in every respect. Very knowledgeable and eager to provide great service . He is a superb representative of your company"

James M on September 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

5708 S 118th Circle
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

5708 S 118th Circle
4.37(
59
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
57 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They were prompt and professional. I would use them again."

Kathryn P on June 2024

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They were prompt and professional. I would use them again."

Kathryn P on June 2024


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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


"Jeff, Aiden, and the team was GREAT! They came out immediately to bid project, patiently answered all my questions pre-acceptance of bid, and started the project immediately after acceptance. The finished product looks amazing and they left the project site cleaner than they found it! Highly recommended and will use again!"

Drew G on July 2024

Family operated electrical in omaha ne specializing in residential and commercial electrical work, service calls, generators

"Jeff, Aiden, and the team was GREAT! They came out immediately to bid project, patiently answered all my questions pre-acceptance of bid, and started the project immediately after acceptance. The finished product looks amazing and they left the project site cleaner than they found it! Highly recommended and will use again!"

Drew G on July 2024


K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!


Luxury Lawns

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Luxury Lawns

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Luxury Lawns Lawn - Landscape - Excavation I started the business in 2014. I love working outside and with my hands. We specialize in landworx services such as grading, excavating, lawn installs, and land clearing. I am excited to speak with you about your future project.

Luxury Lawns Lawn - Landscape - Excavation I started the business in 2014. I love working outside and with my hands. We specialize in landworx services such as grading, excavating, lawn installs, and land clearing. I am excited to speak with you about your future project.


"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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Free onsite estimate

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


Lincoln Demoliton & Excavation

301 S 70th St
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Lincoln Demoliton & Excavation

301 S 70th St
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4 years of experience

Lincoln Demolition & Excavation is a locally owned and operated business, servicing Lincoln, NE and surrounding areas since August 14th, 2021. Our experience in handyman services as well as other odds and ends jobs qualifies us to take on a wide variety of projects.

Lincoln Demolition & Excavation is a locally owned and operated business, servicing Lincoln, NE and surrounding areas since August 14th, 2021. Our experience in handyman services as well as other odds and ends jobs qualifies us to take on a wide variety of projects.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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