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McLean Earthworx LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

My name is Terron McLean. I am the owner of McLean Earthworx LLC.\n\nI'm a new business owner stepping into the heavy equipment industry with 10 years of heavy equipment hands-on experience.\n\n8 of those years I additionally served, and continue to serve, in the US Air Force as a heavy equipment operator.\n\nWhile I know I still have a lot to learn and don’t have all the answers, I'm passionate about my work and committed to providing the best service possible. I truly value the support and understanding of my clients, as it helps me grow both personally and professionally.\n\nI'm open to taking on new challenges and trying out fresh ideas to meet your needs. Together, we can navigate the way forward, and I'm excited to build lasting relationships while delivering quality results.

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Broken K Express
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Arlington, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Concrete and Landscaping services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Tree grove clean out
Tree grove clean out
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Fieldcrest Outdoor Solutions
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Fieldcrest Outdoor Solutions provides professional irrigation, lawn installation, and outdoor improvement services built on precision, reliability, and clean workmanship. We design and install high‑quality sprinkler systems, drainage solutions, landscape borders, and rock beds that are engineered to perform and made to last. Every project is planned with accuracy, from trenching and head layout to backflow integration and system testing, ensuring homeowners get efficient coverage, dependable water flow, and a yard that looks intentional and well‑finished.We focus on doing the job right the first time with clear communication, honest expectations, and contractor‑level quality. \n\nWhether it’s a full irrigation system, new lawn installation, or detailed landscape work, Fieldcrest delivers durable results and a clean, professional finish every time.

Backflow Preventer
Grade Correction
Grade Corrections
Irrigation Planning
Trench Work

+1

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R & R Hauling
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Arlington, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Simply Text a picture to 4022169706 for an immediate quote. We can haul trash, yard waste etc for much cheaper then renting a dumpster. We can handle garage clean outs, farm properties and tenant leftovers. We are professional punctual and always drug free. Call R & R for all your hauling needs.disposal,junk .disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal junk recycking,recycling, junk removal , removal of junk, r & R hauling, hauling omaha, piano hauling, piano disposal, piano moving, trash removal removing trash junk Omaha omaha junk junk disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal, re demolition, fence demolition , shed Omaha hauling, hauling omaha, junk disposal,junk .disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal junk recycking,recycling, disposal,junk .disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal junk recycking,recycling, junk removal , removal of junk, r & R hauling, hauling omaha, piano hauling, piano disposal, piano moving, trash removal removing trash junk Omaha omaha junk junk disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal, re demolition, fence demolition , shed Omaha hauling, hauling omaha, junk disposal,junk .disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal junk recycking,recycling, disposal,junk .disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal junk recycking,recycling, junk removal , removal of junk, r & R hauling, hauling omaha, piano hauling, piano disposal, piano moving, trash removal removing trash junk Omaha omaha junk junk disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal, re demolition, fence demolition , shed Omaha hauling, hauling omaha, junk disposal,junk .disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal junk recycking,recycling, disposal,junk .disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal junk recycking,recycling, junk removal , removal of junk, r & R hauling, hauling omaha, piano hauling, piano disposal, piano moving, trash removal removing trash junk Omaha omaha junk junk disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal, re demolition, fence demolition , shed Omaha hauling, hauling omaha, junk disposal,junk .disposal, disposing junk omaha, hot tub removal junk recycking,recycling, j

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Tree Removal
We can handle the large jobs
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Tree Removal

+78

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MWC Construction
4.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Arlington, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"When Mike Welniak first came to my house to provide an estimate for the requested driveway pad, my wife and I specifically made three overriding desires known: 1) the outer-most, eastern edge of the pouring must line up with a back patio eastern boundary (in the event the two were eventually connected); 2) the slope of the pour must match the adjoining slope of the original driveway (sloping down from the south, then up half-way toward the garage to facilitate the effect of a french drain -- draining from east to west); and 3) the east-west seams in the pour must line up with the east-west section lines in the original driveway (to avoid a patchwork quilt look). Between that visit and his delayed return the next week (due to equipment repairs) to accomplish the work, I precisely measured and excavated the boundaries of the pending pour to help ensure the accomplishment of our three major goals, as well as to preserve some of the transferable sod portions for future use. I took pictures detailing the results of my work.

When Mike and his 3-man team (including the foreman) arrived to perform their work, I carefully reviewed our three overriding goals for the project with Mike, as well as other minor issues. I showed them all the exact boundaries and marker flags for the pour (shaped similarly to the outline of the state of Nevada). His team promptly began to (imprecisely) expand the boundaries to accommodate the forms for pouring, while also excavating the additional limestone and dirt portions I had left untouched. A short while later Mike came to get me from inside my house so that he could show me the finished excavation work and receive my approval for pouring the concrete. I was very pleased that he invited me to evaluate their progress and expressed my great pleasure to him. When I bent down, however, to check the alignment of the forms (goal #1) with the boundary of the back patio (both extend to the east beyond the footprint of the garage), I stated that unless there was an optical illusion due to the downward then upward slope of the forms (goal #2), the forms did not appear to be aligned with the patio. Mike was certain they were, but at my insistence had the foreman set out a chalk line. The forms were NOT properly aligned, which drew an angry outburst from Mike toward his foreman. After they reaccomplished that portion of the work, I gave my approval for calling the cement truck to our location. I returned inside my home, but observed the truck's arrival. The pouring process involved filling the bucket of a skid loader which then carried the concrete down the driveway to dump it into the framed area. Sometime after this part of the project began, Mike left the site while the team continued the work.

In the late afternoon Mike came to my door to show me the finished project. The first thing I noticed was the continuity of slope between the original driveway and the new pour (goal #2). I knew I'd have to wait through the winter to fully evaluate if the french drain effect had been preserved. After a few good rain showers, it appears that goal was successfully achieved. The second thing I noticed was that the new seams were poorly aligned with those in the main driveway (goal #3). I asked Mike to account for the misalignment. He tried to explain that the team's routine procedure was to mathematically divide their measurements in order to create the seams. After I politely, but insistently, reminded him that one of the three primary goals was to align the seams, he eventually and profusely apologized. As a matter of after-the-job cleanup, I also asked him about the surface condition of the original driveway: it was covered, for example, with tire markings from the skid loader. He assured me that the rain and other weather conditions would naturally clean off the surface over time. It eventually did, except for numerous, unsightly splotches of concrete residue likely spilled during the job. The work crew cordoned off the newly poured area, and Mike left temporarily to retrieve large insulated blankets to keep the forecast snow off during the curing time. After about ten days I removed the blankets, swept them off, and rolled them up for pick-up. The stakes and caution tape were taken down by the crew when they briefly stopped by to get the blankets several days later.

I was disappointed with the work by MWC Construction after having previously read reviews on this website. I was expecting above average work. Of the three primary goals I had reviewed more than once with Mike, the first one was successfully accomplished only because I brought the impending error to his attention. The second was clearly achieved. The third goal was not. The misalignment of the seams is obvious (as an observer readily pointed out) and greatly complicates an alternative vision I shared with Mike for extending the pour further eastward to a future out-building. The unsightly splotches of dried concrete on the surface of the original driveway, have come to symbolize the mediocre work I received. Is the parking pad functional? Yes. Does it drain properly? Yes. What more could I ask for? I expected work that was above average, since the company had previously enjoyed several above average ratings. MWC Construction, however, provided me with only average service."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A Masterpiece Design, Inc.
4.8(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Servicing the Omaha and surrounding area for over 16 years. Our skilled installers are experts at hardscape projects as well as concrete , Paver installation, Retaining walls, Fire pits. We also specialize in landscaping and have a wide variety of trees and shrubs to choose from. Our designer has a degree in horticulture and landscape design making it easy to provide you with the look you want around your home or office.

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Patio and seating wall
Firepit4

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Morris Excavating Co.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Arlington, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

**Due to our current service schedule our minimum project is $5,000** \n\n**We do not pump septic tanks**\n\n\nPlease call today to schedule your appointment at 531-777-0830\n\nWelcome 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!

Morris Showcase
Excavating
UST Cleaning and Removal
Concrete Recycling
Site Preparations

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Anointed Power
2.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of cleaning services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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cleaning and trash out
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cleaning and trash out

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Recommended by70%of homeowners
Elite Grading, LLC
4.2(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

With over 25 years of experience, Elite Grading, LLC, works hard to provide each customer with the best possible service and quality. We look forward to earning your business soon. We are proud to serve Elmwood and surrounding areas. We offer free estimates! Call us today!

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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