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

Serving Blair, NE and surrounding areas

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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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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 Blair, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a fine job. Reasonable price. Would certainly use them again"
trash
Tree Removal
We can handle the large jobs
trash
Tree Removal

+78

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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MWC Construction
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Blair, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a very good job. The work took a day. Approximately 5 people did the work. They did very good with clean up. They even came back and did some additional clean up the next day."
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+8

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Morris Excavating Co.
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Blair, 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 time1 day
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Nitro Excavating LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Blair, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that\nwe provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship\nand complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. \nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers,\nwe take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large\nor small the job.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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