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Greenway Yard & Landscape
4.5(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Chalco, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul answered my request promptly - was well prepared for the interview ( pictures of walls and blocks available) he listened to what we wanted and was able to work with in our budget and the time frame that we needed. The workers that he sent out to replace the wall were very polite and were experienced in what they were doing. They did a great job and cleanup. I highly recommend Paul Greenway and will look forward to working with him on other projects."
Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Leaf Construction, LLC
5.0(
20
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chalco, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The gentlemen @ Leaf Construction are very professional, hard working, respectful of property, and pleasant to work with. I am definitely going to hire them again. No one else! They work hard. Get the job done right! Applause for Rene' and Miguel @ Leaf Construction company!"
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+17

Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
McLean Earthworx LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chalco, 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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MWC Construction
4.1(
120
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Chalco, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Called MWC multiple times and left multiple messages with no response whatsoever. I even explained that I understood if they didn’t have the capability of performing my work, seeing as I know they might be busy, but still absolutely zero response. I can’t speak to their workmanship, but this alone makes me doubt their ability."
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+8

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Ideal Renovations
4.2(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chalco, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"Aaron Holt of Ideal Renovations was prompt, polite and listened to what I wanted. The 3 small jobs I had done were accomplished in short order and I would certainly hire Aaron again for any job, large or small."
100% Kitchen Remodel
100% Kitchen Remodel
Steps and Retaining Wall
Concrete Walkway
Retaining Wall

+150

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Boons Bush Hogging, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Chalco, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great value job was done professionally and on time. Guys working were respectful and professional. Sis exactly what was asked and even added some on. Would recommend would use again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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.

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