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

Serving Cortland, 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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Fieldcrest Outdoor Solutions
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortland, 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

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Anointed Power
2.5(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"We hired Anointed Power after a sewer flood caused major damage inside of our home; Donald Moore and his crew came in fast, professional and handled all the repairs. During the times Donald had to step away his crew interacted with our family with complete professionalism. Donald helped us with several issues concerning our Insurance Coverage and even took the time to meet with US Bank when they came to inspect the work he completed. Our home looks wonderful! New paint; new cabinets and fresh new carpet; all completed two weeks prior to our agreed upon deadline. Donald Moore fought my Insurance company's scope of work and showed them why I needed my whole carpet replaced; I would not have been able to convince State Farm with out his professional view and input. He did such a good job on the inside we had him build us a new deck in front;; he even re varnished my back deck to match the new one he installed! I would recommend this company to anyone; hell even my Insurance Adjuster took his card after seeing the quality work he and his crew completed. Thank You Anointed Power; your name speaks for its self and your actions back that name up!"
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Recommended by70%of homeowners
CJC Construction LLC
4.2(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

is committed to excellence in 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.

Response time3 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Clifton Land Leveling and Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Cortland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Clifton Land Leveling and Excavation is committed to excellence in 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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