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Avatar for Greenway Yard & Landscape
Greenway Yard & Landscape
4.5(
40
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Elkhorn, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had an old wooden retaining wall replace with block. Price was great and wall looks awesome! The workers were friendly and professional. Helped me out with a few extras. I think I didn’t explain one part of what I wanted very well. They came back out and made sure I was satisfied. I am now looking at another project for them since that one went so well. They were always quick to respond and we got it scheduled and completed way faster than expected even with a couple rain days."
Response time2 days
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Leaf Construction, LLC
5.0(
20
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elkhorn, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rene and the crew of Leaf Comstruction are honest, hard woking and sincere about their work and their reputation. They came on our job site with good equipment and knew how to use it. In about 6 hours they demolished and removed a 900+sqft old worn out driveway. The next day they leveled, added and compressed the base, added reinforcement, formed, poured and finished the new drive all for the original,competitivel estimated cost. I was a building contractor for a number of years and certainly would have enjoyed their work as our concrete sub during that time. The people and the product of Leaf Consruction are top notch concrete contractors."
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+17

Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
7 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 Elkhorn, 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 Elkhorn, 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(
113
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Elkhorn, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert and his guys did a fantastic job. I have a number of remodels, flip houses, etc at any given time and this was the first time using their services. They came in and got to work right away. Price of work was very fair and Communication over the multiple week project was professional!! I will absolutely use again for anything in this scope of work."
trash
Tree Removal
We can handle the large jobs
trash
Tree Removal

+78

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ideal Renovations
4.2(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elkhorn, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"This company was very professional from the first meeting throughout the entire project. They were timely and cleaned up after themselves (which is a plus in construction)! I would highly recommend Ideal Renovations and certainly plan to use them again."
100% Kitchen Remodel
100% Kitchen Remodel
Steps and Retaining Wall
Concrete Walkway
Retaining Wall

+150

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

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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