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Arban Excavation

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Arban Excavation

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Big thanks to Arban excavation for the drainage work—on time, quick, and it works great!"

City H on September 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Big thanks to Arban excavation for the drainage work—on time, quick, and it works great!"

City H on September 2025

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Skid Loader Guys, LLC

4.83(
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Skid Loader Guys, LLC

4.83(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Skid Loader Guys 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.

"Note that a "skid load" is a lot more than a couple dozen wheelbarrows"

Daniel S on October 2023

Skid Loader Guys 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.

"Note that a "skid load" is a lot more than a couple dozen wheelbarrows"

Daniel S on October 2023

Pro Pour Concrete

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Pro Pour Concrete

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Pro Pour Concrete offers great service at a affordable price! We have over a 75 years of combined experience we make it are goal to make your concrete dreams a reality. we also offer egress windows and block foundation repairs. no pour to big or to small here at Pro Pour Concrete

"Perfect service, professional and completed on the agreed upon time table. Cleaned up and respected our property."

Corwyn B on August 2024

Pro Pour Concrete offers great service at a affordable price! We have over a 75 years of combined experience we make it are goal to make your concrete dreams a reality. we also offer egress windows and block foundation repairs. no pour to big or to small here at Pro Pour Concrete

"Perfect service, professional and completed on the agreed upon time table. Cleaned up and respected our property."

Corwyn B on August 2024

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Spohr's Landscaping Inc

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Spohr's Landscaping Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

When a request from a business owner or homeowner, David Spohr inspects the property for the type of water issue that they are experiencing. David will then prepare an estimate of costs for the project to be completed to correct the water issue. The business owner or homeowner then accepts or declines the offer/estimate. If accepted, David schedules the project. Upon completion, the invoice for the costs involved is sent to the business owner or homeowner for payment. Additional email - [email protected]

When a request from a business owner or homeowner, David Spohr inspects the property for the type of water issue that they are experiencing. David will then prepare an estimate of costs for the project to be completed to correct the water issue. The business owner or homeowner then accepts or declines the offer/estimate. If accepted, David schedules the project. Upon completion, the invoice for the costs involved is sent to the business owner or homeowner for payment. Additional email - [email protected]

Paladin, LLC

5.00(
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Paladin, LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned and operated. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"The quality of work was outstanding. The communication was good, and the quality was good. They started and finish in a timely fashion."

Jason F on March 2022

Locally owned and operated. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"The quality of work was outstanding. The communication was good, and the quality was good. They started and finish in a timely fashion."

Jason F on March 2022

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Water Solutions

4.36(
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Water Solutions

4.36(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Water Solutions located in Omaha. We provide services to residential and commercial clients throughout Omaha and the surrounding communities. With today’s competitive market we take pride in providing full customer service from the initial estimating to the installation. We have built strong relationships with our customers by treating their projects as if they were are own. Give us a call today and we will be happy to provide you with a free estimate. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality service and ensure 100% customer satisfaction. We look forward to having you as another satisfied client.

Welcome to Water Solutions located in Omaha. We provide services to residential and commercial clients throughout Omaha and the surrounding communities. With today’s competitive market we take pride in providing full customer service from the initial estimating to the installation. We have built strong relationships with our customers by treating their projects as if they were are own. Give us a call today and we will be happy to provide you with a free estimate. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality service and ensure 100% customer satisfaction. We look forward to having you as another satisfied client.

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METRO GRADING

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METRO GRADING

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Metro Grading, Inc., we strive for complete customer satisfaction. With over ten years of professional experience, we provide incomparable service, top quality products and competitive pricing to meet your needs. Call us today for more information on the many services we have to offer.

At Metro Grading, Inc., we strive for complete customer satisfaction. With over ten years of professional experience, we provide incomparable service, top quality products and competitive pricing to meet your needs. Call us today for more information on the many services we have to offer.

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Auburn Plumbing Heating & A/C inc.

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Auburn Plumbing Heating & A/C inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

4 Technicians. Light Commercial and Residential Contracting. New installations and service. Invoices are payable on receipt. On site billing for service work.

4 Technicians. Light Commercial and Residential Contracting. New installations and service. Invoices are payable on receipt. On site billing for service work.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

The cost to drill a well ranges, but for a well that’s roughly 150 feet deep, you could spend approximately $5,500. However, prices can fluctuate substantially due to factors like geological conditions, local regulations, and variations in drilling methods. For a more precise quote tailored to your location, research local well-drilling professionals in your area.

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