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Arban Excavation

5.00(
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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

5.00(
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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

4.85(
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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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Last update on December 29, 2025

Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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