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

Serving Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, 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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P & R Concrete Construction LLC
4.7(
68
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Valparaiso, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"A person came out, said we'd get an estimate the next day. In spite of subsequent requests on our part, we never heard from this company again. Apparently this company's work is excellent. Possibly our job was just too small for their staff to bother with. We're getting someone else to do the work. As it turned out a bid was placed in our mailbox Friday July 20th. Had we gotten that bid earlier, we probably would have accepted it as it was less than we'll be paying."
Befor
After
Drive Way
Stoop
Retaining Wall

+4

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Lumber Max Tree Service LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Valparaiso, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I would like to say that Max did a great job trimming our big elm tree and also removed a tree that was growing between to of our sheds. He was very pleasant to talk to and very careful with placing the brush on the ground. He had to deal with a power line in the process. I would recommend him to anyone needing trees trimmed or removed."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

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