Excavation Contractors in Nebraska
Find excavation contractors serving Nebraska properties, for site preparation, land grading, trenching, foundation and basement digs, pond excavation and other earthwork. We list 21 excavation contractors across 1 Nebraska metro, each confirmed on the company’s own website (checked October 2026). Choose a city to compare them.
Browse Nebraska Excavation Contractors by City
- Omaha excavation contractors: 21 verified
Nebraska Excavation Contractors at a Glance
| City | Contractors | Also land clearing | Also forestry mulching | Also stump grinding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 21 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Counts come from the listings on each city page. The Contractors column is the number of excavation companies listed; each confirms excavation on its own website. The other columns count companies whose sites also confirm that service, so one company can appear in more than one column.
How Much Do Excavation Contractors Charge in Nebraska?
Excavation typically costs $2.50 to $15 per cubic yard for ordinary soil, or $100 to $300 per hour for an excavator with an operator, according to HomeGuide’s 2026 guide. Its average total project is $1,100 to $5,600, with trenching at $5 to $12 per linear foot and pond digging at $300 to $3,200. These are national figures; no published source gives a reliable Nebraska-specific average. For the full breakdown, see excavation cost.
Nebraska Rules That Affect Your Project
| Rule | What it requires | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Call 811 before digging | Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-2321 requires an excavator to give notice to the one-call center (Nebraska811) at least two full business days, but no more than ten business days, before beginning excavation; notice to the center is deemed notice to all operators. | Source |
| Construction stormwater permit | An NPDES Construction Storm Water General Permit Notice of Intent (CSW-NOI) is needed for construction activity that disturbs one acre or more, or less than one acre if part of a common plan of development or sale. The NOI must be received at least seven days before land grading and clearing start, and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan addressing erosion and sediment control is a primary permit condition. | Source |
| Burning cleared brush | Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-520.01 sets a statewide open burning ban that includes fires for the purpose of clearing land. The local fire chief may waive the ban by issuing a signed open burning permit (listing landowner, location, dates, material and approximate acreage), for a fee of no more than ten dollars, and local departments may add requirements. | Source |
Local rules vary by city:
- Omaha: In Omaha, any grading, clearing or excavation large enough to need state NPDES construction stormwater coverage (one acre or more, or part of a larger plan) requires a city grading permit first, and smaller sites must still control erosion and sediment.
How to Choose an Excavation Contractor in Nebraska
Send every bidder the same plans and dimensions. Ask whether the price is per cubic yard, per hour or a fixed total; whether spoil haul-off, imported fill, rock and compaction testing are included; who handles permits and utility locates; and what the finished grade will look like.
For background, read site preparation, excavation cost and land grading.
Sources
- Nebraska: 811 requirement (no date (source: Laws 1994, LB 421; Laws 2002, LB 1105))
- Nebraska: Construction stormwater permit (no date)
- Nebraska: Open burning rules (effective July 18, 2026 (Laws 2026, LB823))
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Excavation Cost? (written February 5, 2026)
Reviewed October 16, 2026. Prices are attributed national estimates. Confirm permit requirements for your parcel with the city or county.