Looking for an excavation contractor in Talmage, NE? Describe your project once and up to three excavation contractors who work in Talmage and Otoe County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Talmage is home to about 209 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a growing community (+3.5% since 2020). With 1,277 people per sq mi, it is a suburban area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
Talmage at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 209 (+3.5% since 2020)
- Rank in Nebraska
- 321st of 528 cities and towns
- Land area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Population density
- 1,277 people per sq mi (suburban)
- Type
- Village (Talmage village)
- Main county
- Otoe County
What to check before hiring in Talmage
- Call 811: required before digging, in Nebraska as everywhere.
- Permits: grading, foundations and utility work may need permits from the city or county.
- Soil and rock: ask how unexpected rock or poor soil is priced.
- Price drivers: volume, depth, access, haul-off and backfill.
Useful official resources
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Call 811
Official information and guidance.
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OSHA: trenching and excavation
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Talmage
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Foundation and basement excavation
Digging for a foundation, basement or addition, with backfill.
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Utility trenches and site work
Trenches for water, sewer and power, building pads, driveways and grading.
Frequently asked questions in Talmage
How much does excavation cost in Talmage, NE?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve Talmage reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
A house foundation often takes a few days; larger site work longer.
Who hauls the dirt away?
Ask: haul-off and disposal are often priced separately.
Which excavation contractors will contact me?
Up to three independent excavation contractors who serve Talmage and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.