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Blue Sky Builders LLC

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Blue Sky Builders LLC

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Your Trusted Local Builder ? Serving Loogootee, IN and Surrounding Areas We specialize in: ? Metal Roofing for Homes ? New Pole Barn Construction ? Decks & Garages ?? All Types of New Construction & Repairs ?? Old Barn Renovation & Reroofing ? Bringing back that classic look you love! ? Free Quotes ? Reliable, Quality Workmanship ? Fair, Competitive Pricing ? Call today to schedule your project!!

Your Trusted Local Builder ? Serving Loogootee, IN and Surrounding Areas We specialize in: ? Metal Roofing for Homes ? New Pole Barn Construction ? Decks & Garages ?? All Types of New Construction & Repairs ?? Old Barn Renovation & Reroofing ? Bringing back that classic look you love! ? Free Quotes ? Reliable, Quality Workmanship ? Fair, Competitive Pricing ? Call today to schedule your project!!


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Holmes Dirtworks, LLC

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Holmes Dirtworks, LLC

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11 years of experience

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. We offer excavator, backhoe, bulldozer, skid steer, and most other kinds of dirt work. We also offer gravel driveway maintenance and bush hog mowing services. Our newest tool is a brush grinder attachment that is attached to the excavator. Call today to find out more about it!!

"Great price, 10 out of 5!. Great customer service. They were conscious of time and material. responsible and wanted to make sure we were happy."

Matt N on September 2016

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. We offer excavator, backhoe, bulldozer, skid steer, and most other kinds of dirt work. We also offer gravel driveway maintenance and bush hog mowing services. Our newest tool is a brush grinder attachment that is attached to the excavator. Call today to find out more about it!!

"Great price, 10 out of 5!. Great customer service. They were conscious of time and material. responsible and wanted to make sure we were happy."

Matt N on September 2016


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Next Gen Earthworks

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Next Gen Earthworks

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Next Gen offers driveway maintenance and repair. Brush and tree clearing. Utility hook up and repair. Site preparation and demolition. Although the Next Gen name is fairly new. We are not new to the excavating scene. We branched off from another family owned and We pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. Ensuring the customer gets quality work.

"Showed up early to start on time. Did a professional job at an affordable price!"

Preston M on June 2024

Next Gen offers driveway maintenance and repair. Brush and tree clearing. Utility hook up and repair. Site preparation and demolition. Although the Next Gen name is fairly new. We are not new to the excavating scene. We branched off from another family owned and We pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. Ensuring the customer gets quality work.

"Showed up early to start on time. Did a professional job at an affordable price!"

Preston M on June 2024



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L&J Excavating, Construction & Landscaping

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L&J Excavating, Construction & Landscaping

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer a variety of construction and landscaping services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Lane was prompt on time. Communication was great. Went above and beyond. Put extra layer of gravel and spread it out evenly. Wayne drove an hour and a half to do my service. I would hire again."

Glenda H on April 2025

We offer a variety of construction and landscaping services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Lane was prompt on time. Communication was great. Went above and beyond. Put extra layer of gravel and spread it out evenly. Wayne drove an hour and a half to do my service. I would hire again."

Glenda H on April 2025


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Knepp Excavating

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Knepp Excavating

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Hello! welcome to Knepp Excavating. We are an excavating company serving the communities of Odon Indiana and surrounding area. Come to us for all your excavation, drainage, and tree removal. Myron and his team, are 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.

Hello! welcome to Knepp Excavating. We are an excavating company serving the communities of Odon Indiana and surrounding area. Come to us for all your excavation, drainage, and tree removal. Myron and his team, are 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.


West Brothers Services LLC

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West Brothers Services LLC

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Bulldozing, including all types of small and heavy dirt-work using top-notch machines and technology of today in order to maintain standards of excellence. FAMILY HERITAGE OF THE WEST BROTHERS -- SHERMAN & JOE WEST Excavation & Demolition Company continuing on today. Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 King James Version (KJV)

Bulldozing, including all types of small and heavy dirt-work using top-notch machines and technology of today in order to maintain standards of excellence. FAMILY HERITAGE OF THE WEST BROTHERS -- SHERMAN & JOE WEST Excavation & Demolition Company continuing on today. Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 King James Version (KJV)


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Nu Flow Indy

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Nu Flow Indy

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

At NuFlow Indy, our specialty is sewer line repair utilizing trenchless methods. We help our customers save time and money, typically over 20-50% vs dig solutions (which we also do). We proudly offer military and first responder discounts as well! Trenchless sewer pipe repairs allow us to restore drain lines and sewer pipes without having to tear up your residence or commercial building. Because of this, the process offers many benefits, including: *Repairs usually take only a couple of hours. *Less-intrusive techniques mean saving landscaping, flooring, and walls in homes & businesses. *Efficient services save our customers time and money. Trenchless repairs meet industry standards and local utility standards, which are permanent. Nu Flow Indy also has specialized equipment for: *High Definition Self Leveling Camera Inspections. *Cleaning 100% of the pipe, not just poking a hole so water flows for a few more weeks. * Fixing your problem with either Dig or No Dig solutions. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with a free quote!

"After receiving an extremely high water bill I contacted a contractor that I knew to have him look into it. His analysis was that there was a leak in the main water line which is something he did not do. After doing some research regarding various companies that provide service in this area I chose Nu Flow Indy to investigate based on their expertise as shown on their website and prior customer reviews. Jason Long arrived to investigate and determined that the issue was in fact in the main water line. Jason explained exactly what the process would entail and gave me his personal cell number as point-of-contact. A quote was sent detailing the process and cost and I contacted Jason to proceed with the replacement. Though there were some unforeseen issues that were no fault of Jason or Nu Flow Indy Jason resolved the issues pushing through until the new main water line was installed, completing the install of the new main water line and hookup at 11:20PM on the 2nd day. Jason had a team come back to fill in the trench and a "dig site" leaving the area with as little impact as possible. I thank Jason, Adam, Brian, Rudy, Matt & Rico for their dedication/professionalism. Also I want to add that these gentlemen are Great people."

Timothy K on July 2019

At NuFlow Indy, our specialty is sewer line repair utilizing trenchless methods. We help our customers save time and money, typically over 20-50% vs dig solutions (which we also do). We proudly offer military and first responder discounts as well! Trenchless sewer pipe repairs allow us to restore drain lines and sewer pipes without having to tear up your residence or commercial building. Because of this, the process offers many benefits, including: *Repairs usually take only a couple of hours. *Less-intrusive techniques mean saving landscaping, flooring, and walls in homes & businesses. *Efficient services save our customers time and money. Trenchless repairs meet industry standards and local utility standards, which are permanent. Nu Flow Indy also has specialized equipment for: *High Definition Self Leveling Camera Inspections. *Cleaning 100% of the pipe, not just poking a hole so water flows for a few more weeks. * Fixing your problem with either Dig or No Dig solutions. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with a free quote!

"After receiving an extremely high water bill I contacted a contractor that I knew to have him look into it. His analysis was that there was a leak in the main water line which is something he did not do. After doing some research regarding various companies that provide service in this area I chose Nu Flow Indy to investigate based on their expertise as shown on their website and prior customer reviews. Jason Long arrived to investigate and determined that the issue was in fact in the main water line. Jason explained exactly what the process would entail and gave me his personal cell number as point-of-contact. A quote was sent detailing the process and cost and I contacted Jason to proceed with the replacement. Though there were some unforeseen issues that were no fault of Jason or Nu Flow Indy Jason resolved the issues pushing through until the new main water line was installed, completing the install of the new main water line and hookup at 11:20PM on the 2nd day. Jason had a team come back to fill in the trench and a "dig site" leaving the area with as little impact as possible. I thank Jason, Adam, Brian, Rudy, Matt & Rico for their dedication/professionalism. Also I want to add that these gentlemen are Great people."

Timothy K on July 2019


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Rooks Concrete & Epoxy

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Rooks Concrete & Epoxy

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

Rooks Concrete & Epoxy, in Terre Haute, IN, is the area's leading concrete and epoxy flooring company serving Terre Haute and surrounding areas since 2012. We offer new construction, basement contracting, stamped concrete, commercial and industrial polishing and grinding, excavating, patios, driveways, parking lots, ceramic tile flooring, hardwood, drywall and more. We also offer Epoxy Flooring. For all your concrete needs, contact Rooks Concrete & Epoxy in Terre Haute.

Rooks Concrete & Epoxy, in Terre Haute, IN, is the area's leading concrete and epoxy flooring company serving Terre Haute and surrounding areas since 2012. We offer new construction, basement contracting, stamped concrete, commercial and industrial polishing and grinding, excavating, patios, driveways, parking lots, ceramic tile flooring, hardwood, drywall and more. We also offer Epoxy Flooring. For all your concrete needs, contact Rooks Concrete & Epoxy in Terre Haute.


"My husband signed a contract with Tony Shipman, boss of Precision Mechanical in Sullivan IN. (Terre Haute). We paid him $4,000 and the job is not finished. He promised to give us water lines, and upgraded electrical service, which has never been accomplished. There are also many damages that have been made. There is a hole in my kitchen wall, there are several deep ditches in our lawn, making it unsafe for our daughter to play and causing water build-up perfect for a mosquito breeding pool. They took the electrical prongs from our heater to place on the well pump! They even used my husband’s gas in the shed without permission. They used all the drinking water we had without replacing it several times. They also left trash behind on our lawn. Tony Shipman has said he would do the job multiple times but has not shown, or even notified us of the reasons for not coming as planned. Mr. Shipman is now ignoring calls and text messages as well. This has been ongoing for three months. Our family has been wronged; we are seeking justice. We cannot afford a lawyer and are praying we receive help. I do not want anyone else to be wronged by Tony Shipman and his crew with Precision Mechanical. Please, do not overlook this review. We thought he was a good option because our local news station (WTHI) has a positive report. I anyone and everyone to heed this warning so it doesn't happen again to an innocent family."

Clayton P on September 2018

"My husband signed a contract with Tony Shipman, boss of Precision Mechanical in Sullivan IN. (Terre Haute). We paid him $4,000 and the job is not finished. He promised to give us water lines, and upgraded electrical service, which has never been accomplished. There are also many damages that have been made. There is a hole in my kitchen wall, there are several deep ditches in our lawn, making it unsafe for our daughter to play and causing water build-up perfect for a mosquito breeding pool. They took the electrical prongs from our heater to place on the well pump! They even used my husband’s gas in the shed without permission. They used all the drinking water we had without replacing it several times. They also left trash behind on our lawn. Tony Shipman has said he would do the job multiple times but has not shown, or even notified us of the reasons for not coming as planned. Mr. Shipman is now ignoring calls and text messages as well. This has been ongoing for three months. Our family has been wronged; we are seeking justice. We cannot afford a lawyer and are praying we receive help. I do not want anyone else to be wronged by Tony Shipman and his crew with Precision Mechanical. Please, do not overlook this review. We thought he was a good option because our local news station (WTHI) has a positive report. I anyone and everyone to heed this warning so it doesn't happen again to an innocent family."

Clayton P on September 2018

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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