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Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

4.50(
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Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

4.50(
100
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
195 local quotes requested
31 years of experience

We're your neighborhood plumbing, heating, and air company. We've been providing "Simply Dependable" services in Southern Indiana since 1972. We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs, 24 hours a day, when you need us we will be there!!! We are proud of our service tech's and do monthly training and product awareness with our service team. Tech's are clean, drug-tested, and uniformed, we use shoe covers and floor runners when working on your home. We clean up after every job.

"Job was done efficiently and done at a much lower rate than what was originally quoted by another company. Highly recommended."

Jesse S on April 2024

We're your neighborhood plumbing, heating, and air company. We've been providing "Simply Dependable" services in Southern Indiana since 1972. We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs, 24 hours a day, when you need us we will be there!!! We are proud of our service tech's and do monthly training and product awareness with our service team. Tech's are clean, drug-tested, and uniformed, we use shoe covers and floor runners when working on your home. We clean up after every job.

"Job was done efficiently and done at a much lower rate than what was originally quoted by another company. Highly recommended."

Jesse S on April 2024

Wes Solutions

5.00(
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Wes Solutions

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Wes Solutions 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.

"Very professional work . Very clear and organized and proficient. I am definitely going to have them do more work for me in the spring and summer"

Danny M on January 2024

Wes Solutions 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.

"Very professional work . Very clear and organized and proficient. I am definitely going to have them do more work for me in the spring and summer"

Danny M on January 2024

Lyles Construction Inc.

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Lyles Construction Inc.

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40 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Lyles Construction Inc. 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.

Lyles Construction Inc. 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.

Bramble Excavating, LLC

5.00(
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Bramble Excavating, LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Bramble Excavating LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"He is super nice guy and does a super good work."

Brent M on February 2022

Bramble Excavating LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 30 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"He is super nice guy and does a super good work."

Brent M on February 2022

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NSD Service

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NSD Service

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5 years of experience

NSD Service is a local Christian company proudly servicing the kentuckiana area. We specialize in : junk removal , demo , skid steer projects , grading , hauling , site clearing , driveways , mulch , dirt , and many other services. Give us a call for a free estimate and make your ideas come true. We are an owner operated company and will beat those high estimates.

NSD Service is a local Christian company proudly servicing the kentuckiana area. We specialize in : junk removal , demo , skid steer projects , grading , hauling , site clearing , driveways , mulch , dirt , and many other services. Give us a call for a free estimate and make your ideas come true. We are an owner operated company and will beat those high estimates.

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iRock LLC Lite Excavation and hauling

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iRock LLC Lite Excavation and hauling

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response

At iRock we are dedicated to the homeowner! our equipment and our services are sized to fit the needs of residential homeowners. driveway grading, limestone delivery and spreading, bulk landscape material to save you money! Send us a message and let us rock you!

"iRock consulted with me on what was being filled in and how big the beds would be. They calculated the amount needed and it was just about perfect! They delivered on time, even after letting me know they may be a few minutes late, and then carefully unloaded onto our driveway. The rock was beautiful "as is" but they also told us that if it got wet it would be even prettier, and they were right. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping needs!"

Alicia W on April 2024

At iRock we are dedicated to the homeowner! our equipment and our services are sized to fit the needs of residential homeowners. driveway grading, limestone delivery and spreading, bulk landscape material to save you money! Send us a message and let us rock you!

"iRock consulted with me on what was being filled in and how big the beds would be. They calculated the amount needed and it was just about perfect! They delivered on time, even after letting me know they may be a few minutes late, and then carefully unloaded onto our driveway. The rock was beautiful "as is" but they also told us that if it got wet it would be even prettier, and they were right. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping needs!"

Alicia W on April 2024

B&S Services

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B&S Services

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Hello here at B&S Services we specialize in Excavation Demolition Land Clearing Light material hauling Driveway repairs New driveways Grade work Site clean-up Pipe work New septic install Septic repair We value our customers and try to take care of all of their needs at a very reasonable price! We have been in this line of work for over 10 years and we look forward to spending more time meeting new people, give us a call 812-621-4242 and let us take care of your projects!

Hello here at B&S Services we specialize in Excavation Demolition Land Clearing Light material hauling Driveway repairs New driveways Grade work Site clean-up Pipe work New septic install Septic repair We value our customers and try to take care of all of their needs at a very reasonable price! We have been in this line of work for over 10 years and we look forward to spending more time meeting new people, give us a call 812-621-4242 and let us take care of your projects!

Pettit Group Inc

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Pettit Group Inc

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25 years of experience

Specialized in All your home improvement and ground work needs home remodeling and all excavation-Dirt work, ditches, driveways, clearing, ponds, grading land projects Remodeling kitchen bathrooms room additions Roofing asphalt shingles metal and flat roofs and siding

Specialized in All your home improvement and ground work needs home remodeling and all excavation-Dirt work, ditches, driveways, clearing, ponds, grading land projects Remodeling kitchen bathrooms room additions Roofing asphalt shingles metal and flat roofs and siding

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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