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Property RX

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Property RX

4.88(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

My PropertyRx 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. http://mypropertyrx.com

"wonderful to work with. Very detailed. Did their best work everyday, Very considerate,"

Cindy M on July 2023

My PropertyRx 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. http://mypropertyrx.com

"wonderful to work with. Very detailed. Did their best work everyday, Very considerate,"

Cindy M on July 2023


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Lawrence Property Maintenance LLC

5.00(
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Lawrence Property Maintenance LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 15 years of experience, Lawrence Property Maintenance is here to help! We offer a variety of interior and exterior home services. We are based out of the Ridgeville, IN area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Did a good job and timely."

Linda R on November 2025

With 15 years of experience, Lawrence Property Maintenance is here to help! We offer a variety of interior and exterior home services. We are based out of the Ridgeville, IN area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Did a good job and timely."

Linda R on November 2025



"We recently moved to a 95 yr old home. We were told we had a dry basement when in fact we did not. We looked in to basement waterproofing with a couple different companies but the scope of the work and the cost didn’t feel like the right solution. We had Don come out and he was very knowledgeable, professional and very courteous. He recommended some things that the other companies did not. He actually talked us out of mor expensive fixes. He said he believes in starting with the least intrusive, least expensive options first. His solutions worked for us. We would 10/10 recommend Don and his crew at Foundation Doctors LLC."

Maggie L on September 2023

Locally owned and operated. 27 years experience in home restoration and structural repairs.

"We recently moved to a 95 yr old home. We were told we had a dry basement when in fact we did not. We looked in to basement waterproofing with a couple different companies but the scope of the work and the cost didn’t feel like the right solution. We had Don come out and he was very knowledgeable, professional and very courteous. He recommended some things that the other companies did not. He actually talked us out of mor expensive fixes. He said he believes in starting with the least intrusive, least expensive options first. His solutions worked for us. We would 10/10 recommend Don and his crew at Foundation Doctors LLC."

Maggie L on September 2023


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Triple J Plumbing LLC

4.80(
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Triple J Plumbing LLC

4.80(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Triple J Plumbing is a mechanical contracting company, dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality workmanship at the lowest possible cost. Triple J Plumbing is a newly formed, family owned business located in Springport, Indiana. Although we are a young company, our employees have experience in all facets of the plumbing and pipe fitting industry. Additional email - [email protected]​​​. Family owned.

"Good job little expensive"

Daniel D on August 2022

Triple J Plumbing is a mechanical contracting company, dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality workmanship at the lowest possible cost. Triple J Plumbing is a newly formed, family owned business located in Springport, Indiana. Although we are a young company, our employees have experience in all facets of the plumbing and pipe fitting industry. Additional email - [email protected]​​​. Family owned.

"Good job little expensive"

Daniel D on August 2022


"Troy Bain did a great job completing our bathrooms and living room remodeling projects. His work was both excellent and of high quality. Our old hardwood floors now look new and beautiful! He was also very adaptive and receptive to any of our requests throughout the project. I would highly recommend Troy for any of your remodeling projects."

Randy N on April 2021

Give us a call today for all of your handyman and contracting needs.

"Troy Bain did a great job completing our bathrooms and living room remodeling projects. His work was both excellent and of high quality. Our old hardwood floors now look new and beautiful! He was also very adaptive and receptive to any of our requests throughout the project. I would highly recommend Troy for any of your remodeling projects."

Randy N on April 2021


Gonzalez Home Improvement & Construction Inc

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Gonzalez Home Improvement & Construction Inc

4.79(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

10 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Service charges may apply. Extra charge for after hours service. May contact through email. Additional Contact: Cecilia Gonzalez.

"They got us scheduled quickly and were always there early. Worked about 10 hours every day to get the job done. Mauricio, the owner kept in touch regularly to make sure things were going as we had hoped. They did an absolutely beautiful job. Would hire again!"

TERRY S on June 2020

10 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Service charges may apply. Extra charge for after hours service. May contact through email. Additional Contact: Cecilia Gonzalez.

"They got us scheduled quickly and were always there early. Worked about 10 hours every day to get the job done. Mauricio, the owner kept in touch regularly to make sure things were going as we had hoped. They did an absolutely beautiful job. Would hire again!"

TERRY S on June 2020


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HD Construction

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HD Construction

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

HD Construction is and has always been a family orientated construction company. We do all types of Commercial and Residential construction. I would consider our company to be a full service company, we can turn your house into your dream home from interior to exterior. HD Construction can handle your Commercial or Residential project big or small. Our business will travel, charging time one way, projects can be quoted with no charge to you. I charge 15% markup and $30.00 hr Residential. $35.00hr and 20% markup Commercial.

HD Construction is and has always been a family orientated construction company. We do all types of Commercial and Residential construction. I would consider our company to be a full service company, we can turn your house into your dream home from interior to exterior. HD Construction can handle your Commercial or Residential project big or small. Our business will travel, charging time one way, projects can be quoted with no charge to you. I charge 15% markup and $30.00 hr Residential. $35.00hr and 20% markup Commercial.



Brummett's Plumbing

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Brummett's Plumbing

3.14(
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36 years of experience

Additional address - PO Box 3302 Muncie IN 47307.

"We needed someone in a pinch to get our well treated and a riser pipe installed to be able to sell our house. We called Brummets and he sent guys out there to try and locate the well which they finally did after 3 weeks of digging 5+ holes in our yard and destroying it. Also our realtor had to threaten them twice just to get them to come back and get the job done. The riser pipe wasn't even installed straight because they (eyeballed it). When all was said and done, even with a $2,500 "discount" he still charged us $1,800 OVER any other any other reputable local plumber's HIGHEST quote. Our fault I guess for not getting a quote to begin with from a family friend. When all was said and done he was demanding payment 2 days after the job was finished."

Adrissa P on March 2020

Additional address - PO Box 3302 Muncie IN 47307.

"We needed someone in a pinch to get our well treated and a riser pipe installed to be able to sell our house. We called Brummets and he sent guys out there to try and locate the well which they finally did after 3 weeks of digging 5+ holes in our yard and destroying it. Also our realtor had to threaten them twice just to get them to come back and get the job done. The riser pipe wasn't even installed straight because they (eyeballed it). When all was said and done, even with a $2,500 "discount" he still charged us $1,800 OVER any other any other reputable local plumber's HIGHEST quote. Our fault I guess for not getting a quote to begin with from a family friend. When all was said and done he was demanding payment 2 days after the job was finished."

Adrissa P on March 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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