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Avatar for Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.6(
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Serving Greendale, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff and Corey accomplished all requests, despite the difficulty of old post removal despite heavy roots, rock retaining wall, poured concrete patio, and garage foundation. Both are very personable and easy to communicate with. Extremely pleased with the end result."
Remodeling - General Project
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+5

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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G2 Homescapes LLC
4.8(
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Serving Greendale, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They removed a weed infested ground cover that was beyond manageable. Put down a double weed block later, installed river rock and plantings. They removed and replaced a retaining wall that was aging with beautiful stone blocks. They removed weeds and dead plants behind our house and landscaped it for easy maintenance. The workmen we're on time, worked hard and completed the job in the time promised. All workers were polite and courteous."
Allen Block Retaining Wall
Patio and Retaining Wall
Patio, Fire pit, Retaining Wall
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Brandon Castillo Landscaping
4.6(
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Serving Greendale, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his crew dug a 3 foot deep 75 foot long ditch for a new water line through a heavily landscaped terrace where a mechanical ditch cutting machine could not be used. I cannot begin to describe all the ways they were thoughtful about the project and careful to preserve the existing landscape. He had to reschedule the first meeting for the job estimate because of a time conflict, but we met the next day. The following day his crew showed up and completed the project in just two day. The ditch location required cutting through hard clay. The company can apparently do many different kinds of projects besides landscaping. I will definitely hire Brandon and his crew again for other projects."
Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Twisted Land Services LLC
4.8(
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Serving Greendale, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After several options were discussed and chosen, Chris did everything just as we described . The job was done beautifully and in a timely manner. My driveway looked brand new."
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+3

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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AJM AG LLC
4.7(
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Serving Greendale, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Expectations have been exceeded. Austin is excellent with his equipment able to navigate around difficult situations. Pull the tree down between spaces, pulled a building down without damaging the garage roofs were nearly touching. Excellent work great pricing!"
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Clean for now
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31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
5.0(
2
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Serving Greendale, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very responsive, professional and honest. Explained the process, made sure I was happy with the completed work and even made suggestions which decreased the original estimated cost of our project. We will be using them again."
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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