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Shankster Bros

4.93(
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Shankster Bros

4.93(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Shankster Bros. serves the needs of Kosciusko County, Whitley County, and North Manchester. Locals trust Shankster Bros. with their septic tank and system concerns. We take great pride in providing you with top level service and promise complete satisfaction when choosing us for all of your septic needs.

"Did a good job, left yard and landscaping in good order. Only slight negative they don’t do well with communication leading up to the job."

Ken P on April 2020

Shankster Bros. serves the needs of Kosciusko County, Whitley County, and North Manchester. Locals trust Shankster Bros. with their septic tank and system concerns. We take great pride in providing you with top level service and promise complete satisfaction when choosing us for all of your septic needs.

"Did a good job, left yard and landscaping in good order. Only slight negative they don’t do well with communication leading up to the job."

Ken P on April 2020

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MR. MILLER CONCRETE LLC

4.86(
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MR. MILLER CONCRETE LLC

4.86(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Finished job very quickly and efficiently. Concrete looks beautiful. Some areas do not drain super well but most of it does. 1 or two spots on the edge have some hollowed out holes underneath"

Greg D on May 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Finished job very quickly and efficiently. Concrete looks beautiful. Some areas do not drain super well but most of it does. 1 or two spots on the edge have some hollowed out holes underneath"

Greg D on May 2025

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D&B outdoor services LLP

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D&B outdoor services LLP

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3 years of experience

We specialize in drainage, gravel and concrete drive ways, land clearing, brush cutting, dirt hauling, building pads etc. Anything with a machine we have you covered

We specialize in drainage, gravel and concrete drive ways, land clearing, brush cutting, dirt hauling, building pads etc. Anything with a machine we have you covered

Kaehr Enterprises

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Kaehr Enterprises

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1 years of experience

Affordable, love this kind of work, have my own equipment, and pride in the finished product! Like to see positive responses from the customer after they see the end result.

Affordable, love this kind of work, have my own equipment, and pride in the finished product! Like to see positive responses from the customer after they see the end result.

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J&L Excavating LLC

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J&L Excavating LLC

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

Ponds are our specialty. We build half acre ponds to 30 acre ponds. We have been in business since 1993. Excavating total site development and all your earthwork needs under one roof. Driveways basements, sewers.

"Excellent to work with. They were professional and did everything in a timely manner! They guided us through each step of building our pond. We even used them to build our basement, driveway, and sewer as well. I definitely recommend the work them. The work they did for us was phenomenal."

Abby L on December 2024

Ponds are our specialty. We build half acre ponds to 30 acre ponds. We have been in business since 1993. Excavating total site development and all your earthwork needs under one roof. Driveways basements, sewers.

"Excellent to work with. They were professional and did everything in a timely manner! They guided us through each step of building our pond. We even used them to build our basement, driveway, and sewer as well. I definitely recommend the work them. The work they did for us was phenomenal."

Abby L on December 2024

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RCH Excavation & Contracting

3.50(
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RCH Excavation & Contracting

3.50(
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Customers say: Terrific value
1 years of experience

Family owned business with over 8 years of experience handling Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior- Excavating - Remodeling-

"Initially it started off very well. We wanted a large pond put in that was not an eye sore and would serve our livestock. I wish there was a little more guidance and recommendations as we don't know the ins and outs of pond building. Initial test holes were dug which confirmed the project was possible and would hold water. There was no communication with the well installation team to ensure appropriate water flow into the pond. Once that was figured out the pond only holds about 1/3 of water with a well running 24/7. Reached back out to Alec see if we could troubleshoot the issue and get it fixed. Informed Alec that we were more than happy to pay more but just wanted a finished product. We planned a date and now haven't heard from him in over 1 month. Multiple texts and phone calls with no response. The communication is the most frustrating part about this whole project. Would not use this contractor again even though the big expensive hole in the ground we have is "pretty"."

Darien R on March 2025

Family owned business with over 8 years of experience handling Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior- Excavating - Remodeling-

"Initially it started off very well. We wanted a large pond put in that was not an eye sore and would serve our livestock. I wish there was a little more guidance and recommendations as we don't know the ins and outs of pond building. Initial test holes were dug which confirmed the project was possible and would hold water. There was no communication with the well installation team to ensure appropriate water flow into the pond. Once that was figured out the pond only holds about 1/3 of water with a well running 24/7. Reached back out to Alec see if we could troubleshoot the issue and get it fixed. Informed Alec that we were more than happy to pay more but just wanted a finished product. We planned a date and now haven't heard from him in over 1 month. Multiple texts and phone calls with no response. The communication is the most frustrating part about this whole project. Would not use this contractor again even though the big expensive hole in the ground we have is "pretty"."

Darien R on March 2025

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Rub Dirt On It, LLC

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Rub Dirt On It, LLC

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Free onsite estimate

Our expertise lies in providing a comprehensive range of demolition and excavation services. Demolition and Site Clearing to include but not limited to removal of old structures, tree stumps, and other obstacles to prepare a site for new construction or landscaping.

Our expertise lies in providing a comprehensive range of demolition and excavation services. Demolition and Site Clearing to include but not limited to removal of old structures, tree stumps, and other obstacles to prepare a site for new construction or landscaping.

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Global Construction Services, LLC

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Global Construction Services, LLC

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13 years of experience

We are a full service Site Work, Excavation, Underground Utilities, and Concrete Contractor. Global Construction Services, LLC has been in business for 12 years and we have 45 years of experience.

We are a full service Site Work, Excavation, Underground Utilities, and Concrete Contractor. Global Construction Services, LLC has been in business for 12 years and we have 45 years of experience.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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