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Shankster Bros

501 S Jefferson Street
4.93(
15
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Shankster Bros

501 S Jefferson Street
4.93(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 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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JMax Excavation

7071 E 100 S
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

JMax Excavation

7071 E 100 S
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to quality work and excellent customer service. We have built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. As we've grown, we've been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. Our sense of pride is apparent in every we complete. You are guaranteed a pleasant experience with us every time. We strive to make you a repeat customer. We look forward to helping you with your needs.

We are committed to quality work and excellent customer service. We have built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. As we've grown, we've been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. Our sense of pride is apparent in every we complete. You are guaranteed a pleasant experience with us every time. We strive to make you a repeat customer. We look forward to helping you with your needs.


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Dennis & Sons Excavating, LLC

255 Adams Ave
5.00(
7
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Dennis & Sons Excavating, LLC

255 Adams Ave
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Jhonathan S on March 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Jhonathan S on March 2024


"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


RCH Excavation & Contracting

3.50(
2
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RCH Excavation & Contracting

3.50(
2
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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


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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MAC CULL LLC

12501 N Chestnut St
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MAC CULL LLC

12501 N Chestnut St
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Free onsite estimate

MAC CULL LLC is a company built by 3 individuals with different backgrounds. Those backgrounds being; Excavation, Landscaping/Mowing, and Plumbing. MAC CULL LLC will do the following: -Excavation -Decks -Grading -Hauling services, stone, sand, mulch, etc. Will also haul items off your property. -Irrigation -Lawn mowing/Landscape -Property clean up -Retaining walls -Tree Trimming/Removal Together we have over 30 years experience. We strive to give customers affordable prices that most companies can't. To do this we keep our overhead very low. We are owner operated. If you're wondering if what you're wanting done is something we do, please reach to us. We'd be more than happy to help every potential customer out in any way possible! Thank you for your time!

MAC CULL LLC is a company built by 3 individuals with different backgrounds. Those backgrounds being; Excavation, Landscaping/Mowing, and Plumbing. MAC CULL LLC will do the following: -Excavation -Decks -Grading -Hauling services, stone, sand, mulch, etc. Will also haul items off your property. -Irrigation -Lawn mowing/Landscape -Property clean up -Retaining walls -Tree Trimming/Removal Together we have over 30 years experience. We strive to give customers affordable prices that most companies can't. To do this we keep our overhead very low. We are owner operated. If you're wondering if what you're wanting done is something we do, please reach to us. We'd be more than happy to help every potential customer out in any way possible! Thank you for your time!



"Nix 1 did an amazing job with enclosing my patio and now I have a sunroom that will serve as an office space that I have needed for quite some time now. They truly turned my dream into a reality that far exceeded my expectations. I was amazed at how efficient and professional they were, as well as organized, thorough, and detail oriented. The quality of their work was exceptional and I couldn’t be more pleased with the end result. In fact, my neighbors (who watched them work from the side lines) have been equally impressed and haven’t stopped commenting on the quality of their work and how nice my new addition looks. I would highly recommend Nix 1 Construction to anyone and without a doubt would hire them again should I have another need in the future."

Mrs W on September 2023

At NIX 1 Construction LLC, we take pride in our work no matter how small or big the project. From a residential remodel to a commercial build out, we can make your vision a reality.

"Nix 1 did an amazing job with enclosing my patio and now I have a sunroom that will serve as an office space that I have needed for quite some time now. They truly turned my dream into a reality that far exceeded my expectations. I was amazed at how efficient and professional they were, as well as organized, thorough, and detail oriented. The quality of their work was exceptional and I couldn’t be more pleased with the end result. In fact, my neighbors (who watched them work from the side lines) have been equally impressed and haven’t stopped commenting on the quality of their work and how nice my new addition looks. I would highly recommend Nix 1 Construction to anyone and without a doubt would hire them again should I have another need in the future."

Mrs W on September 2023


Paine's Home Service's

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Paine's Home Service's

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At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing

At Paine's Home Service's, I provide affordable rates with professional quality with 20 years of experience painting pressure washing and asphalt sealing

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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.

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