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Shankster Bros

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Shankster Bros

4.93(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

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

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JMax Excavation

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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

5.00(
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Dennis & Sons Excavating, LLC

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 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

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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


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

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MAC CULL LLC

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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!



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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CWD Land Management LLC

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CWD Land Management LLC

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5 years of experience

We are a new family owned business with over 7 years operating machines. I am a disabled veteran. We specialize in land clearing and mulching but can tackle any job weather it is digging a foundation or basement to redoing a driveway. My wife is the business manager and co owner and I handle all the on site management. We just started the business officially but have been doing this work together for about a year now before we decided to take a risk and go out on our own. We dig ponds. Can do finish grading. Dig geothermal loops. Clear farmland. I was injured while in military but I bring the same drive to our business. Never give up no matter how tough and we would rather have a lifelong customer than quick paycheck. Our slogan is Your Property is Our reputation

We are a new family owned business with over 7 years operating machines. I am a disabled veteran. We specialize in land clearing and mulching but can tackle any job weather it is digging a foundation or basement to redoing a driveway. My wife is the business manager and co owner and I handle all the on site management. We just started the business officially but have been doing this work together for about a year now before we decided to take a risk and go out on our own. We dig ponds. Can do finish grading. Dig geothermal loops. Clear farmland. I was injured while in military but I bring the same drive to our business. Never give up no matter how tough and we would rather have a lifelong customer than quick paycheck. Our slogan is Your Property is Our reputation

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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