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Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

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Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

4.50(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
239 local quotes requested
31 years of experience

We're your neighborhood plumbing, heating, and air company. We've been providing "Simply Dependable" services in Southern Indiana since 1972. We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs, 24 hours a day, when you need us we will be there!!! We are proud of our service tech's and do monthly training and product awareness with our service team. Tech's are clean, drug-tested, and uniformed, we use shoe covers and floor runners when working on your home. We clean up after every job.

"They got the old sump pump removed and installed the new one. They even disposed of the old stuff which I greatly appreciated. They were wonderful and would call on Greenwell Plumbing again."

Sharon J on May 2025

We're your neighborhood plumbing, heating, and air company. We've been providing "Simply Dependable" services in Southern Indiana since 1972. We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs, 24 hours a day, when you need us we will be there!!! We are proud of our service tech's and do monthly training and product awareness with our service team. Tech's are clean, drug-tested, and uniformed, we use shoe covers and floor runners when working on your home. We clean up after every job.

"They got the old sump pump removed and installed the new one. They even disposed of the old stuff which I greatly appreciated. They were wonderful and would call on Greenwell Plumbing again."

Sharon J on May 2025

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NSD Service

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NSD Service

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5 years of experience

NSD Service is a local Christian company proudly servicing the kentuckiana area. We specialize in : junk removal , demo , skid steer projects , grading , hauling , site clearing , driveways , mulch , dirt , and many other services. Give us a call for a free estimate and make your ideas come true. We are an owner operated company and will beat those high estimates.

NSD Service is a local Christian company proudly servicing the kentuckiana area. We specialize in : junk removal , demo , skid steer projects , grading , hauling , site clearing , driveways , mulch , dirt , and many other services. Give us a call for a free estimate and make your ideas come true. We are an owner operated company and will beat those high estimates.

DNA Construction & Welding LLC

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DNA Construction & Welding LLC

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Dna Construction & welding is a small family operated business that offers a wide range of services from electrical, plumbing, tile, remodeling and construction to excavation, foundation work, and concrete pads/ walkways. We also build custom staircases and metal platforms to transform your home to the next level.

Dna Construction & welding is a small family operated business that offers a wide range of services from electrical, plumbing, tile, remodeling and construction to excavation, foundation work, and concrete pads/ walkways. We also build custom staircases and metal platforms to transform your home to the next level.

B&S Services

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B&S Services

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Hello here at B&S Services we specialize in Excavation Demolition Land Clearing Light material hauling Driveway repairs New driveways Grade work Site clean-up Pipe work New septic install Septic repair We value our customers and try to take care of all of their needs at a very reasonable price! We have been in this line of work for over 10 years and we look forward to spending more time meeting new people, give us a call 812-621-4242 and let us take care of your projects!

Hello here at B&S Services we specialize in Excavation Demolition Land Clearing Light material hauling Driveway repairs New driveways Grade work Site clean-up Pipe work New septic install Septic repair We value our customers and try to take care of all of their needs at a very reasonable price! We have been in this line of work for over 10 years and we look forward to spending more time meeting new people, give us a call 812-621-4242 and let us take care of your projects!

Pettit Group Inc

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Pettit Group Inc

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25 years of experience

Specialized in All your home improvement and ground work needs home remodeling and all excavation-Dirt work, ditches, driveways, clearing, ponds, grading land projects Remodeling kitchen bathrooms room additions Roofing asphalt shingles metal and flat roofs and siding

Specialized in All your home improvement and ground work needs home remodeling and all excavation-Dirt work, ditches, driveways, clearing, ponds, grading land projects Remodeling kitchen bathrooms room additions Roofing asphalt shingles metal and flat roofs and siding

Morin's Landscaping

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Morin's Landscaping

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16 years of experience

A locally owned and operated company who is committed to providing our community and clients with consistent professional services to beautify properties with minimal carbon footprint by creating opportunities for growth with continually educating our community, clients and team members

A locally owned and operated company who is committed to providing our community and clients with consistent professional services to beautify properties with minimal carbon footprint by creating opportunities for growth with continually educating our community, clients and team members

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Nu Flow Indy

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Nu Flow Indy

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

At NuFlow Indy, our specialty is sewer line repair utilizing trenchless methods. We help our customers save time and money, typically over 20-50% vs dig solutions (which we also do). We proudly offer military and first responder discounts as well! Trenchless sewer pipe repairs allow us to restore drain lines and sewer pipes without having to tear up your residence or commercial building. Because of this, the process offers many benefits, including: *Repairs usually take only a couple of hours. *Less-intrusive techniques mean saving landscaping, flooring, and walls in homes & businesses. *Efficient services save our customers time and money. Trenchless repairs meet industry standards and local utility standards, which are permanent. Nu Flow Indy also has specialized equipment for: *High Definition Self Leveling Camera Inspections. *Cleaning 100% of the pipe, not just poking a hole so water flows for a few more weeks. * Fixing your problem with either Dig or No Dig solutions. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with a free quote!

"After receiving an extremely high water bill I contacted a contractor that I knew to have him look into it. His analysis was that there was a leak in the main water line which is something he did not do. After doing some research regarding various companies that provide service in this area I chose Nu Flow Indy to investigate based on their expertise as shown on their website and prior customer reviews. Jason Long arrived to investigate and determined that the issue was in fact in the main water line. Jason explained exactly what the process would entail and gave me his personal cell number as point-of-contact. A quote was sent detailing the process and cost and I contacted Jason to proceed with the replacement. Though there were some unforeseen issues that were no fault of Jason or Nu Flow Indy Jason resolved the issues pushing through until the new main water line was installed, completing the install of the new main water line and hookup at 11:20PM on the 2nd day. Jason had a team come back to fill in the trench and a "dig site" leaving the area with as little impact as possible. I thank Jason, Adam, Brian, Rudy, Matt & Rico for their dedication/professionalism. Also I want to add that these gentlemen are Great people."

Timothy K on July 2019

At NuFlow Indy, our specialty is sewer line repair utilizing trenchless methods. We help our customers save time and money, typically over 20-50% vs dig solutions (which we also do). We proudly offer military and first responder discounts as well! Trenchless sewer pipe repairs allow us to restore drain lines and sewer pipes without having to tear up your residence or commercial building. Because of this, the process offers many benefits, including: *Repairs usually take only a couple of hours. *Less-intrusive techniques mean saving landscaping, flooring, and walls in homes & businesses. *Efficient services save our customers time and money. Trenchless repairs meet industry standards and local utility standards, which are permanent. Nu Flow Indy also has specialized equipment for: *High Definition Self Leveling Camera Inspections. *Cleaning 100% of the pipe, not just poking a hole so water flows for a few more weeks. * Fixing your problem with either Dig or No Dig solutions. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with a free quote!

"After receiving an extremely high water bill I contacted a contractor that I knew to have him look into it. His analysis was that there was a leak in the main water line which is something he did not do. After doing some research regarding various companies that provide service in this area I chose Nu Flow Indy to investigate based on their expertise as shown on their website and prior customer reviews. Jason Long arrived to investigate and determined that the issue was in fact in the main water line. Jason explained exactly what the process would entail and gave me his personal cell number as point-of-contact. A quote was sent detailing the process and cost and I contacted Jason to proceed with the replacement. Though there were some unforeseen issues that were no fault of Jason or Nu Flow Indy Jason resolved the issues pushing through until the new main water line was installed, completing the install of the new main water line and hookup at 11:20PM on the 2nd day. Jason had a team come back to fill in the trench and a "dig site" leaving the area with as little impact as possible. I thank Jason, Adam, Brian, Rudy, Matt & Rico for their dedication/professionalism. Also I want to add that these gentlemen are Great people."

Timothy K on July 2019

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

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