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Shankster Bros

4.93(
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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
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


D & S Underground Construction, LLC

5.00(
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D & S Underground Construction, LLC

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

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They do excellent work, they are very good taking care any job they receive, they do whatever they have to do to complete the job up to customer*s satisfaction."

Richard M on April 2023

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They do excellent work, they are very good taking care any job they receive, they do whatever they have to do to complete the job up to customer*s satisfaction."

Richard M on April 2023


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Always God First LLC

5.00(
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Always God First LLC

5.00(
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36 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Always God First LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The quote process was straight forward and able to be completed over the phone. The expectations were exceeded. The entire process really was enjoyable and the final product again was 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I will 100% be reaching back out for future work. It's nice to see people take pride in their services. "

Keifer T on July 2025

Always God First LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The quote process was straight forward and able to be completed over the phone. The expectations were exceeded. The entire process really was enjoyable and the final product again was 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I will 100% be reaching back out for future work. It's nice to see people take pride in their services. "

Keifer T on July 2025


"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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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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D&J excavation &trucking

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D&J excavation &trucking

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2 years of experience

D&J excavation & trucking offers driveway repairs and new driveway installation, land clearing, septic repairs/install, site prep, demolition and much more. We pride ourselves in giving customers the best value and the highest quality work. You will deal directly with the 2 owners of the company and a few amazing employees.

D&J excavation & trucking offers driveway repairs and new driveway installation, land clearing, septic repairs/install, site prep, demolition and much more. We pride ourselves in giving customers the best value and the highest quality work. You will deal directly with the 2 owners of the company and a few amazing employees.



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

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

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.  

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

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