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My Personal Gardener Inc
4.5(
62
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was very impressed with George Wimmer, "My personal gardener."
My problem was that my sump was running often most seasons of the year, and dumping water into the side yard where it would run down a shallow valley in my lawn and over the public sidewalk. It has been a constant source of erosion, poor lawn, soft and muddy ground especially in the spring, and even ice covering my sidewalk in cold weather. I was not allowed by the city of Noblesville to connect my sump overflow to the storm sewer. I could not send the water off my property to be a problem for a neighbor either, of course.
I had done some research and developed an idea for a dry well to receive the water. I contacted several companies in Angies List that were landscapers or dealt with water drainage problems. After all was said and done, "My personal gardener" not only grasped the problem and the necessary solution, but gave me a very reasonable estimate for the solution.
George and his assistant dug a hole 4x4 feet square, and 5 feet deep. They cut the sod off first, and set it aside to be replaced later. George used a mini-backhoe to do the real digging, and it dug the hole quickly even through hard blue clay.  An empty 55 gallon drum was placed in the hole--the plastic drum had many holes drilled through the sides and bottom. The purpose of the drum was to receive the water directly from the sump and then allow it to disperse into the larger area underground. The 4x4x5 foot hole was filled (around the drum) with round gravel. Some kind of landscaping cloth was also placed over the gravel, then a layer of topsoil, and then the sod was placed back on top. The finished product was rolled and now the ground is the same level as it was before. 
Even if the water is slow dispersing into the subsoil, the dry well can receive about 250-300 gallons of water before it overflows, if it ever does. I anticipate that my yard erosion problem and sidewalk damage problems are now over. George and his assistant placed the dirt that was taken from the hole in various locations around the foundation of my house (at my request), where the ground had settled and too much foundation was exposed. He did not charge for this extra service.
It took a good half day of work for two men to do this job, and heavy equipment was used, and all materials including landscaping cloth, 2-3 yards of gravel, plastic drum, pipe fittings, etc., were all included in the job quote, which I thought was more than fair, in fact, a bargain.
According to Angies List, My Personal Gardener also offers plants for 25% off for members, so I am having George put in some plants for me in a larger landscaping project. I am trusting that it will go just as well. I have not been acquainted with this George and "My Personal Gardener" before this project, but I feel fortunate to have found him. 


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WonDrain
5.0(
2
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had called four different companies to provide estimates to fix my sump pump pipe that went out through the front of my home. Three estimates were somewhat close to each other in price and how to make the repair except for one which was very different. My friend recommended that I call a guy named Jonathan with WonDrain. He did drain repair for her boss and word spread fast around her office on how he did a fantastic job. Jonathan was the first one scheduled to meet with me and also the only one of them to show me with a borescope what was blocking the pipe. He was very funny and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain how everything worked and what to expect in the end from most companies. He marked in detail the pipes exact locations with depth in the yard to help the next company with their bid. I didn't know why he would do that and thought it was strange, but then he was a bit quirky. We hired WonDrain because not only were they less expensive by almost 20% but Jonathan was absolutely correct on how everyone would bid the job. The other 3 companies all bid the same way and Jonathan's reason why they did made sense. In the end and true to word of what my friend said not only did they cost less but they made my yard look so much better than it did before I had the problem pipe. My neighbor who had his pipe dug last year and still has a small pile of dirt left thought we hired a landscaping company and not a plumber."
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J&T Outdoor Experts, LLC
4.8(
5
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall J&T Outdoor Experts did excellent, they got there within an hour of when I was told. The quality and cleanup were perfect and it looked beautiful. My foundation isn't sinking anymore because of the downspouts they installed"
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FAQs for fountain service projects in Mount Summit, IN

Installing an outdoor water fountain costs $2,700 on average, not including the cost of the unit. Prices range from $150 to $10,650, depending on your location, the type of fountain, size, and accessibility to the site. Self-contained fountains and water features recirculate the water within the unit. Depending on size and features like multi-tiered cascading bowls, they typically cost from $50 to $5,000. More elaborate fountains with waterfalls and ponds can cost from $450 to $10,000 or more.

Every one to three months, you should perform regular fountain maintenance, including draining, cleaning, and rinsing the components of your fountain basin and the pump and tubing to prevent algae and other buildup. Fountain maintenance also includes keeping the appropriate water level and removing debris like leaves, insects, and twigs from the water to avoid clogging the pump. You can also hire a professional landscaper to clean your fountain for around $50 to $150 per month on average.

Most water features do not use a lot of electricity, averaging between 100 and 250 watts per day. The size of the motor can impact electricity usage. To reduce electricity usage, consider using a timer to turn the fountain off at night and when you’re away from your home. Solar power is another way to defray electricity costs after you recoup the cost of installing the solar components.

You can choose several types of fountains to add to your backyard, ranging in size, number of basins, and special water features. 

Check out the price ranges of common fountain types:

  • Birdbath fountains: $40 to $1,100

  • Cascading fountains: $40 to $2,000

  • Tiered fountains: $100 to $6,000

  • Kugel fountains: $150 to $5,000

  • Glass wall fountains: $100 to $3,000

Consider the pros and cons of installing a water fountain in your backyard:

Pros

  • Fountains can add beauty to your backyard.

  • Creates a relaxing space to enjoy in your yard. 

  • Water features can add more value to your home.

Cons

  • Regular maintenance is necessary.

  • Upfront and maintenance costs can escalate quickly.

  • Space may not permit you to install the fountain you want.

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