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Avatar for Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air
Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air
1840 Scott Rd
4.50(
100
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Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air
1840 Scott Rd
4.50(
100
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
180 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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Hertle Solutions LLC
5.00(
6
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Hertle Solutions LLC
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
77 local quotes requested

15+ years of excavating. Licensed in the state of Indiana to install and repair septic systems. We can also dig basements, footers, level ground, cut in driveways, clear land, and much more!

"AMAZING!!!!! They are the best company ever....professional,fast,nice people....they need more them 5 star 🌟...i will recommend 1000000% and of course if I need to do something more I definitely will call them"

Belkis H on October 2024

15+ years of excavating. Licensed in the state of Indiana to install and repair septic systems. We can also dig basements, footers, level ground, cut in driveways, clear land, and much more!

"AMAZING!!!!! They are the best company ever....professional,fast,nice people....they need more them 5 star 🌟...i will recommend 1000000% and of course if I need to do something more I definitely will call them"

Belkis H on October 2024


Wes Solutions
2401 W State Rd 58
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Wes Solutions
2401 W State Rd 58
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Wes Solutions 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.

"Very professional work . Very clear and organized and proficient. I am definitely going to have them do more work for me in the spring and summer"

Danny M on January 2024

Wes Solutions 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.

"Very professional work . Very clear and organized and proficient. I am definitely going to have them do more work for me in the spring and summer"

Danny M on January 2024


Lyles Construction Inc.
861 W Lake John Hay Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Lyles Construction Inc.
861 W Lake John Hay Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
40 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Lyles Construction Inc. 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.

Lyles Construction Inc. 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.



NSD Service
684 Lost Fork Rd
No reviews
NSD Service
684 Lost Fork Rd
No reviews
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.


Dirt Crafters
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Dirt Crafters
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We cover all dirt work from driveways utility lines and pond and anything in between we can handle

We cover all dirt work from driveways utility lines and pond and anything in between we can handle


Maverick Construction
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Maverick Construction
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Free onsite estimate

The definition of Maverick is one who thinks outside the box, unorthodox. Maverick construction guarantees just that. We understand every project comes with its own set of unique challenges. Maverick will find a solution, everytime. Being veteran operated, it is in our core to ensure the completion all tasks no matter the obstacles. We are licensed, and insured. We offer all contracting services from start to finish. All work is warrantied labor, and material. Ownership comes from a long lineage of construction and military background. We deliver nothing but professionalism and quality.

The definition of Maverick is one who thinks outside the box, unorthodox. Maverick construction guarantees just that. We understand every project comes with its own set of unique challenges. Maverick will find a solution, everytime. Being veteran operated, it is in our core to ensure the completion all tasks no matter the obstacles. We are licensed, and insured. We offer all contracting services from start to finish. All work is warrantied labor, and material. Ownership comes from a long lineage of construction and military background. We deliver nothing but professionalism and quality.


Dump Truck and Excavation


Fleming excavation LLC
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Fleming excavation LLC
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Here at Fleming Excavation LLC we provide a variety of different services such as Excavation, dirt work, demo work, plumbing, pipe laying, building pads, trucking and much more!

Here at Fleming Excavation LLC we provide a variety of different services such as Excavation, dirt work, demo work, plumbing, pipe laying, building pads, trucking and much more!

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FAQs for excavation projects in Salem, IN

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

The Salem, IN homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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