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Dick McCalister & Sons

Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping, Sewer Main - Clear, Plumbing for a Remodel or Addition - Install,

About us

We have been in business since 1940. We are a family owned and operated business, Dick along with his two sons, Alan & Marty.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
85 years of experience

Services we offer

Camera Capabilities, Plumbing, Portable Toilets and Hand Wash Station Rentals, Septic Inspections, Septic Tank Cleaning & Installation, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Water Jet Service

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.718 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
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6%
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Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews
Jane H.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
The crew and the owner worked it until they found the problem with my old sewer line. They came up with an affordable solution to keep it cleared. Price was very reasonable for the work performed.

Jane H.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Professional, on time.

Mark P.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
These guys are very fast and efficient and they show up on time when they tell you they are do a great job on unclogging our drain

Larry N.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
Excellent, except they claim to not give senior discount, even it is in their ad.

Karla H.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$420
unknown

Janice C.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
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Nancy W.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$725

These guys did a great job, were honest, and very professional. Marty told me that people on Angie's List get them mixed up with the other McCalisters listed and sometimes don't get that good a review. I wanted to get that straightened out here that these guys did a great job. Dick McCalister and Sons, Inc., 114 E. Johnson St., West Terre Haute, IN 47885 (Phone No: 812-645-5245 is a separate business from McCalister Bros and C.H. McCalister Sewer Service.

I was very impressed with Dick McCalister and Sons that they came out on the day after the Fourth of July when they do not normally work on a weekend and helped me with my big problem of having a stopped up sewer. I didn't know what I was going to do. I will definetely call them if I ever have a problem again; but I don't think I will have a problem again because I think they did such a good job. I would recommend them to everyone.




Paul L.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
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Jan P.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
I will use them every time I have a plumbing problem or need help with my plumbing. I could not ask for better service.

Polly S.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
Rotor rootered main drain..sewer and inside..My son has an old home and some of plumbing was irregular. They found a root in a drain near toliet! They did a wonderful job, did not do anymore than needed. Said if we wanted some lines replaced, wasn't necessary right now but would do in future only if needed. Plus, they were personable! Best plumbing experience we have ever had!

Ryan W.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
I called and spoke with dick on over the phone he gave me his opinion and the answer to the fix the problem. The next day Dick McCalister and Sons were outside ready to fix the problem. Dick McCalister did a good job and was priced right.

Taylor R.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
It went very well with no problems.

Joe H.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
We hadn't had it pumped out for a while, so they warned us that it might cost a little extra. They did a good job on the work. Our septic is kind of hard to get to, but they were careful and didn't damage the yard.

Grady H.
Nov 2011
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$585
We called Dick McCalister and Sons on the 7th and were told we needed to call to have the yard marked by all the utility's, so we did and were told a time which was three days away that would be safe to dig. I then called McCalisters and was told that they would be there, they didn't show up until the next day.

They did do good work and were nice to talk to, and very helpful in explaing the problem to us.

Bryan W.
Nov 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
work done on time and as promised

Rachel C.
Apr 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They have followed up on their work once a year, every year. They are prompt and reasonable.

Erik I.
Aug 2010
1.0
He came in with the lowest bid but it ended up being more expensive. They gave us a bid based on the assumption that they would be able to dig down and repair. It wound up being a complete mystery as to where the sewer line went through. They tracked sewage through our house which we were not too happy about and any time the city needed them they would leave. Sometimes they would come up with a new idea on how to fix the problem, try it out, and leave for a couple of weeks when it didn’t work. I got an easement from my next door neighbor to put the sewer line through their property so it could connect to the city line but they went onto my neighbor’s driveway and cracked part of it. They told them they would repair the issue once the weather was nicer but they never did fix it. They offered a small amount of money and my neighbor indicated it wouldn’t be enough to which the man responded “sue us.” No one in my neighborhood is very happy with them.

Denise R.
May 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
They were great. Timely, clean, professional, sincere, and informative.

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FAQ

Dick McCalister & Sons is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Dick McCalister & Sons accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Dick McCalister & Sons does not offer free project estimates.

No, Dick McCalister & Sons does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Dick McCalister & Sons does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Dick McCalister & Sons offers emergency services.

No, Dick McCalister & Sons does not offer warranties.