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Clark Landscape

7473 S Ketcham Road
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Clark Landscape

7473 S Ketcham Road
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping

803 West Gourley Pike
4.89(
27
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Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping

803 West Gourley Pike
4.89(
27
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping, provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Anthony himself was working dawn to dark after this recent storm. His efforts are efficient, completely effective, and respectful. His crew arrived next morning to do cleanup and were thorough and polite. Would recommend highlyâ ¦"

David M on July 2023

Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping, provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Anthony himself was working dawn to dark after this recent storm. His efforts are efficient, completely effective, and respectful. His crew arrived next morning to do cleanup and were thorough and polite. Would recommend highlyâ ¦"

David M on July 2023

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SIMPSON'S EXCAVATING

1205 Cook Street
5.00(
5
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SIMPSON'S EXCAVATING

1205 Cook Street
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
55 local quotes requested

Us here at Simpsons Excavating LLC take pride in our work and have been servicing the Wabash Valley area for over a year now. We offer services for Excavation, land clearing, ditch digging, demolition and gravel. We are reasonably priced and take much pride in our work! We accept Cash, Card, Checks and PayPal for payment options. We do residential and commercial!

"Simpsons is the quickest answer I had on how to fix my basement leak. Ronnie came out assessed my situation told me the best plan. When he told me he was gonna be there he was there on the second he said. Great appreciation of his customer service if he had to come in to the house for anything would take his muddy boots off and come in with clean set or plastic wrap coverings 10 out of 10 recommend"

Brent H on April 2024

Us here at Simpsons Excavating LLC take pride in our work and have been servicing the Wabash Valley area for over a year now. We offer services for Excavation, land clearing, ditch digging, demolition and gravel. We are reasonably priced and take much pride in our work! We accept Cash, Card, Checks and PayPal for payment options. We do residential and commercial!

"Simpsons is the quickest answer I had on how to fix my basement leak. Ronnie came out assessed my situation told me the best plan. When he told me he was gonna be there he was there on the second he said. Great appreciation of his customer service if he had to come in to the house for anything would take his muddy boots off and come in with clean set or plastic wrap coverings 10 out of 10 recommend"

Brent H on April 2024

Patrick Jennings

South Buffstone Court
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Patrick Jennings

South Buffstone Court
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13 years of experience

Owner operated contracting business that can handle most any of your residential projects. We’re headquartered in Bloomington and can also travel. Schedule a free estimate!

Owner operated contracting business that can handle most any of your residential projects. We’re headquartered in Bloomington and can also travel. Schedule a free estimate!

Williams Excavating and Hydroseeding

8245 N 200 W
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Williams Excavating and Hydroseeding

8245 N 200 W
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3 years of experience

Specialize in septics, drainage issues, pipe work, water services/ mains, concrete, driveways, retaining walls, and carpentry work.

Specialize in septics, drainage issues, pipe work, water services/ mains, concrete, driveways, retaining walls, and carpentry work.

Dewey Sizemore/ Dewey Sizemore Excavating & Buildi

2247 Grandma Barnes Rd
5.00(
4
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Dewey Sizemore/ Dewey Sizemore Excavating & Buildi

2247 Grandma Barnes Rd
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Dewey Sizemore Excavating & Building is an an owner-operated Excavating company. We have been in business for over 20 years and specialize in more than just Excavating. We offer sewer, water, spigots, drains, basements, coy ponds, driveways, retaining walls, foundations, footers, rough grades, finish grades, demolition, room additions, concrete, and much more! No job too small! Very competitive pricing and free estimates.

"Dewey rebuilt the Bell tower on the historic county Courthouse very professional and payed excellent attention to detail. We will definitely be using him again"

Andy R on September 2019

Dewey Sizemore Excavating & Building is an an owner-operated Excavating company. We have been in business for over 20 years and specialize in more than just Excavating. We offer sewer, water, spigots, drains, basements, coy ponds, driveways, retaining walls, foundations, footers, rough grades, finish grades, demolition, room additions, concrete, and much more! No job too small! Very competitive pricing and free estimates.

"Dewey rebuilt the Bell tower on the historic county Courthouse very professional and payed excellent attention to detail. We will definitely be using him again"

Andy R on September 2019

Johnson & Johnson Renovating and Remodeling

704 S State Road 135
4.90(
102
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Johnson & Johnson Renovating and Remodeling

704 S State Road 135
4.90(
102
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Johnson & Johnson Renovating and Remodeling LLC should be your first call for your next home improvement or restoration project. When you contact us you are contacting myself, the owner, directly. When the estimate or proposal is submitted to you it is submitted by myself, the owner. When it comes time for the plan to become a reality the work will be performed by myself, the owner or by my team of skilled artisans. 100% of the accountability rest with me, no excuses, just solutions. Please consider Johnson and Johnson for your next project. Please check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Johnson-Johnson-Renovating-and-Remodeling-LLC-194805364660/?fref=ts

"I cannot say enough great things about this project. This was my 3rd and by far the largest project with Chris and his company. Chris really outdid himself on this one and built me my dream kitchen with all the little details in place to make it perfect. This project went all the way down to the subfloor, the studs, and included tearing out the old roofing/rafter system and rebuilding it from scratch. As with all the other projects I've worked on with Chris, he was great at listening to what I was wanting done and providing guidance based on his years of experience to make the overall finished project better. He was willing to throw out ideas to make sure we were getting the best finished product possible. Chris definitely has high standards for the quality of the finished design and workmanship and it shows in the output. Chris was able to design and build a kitchen that I never thought would be able to fit in the space that we had. He was creative with the use of space and the final design made the most efficient use of the space without shoving things in to make things feel cramped. The final design was functional and open in the perfect way. It's truly the little things when working with a contractor that stand out the most. While I've already mentioned the final design was perfect, during the construction Chris went above and beyond to make it possible to live in the house while we had no kitchen. His team installed secondary gas, water, and drain lines so that we were still able to cook and wash dishes during the process. While overall the project was very smooth and the end result was perfect, the project did take longer than I would have hoped. Chris did a good job of letting me know how the project was progressing, but I'm sure like any homeowner, I wanted things to move quicker than was potentially reasonable."

Tom M on October 2019

Johnson & Johnson Renovating and Remodeling LLC should be your first call for your next home improvement or restoration project. When you contact us you are contacting myself, the owner, directly. When the estimate or proposal is submitted to you it is submitted by myself, the owner. When it comes time for the plan to become a reality the work will be performed by myself, the owner or by my team of skilled artisans. 100% of the accountability rest with me, no excuses, just solutions. Please consider Johnson and Johnson for your next project. Please check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Johnson-Johnson-Renovating-and-Remodeling-LLC-194805364660/?fref=ts

"I cannot say enough great things about this project. This was my 3rd and by far the largest project with Chris and his company. Chris really outdid himself on this one and built me my dream kitchen with all the little details in place to make it perfect. This project went all the way down to the subfloor, the studs, and included tearing out the old roofing/rafter system and rebuilding it from scratch. As with all the other projects I've worked on with Chris, he was great at listening to what I was wanting done and providing guidance based on his years of experience to make the overall finished project better. He was willing to throw out ideas to make sure we were getting the best finished product possible. Chris definitely has high standards for the quality of the finished design and workmanship and it shows in the output. Chris was able to design and build a kitchen that I never thought would be able to fit in the space that we had. He was creative with the use of space and the final design made the most efficient use of the space without shoving things in to make things feel cramped. The final design was functional and open in the perfect way. It's truly the little things when working with a contractor that stand out the most. While I've already mentioned the final design was perfect, during the construction Chris went above and beyond to make it possible to live in the house while we had no kitchen. His team installed secondary gas, water, and drain lines so that we were still able to cook and wash dishes during the process. While overall the project was very smooth and the end result was perfect, the project did take longer than I would have hoped. Chris did a good job of letting me know how the project was progressing, but I'm sure like any homeowner, I wanted things to move quicker than was potentially reasonable."

Tom M on October 2019

PPS Contractors

4300 N Old State Rd 37
4.94(
18
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PPS Contractors

4300 N Old State Rd 37
4.94(
18
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned, full service construction company, quality work, affordable prices, free estimates without obligation, no need for multiple calls on each project, fully insured, no service fees, ask about our Angie’s List discount! We are south central Indiana’s exclusive Leaf Solution gutter guard dealer (stainless steel micro mesh), offer a 10 year workmanship guarantee on all new roof installations, and an Owens Corning preferred contractor. Home Remodeling: seamless guttering, siding, doors and windows, insulation, framing, finish carpentry, hardwood flooring, drywall, painting, bathrooms, basements, deck building, and refinishing. Air Duct Cleaning: video assisted Rotobrush duct cleaning system – vacuums at the point of contact . . . breathe in the results! Dryer Vent Cleaning: clogged dryer vents cause an estimated 15,500 fires annually – preventable with regular cleanings and inspections. Call us today!

Locally owned, full service construction company, quality work, affordable prices, free estimates without obligation, no need for multiple calls on each project, fully insured, no service fees, ask about our Angie’s List discount! We are south central Indiana’s exclusive Leaf Solution gutter guard dealer (stainless steel micro mesh), offer a 10 year workmanship guarantee on all new roof installations, and an Owens Corning preferred contractor. Home Remodeling: seamless guttering, siding, doors and windows, insulation, framing, finish carpentry, hardwood flooring, drywall, painting, bathrooms, basements, deck building, and refinishing. Air Duct Cleaning: video assisted Rotobrush duct cleaning system – vacuums at the point of contact . . . breathe in the results! Dryer Vent Cleaning: clogged dryer vents cause an estimated 15,500 fires annually – preventable with regular cleanings and inspections. Call us today!

Wilkinson Electric

555 Sherwood Rd
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Wilkinson Electric

555 Sherwood Rd
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23 years of experience

Wilkinson Electric is a fully licensed and insured electrical company specializing in commercial and residential services.

Wilkinson Electric is a fully licensed and insured electrical company specializing in commercial and residential services.

A1 Tree & Lawn

680 W That Rd
5.00(
1
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A1 Tree & Lawn

680 W That Rd
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Tree trimming, tree removal, land clearing, stump removal, brush chipping, We save trees thru injection of minerials and fungicides. Lawn cleanup from raking to seeding and soding.

Tree trimming, tree removal, land clearing, stump removal, brush chipping, We save trees thru injection of minerials and fungicides. Lawn cleanup from raking to seeding and soding.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Ellettsville, IN

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

The Ellettsville, IN homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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