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Avatar for Arrow Earth Services
Arrow Earth Services
2095 South Nineveh Road
4.70(
23
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Approved Pro
Arrow Earth Services
2095 South Nineveh Road
4.70(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

Over 20 years of operating experience, Septic installation, footers, erosion control, drainage, demolition, barn pads, driveway installation, retaining walls, hardscapes. Licensed in multiple central IN counties, motor-carrier and DOT compliant. General liability as well as Workmans Comp insured. Bonded.

"Adam and his team, have done a few projects for me and everyone of them has turned out to be spectacular. His work is great, and he is very knowledgeable and responsive."

Woody A on September 2024

Over 20 years of operating experience, Septic installation, footers, erosion control, drainage, demolition, barn pads, driveway installation, retaining walls, hardscapes. Licensed in multiple central IN counties, motor-carrier and DOT compliant. General liability as well as Workmans Comp insured. Bonded.

"Adam and his team, have done a few projects for me and everyone of them has turned out to be spectacular. His work is great, and he is very knowledgeable and responsive."

Woody A on September 2024


Corey Gregory Excavating
774 E 700 N.
4.91(
11
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Approved Pro
Corey Gregory Excavating
774 E 700 N.
4.91(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

We have over 6 years of experience in the business. Here at Corey Gregory Excavating we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Corey Gregory is a courteous, prompt and fair professional. Very pleased with the debris clean up after our barn was destroyed in a storm. Would highly recommend!"

Jon V on May 2022

We have over 6 years of experience in the business. Here at Corey Gregory Excavating we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Corey Gregory is a courteous, prompt and fair professional. Very pleased with the debris clean up after our barn was destroyed in a storm. Would highly recommend!"

Jon V on May 2022


Nienaber Forestry, LLC
560 E CR 950 N
5.00(
1
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Nienaber Forestry, LLC
560 E CR 950 N
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 12 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you! AVAILABLE FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES

"Very professional and he did a great job from start to finish"

Shane C on May 2025

With over 12 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you! AVAILABLE FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES

"Very professional and he did a great job from start to finish"

Shane C on May 2025


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Davey Excavation LLC
2811 Hancock Ridge Road
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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Davey Excavation LLC
2811 Hancock Ridge Road
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


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LandCore LLC
3113 North County Road 100 West
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
LandCore LLC
3113 North County Road 100 West
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. LandCore LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"they hauled and spread gravel for my drive. They were quick and very personal!"

Tammy R on March 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. LandCore LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"they hauled and spread gravel for my drive. They were quick and very personal!"

Tammy R on March 2025


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Miller Land Management
7270 East Patricia Dr
5.00(
4
)
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Miller Land Management
7270 East Patricia Dr
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Miller Land Management! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. It is our mission to deliver high quality results tailored to each of our customers needs. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Highly recommend this young man."

Larry J on March 2025

Welcome to Miller Land Management! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. It is our mission to deliver high quality results tailored to each of our customers needs. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Highly recommend this young man."

Larry J on March 2025


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CM Handyman
217 14th Street
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
CM Handyman
217 14th Street
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Cash, check, Venmo, Zelle

"This dynamic duo were not only very nice, extremely professional folks but did an incredible job putting up our lights. The work they did has been commented on by so many neighbors, especially the kids. We could not be happier with the service."

Owen D on October 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Cash, check, Venmo, Zelle

"This dynamic duo were not only very nice, extremely professional folks but did an incredible job putting up our lights. The work they did has been commented on by so many neighbors, especially the kids. We could not be happier with the service."

Owen D on October 2024


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Dirt Worx Of Indiana LLC
15022 N 425 E
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Dirt Worx Of Indiana LLC
15022 N 425 E
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
151 local quotes requested

CALL us today to get your FREE Estimate on your next excavation project. We are an excavation contractor based out of Hope Indiana. We are committed to excellence and customer service and we can help you attain your goals in various fields of expertise. Including Septic Systems, Grade Work, Drainage, Driveways, Building Pads, Lot Clearing, Bush Hogging, and much more. You can find more information at our Website: WWW.DIRTWORXIN.COM

"No complaints."

Daniel C on October 2024

CALL us today to get your FREE Estimate on your next excavation project. We are an excavation contractor based out of Hope Indiana. We are committed to excellence and customer service and we can help you attain your goals in various fields of expertise. Including Septic Systems, Grade Work, Drainage, Driveways, Building Pads, Lot Clearing, Bush Hogging, and much more. You can find more information at our Website: WWW.DIRTWORXIN.COM

"No complaints."

Daniel C on October 2024


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ENGLISH EXCAVATING INC
7402 LAKE RD
4.69(
72
)
Approved Pro
ENGLISH EXCAVATING INC
7402 LAKE RD
4.69(
72
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
483 local quotes requested

English Excavating and Plumbing Co. Inc. is dedicated to providing the highest standard of quality and service in the industry. We provide our clients with the best value for their construction dollar. Hard work, ambition, safety, honesty, and the desire to be a superior presence in a demanding business have won our reputation of quality and dependability. Our company was founded on the premise that quality construction principals and attention to detail should be our standard. And it does not stop with the construction of a project. Service afterwards has always been a part of our tradition and commitment.

"Company came out promptly for the estimate and provided very reasonable quote for a sewer drain pipe replacement. Job was completed promptly and on time and to our full satisfaction. Would definitely hire them again for future work."

Carola C on January 2021

English Excavating and Plumbing Co. Inc. is dedicated to providing the highest standard of quality and service in the industry. We provide our clients with the best value for their construction dollar. Hard work, ambition, safety, honesty, and the desire to be a superior presence in a demanding business have won our reputation of quality and dependability. Our company was founded on the premise that quality construction principals and attention to detail should be our standard. And it does not stop with the construction of a project. Service afterwards has always been a part of our tradition and commitment.

"Company came out promptly for the estimate and provided very reasonable quote for a sewer drain pipe replacement. Job was completed promptly and on time and to our full satisfaction. Would definitely hire them again for future work."

Carola C on January 2021


Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
12034 Exit 5 Pkwy
4.26(
1,204
)
Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
12034 Exit 5 Pkwy
4.26(
1,204
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1609 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They wanted $420 for a one-hour drain clean out. And that was with a $75 "coupon". Ha! I told them to get lost. With one phone call to another plumber and I found same thing for $150. Roto-Rooter must be a group of lawyers who do plumbing in their free time."

Chris M on August 2024

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They wanted $420 for a one-hour drain clean out. And that was with a $75 "coupon". Ha! I told them to get lost. With one phone call to another plumber and I found same thing for $150. Roto-Rooter must be a group of lawyers who do plumbing in their free time."

Chris M on August 2024

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Excavation major grading or reslopings FAQs

The excavation process requires four to eight weeks after preparations are complete. This timeline may extend considerably if contractors encounter unexpected challenges such as rocky soil formations, concealed utility lines, or foundation issues requiring remediation. Additional time requirements for drainage installation, waterproofing, and utility connections should also factor into your planning schedule. Consulting with experienced local contractors provides the most accurate timeline projections.

Creating a basement in high water table conditions remains possible but requires specialized moisture management systems. Contractors implement comprehensive waterproofing, robust drainage networks, and appropriate sump pump systems to manage groundwater infiltration. These enhanced moisture protection measures increase project costs but remain essential for long-term functionality. Professional evaluation of specific site conditions determines the most appropriate moisture management approach.

Several indicators suggest potential challenges for basement excavation, including consistently damp soil conditions, visible foundation deterioration, or significant settlement in existing structures. Properties with unstable soil compositions or bedrock near the surface may present prohibitive excavation costs. Professional structural assessment identifies specific challenges and potential mitigation strategies before committing to major excavation projects.

The value enhancement from basement additions varies considerably based on local market preferences, finish quality, and functional utility. Well-executed basement spaces with proper egress, comfortable ceiling heights, and quality finishes provide the strongest return on investment. Consulting with local real estate professionals provides insight into specific value expectations for your market area and property type.

Most jurisdictions require comprehensive building permits for basement excavation projects due to their structural implications. These include general construction permits plus specific approvals for structural modifications, electrical installations, plumbing systems, and mechanical equipment. Many municipalities also require engineer-stamped plans certifying structural integrity. Working without proper permits risks substantial penalties and potentially costly remediation requirements.

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