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Avatar for Knox Septic Sewer Service

Knox Septic Sewer Service

4.88(
308
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Knox Septic Sewer Service

4.88(
308
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 years of experience

Family owned and operated. Septic and city sewer services for domestic, commerical, and industrial facilities. On occasions we use subs for directional boring electrical purposes only. Charges a flat rate. Septic inspections for real estate transactions. All estimates are free. Family owned business since the 1940's

"They did a great job."

Debbie W on July 2024

Family owned and operated. Septic and city sewer services for domestic, commerical, and industrial facilities. On occasions we use subs for directional boring electrical purposes only. Charges a flat rate. Septic inspections for real estate transactions. All estimates are free. Family owned business since the 1940's

"They did a great job."

Debbie W on July 2024

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The Ranches Landscaping, LLC

4.95(
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The Ranches Landscaping, LLC

4.95(
21
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

The Ranches Landscaping LLC, can take care of all of your landscape needs at very reasonable rates! Give us a call or text for a free quote! No job is too big or too small! You'll be glad you called! We service Indianapolis and all surrounding communities!

"Hard-working crew, Jose worked with my schedule. I will use them again for sure."

Bob B on April 2023

The Ranches Landscaping LLC, can take care of all of your landscape needs at very reasonable rates! Give us a call or text for a free quote! No job is too big or too small! You'll be glad you called! We service Indianapolis and all surrounding communities!

"Hard-working crew, Jose worked with my schedule. I will use them again for sure."

Bob B on April 2023

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Maynor Construction, LLC

4.73(
32
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Maynor Construction, LLC

4.73(
32
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

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. 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.

"My family experienced water and wind damage earlier this year. We had to be placed in a hotel. After reaching out to numerous companies, we chose Maynor construction. I am glad we did!! If it wasnâ t for Maynor and his staff, I wouldnâ t have made it. The process was long and depressing because of being away from home. However Maynor and his staff reassured me. They showed patience with me and worked hand and hand with my insurance company with getting my home repaired in a timely manner. Thank you Maynor! I truly feel like we are family!"

Markeisha D on October 2023

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. 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.

"My family experienced water and wind damage earlier this year. We had to be placed in a hotel. After reaching out to numerous companies, we chose Maynor construction. I am glad we did!! If it wasnâ t for Maynor and his staff, I wouldnâ t have made it. The process was long and depressing because of being away from home. However Maynor and his staff reassured me. They showed patience with me and worked hand and hand with my insurance company with getting my home repaired in a timely manner. Thank you Maynor! I truly feel like we are family!"

Markeisha D on October 2023

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Miller Land Management

5.00(
7
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Miller Land Management

5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2 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!

"Mitch was wonderful to work with. He was very communicative, punctual and respectful. He did a wonderful job regrading our back yard. 10/10 would recommend."

Taylor M on November 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!

"Mitch was wonderful to work with. He was very communicative, punctual and respectful. He did a wonderful job regrading our back yard. 10/10 would recommend."

Taylor M on November 2025

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Merrills Excavation & Demolition LLC

5.00(
7
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Merrills Excavation & Demolition LLC

5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you will be relieved you did. Thank you

"I've had Trenton and his crews on several of our projects. From demo and haul offs, down to cutting trees. He's respectful, communicates well, and I never have to worry about the finish product! Highly recommend using these guys👌 "

Brian L on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you will be relieved you did. Thank you

"I've had Trenton and his crews on several of our projects. From demo and haul offs, down to cutting trees. He's respectful, communicates well, and I never have to worry about the finish product! Highly recommend using these guys👌 "

Brian L on November 2025

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Groundhog Excavation LLC

5.00(
4
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Groundhog Excavation LLC

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Excavation - stump removal, land clearing, grading, trenching, footers, foundations, basements, utility work, drainage systems and swales - have been in the business over 30 years

"If you want a professional job completed this is your ticket. I needed surface runoff captured and redirected. Then my gravel driveway regraded then fresh stone put down. This gentleman was very meticulous in everything he did. He shot laser lines to ensure water ran off properly. Once he completed drainage, the detailed work preparing the driveway was detailed. He used 3 types of stone, combining the different sizes was to bind all inorder the compaction would be a solid drive. Then he bordered the driveway by fixing 4x6"x12' timbers and secured with lengths of rebar, to contain all the stone. He DID NOT cut any corners. He DID NOT short on materials. This gentelman was really detailed and took his time working this project. YES I would recommend him again. This was $$$$ well spent. GROUNDHOG, Thanks Again !!!"

Thomas E on August 2025

Excavation - stump removal, land clearing, grading, trenching, footers, foundations, basements, utility work, drainage systems and swales - have been in the business over 30 years

"If you want a professional job completed this is your ticket. I needed surface runoff captured and redirected. Then my gravel driveway regraded then fresh stone put down. This gentleman was very meticulous in everything he did. He shot laser lines to ensure water ran off properly. Once he completed drainage, the detailed work preparing the driveway was detailed. He used 3 types of stone, combining the different sizes was to bind all inorder the compaction would be a solid drive. Then he bordered the driveway by fixing 4x6"x12' timbers and secured with lengths of rebar, to contain all the stone. He DID NOT cut any corners. He DID NOT short on materials. This gentelman was really detailed and took his time working this project. YES I would recommend him again. This was $$$$ well spent. GROUNDHOG, Thanks Again !!!"

Thomas E on August 2025

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Hoosier Dirt and Gravel LLC

5.00(
4
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Hoosier Dirt and Gravel LLC

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
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 consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

"I am very satisfied with the work that was done. "

Stacy D on November 2025

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 the start to the 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.

"I am very satisfied with the work that was done. "

Stacy D on November 2025

Rock Solid Hardscapes and More, LLC

4.83(
9
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Rock Solid Hardscapes and More, LLC

4.83(
9
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

At Rock Solid Hardscapes and more, llc, we have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Rock Solid Hardscapes and More, LLC, have a reputation of quality and are a very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Since moving to Indiana, I’ve had two other companies working on my yard. It was a complete mess. For the past couple of years, I’ve seen Larry’s sign (he happens to live just around the corner), and thought “what the heck. I’ve already spent $$ what’s a little more.” Well, God sent me an angel. Larry is everything that the previous reviewers have said and more. Yard looks beautiful, grass is finally growing under the tree. You absolutely cannot go wrong in hiring Rocksolid, Larry, and his crew. P.S. I will be dropping my present snow removal company and hiring Larry for the job."

Kathy N on May 2018

At Rock Solid Hardscapes and more, llc, we have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Rock Solid Hardscapes and More, LLC, have a reputation of quality and are a very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Since moving to Indiana, I’ve had two other companies working on my yard. It was a complete mess. For the past couple of years, I’ve seen Larry’s sign (he happens to live just around the corner), and thought “what the heck. I’ve already spent $$ what’s a little more.” Well, God sent me an angel. Larry is everything that the previous reviewers have said and more. Yard looks beautiful, grass is finally growing under the tree. You absolutely cannot go wrong in hiring Rocksolid, Larry, and his crew. P.S. I will be dropping my present snow removal company and hiring Larry for the job."

Kathy N on May 2018

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Josh Huffmeyer Excavation

5.00(
2
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Josh Huffmeyer Excavation

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in small residential jobs with the main goal of achieving an outstanding result for the client with severe attention to detail. We offer land clearing, yard grade control, tile services, culvert institutional, driveway instillation, concrete and asphalt removal, waterway restoration, plus much more!

"Josh did an excellent job!!! He was very timely, asked for feedback and put a lot of time, care annd effort into his work. I would recommend Josh to all of my friends and family and you won’t be disappointed! I tried to attach photos but the files are too large apparently. Happy to be a reference if needed. Thank you, Josh! "

Ann S on September 2025

We specialize in small residential jobs with the main goal of achieving an outstanding result for the client with severe attention to detail. We offer land clearing, yard grade control, tile services, culvert institutional, driveway instillation, concrete and asphalt removal, waterway restoration, plus much more!

"Josh did an excellent job!!! He was very timely, asked for feedback and put a lot of time, care annd effort into his work. I would recommend Josh to all of my friends and family and you won’t be disappointed! I tried to attach photos but the files are too large apparently. Happy to be a reference if needed. Thank you, Josh! "

Ann S on September 2025

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Grind Line Services

5.00(
3
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Grind Line Services

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Grind Line Services, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today! Serious inquiries only.

"Cole added gravel and regraded our driveway back to a smooth surface without all of the potholes, he was very professional, awesome prices, and got the job done in a timely matter. He will always be my choice when needing anything done to my property from here on out "

seth b on September 2025

Grind Line Services, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today! Serious inquiries only.

"Cole added gravel and regraded our driveway back to a smooth surface without all of the potholes, he was very professional, awesome prices, and got the job done in a timely matter. He will always be my choice when needing anything done to my property from here on out "

seth b on September 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Indianapolis, IN

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

The Indianapolis, IN homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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