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MPO Builders Inc
4.0(
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Serving Kouts, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our MPO handyman completed quite a bit of work in just four hours--it probably would have taken my husband and I at least 12 hours to do everything he did. He loosened a tight hot water faucet handle, insulated some pipes, installed fan switches, repaired broken sink stoppers, and installed many coat hooks in various locations.
Only hiccup was in setting up the appointment. I failed to confirm via email and lost my first appointment slot, but I wish MPO would have tried to confirm with a phone call instead of cancelling me.
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Perez Landscaping & Maintenance
5.0(
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Serving Kouts, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perez Landscaping & Maintenance were amazing to work with. They finished a difficult retaining wall install in ONE day. They were kind and professional. Would 1000% recommend hiring them for any project."
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Jack's Family Trades
5.0(
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Serving Kouts, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Jack's Family Trades, has more than 15 years of full service custom interior and exterior, home improvement and maintenance services. 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 now have openings for housekeeping contracts available garage cleaning and junk hauled away.\n

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luna Lever LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Kouts, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luna Lever LLC did a terrific job and the owner is such a great guy ! Unbelievable how much work they did in such a short time. I talked to the owner Luis and told him about my 86 year old friend was planning on doing this job of using a wheelbarrow to move this mountain of decorative rock he had delivered and dumped on his driveway.. My friend has health issues and I didn't think he should do this !! Luis agreed and gave me a quote my friend was so happy about ! I drove over to my friends to meet the owner... Very nice man and they did such a great job !"
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Response time3 days
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All American Capital LLC
3.7(
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Serving Kouts, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Randall quoted a fair price. He initially said that they would have the job completed in a week. A month later, it was still not done. At the end (after we'd already made 2 payments) he rushed through the job to finish as quickly as possibly and get paid. He left our floorboards, doors, and ceiling looking spotty. He did a fine job painting, and made everything look much better (the previous owners had damaged the walls a lot). He did a good job with the installation of the bathroom vanity and mirrors, but was unable to do the new light as there was no conjunction box. Overall, IF you could get him to show up and he FELT like working he would do a good job. He was receptive to in-person feedback and a nice person. It was hard to get communication from him about things like when he would be working, there were days he'd show up and then leave an hour later. It's possible he overbooked himself for this job, but it ended up making himself look extremely unprofessional."
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+15

Recommended by60%of homeowners
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AVIV Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Serving Kouts, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"Great work! Came on time, did the work fast, and best of all the prices were GREAT - can’t beat it. Would recommend and have already hired again for more work. Big thank you!"
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Jesse's Landscaping
4.2(
5
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Serving Kouts, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"I would definitely recommend Jesse's Landscaping! They did a phenomenal job on the work I requested & at a reasonable price. Jesse was a pleasure to work with & is very friendly. I was so pleased that I hired him to maintain my lawn care as well. Give him a call...you'll be glad that you did!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Kouts, 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.

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