Probst Excavating Service

02/25/2026

🚨 Aurora Homeowners: Woke up to an 8-FOOT-DEEP sinkhole swallowing their driveway overnight? 😱

We jumped into action for this emergency repair in Aurora, Indiana! Old corroded pipes + cracked culverts + Indiana freeze-thaw cycles = disaster.

Our team:
✅ Carefully excavated around critical utilities (electric, gas, water)
✅ Removed the failed old system
✅ Installed durable 30-inch double-walled pipe
✅ Backfilled with compacted sand + restored the driveway stronger than before

Now it's safer, better drained, and built to last 50+ years!

When disaster strikes, you need a crew that responds FAST. Family-owned, 20+ years experience, owner on-site — that's Probst Excavating.

Dealing with sinking ground, drainage issues, or potential sinkholes in Southeast Indiana, Dearborn County, or the Tri-State area? Don't wait for it to get worse.

👉 Read the full before-and-after story here:
https://www.probstexcavating.com/blog/aurora-sinkhole-repair-driveway

Free estimates • Emergency response • Call us today! 📞 812-926-2540

02/09/2026

🏡 Ready to break ground on your dream home or commercial project? Probst Excavating Services has been the trusted name in Aurora, Lawrenceburg, and the entire Tri-State area for over 20 years!

Family-owned and operated, we bring precision, safety, and real expertise to every job:
• Residential & commercial excavating
• Land clearing & site preparation
• Sewer line repair (minimal yard disruption!)
• Water line installation/repair
• Storm drainage solutions
• Professional grading

Ranking #1 on Google!
As a local team that knows Dearborn County's terrain inside and out, the owner is on-site making sure your project is done right the first time. Licensed, insured, and equipped with modern machinery for clean, efficient work.

Whether you're building new, fixing drainage issues, or prepping for construction – we've got the experience to get it done.

📞 Call us today at 812-926-2540 for a FREE quote!

Serving Aurora, Lawrenceburg, Greendale, West Harrison, and the Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky Tri-State area.

Family-owned excavation company serving Aurora, Lawrenceburg, and the Tri-State area for 20+ years. Specializing in residential foundations, land clearing, sewer lines, storm drainage, and site preparation.

01/26/2026

❄️ Winter Weather Tip: Prevent Frozen Pipes! ❄️

With these chilly days and brutal wind chills, here's a quick reminder to keep your pipes from freezing and bursting:

✅ Open cabinet doors under sinks to let warmer air circulate around the plumbing.
✅ Let cold water drip from your faucets at a slow trickle—especially at night when temps drop the lowest.

A little prevention goes a long way to avoid a messy (and costly) water leak! If disaster strikes anyway, give us a call—we're here to help. Stay safe, warm, and cozy, everyone! 🔥



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01/20/2026

Just wrapped up directional drilling over 1,000 feet of gas main for the utility department! 🚀 Everything went flawlessly – no hiccups, and we beat the cold, wet weather rolling in. Teamwork makes the dream work! 💪

01/12/2026

🚧 **Big Fix in Aurora, Indiana!** 🚧

Homeowners in Aurora woke up to an 8-foot-deep sinkhole swallowing their driveway 😱. We jumped in, dug up the old mishmash of galvanized and concrete culvert pipes, carefully navigated under the main electric, gas, and water lines to the house, and ripped it all out.

Installed a sturdy 30” double-walled pipe, backfilled with sand for stability, and topped it off with fresh driveway stone. Driveway restored and better than ever! 💪

If you're in Aurora or nearby Southeast Indiana dealing with drainage issues or sinkholes, give us a call – we're here to help keep your property safe and solid!

01/09/2026

Just wrapped up a quick water main repair! 🚧💧

- Discovered a 2" leak hiding under the driveway.
- Saw-cut the concrete to get in there.
- Fixed the leak like pros.
- Backfilled and compacted with stone for now—concrete pour coming soon!

No more leaks, back to smooth sailing!

12/31/2025

Just wrapped up a much-needed culvert replacement under the county road! 🚧

The old one was completely rusted through, and to top it off, a fiber optic company accidentally drilled right through it—causing a nasty sinkhole in the street. 😬

New culvert is in, everything’s solid now, and we finished it off with fresh topsoil, seed, and straw for a clean look. Road’s safe and ready to roll! 🌱✅

12/21/2025

Just wrapped up a smooth water service install! 🚰💦

Tapped into the main using hydro vac to safely locate and expose it (no surprises with other utilities!).

Bored under the street, pulled in the new line with tracer wire, reconnected both sides, and backfilled. Everything went together seamlessly—onto the next one! 👷‍♂️🔧

12/12/2025

🌿 Major yard glow-up complete! 🌿

We tackled this old chain-link fence that had been totally overgrown for years. Cleared it all out, brought in fresh topsoil to level and grade the area, then seeded and covered with straw for that perfect finish.

Gave this property a serious facelift – it looks brand new! 😎

What do you think? Before & after pics in the comments/thread! 👇

11/21/2025

Tight quarters today fixing a water leak here in Cincinnati! 🛠️💧

This was already the *third* time this line has sprung a leak. Patched it up for now, but we’ll be back to do a full line replacement the next time it decides to let go.

Some jobs just keep you coming back! 😅 Who else loves a good repeat customer?

11/15/2025

Just wrapped up a clean drainage upgrade in Greendale! 🛠️

Customer was torn between a swale w/ rip rap or pipe. Went with 24” culvert pipe for a sleek look that preserves their parking & driveway.

Brought in fresh stone for the driveway base + seeded & strawed the area.

Function + form ✅

11/08/2025

🚧 Better late than never! 🚧

We dropped the ball on sharing this one earlier this year in Rising Sun, but here’s the highlight reel:

💧 The original water line was leaking *somewhere* under the slab—talk about a hidden headache!

🔧 We directional bored under the parking lot, straight into the back room. Pulled back conduit to sleeve the new water line + tracer wire.

🛠️ Installed TWO new shut-off valves for good measure.

Problem solved 🙌