Shankster Bros

Septic Systems, Drain Cleaning, Plumbing,

About us

Shankster Bros. serves the needs of Kosciusko County, Whitley County, and North Manchester. Locals trust Shankster Bros. with their septic tank and system concerns. We take great pride in providing you with top level service and promise complete satisfaction when choosing us for all of your septic needs.

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Septic systems & septic tank pumping, repairs, design, installation, maintenance, inspections, line cleaning, excavating, bulldozing, backhoe, bobcat & driveways.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.915 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews

Ken P.
04/2020
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Did a good job, left yard and landscaping in good order. Only slight negative they don’t do well with communication leading up to the job.
Description of Work: Septic Replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Shankster Bros
Thank you for the review, [Member Name Removed]! I'm sorry about the lack of communication, and will work on that. Thanks again for trusting us with your property! Steven

Lynn K.
11/2018
5.0
septic tank, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Great service. Would hire again.
Description of Work: Septic cleaning

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Matthew C.
02/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Great service.
Description of Work: Septic tank pumped. Sewage line unclogged.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Shankster Bros
Thank you!

Dave M.
01/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Great! Very professional.
Description of Work: Cleaning the septic tank.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brent L.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
The owner contacted me right away & performed the service & answered my questions. They are a very good service to work with.
Description of Work: Serviced & Inspected Septic System

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Gloria P.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

mary G.
06/2015
4.0
drain cleaning, septic tank
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: pumped septic tank. are professional. returned dirt to hole. never received follow up phone from them that i requested.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Priscilla M.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
They were great. They were prompt, thorough and polite. The work turned out fine.
Description of Work: They cleaned out our septic system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Tom R.
01/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, septic tank
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleared clog in drain. Located access point outside, and removed debris from drainage pipe. Very professional and quick work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Rita R.
01/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, septic tank
  + 0 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Caleb R.
01/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Showed up promptly, scheduled early, and did a great job!
Description of Work: Pumped out the septic tank.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Amy H.
10/2013
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
We had an insane amount of rain one evening and noticed our yard by the septic was flooding. We had just moved in a few months beforehand and have never had a septic. So, we paniced! I called Shanksters that night around midnight once we started hearing strange gurglings from our sinks and toilets. The friendly operator assured me we would be fine until morning so we didn't have to pay extra for middle of the night emergency call. That was nice of her, we thought. They arrived frst thing in the morning. Deduced we needed a new pump. So they pumpeed out tank to avoid any overflowing while the pump wasn't running. They told us they had a bunch of calls due to the rain, so they went to town to get apump and on a couple of more calls (fine with us..). They came back that afternoon and replaced the pump. I paid them and left. They left me the brochure for the pump, I was looking it over, and looked it up online. It was about $100. Pumping the septic was $300. Something smelled fishy and I felt I had overpaid for their services. So, I called them and said as much. Also, stange gurugling was still happening. So, they came back out, and we found we had yet another septic tank. The guy apologised for the over pricing (I don't know if it was an accident or on purpose) and offered to pump our other tank out at no extra charge. I thought that sounded fair. I'm not against anybody making a profit, but that was just a bit much. I'm glad that I called and expressed my displeasure. They were all very nice. I would hire them again, but will definatly be aware of pricing next time!!
Description of Work: Replace septc pump, pumped out tank. Later returned and pumped out 2nd septic tank.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

ELIZABETH H.
10/2013
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
The float alarm went off for our septic tank on a Sunday. This alarm indicates that our septic system is no longer discharging and that the level in the tank is rising. Our local septic tank cleaner does not do repairs, but they indicated that since our pump has been going for over ten years, they suspected it was time to replace the pump. Early Monday morning I called Shankster Plumbing and was greeted by a pleasant and efficient lady. She told me what the potential problems might be and approximately how much those corrections would cost. The estimate was for replacing the pump was about $1000. I was told that Steve would call me later that morning to confirm what the problems might be and he did. A little bit after noon, he came to our home, asked appropriate questions, and had me turn off the circuit breaker controlling the septic tank. Steve then opened and checked our septic tank. He discovered that it was simply an issue of our floats becoming loose. He reattached the floats. This was obviously the easiest fix we could have imagined, and we appreciated his honesty. I was charged travel time and an hour's labor. Everything about Steve Shankster and his company was professional: polite, timely response, knowledgeable, honest, and fair. Would absolutely recommend this company.
Description of Work: Repaired what was needed to our septic tank.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Steven T.
11/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, septic tank
  + 1 more
They were extremely efficient. I called on a Monday and they came out on Tuesday and then were able to fix the problem within a half hour. They did an excellent job for me.
Description of Work: He drained my septic tank and then it clogged back up, so he dug around and was able to clean it out and take care of it within a half hour.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Rahrer D.
09/2012
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
This was the first time I had the septic tank cleaned. I called for a price and date for service. They asked if it was an emergency situation. It was not and they were there next day within the time window stated. The service man asked what size tank it was and, to be honest, I wasn't sure but thought it was 1250 gallons. He asked how many people lived in the house, and after determining it was just my wife and me, he charged for a 1000 gallon tank. I inquired as to the use of septic maintenance products. He said he really could not tell any difference between those treated and those that were not. He said the best thing to do was routine cleaning every 2-3 years. All in all, tis company was professional, prompt, and punctual. I will use them again and would recommend them to anyone in the area.
Description of Work: Pumped septic tank and performed routine maintenance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

    Contact information

    501 S Jefferson Street, Silver Lake, IN 46982

    http://www.shanksterbros.net

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 6:30 AM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 6:30 AM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 6:30 AM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 6:30 AM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 6:30 AM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    575
    Trade License Locale
    IN
    Trade License Authority
    Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
    Trade License Expiration
    02/01/2024

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Septic Systems,
    Drain Cleaning,
    Plumbing,
    Sewer Cleaning,
    Drain Pipe Installation,
    Excavating

    FAQ

    Shankster Bros is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 AM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 AM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 AM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 AM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 AM

    Shankster Bros accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Shankster Bros does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Shankster Bros offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Shankster Bros does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Shankster Bros offers emergency services.
    No, Shankster Bros does not offer warranties.
    Shankster Bros offers the following services: Septic systems & septic tank pumping, repairs, design, installation, maintenance, inspections, line cleaning, excavating, bulldozing, backhoe, bobcat & driveways.

    Contact information

    501 S Jefferson Street, Silver Lake, IN 46982

    http://www.shanksterbros.net

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 6:30 AM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 6:30 AM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 6:30 AM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 6:30 AM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 6:30 AM