John F. Kelius Excavating, Inc.

To fix a recurring flooding problem with our backyard patio, Troy Kelius dug a 200-foot-long trench from the patio to the front street and installed in it a catch basin and perfectly pitched 4-inch PVC pipe to carry away excess rain water via gravity. To minimize lawn damage, Troy used relatively light machinery and even hand tools. The clean up was thorough and complete, including a generous amount of grass seed and straw on the lawn "scar." He did all this himself in less than 3 days and at a price more than reasonable. Not only is Troy amazingly competent, thoroughly professional, and unquestionably honest, he is also a very nice person: always prepared to listen, willing to explain, and just a pleasure to talk with. We cannot recommend Troy Kelius highly enough.

I had water running into my back door for two years after hiring a shady contractor to widen my back patio. John came over took a look went home and thought on it and after having several other contractors come out he figured out how to fix the problem at a reasonable price. John takes pride in his work and does the job as if it was his own project. I cannot say enough good things about john. He also dug up my back yard and installed a propane tank for me. I was glad I hired john as I new the job would be done right the first time. You can be assured if you hire john your in good hands. Honestly, I’ve had several, I mean several contractors come out and none could fix my water problem. I would highly recommend John and his crew! I can’t thank him enough.

I have used John Kelius plumbing and excavating for close to 30 years now. John and Troy are always on time, dependable and explain each step of the job. They give you options and the job is always done right at a fair price. Highly recommended!

BIG MISTAKE using JOHN F. KELIUS plumber for work in our home as he charged excessive hours on the job, while our contractor assisted him with his own time, but he charged as if he did the entire job himself.  Our contractor requested estimates three different times but he did not give them.  We were pressed for time as we did not have the use of our living room or our only bathroom which he was well aware of the situation, and saw dollar signs. I had to have him come back out to replace old, brittle copper pipes with pex, when he knew he should have done the job right the first time!  He saw an insurance claim and took advantage of the situation.  Our insurance company will be made aware of this thief, as well as all social media and BBB.  He is the type of businessman that gives the trad

Big mistake hiring this contractor. The Kelois crew proceeded to dig up my pavers barely were able to install the submersible pump and installed the water filters in the wrong position so I would have to replace the bladder tank switch approximately once a year because this contractor does not know what he is doing do not hire unless you have extra money to wast