Expert Excavation & Site Work Across Athens County, Ohio – Building Your Vision from the Ground Up
From the Hocking River valley to the ridges along the Meigs County line, Little's handles excavation, ponds, foundations and concrete for Athens County landowners, with free estimates on every job.
Excavating Company Serving All of Athens County, Ohio | Little's
Athens County is a patchwork of ground conditions. The city of Athens, the county seat, sits in the Hocking River valley, where bottomland soil can hold water well into spring. Head out toward the old mining villages in the north, Nelsonville, Glouster, Trimble, and the land turns steep and wooded, with much of it inside the Wayne National Forest. Down south toward Albany and Coolville, it rolls into farm country. One company working all of that ground has to adjust its approach from one road to the next, and that is how we work.
Little's Landscaping & Excavation is based just south of the county line in Pomeroy, and we have spent more than three years building ponds, digging foundations, pouring concrete and preparing sites for homeowners and landowners across Southeast Ohio. Because we handle land clearing, excavation, concrete, septic and framing ourselves, an Athens County project can go from raw ground to finished foundation without you hiring three or four separate outfits.
Each project begins with a free, detailed estimate. We walk your property, look at the slope, the drainage and the access, and then put a clear price in writing so you can plan without guessing.
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Free QuotesReliable Excavation Services Near Athens County, Ohio
Pond Excavation
- Professional Design & Planning
- Proper Depth & Grading
- Leak Prevention & Longevity
- Complete Site Integration
Foundation Excavation
- Precision Grade Work
- Rock & Soil Management
- Safety & Compliance
- Water Management Systems
Landscape Excavation
- Complete Property Transformation
- Topsoil Preservation
- Drainage & Erosion Control
- Preparation for Landscape Features
Concrete Contractor
- Integrated Excavation & Concrete
- Full Range of Concrete Work
- Quality & Durability Focus
- Decorative Options Available
Demolition Contractor
- Safe Structure Removal
- Utility Disconnection & Permits
- Environmental Responsibility
- Complete Site Restoration
General Excavating Contractor
- Comprehensive Earth Moving
- Specialized Equipment Fleet
- Rock Removal Expertise
- One Contractor, Complete Project
Pond Excavation Services in Athens County, Ohio
Plenty of Athens County acreage was made for a pond: a draw between two hills, a wet spot in a hayfield that never quite dries out, a spring seeping from a hillside. Whether you want a livestock pond, a swimming hole or a quiet place to fish, we look at the watershed feeding your site and size the pond to match it, so it fills properly and the spillway can handle a hard storm.
The clay in much of the county seals well if it is worked properly, and that is where we put our attention. We key in the dam, compact it in lifts and shape banks you can mow and walk. If you already have an older pond that leaks, has silted in, or has a dam overgrown with brush, we can clean it out and rebuild what needs rebuilding.
Foundation Excavation Services in Athens County, Ohio
A good foundation begins with a hole dug to the right depth and squared to plan. Across Athens County we dig basements, crawlspaces and slab footers for new homes, additions and garages. We stake the layout carefully, dig to firm bearing soil, and keep the spoil piled where it will not wash back in or block your concrete truck.
Sandstone ledges and shale show up in a lot of places on the county's hillsides, and groundwater on valley floors needs a plan before the walls go up. We handle rock as we hit it and set up footer drains and perimeter drainage so water moves away from the foundation instead of into your basement. For older homes with settling or cracking walls, we also excavate for foundation repair.
Landscape Excavation Services in Athens County, Ohio
Hilly ground makes for beautiful property and difficult yards. Throughout Athens County we cut level spots for patios, gardens and play areas, build up low corners that hold standing water, and reshape slopes so the lawn can be mowed without a tractor tipping. We strip and save topsoil before any heavy work starts, then spread it back so your new grade grows grass.
Erosion is the other half of the job. Runoff from the ridges cuts gullies in yards and driveways after every heavy rain, so we install swales, culverts and drainage pipe to carry water where it should go. If you have a retaining wall, stone path or planting beds in mind, we prepare the base properly first so the finished work lasts.
Concrete Contractor Services in Athens County, Ohio
Since we do the digging ourselves, our concrete work starts on a base we prepared and know is right. For Athens County homeowners we pour driveways, sidewalks, patios, garage and barn floors, footers and foundation walls. Each pour gets the right gravel base, reinforcement and control joints so it holds up through Ohio freeze-thaw cycles.
If you want something beyond plain broom-finished gray, ask about decorative options for patios and walkways. Since one crew handles both the excavation and the concrete, you avoid the gap between contractors where grading mistakes turn into cracked slabs, and your schedule stays tighter.
Demolition Contractor Services in Athens County, Ohio
Rural Athens County has no shortage of collapsing barns, burned-out houses, old mobile homes and outbuildings that have outlived their purpose. We take these structures down safely, coordinate utility disconnections, and help you sort out the permits your project needs before the first wall comes down.
After the structure is gone, we haul the debris away, fill any old basement or cistern, and grade the site so it is ready for a new build, a garden or a pasture. We separate materials where possible to keep what we can out of the landfill, and we leave your property clean.
General Excavating Contractor Services in Athens County, Ohio
Some jobs do not fit neatly into one category: a new driveway up a wooded hillside, a building pad for a pole barn, a utility trench to a new garage, or clearing an overgrown lot that has sat for years. As a general excavating contractor, we bring the right equipment and the experience to work through rock, roots and slope across Athens County.
Many rural properties here sit beyond the reach of city sewer, so we also handle septic system installation and repair, from digging the tank and leach field to replacing a failing system. Every job is done with an Ohio 811 (OUPS) call first, so buried lines are marked before we dig.
Why Athens County Homeowners Trust Little's Landscaping & Excavation
We work the same kind of ground you live on. Southeast Ohio clay, shale and steep driveways are our everyday conditions, and we plan for them from the start instead of discovering them halfway through a job.
We also keep the work under one roof. Clearing, excavation, concrete, septic, framing and ponds are all services we provide, which means fewer handoffs, fewer scheduling headaches and one point of contact who knows your whole project.
Little's Landscaping & Excavation is licensed and insured, we follow Ohio 811 procedures on every dig, and our estimates are free and written in plain language. You will know what we are doing and what it costs before we start.
Service Area Coverage Near Athens County
Athens County sits directly north of our Pomeroy headquarters in Meigs County, so most of the county is a reasonable drive for our crews. We work from the county seat in Athens to the farthest villages in every direction, including:
- Albany
- Amesville
- Athens
- Chauncey
- Coolville
- Glouster
- Hockingport
- Jacksonville
- Millfield
- Nelsonville
- New Marshfield
- Shade
- Stewart
- The Plains
- Trimble
Along with Athens County, we serve Meigs, Gallia and Jackson Counties. If your property is in a township or hollow without a town name on this list, reach out anyway. Odds are we have worked nearby.
Ready to Transform Your Athens County Property? Take Action Today
Whether you are clearing land for a first home, adding a pond to the back forty or replacing a failing septic system, the first step is the same: a conversation and a site visit. We will look at your ground, talk through what you want and give you a free, detailed estimate.
Click the Free Quote button to send us your project details, or call during business hours, Monday through Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 10 to 2. We look forward to helping you build in Athens County.
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Littles Landscaping and Excavation
Reliable Excavating Company Near Albany, Ohio
If you're in need of a reliable excavating company near Albany, Ohio, look no further than Littles Landscaping and Excavation. With years of experience and a team of skilled professionals, we are dedicated to providing top-notch excavation services to our customers. Whether you need land clearing, site preparation, or utility installation, we have the expertise to get the job done efficiently and effectively. Contact us today for all your excavation needs.
