Excavation, Concrete & Foundation Repair in Coolville, Ohio – From River Bottoms to Ridge Tops
Land clearing, concrete, foundation repair, ponds and septic for Coolville and Troy Township, from Hocking River flats to the hills off US 50. Free estimates.
Coolville's Hometown Excavating Crew, Just Up Route 7
Coolville sits along the Hocking River in Troy Township, only a few miles before that river reaches the Ohio. Within a short drive you can go from flat, silty bottomland near the village to steep wooded ridges along the US 50 and State Route 7 corridor. Each of those settings asks for a different approach, and we plan around the one on your lot.
Our shop in Pomeroy is a quick trip up Route 7, so Coolville is a regular stop for Little's Landscape & Excavation rather than an occasional long haul. For more than three years we have been clearing land, pouring concrete, building ponds and installing septic systems across Southeast Ohio. We are licensed and insured, and we contact Ohio 811 before every dig.
Some Coolville projects are in-town fixes: a cracked driveway, a basement that takes on water or a yard that never drains. Others are open acreage along the county roads where an owner wants a driveway, a pond and a septic system laid out together. Every job starts with a site walk and a free, detailed estimate.
Our Services in Pomeroy & Southeast Ohio
Excavation
- Land Clearing & Site Prep
- Culverts, Drains & Ditches
- Rock Removal
- Driveways & Grading
Concrete
- Driveways & Aprons
- Slabs & Garage Pads
- Sidewalks & Patios
- Footers
Demolition
- Houses, Barns & Garages
- Concrete Removal
- Debris Hauling
- Site Cleanup & Grading
Foundation Repair & Sealing
- Foundation Excavation
- Crack & Wall Repair
- Waterproof Sealing
- Drain Tile & Drainage
Landscape Design
- Retaining Walls
- Grading & Drainage
- Topsoil & Seeding Prep
- Outdoor Living Areas
Septic Systems
- New Septic Installation
- Tank Replacement
- Leach Field Repair
- Site Prep & Backfill
Pond Construction & Repair
- Pond Design & Digging
- Dam & Spillway Work
- Leak Repair
- Pond Cleanouts
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Excavation Services in Coolville, Ohio
Rural tracts around Coolville often need real work before they are usable. We clear brush and timber, cut gravel driveways up to ridge-top homesites, set culverts where a lane crosses a ditch and trench for water and power. Graded pads for pole barns, garages and storage buildings are a common request too.
The hills off State Route 144 hide plenty of sandstone, and the river flats can be soft once you dig below the surface. We bring machines that suit the ground, break out rock when we hit it and swap poor soil for compacted stone where a driveway or pad needs to carry weight.
Concrete Contractor in Coolville, Ohio
A gravel lane that washes out every winter often makes a good case for a concrete apron where it meets the road. We pour aprons, full driveways, sidewalks, patios and garage pads for Coolville homeowners, starting with a base we excavate, grade and compact ourselves so the slab stays flat.
Shop floors and equipment pads see heavy loads, so we pay attention to thickness, reinforcement and joint spacing to handle both the weight and Ohio's freeze and thaw cycles. We also pour footers for decks, porches and outbuildings, timed so the excavation and the pour happen back to back.
Foundation Repair & Sealing in Coolville, Ohio
When an older Coolville home shows a cracked basement wall, a bowing section or a damp corner every spring, we can help. Our foundation work focuses on repairing and sealing existing foundations: we dig along the outside of the affected wall, repair the damage and coat the exterior with a waterproof seal.
Before the trench is filled, we install drain tile at the base of the wall and bed it in clean stone so groundwater has a path away from the house. Then we regrade the soil to slope outward. On silty ground near the Hocking River, that combination makes the repair last.
Pond Construction & Repair in Coolville, Ohio
A pond on the hills around Coolville can water cattle, hold fish or simply give the land a place to gather wildlife. We study where runoff collects, test whether the subsoil has enough clay to seal and size the dam and spillway so a hard spring storm does not cut through the embankment.
Lower ground close to the river can have a high water table and sandier soil, which changes the design, so we check before we commit. Existing ponds that leak, fill with silt or have a failing overflow can usually be repaired. We finish by shaping and seeding the banks.
Demolition Services in Coolville, Ohio
Coolville dates back to the early 1800s, and the area has its share of worn-out houses, barns and outbuildings that have served their time. We take them down safely with a mini excavator, coordinate utility shutoffs, help with required permits and haul the debris away in our own dump trailer.
After the structure is gone, we fill and compact old cellars or footer holes and grade the site so water runs off instead of collecting. You end up with usable ground ready for a new build, a garden plot or a mowed lawn rather than a scarred patch of dirt.
Septic System Installation & Repair in Coolville, Ohio
Most homes outside the village rely on their own wastewater systems, and many around Coolville are decades old. We install complete new septic systems, replace failing tanks and repair or rebuild leach fields that have started to surface or back up into the house.
Soils change quickly here, from river silt to upland clay, and that affects where a leach field will work. We follow the approved design for your site, set chambers at the correct depth and grade around the field so surface water stays off. Combining septic work with your other site prep saves time.
Landscape Design & Grading in Coolville, Ohio
Many Coolville yards have one stubborn low corner that stays wet for days, or a slope that drops soil into the driveway after every rain. We regrade the ground, add swales and drainage, and use erosion control on bare banks so the yard holds together while new grass takes root.
Where a backyard climbs steeply, a curved block retaining wall can create a flat lawn or patio area. We build the wall on a compacted base with drainage stone behind it, grade the space in front and spread the topsoil we saved at the start, giving plantings a solid foundation.
Why Coolville Homeowners Trust Little's Landscape & Excavation
Coolville folks want a straight answer and a fair price, and that is how we work. Our free estimates spell out exactly what is included. We are licensed and insured, we call Ohio 811 before each dig, and we know that river-shaped ground can drain well on one end of a lot and hold water on the other.
Serving Coolville, Ohio & Nearby
Coolville sits in the southeast corner of Athens County near the Meigs County line, a short drive northeast of our Pomeroy headquarters. We also work regularly in Hockingport, Tuppers Plains, Stewart, Guysville, Racine and Reedsville. If your land is along US 50, Route 144 or a township road nearby, it is well within our range.
Serving Pomeroy & All of Southeast Ohio
From our home base in Pomeroy, we serve homeowners, farms and businesses across Meigs, Athens, Gallia and Jackson Counties. If your property is in a township or hollow not listed here, reach out anyway. Odds are we've worked nearby.
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Ready to Get Started in Coolville? Get Your Free Quote Today
Thinking about a pond, a new driveway or finally fixing that wet basement? Tell us about your Coolville project and we will set up a free on-site estimate. Office hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm.
