Excavation, Concrete & Foundation Repair in Gallipolis, Ohio – Serving the Gallia County Seat
Excavation, concrete, foundation repair and sealing, ponds and septic for Gallipolis homes, river lots and hillside farms across Gallia County. Free estimates.
Your Local Excavation Contractor Serving Gallipolis, Ohio
Gallipolis is the Gallia County seat, an Ohio River town where established neighborhoods spread out from the downtown square and farms climb into the hills beyond. That mix gives our crew two very different kinds of ground to work: deep, silty river bottomland that holds water after a wet spring, and clay and shale hillsides where slope and rock decide how a job goes.
Little's Landscape & Excavation drives down the river from our home base in Pomeroy to take on projects all over Gallipolis. In town, that often means careful work on tighter lots with buried utilities, older garages and mature trees close by. Out in the township, it means clearing ground, cutting lanes, building ponds and setting septic systems on acreage.
We have spent more than three years working Southeast Ohio soil. Our crew is licensed and insured, we call Ohio 811 (OUPS) before every dig, and every Gallipolis job begins with a free, detailed estimate. We walk the property with you, explain what we see in the ground and put the scope and the price in writing before any equipment moves.
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 Gallipolis, Ohio
Excavation in Gallipolis changes from one block to the next. Near the river, we dig into soft bottomland that needs good drainage and a well-compacted base; up the hills, we run into shale and rock that has to be broken out. We clear lots, prepare building sites, grade yards and cut driveways sized to the property.
Trenching for water, sewer laterals and electric lines is routine work for us, and on established streets we pay close attention to what is already buried. Where a gravel drive crosses a ditch or wet draw, we set culverts sized to the flow so heavy Ohio Valley rain passes under the lane instead of washing it out.
Concrete Contractor in Gallipolis, Ohio
Many Gallipolis homes have an old, cracked driveway or a garage floor that settled years ago. We tear out the failed concrete, rebuild and compact the base, and pour new driveways, aprons, sidewalks, patios and garage pads that are sloped to drain. Because we do the dirt work ourselves, we know exactly what the slab is sitting on.
We also pour footers for garages, additions and pole buildings, plus slabs for sheds and equipment. On river-bottom lots where soil stays damp, we add stone and reinforcement where it is needed, so the finished concrete stands up to trucks, mowers and the freeze-thaw cycles that come every Gallipolis winter.
Foundation Repair & Sealing in Gallipolis, Ohio
Our foundation work in Gallipolis is strictly repair and sealing of existing foundations. Older brick and block basements in town often show cracks, bowing or seepage after decades of wet seasons. We excavate along the affected wall, open it to the footer and make the needed crack and bowing repairs while the wall is exposed.
Next we apply a waterproof seal, lay drain tile at the base to carry water away and backfill in compacted layers. Finally we regrade the yard so rain runs away from the house. On low lots near the Ohio River, that combination of sealing, drainage and grade is what keeps a basement dry.
Pond Construction & Repair in Gallipolis, Ohio
The farmland outside Gallipolis has plenty of spots where a pond makes sense, whether for livestock, fishing or simply a view from the porch. The secret is placement. We study how runoff crosses your land, check that the soil has enough clay to hold water and size the pond to its drainage area so it neither dries up nor overtops.
We excavate the basin, build the dam in compacted lifts, set an overflow for heavy storms and grade banks that are safe and easy to mow. If you already have a Gallipolis-area pond that leaks, has silted in or has a failing spillway, we can drain it, dig it out and rebuild what is broken.
Demolition Services in Gallipolis, Ohio
Gallipolis has its share of detached garages, sheds and older houses that have reached the end of their useful life. We handle demolition from start to finish: confirming utilities are disconnected, coordinating permits where required, taking the structure down safely and loading the debris for haul-off.
On in-town lots, our mini excavator lets us work close to property lines, fences and neighboring homes without tearing up the whole yard. Once the structure is gone, we remove old footings if needed, fill and compact the hole and leave a clean, graded lot ready for a new garage, a garden or a lawn.
Septic System Installation & Repair in Gallipolis, Ohio
City sewer covers much of Gallipolis itself, but homes in the surrounding township and out on the county roads rely on private septic systems. We install complete new systems, replace cracked or rusted tanks and repair leach fields that have stopped absorbing. Each layout is planned around the soil, slope and well location on your lot.
Heavy bottomland soil and hillside clay can both cause a leach field to fail early. We dig level trenches, set chambers where the ground can accept water, connect the tank properly and restore the yard when we are done. Most septic jobs we see near Gallipolis start with a wet spot or a slow drain, so call early.
Landscape Design & Grading in Gallipolis, Ohio
Plenty of Gallipolis yards either hold water after every storm or slowly slide toward the street. Our landscape grading reshapes the ground so it drains the way it should, using swales, regrading and erosion control. We strip and save topsoil before the heavy work starts, then spread it back over the finished grade.
On sloped lots we build retaining walls that create usable flat space and hold back the hillside behind a home. We also cut level pads for patios and garden areas, and add drainage behind walls so they stay straight. The result is a yard that is easier to mow, easier to enjoy and kinder to your foundation.
Why Gallipolis Homeowners Trust Little's Landscape & Excavation
Gallipolis homeowners value straight answers, and that is how we run our business. You get a free, detailed estimate that explains what we plan to do and why, whether that means an extra drain line on a river lot or a different pond site on a hillside farm. We are licensed and insured, call OUPS before every dig and keep one crew on your job from start to finish.
Serving Gallipolis, Ohio & Nearby
Gallipolis is an easy drive down the Ohio River from our Pomeroy headquarters, and it anchors much of our Gallia County work. From here we regularly serve neighboring communities including Bidwell, Rio Grande, Cheshire, Crown City and Vinton. Whether your property sits on a city street, along the river or out on a back road in the county, our crew brings the equipment the job needs.
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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Planning a driveway, a pond, a demolition or a fix for a leaking basement in Gallipolis? Request your free estimate and we will come walk the property with you. Office hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm.
