Excavation, Concrete & Foundation Repair in The Plains, Ohio – Neighborhood Site Work North of Athens
Driveways, foundation repair and sealing, drainage, septic and site work for homes in The Plains, just north of Athens, with free, detailed estimates.
Your Local Excavating Contractor Serving The Plains, Ohio
The Plains is one of the larger communities in Athens County, home to roughly 3,000 people just north of the city of Athens across parts of Athens and Dover townships. It's named for the broad, open ground early settlers found here, the same land where the Wolf Plains mound group, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, still stands.
Today The Plains is mostly established neighborhoods and newer homes, with many families commuting to Athens and Ohio University. That means much of our work here is improvement rather than raw land: replacing cracked driveways, fixing yards that drain toward the house, pouring garage pads and repairing basement walls that have taken decades of water pressure.
Little's Landscape & Excavation brings more than three years of Southeast Ohio experience to these residential jobs. We're licensed and insured and call Ohio 811 (OUPS) before every dig, which matters on streets full of buried gas, water and cable lines. Each project starts with a free, detailed estimate, so you know the scope and price before any equipment arrives.
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 The Plains, Ohio
Residential excavation in The Plains usually happens in tight quarters, between fences, driveways and neighbors' yards. We bring compact equipment that fits through a gate, trench for new water and electric lines, dig out rock and clear overgrown lots on the edges of town without tearing up the rest of the property.
We also grade building pads for sheds and detached garages, cut in or widen driveways and set culverts where a ditch crosses the entrance. Because the area has well-known archaeological ground, we'll stop and talk with you about anything unusual that turns up during a dig.
Concrete Contractor in The Plains, Ohio
Sunken, cracked driveways are one of the most common sights on older streets in The Plains. We break out the failed concrete, rebuild and compact the base, then pour a new driveway and apron that ties cleanly into the street. Doing the dig and the pour ourselves means the part you can't see is done right.
Beyond driveways, we pour sidewalks, patios, garage pads and footers for decks, porches and outbuildings. Each slab is formed to drain away from the house and reinforced for its load, so a new patio or walk adds curb appeal without creating a new water problem.
Foundation Repair & Sealing in The Plains, Ohio
We repair and seal existing foundations only; we don't build new ones. Plenty of homes in The Plains have basement walls that have absorbed decades of water pressure, and the result is cracking, bowing or a damp corner that never dries. We excavate along the wall, working carefully around walkways, landscaping and utilities.
With the wall exposed, we repair the damage, apply a waterproof seal and install new drain tile at the footer. Backfill goes in compacted layers, and the yard is regraded to slope away from the house, giving you a dry basement without a long, messy project.
Pond Construction & Repair in The Plains, Ohio
Most lots in town are too small for a pond, but properties on the outskirts of The Plains and out along the township roads often have room for one. We assess the soil, the runoff that will feed the pond and how it will sit relative to the house, drive and any septic field.
We then dig with deeper zones and gentle edges, compact the embankment and add an overflow that protects the dam in heavy rain. For an existing pond on nearby acreage that's leaking or overgrown, we offer cleanouts and resealing to restore its depth and stop seepage.
Demolition Services in The Plains, Ohio
Rotting detached garages, old sheds and failing outbuildings are common on established lots in The Plains. We handle demolition with care for close neighbors: utilities are shut off and permits secured first, then a mini excavator takes the structure down while dump trailers keep debris contained and off the street.
Once the building is gone, we haul away the debris, separate what can be recycled and grade the spot clean. Many homeowners clear an old structure to make room for a new garage pad or patio, and we can pour that concrete as the next step.
Septic System Installation & Repair in The Plains, Ohio
Homes in the center of The Plains are generally on public sewer, but many houses on the outskirts and along nearby township roads still rely on private systems. We install new septic systems, replace failing tanks and repair leach fields that have started backing up or surfacing in the yard.
Each system is laid out around your soil, lot size and setbacks from wells and property lines. We dig the trenches, set the leach field chambers, connect the tank and restore the lawn, keeping disruption to a minimum for families who still need to use the yard.
Landscape Design & Grading in The Plains, Ohio
A backyard that stays soggy or sends rainwater toward the foundation is one of the most frequent calls we get from The Plains. We correct the grade, add swales or drains and create level space for patios, play areas, sheds and garden beds, so the yard works the way you want.
Where the lot has a slope, we build curved block retaining walls that hold the soil and add usable space. Topsoil is saved and reused, trees and fences are protected and the site is cleaned up daily, because in a neighborhood setting the people next door notice too.
Why The Plains Homeowners Trust Little's Landscape & Excavation
Working in an established neighborhood takes a different approach than working on open farmland. In The Plains, we show up when we say we will, keep the job site tidy and explain each step while you're living in the home. We're licensed, insured and careful with OUPS locates on busy residential streets.
Serving The Plains, Ohio & Nearby
The Plains is in central Athens County, just north of Athens and a longer trip up from our Pomeroy headquarters, so we often schedule work here alongside other nearby jobs. Those include Athens, Chauncey, Nelsonville, Amesville and Albany. If you live anywhere in the Athens and Dover township area, we're glad to come out for a free estimate.
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 fix that cracked driveway, wet basement or soggy backyard in The Plains? Ask for a free estimate and we'll come take a look. Office hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, Saturday 10am–2pm.
