Excavation

Excavation is at the heart of what we do. C. Foreman Excavating provides excavation services for residential and light commercial projects throughout Champaign County and surrounding West Central Ohio communities.

Our excavation work can include removing, moving, and shaping soil to prepare a property for construction, drainage, driveways, foundations, utilities, landscaping, and other improvements.

Common excavation projects include:

• General excavation

• Building and construction site excavation

• Foundation excavation

• Driveway excavation

• Utility excavation

• Drainage excavation

• Earthwork and soil removal

Site Preparation 

Proper site preparation creates the foundation for a successful construction project.

C. Foreman Excavating provides site preparation services to help prepare properties for homes, buildings, driveways, concrete work, landscaping, and other improvements. Depending on the project, site preparation may include clearing, excavation, grading, leveling, soil removal, and preparing the ground for construction.

Land Clearing 

Need to turn an overgrown or wooded property into usable space?

Our land clearing services can help remove trees, brush, vegetation, debris, and other obstacles from a property. Land clearing may be necessary before construction, driveway installation, agricultural improvements, landscaping, pond excavation, or other property improvements.

We evaluate each property individually to determine the appropriate approach and equipment for the project.

Grading & Leveling 

Proper grading plays an important role in creating stable, usable land and directing water where it needs to go.

C. Foreman Excavating provides grading and leveling services for residential and light commercial properties. We can shape and level soil to prepare areas for construction, driveways, landscaping, drainage, and other improvements.

Proper grading can also help reduce drainage problems and prevent water from collecting where it shouldn't.

Trenching & Utility Excavation 

C. Foreman Excavating provides trenching and utility excavation services for projects that require properly excavated trenches for utilities, drainage systems, and other underground installations.

Depending on the project, trenching may be used for water lines, electrical services, drainage, utilities, and other underground infrastructure.

Project requirements vary depending on the utility, depth, soil conditions, and site layout.

Drainage Solutions

Poor drainage can lead to standing water, erosion, muddy areas, and other property problems.

C. Foreman Excavating provides drainage excavation and site work designed to improve the movement and management of water on your property.

Drainage projects may include excavation, grading, trenching, drainage pipe installation, culvert work, and other earthwork depending on the property's needs.

Our goal is to help create a practical drainage solution that works with the natural conditions of the property.

Driveway Installation & Preparation 

A durable driveway starts with proper preparation.

C. Foreman Excavating provides driveway excavation, grading, base preparation, and gravel installation for residential and other applicable properties throughout the service area.

Proper excavation and grading help establish a stable base and appropriate drainage before the driveway surface is installed.

Whether you're installing a new driveway, replacing an existing one, or improving an access road, we can help prepare the property for the project.

Culvert Installation 

Culverts help move water beneath driveways, access roads, and other areas where drainage needs to cross a property.

C. Foreman Excavating provides culvert installation and related excavation services, including the excavation, placement, grading, and backfilling associated with the project.

Proper installation is important for maintaining water flow, protecting driveways and access points, and reducing potential erosion and drainage problems.

Demolition & Concrete Removal 

When an existing structure or concrete surface needs to be removed, proper demolition and site cleanup are important parts of preparing the property for its next use.

C. Foreman Excavating provides demolition and concrete removal services for applicable residential and light commercial projects.

After removal, excavation, grading, and cleanup can help prepare the property for new construction, landscaping, driveways, or other improvements.

Gravel Installation

Gravel can be an affordable and practical solution for driveways, access roads, parking areas, and other property improvements.

C. Foreman Excavating provides gravel installation and preparation services, including excavation, grading, base preparation, and placement of gravel where appropriate.

Proper preparation helps create a stable, usable surface that can better withstand vehicle traffic and changing Ohio weather conditions.