Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Excavation Solutions
Countryside Farms Excavation has been a family-owned leader in excavation services since 1970, rooted in Lyons, Ohio. Our decades of experience and meticulous attention to detail ensure every project meets the highest standards of precision and quality. We combine advanced equipment with tailored solutions for pond installation, septic systems, land grading, and site development. Our team prioritizes customer satisfaction, offering reliable service and expert guidance from initial consultation to project completion. With deep community ties, we approach every job with a commitment to enhancing both properties and local landscapes.Our reputation for excellence stems from a philosophy of doing things right the first time, ensuring long-term client trust and project success. We specialize in transforming challenging terrain into functional spaces while maintaining environmental responsibility. From residential projects to large-scale commercial developments, our expertise adapts to diverse client needs. Our legacy of quality workmanship continues through a new generation of skilled operators and innovative techniques. This enduring dedication to our craft and community makes us the trusted choice for excavation and land development in northwest Ohio.
Services
Pond Installation
Septic Systems
Land Grading
Site Development
Brush Mulching
Dozer Work
Excavator Services
Drainage Solutions
Land Leveling
Footer Digs
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of excavation expertise in northwest Ohio
- Our family-owned business maintains meticulous attention to detail
- We provide tailored solutions for residential and commercial projects
- Our team uses state-of-the-art grade-controlled equipment
- We guarantee reliable service with community-focused values
What people say
Precision and quality
Family-owned since 1970
Meticulous attention to detail
Trusted partner
Community commitment
Services
Pond Installation
Our pond installation service creates custom aquatic landscapes that enhance property value and ecological balance. We handle complete project management from initial design through excavation, dam construction, and final landscaping. Using advanced surveying technology ensures precise depth measurements and proper water flow while maintaining environmental compliance. Clients benefit from durable, aesthetically pleasing water features that integrate seamlessly with existing terrain.
Septic Systems
We specialize in complete septic system installations that meet Ohio environmental regulations and property requirements. Our process includes site evaluation, system design, excavation, and final compliance testing. Modern equipment ensures accurate trenching and proper soil absorption while minimizing landscape disruption. Clients receive reliable, long-lasting waste management solutions with minimal maintenance requirements and full regulatory compliance.
Land Grading
Our land grading services optimize property drainage and prepare surfaces for construction or landscaping. Using GPS-guided dozers achieves precise slope measurements within 0.1% accuracy for proper water runoff. We implement erosion control measures during grading to preserve soil integrity. Clients receive improved land usability with reduced erosion risks and optimal conditions for subsequent development projects.
Brush Mulching
This eco-friendly land clearing method converts dense vegetation into nutrient-rich mulch using specialized machinery. We process trees up to 12" diameter and heavy brush in a single pass while preserving desirable vegetation. The resulting mulch layer suppresses regrowth and improves soil quality for future development. Clients benefit from efficient site preparation that reduces fire hazards and improves land usability without burning or hauling debris.
Dozer Work
Our dozer services reshape large land areas with precision using grade-controlled equipment. We handle complex grading tasks for agricultural fields, construction sites, and recreational areas with 0.5" elevation accuracy. Projects include road building, lot preparation, and drainage channel creation. Clients receive efficiently transformed landscapes that meet exact specifications while maintaining environmental sustainability through minimal soil disturbance.
Questions
What excavation services do you offer?
We provide pond installation, septic systems, land grading, site development, drainage solutions, and heavy equipment work for residential and commercial properties.
How long have you served the Lyons area?
As a family-owned business, we've delivered excavation services in Lyons, Ohio since 1970 with multi-generational local expertise.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we complete projects of all sizes including home site preparation, agricultural land development, and commercial construction sites.
What equipment do you use?
We utilize modern excavators, dozers, scrapers, and grade-controlled technology for precise land shaping and excavation tasks.
Are you licensed for septic system installations?
Yes, we're fully licensed and experienced in installing code-compliant septic systems that meet all Ohio environmental regulations.
Reviews (3)
Andrew Dominique
Dec 23, 2021
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Countryside Farms Excavation did a fantastic job on our new home build!! They stripped the topsoil, dug a pond, installed septic and leech field, installed a drivewayg, finish graded, then replaced the topsoil. From a flat unimproved parcel of land to the completed project, I was impressed with their attention to detail and quality of work. The knowledge and experience made me extremely happy I selected them for the job. I have also followed their work on many other projects. They continue to produce some of the best looking property in the area.
Billie Jo Cortright
Dec 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Countryside Farms Excavation is exceptional. They are very knowledgeable in site plans and helping the home owner understand the entire process of site work, building a home, septic systems, finish grade. Their ponds are beautiful and well designed. Very friendly and great to work with.
Countryside Farms Excavation is exceptional. They are very knowledgeable in site plans and helping the home owner understand the entire process of site work, building a home, septic systems, finish grade. Their ponds are beautiful and well designed. Very friendly and great to work with.
Danny Lane
Feb 02, 2020
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Called for a quote, called back after a week and turned out they just just straight up blew me off. Never even went to the property.
