Excavation and Site Work in Columbiana County, Ohio
Valley Brook Services is a full-package excavation company serving Columbiana County, Ohio. Columbiana County is rolling, hilly country along the Ohio River, with small cities and a lot of farmland and wooded hills. Columbiana County borders Lawrence and Beaver Counties, so it is a natural fit for our Ohio site-work service area.
We do site preparation, foundation excavation and backfill, underground utilities and stormwater, grading and topsoil, land clearing, demolition, larger pond construction and trucking. In Ohio our work is site work only. We serve 14 counties across Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio, and we have been in business since 2014.
What We Do in Columbiana County
Here is how each of our services fits the projects we see in this county. In Columbiana County, that includes site preparation & development, foundation excavation & backfill, underground utilities & stormwater, grading & topsoil, land clearing & lot clearing, demolition, pond construction, trucking & aggregate hauling.
Site Preparation & Development in Columbiana County
Whether you are putting up a garage, a pole barn or a house, the pad has to be built right. In Columbiana County, we build the pad to the size and grade the building needs, and we can handle the clearing, grading and utilities around it.
Foundation Excavation & Backfill in Columbiana County
Footers, foundation digs and backfill are the core of our work for builders. If your project in Columbiana County needs a foundation dug on a schedule, this is the work we do every week.
Underground Utilities & Stormwater in Columbiana County
Pipe and stormwater work are part of our full-package excavation. In Columbiana County, we can run the trench, bed and lay the pipe, and backfill, alongside the grading and site prep on the same job.
Grading & Topsoil in Columbiana County
In Columbiana County, we grade new lots for builders and developers and put down topsoil and final grade when the construction is done. We also take on commercial grading, including parking areas.
Land Clearing & Lot Clearing in Columbiana County
If a lot in Columbiana County is wooded or overgrown, clearing is the first step. We clear the site and can keep going into the pad, the foundation or the utilities.
Demolition in Columbiana County
If an old house, garage or outbuilding in Columbiana County has to come down before something new goes up, we handle the demolition, haul the debris with our own trucks and leave the lot ready for the next step.
Pond Construction in Columbiana County
Pond construction in Columbiana County is excavation on a big scale. We do not build small ornamental ponds, but for a larger pond we can excavate and shape the basin.
Trucking & Aggregate Hauling in Columbiana County
Having our own trucks matters on every job. In Columbiana County, our drivers and trucks work alongside our excavation crews and haul our own stone to the site.
Planning a Project in Columbiana County?
Tell us about the property and what you need done. We will talk through the project and tell you whether it is a fit.
Call (724) 865-6120Who We Work With in Columbiana County
We work for several area home builders and take on commercial and private projects as well. In Columbiana County, that means everything from a builder's next lot to a commercial site that needs grading and stormwater, to a landowner who needs a pad or a clearing.
We are a good fit for customers who value quality work over the cheapest number. People tell us the crew is professional and the work is quality, and we aim to earn that on every job.
Permits and Planning for Projects in Columbiana County
Requirements for site work differ from one township and county to the next. In Columbiana County, some projects need a permit to move dirt, some need a stormwater permit, and almost every building project needs its own approvals. We are not the permit office, so check with the local township or borough early and tell us what they require. Ohio requires a call to 811 (the Ohio Utilities Protection Service) before excavation, so buried utilities are marked.
Our Ohio work is site work only. We do not install septic systems in Ohio.
Weather and Ground Conditions in Columbiana County
We work year-round for the most part, as long as the weather lets us. Rain and wet dirt can set a project back, because wet dirt cannot be moved well, and frozen ground has its own limits. In Columbiana County, that means winter and the wettest weeks of spring can push a start date. We would rather tell you honestly when conditions will affect your project than promise a date we cannot keep.
If your project has a firm deadline, such as a closing date or a builder's schedule, tell us early so we can plan around it.
Our Ohio Service Area
Our office is in Wampum, Pennsylvania, a short drive from the Ohio line, and we serve Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana Counties in Ohio. Our work in Columbiana County is site work: site preparation, foundation excavation, underground utilities and stormwater, grading, land clearing, demolition, larger ponds and trucking. We do not install septic systems in Ohio. If your project is a good fit for a crew that digs, grades and hauls, tell us about it and we will talk it through.
Before You Contact Us About a Project in Columbiana County
A little preparation helps us give you a useful answer quickly. When you reach out, it helps to have:
- The address or parcel location of the property, and the county
- What you need done: site prep, a pad, a foundation, utilities, grading, clearing, demolition, a pond or a septic system
- Whether the site is cleared, wooded or already partly built
- Any plans, stakes or drawings that already exist
- Your target start date
If you do not have all of that yet, that is fine. Tell us what you know and we will help you work out the next step. You can call (724) 865-6120 or send us a message through our contact form.
What Working with Us Looks Like
- Reach out. Tell us the address, what you need and your timeline. You can call (724) 865-6120 or send us a message through our contact form.
- We talk it through. We ask questions about the site, the plans and the schedule, and tell you honestly whether the project is a fit.
- Site review. We look at the ground, the access and anything that could affect the work, such as slopes, rock, wet areas and buried utilities.
- Quote and schedule. You get a quote based on the actual scope, and we line up the work with weather and the other trades on the job.
- Crews and trucks on site. Our own crews, equipment and dump trucks do the work.
Communities We Serve in Columbiana County
We work throughout Columbiana County, including Lisbon and the surrounding area. Communities we serve include:
- Lisbon
- Salem
- East Liverpool
- Columbiana
- Wellsville
- Leetonia
- Calcutta
- Negley
Do not see your community listed? If your property is in Columbiana County, call (724) 865-6120 or send us a message through our contact form and we will confirm we can help.
Why Property Owners and Builders in Columbiana County Choose Valley Brook Services
A Full-Package Excavation Company
We handle the work from clearing to site prep, utilities and grading, plus foundation digging and trucking. That means fewer handoffs and one company accountable for a lot of the ground work on your project.
Our Own Trucks and Equipment
We run our own dump trucks and haul our own stone. Our fleet is roughly 45 to 50 pieces of equipment, including trucks and pickups, and we keep a mechanic on staff to keep it working.
Experience Since 2014
Valley Brook Services was started in 2014 by Eric Moscipan with a single Toro Dingo, and it has grown into a company of nearly 20 employees. Foundation digging for area home builders, more than 250 houses a year, is a big part of our work.
Nearby Service Areas
In addition to Columbiana County, we serve Lawrence County, Beaver County, Butler County, Mercer County, Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Venango County, Clarion County, Crawford County, Washington County, Westmoreland County, Trumbull County, Mahoning County. See our full service area page for the complete list of locations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Work in Columbiana County
Yes. Columbiana County is one of the 14 counties in Pennsylvania and Ohio that we serve.
We do site preparation, foundation excavation and backfill, underground utilities and stormwater, grading and topsoil, land clearing, demolition, larger pond construction and trucking. In Ohio our work is site work only.
For the most part, yes, as long as the weather allows. Wet or frozen ground can delay a project, and we will tell you if conditions are likely to affect your schedule.
Send us a message through our contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through the project.
No. Our septic installation is limited to Pennsylvania. In Ohio, we do site work only.
Yes. We take on commercial site work, including grading, building pads and stormwater, alongside our work for home builders.