Excavation & Site Work in Lebanon
Lebanon is the county seat of Boone County and one of the fastest-growing communities in Central Indiana, anchored by the LEAP Research and Innovation District and a wave of new residential development along I-65 and SR-39. Mann Excavation & Sitework serves Lebanon homeowners, farms, and small commercial sites with gravel driveway construction, culvert installation, drainage correction, site preparation, and site work. From established neighborhoods near downtown Lebanon to rural acreage out toward Thorntown and Advance, we bring the dump truck, skid steer, and excavator needed to get the job done in one trip.
Boone County soils around Lebanon are dominated by heavy Crosby and Brookston silty clay loams — poorly drained, high-shrink-swell soils that hold water and cause gravel driveways to rut, soften, and develop potholes. Successful driveway and site work here depends on excavating a stable subgrade, installing a compacted #2 or #53 stone base, and building positive drainage with proper crown, swales, and culverts. We grade every Lebanon project to move water away from structures and driveways before placing finish stone.
As Lebanon continues to grow, more property owners are adding driveways, pole barns, drainage systems, and building pads. Mann Excavation & Sitework handles the full scope — clearing, excavation, grading, base prep, and final material placement — so you work with one fully insured, veteran-owned contractor from start to finish.
Whether you need a new gravel driveway, culvert replacement, drainage repair, yard grading, or site work, Mann Excavation & Sitework has the equipment and experience to get the job done right — on time and on budget.
Gravel Driveways & Driveway Repair in Lebanon
Long rural driveways are common around Lebanon, and Boone County's wet clay soils are hard on them. We install new gravel driveways with a properly excavated subgrade, a compacted #2 limestone base for load-bearing strength, and a #53 crushed stone surface that locks together and sheds water. For existing driveways, we regrade ruts and washboarding, fill potholes, re-establish the crown, and top with fresh stone so your driveway drains instead of holding water.
Most new gravel driveway installations in Lebanon run between $1,800 and $8,000+ depending on length, width, the amount of base correction required, and culvert work at the road entrance. Repairs and resurfacing typically range from $600 to $3,000. We measure on-site and give a flat quote before any stone is placed.
Culverts, Drainage & Grading for Boone County Properties
Because so much of the soil around Lebanon drains poorly, drainage is the single biggest factor in whether a driveway or building pad lasts. We install and replace driveway culvert pipes sized to the ditch flow, build ditch crossings, cut swales, and regrade yards to eliminate standing water and protect foundations. When the county requires a properly sized culvert at a new driveway entrance, we handle the excavation, pipe, end sections, and stone backfill.
For new construction, sheds, garages, and pole barns, we excavate and compact level building pads with a stone base ready for concrete or post-frame construction. Proper site prep on Boone County clay prevents the settling and heaving that ruins slabs and floors.
Land Clearing & Site Preparation Near Lebanon
Many Lebanon-area properties — especially newly purchased acreage and farm parcels — need brush removal, overgrowth clearing, and rough grading before any building or driveway work can begin. With skid steer and excavator attachments we clear brush, remove small trees and stumps, and prepare the ground for driveways, pads, and drainage. Then we remove debris or repurpose material on-site.
Services We Provide in Lebanon
Excavation Services
Excavation, trenching, footings, drainage digs, and skid steer work for residential and small commercial sites.
Gravel Driveway Installation
New driveway construction with proper base, crown, and surface material for long-lasting results.
Gravel Driveway Repair
Pothole filling, rut repair, regrading, and surface restoration for existing gravel driveways.
Land Clearing
Brush, overgrowth, small tree, and stump removal to prep land for driveways, pads, and drainage.
Land Clearing & Mulching Info
Forestry mulching, conventional land clearing and brush removal are all available now.
Culvert Repair & Installation
Driveway culvert replacement, new installations, and ditch crossing construction.
Yard Drainage Solutions
French drains, swales, grading corrections, and drainage improvements to protect your property.
Building Pad Preparation
Level, compacted pads for sheds, garages, barns, and outbuildings with gravel base.
Yard Grading & Leveling
Correct drainage, eliminate low spots, and prepare sites for construction or landscaping.
Trenching & Utility Digs
Trenching for water, electric, and drain lines, plus backfill and surface restoration.
Site Work
Full site preparation — clearing, cut and fill, base placement, and debris removal for the work we perform.
Why Lebanon Residents Choose Mann Excavation & Sitework
- Veteran owned and operated — honest, reliable service
- Fully insured, and
- Based in Danville, serving Lebanon and Boone County
- Owner-operated — dump truck, skid steer, and excavator
- One contractor handles clearing, excavation, grading, and finish work
- Deep knowledge of Indiana soil conditions and drainage challenges
Nearby Service Areas
In addition to Lebanon, we provide excavation and site work services throughout Boone County and surrounding communities:
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