— serving portsmouth & scioto county
Excavating Contractor
in portsmouth, Ohio
Make your property work better, from the driveway to the next building site. Nathan Excavating serves Portsmouth with excavation, grading, drainage, demolition, and property cleanup. Tell us what needs attention, and we’ll help you plan the work around your site and your goals.
- Locally owned in Waverly, Ohio
- Residential and commercial projects
- Clear estimates and communication
repair. clear. prepare.
Excavation and property work in portsmouth
A wet yard, a rough driveway, or an unwanted structure can stand in the way of your plans. We help property owners address those problems and prepare the ground for
what comes next.
Excavation & Utilities
General excavation, trenching, utility preparation, and related earthwork.
Site Preparation
Preparing building sites, access areas, and properties for the next phase of work.
Land & Brush Clearing
Removing brush, vegetation, and obstructions to make property safer and more usable.
Grading & Drainage
Improving slope, drainage flow, erosion control, and the working grade of the site.
Driveway Repair
Grading, drainage improvements, culvert work, and washout repair.
Demolition
Structure removal, site cleanup, debris planning, and preparation for future use.
Heavy Loading & Hauling
Moving material to, from, or around the property as the project requires.
Erosion Control
Practical site measures that help manage runoff and protect disturbed ground.
Start with what's happening on site
plan the work around your property
For a project in Portsmouth or the surrounding area, the work starts with understanding the space. What needs to change? What needs to stay? How do you use the property each day?
01
water collecting where
it shouldn't
Show us where water enters, pools, or leaves the property. Photos after rain, existing downspouts, ditches, etc., help explain the problem before we discuss possible solutions.
03
A Structure Taking Up Useful Space
Share what you want removed and what you plan to do with the area afterward. Nearby buildings, utility connections, fences, and room for loading debris affect how demolition and cleanup are planned.
02
a driveway you rely on every day
Tell us who uses the drive, what vehicles need access, and where damage keeps returning. If the entrance must remain usable during the project, bring that up when we discuss the work.
04
New Work Around
Existing Buildings
Planning an addition, garage, or another improvement? Share the drawings, proposed location, and anything that needs to remain in place. Access routes and space for equipment matter as much as the work area.
a southern ohio company
Your portsmouth project. Our southern ohio team
Nathan Excavating is owned by Todd and Jake Nathan and based in Waverly. Our service area includes Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, Lucasville, and other Southern Ohio communities.
We work with homeowners, businesses, landowners, and contractors. Whether you’re repairing a problem or preparing for construction, tell us how you want the property to function. We’ll discuss the work involved, access to the site, and the next step toward an estimate.
Our Waverly headquarters
9329 OH-220, Waverly, OH 45690
Monday–Friday · 8:00am–4:00pm
Todd & Jake Nathan · Co-founders
from the first call to a defined scope
let's work out what your site needs
Step one
Share the location and goal
Send your property location, the work you have in mind, and your preferred timing. Photos and approximate dimensions are helpful if you have them.
Step two
Review the site and scope
We’ll discuss access, existing conditions, material needs, and the next step. A site visit may be needed to understand the work and prepare an estimate.
Step three
Review the estimate and timing
Confirm the work included, material and hauling needs, and scheduling before the project moves forward.
Ready to get your project started?
Fill out our contact form with your project information and our expert team will reach back out as soon as possible!
a few things to know before you call
portsmouth Excavation Questions
Start with the problem you’re seeing or the change you want to make. You don’t need to know the equipment or exact service name to ask about a project.
Do you serve Portsmouth and nearby communities?
Yes. We serve Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, Lucasville, and other Southern Ohio communities from our Waverly base. Send the exact location and a description of the work so we can confirm availability for your project.
Can you look at drainage and driveway repairs together?
Yes. The shape of the driveway, surrounding ground, ditches, and culverts can all affect where water goes. If repairs keep washing out, tell us when it happens and where the water comes from so we can discuss both issues together.
What if there is limited room beside my house or business?
Share photos of the entrance and route to the work area, along with approximate widths if available. Fences, parked vehicles, overhead lines, nearby buildings, and room to turn or load equipment can affect which approach is practical.
What should I send for a demolition or cleanup estimate?
Start with the address, photos, approximate dimensions, and a description of what you want removed. Tell us about known utility connections, nearby structures, and your plans for the cleared space. A site review may be needed to define removal and cleanup.
Where can I check Portsmouth’s project requirements?
For a property inside city limits, the City of Portsmouth’s building guidance is a useful starting point for permits, zoning, and historic-district information. Ask the city which requirements apply to your address and proposed work. For a property outside city limits, confirm the appropriate office for that location.
How much will excavation work cost in Portsmouth?
Cost depends on the scope, site access, ground conditions, materials, hauling, and how the area needs to be finished. Share what you know about the site and your goals. We can then discuss the information needed to prepare an estimate.
ready to improve your portsmouth property?
Let's put the plan in motion then! From a driveway that needs repair to ground that needs to be ready for construction, start by telling us about the site. Send the location, a short description, and your preferred timing.