Serving Painesville & Lake County since 2005

We Dig It Right the First Time — No Surprises, No Shortcuts

From residential foundations to drainage solutions, Van Driest Excavating brings precision, honesty, and heavy equipment know-how to every job in the Painesville area.

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What We Do

Excavation Services Built on Solid Ground

Whether you're breaking ground on a new home or fixing a drainage problem, we bring the right equipment and the right attitude to every project.

Residential Excavation

Basement digs, lot clearance, and new-home site prep done with care for your property and neighborhood.

Grading & Site Prep

Proper grade ensures water moves away from your structure. We level, contour, and compact for lasting results.

Foundation Work

Trenching for footings, underpinning support, and foundation excavation — done to spec, every time.

Drainage Solutions

French drains, swales, and grading corrections that keep your basement dry and your yard intact.

Demolition & Hauling

Old shed gone? Driveway removal? We tear it down, clean up the debris, and haul it away — fast.

Driveways & Access Roads

Gravel, crushed stone, or full driveway builds — we prep the base and grade it so it lasts.

About Us

Local. Licensed. Reliable.

Van Driest Excavating has been serving Painesville and the surrounding Lake County communities for over two decades. We started with a single excavator and a commitment to showing up on time and doing the job right.

Today we still operate with that same mindset. Every project — big or small — gets the same attention to detail. We don't cut corners, we don't ghost clients, and we don't leave a site messier than we found it.

20+
Years in Business
100%
Licensed & Insured
Lake
County Focused
On-Time
Every Shift
Van Driest Excavating equipment on a residential job site
Why Choose Us

The Difference Is in the Dirt

We've learned what homeowners and builders in this area actually need — and we deliver it without the fluff.

Licensed & Fully Insured

You're protected. We carry proper liability coverage and workers' comp so you never have to wonder.

On Time, Every Time

We show up when we say we will. No vague windows, no "we'll swing by sometime." You'll know before we arrive.

Straightforward Pricing

Honest estimates with no hidden fees. We tell you what the job will cost before we start digging.

Locally Owned

We live here too. Your neighbors, your schools, your streets — we take pride in this community and treat your property like our own.

Modern Equipment

Well-maintained excavators, skid steers, and dump trucks mean fewer breakdowns and faster completions.

Clean Job Sites

We clean up after every job. Your yard, your driveway, your neighborhood — we leave it better than we found it.

Service Areas

Proudly Serving Lake County & Beyond

Based in Painesville, we regularly work throughout the greater Lake County area and surrounding communities.

Painesville
Our Home Base
Kirtland
Residential & Commercial
Mentor
Full-Service Coverage
Concord
Lot Prep & Grading
Eastlake
Drainage & Excavation
Willoughby
Foundation Work
Perry
Residential Digs
Chardon
Site Development
Get In Touch

Ready to Break Ground?

Give us a call or send a message — we'll get back to you within one business day with a straightforward assessment and estimate.

Address

10771 Girdled Rd
Painesville, OH 44077-8801

Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: By Appointment
Sun: Closed

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