Excavation & Site Prep Services in Shelbyville, Indiana

Hoosier Dirt & Gravel handles gravel driveways, site preparation, drainage solutions, excavation, and land clearing across Shelby County and the surrounding counties of central Indiana, including Hancock, Decatur, Rush, Johnson, Bartholomew, Ripley, and Brown.

Freshly installed gravel driveway lined with a white picket fence at a home in Shelby County, Indiana

Gravel Driveway Installation & Repair

New driveway installations, regrading worn-out drives, and culvert work for residential and farm properties.

Loader grading and leveling a residential building lot for site preparation near Shelbyville, Indiana

Site Preparation & Grading

Lot leveling, pole barn pads, and final grading work for new construction and outbuildings.

Corrugated drainage pipe being installed in a trench along a rural road in central Indiana

Drainage Solutions

Culvert installation, surface drainage corrections, and agricultural tile repair built for clay soil and freeze-thaw conditions.

Excavator bucket digging earth during an excavation and trenching job on a rural property in Shelby County, Indiana

Excavation Services

Trenching, earthmoving, and tight-access excavation handled with owned mini excavator and skid steer equipment.

Mini excavator clearing tree stumps, roots, and brush during land clearing on a lot near Shelbyville, Indiana

Land Clearing

Light brush management and fence line clearing using skid steer attachments.

Travis Cobler operating a skid steer loader on a gravel lot beside a loaded dump trailer in Shelby County, Indiana
Driveway Installation & Repair

Gravel Driveways That Outlast Indiana Weather

Every project starts with proper grading, base preparation, and drainage planning. That's the foundation work that determines how long a driveway holds up.

  • New gravel driveway installation from base prep through final crown
  • Regrading and rock replenishment for eroded or rutted drives
  • Culvert installation and replacement for driveway drainage
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Drainage Solutions

Drainage Solutions For Indiana Clay And Wet Seasons

Hoosier Dirt & Gravel handles culvert installation, surface drainage corrections, and agricultural tile repair. Most drainage problems trace back to grade, culvert sizing, or compacted clay. That's exactly what our work addresses.

Rural drainage ditch carrying water alongside a fence line and farm field in central Indiana
Map of the Hoosier Dirt & Gravel service area covering Shelbyville, Shelby County, and surrounding central Indiana counties

Counties And Cities We Cover

Hoosier Dirt & Gravel serves property owners within approximately one hour of Shelbyville, Indiana. Our active service area covers the following counties and communities:

Shelby County (Home Base)

Shelbyville · Fairland · Morristown · Waldron · Manilla · Fountaintown

We also serve the following counties:

Hancock County · Decatur County · Rush County · Bartholomew County · Johnson County · Ripley County · Brown County · Madison County (southern)

If your property sits within approximately one hour of Shelbyville and your community isn't listed above, give us a call, we may still be able to service your project.

How A Project Comes Together

From initial contact through final walkthrough, here's what the process looks like.

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Step 1: Call

Call (317) 364-1987 or submit a request through our contact form. We'll discuss the scope of the work, ask about site access and timing, and schedule a free on-site visit, typically within a few days.

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Step 2: Visit

We walk the property, evaluate what the work requires, and prepare a written estimate through our Joist system. Materials, timeline, and total cost are documented before any work begins.

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Step 3: Get to Work

We start on the scheduled date with the equipment and materials specified in the estimate. You'll get progress updates on multi-day projects, and the site is cleaned up before we leave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often from property owners planning a project.

How much does a gravel driveway cost?

Driveway costs depend on length, base condition, drainage needs, and site access. We provide free on-site estimates with materials, timeline, and total cost spelled out before any work begins.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. Project financing is available through the Joist platform for jobs that benefit from flexible payment terms. Ask about financing options when you call.

Do you install septic systems?

No. Our current work covers driveways, site prep, drainage, excavation, and land clearing. Septic system installation isn't part of our service offering.

What equipment do you operate?

We own and operate a mini excavator, mini skid steer, and full skid steer, sized for both tight-access residential work and larger site prep jobs. No rental markups are passed to your project.

Do you handle commercial projects?

Our primary focus is residential and rural property work. Light commercial site prep and grading projects are welcome on a case-by-case basis.

Do you work in the winter?

We work year-round. Heavier dirt work slows during deep freezes, but culvert installation, drainage corrections, and storm-related repairs are available through the cold months.