Looking for an excavation contractor in Greenville, OH? Describe your project once and up to three excavation contractors who work in Greenville and Darke County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Greenville is home to about 12,701 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a stable community (−0.8% since 2020). With 1,909 people per sq mi, it is a suburban area. New homes, additions and utility connections keep local excavation contractors busy.
Greenville at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 12,701 (−0.8% since 2020)
- Rank in Ohio
- 147th of 923 cities and towns
- Land area
- 6.7 sq mi
- Population density
- 1,909 people per sq mi (suburban)
- Type
- City (Greenville city)
- Main county
- Darke County
What to check before hiring in Greenville
- Call 811: required before digging, in Ohio as everywhere.
- Permits: grading, foundations and utility work may need permits from the city or county.
- Soil and rock: ask how unexpected rock or poor soil is priced.
- Price drivers: volume, depth, access, haul-off and backfill.
Useful official resources
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Call 811
Official information and guidance.
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OSHA: trenching and excavation
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Greenville
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Foundation and basement excavation
Digging for a foundation, basement or addition, with backfill.
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Utility trenches and site work
Trenches for water, sewer and power, building pads, driveways and grading.
Frequently asked questions in Greenville
How much does excavation cost in Greenville, OH?
It depends on the volume, depth, soil and haul-off. Describe your project: contractors who serve Greenville reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
A house foundation often takes a few days; larger site work longer.
Who hauls the dirt away?
Ask: haul-off and disposal are often priced separately.
Which excavation contractors will contact me?
Up to three independent excavation contractors who serve Greenville and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.