For homeowners and property owners in Summit County, a reliable septic system and well-managed drainage aren’t optional — they’re essential. Many properties in the Akron, Green, and Uniontown areas rely on private septic systems rather than municipal sewer connections, and keeping those systems functioning properly protects your home, your health, and the surrounding environment. Len’s Excavating and Landscape has been serving Summit County and Northeast Ohio since 1964, providing expert septic, excavating, and drainage services with a track record of quality that spans more than six decades.
Septic System Installation in Summit County
A properly designed and installed septic system is one of the most important investments you can make in a rural or semi-rural property. Getting it right from the start avoids costly failures down the road and ensures your system will perform reliably for decades.
Len’s Excavating and Landscape handles every phase of septic system installation, including:
- Site evaluation and soil testing – Assessing soil type and drainage capacity to determine the right system design for your property
- System design and permitting – Navigating Ohio’s septic regulations and county health department requirements, which vary by jurisdiction
- Excavation and installation – Proper placement of the tank, distribution box, and drain field using equipment operated by experienced crews
- Final grading and restoration – Returning the site to a clean, stable finish after installation is complete
Ohio requires septic systems to be designed and installed by licensed contractors who understand state and county health department standards. Len’s has decades of experience working within these regulatory requirements throughout Summit County and the surrounding area.
If your existing system is showing warning signs — such as slow or gurgling drains, sewage odors near the drain field, unusually green grass over the drain field, or wet patches in the yard — Len’s can diagnose the problem and perform repairs or full system replacement as needed.
French Drains and Drainage Solutions
Poor drainage is one of the most persistent problems property owners face in Northeast Ohio. Heavy spring rains, clay-heavy soils, and improperly graded lots can lead to standing water, basement seepage, soil erosion, and damaged landscaping. These problems don’t improve on their own — and they tend to get worse each season if left unaddressed.
Len’s Excavating and Landscape offers a full range of drainage solutions tailored to the specific conditions of your property:
- French Drains – Subsurface drainage systems consisting of perforated pipe surrounded by gravel that intercept and redirect groundwater away from foundations, yards, and driveways. French drains are among the most effective solutions for chronic wet areas and basement water intrusion.
- Downspout Corrections – Ensuring roof drainage is properly directed away from your home’s foundation to prevent water from pooling against the structure.
- Rain Gardens – Planted depressions designed to capture runoff from impervious surfaces like driveways and rooftops, allowing it to absorb naturally into the ground.
- Retention and Detention Ponds – For larger properties managing significant volumes of stormwater runoff.
Spring is an ideal time to address drainage problems. Having Len’s assess and correct drainage issues before summer rain season arrives can prevent a wet basement, eroded yard, or damaged landscaping from becoming a recurring annual problem.
Excavating, Grading, and Land Clearing
Whether you’re preparing a lot for new construction, correcting grading issues after a building project, or clearing land for a new use, Len’s Excavating has the equipment and expertise to handle the work efficiently and correctly.
Their excavating and grading services include:
- Site preparation and lot clearing
- Rough and finish grading for drainage and construction purposes
- Topsoil work and land restoration
- Retaining walls for slope stabilization and erosion control
- Hydroseeding and erosion control blankets to establish vegetation after grading
Proper grading is the foundation of long-term drainage performance on any property. Len’s approach prioritizes not just completing the job, but ensuring the finished grade directs water where it belongs — away from structures and toward appropriate drainage outlets.
Serving Summit County Since 1964
Len’s Excavating and Landscape is based in Uniontown, Ohio, and serves the greater Summit County area including Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Green, Coventry, Fairlawn, New Franklin, Norton, Portage Lakes, Stow, and Tallmadge. They also serve parts of Stark County for most services (septic services are limited to Summit County).
With more than 60 years of experience in Northeast Ohio, Len’s team brings deep knowledge of local soils, seasonal drainage patterns, and county regulatory requirements to every project. Their longevity in the business reflects a simple truth: they do quality work and stand behind it.
If you need septic system installation, drainage solutions, or excavating services in Summit County, contact Len’s Excavating and Landscape to discuss your project and schedule an on-site evaluation.