Excavator and skid steer grading a rural gravel driveway in central Indiana

Gravel Driveways, Site Prep & Drainage You Can Count On Across Central Indiana

Travis Cobler runs the equipment, picks up the phone, and shows up when he says he will. Owner-operated dirt work for property owners across Shelby County and the counties around it.

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Gravel Driveway Installation & Repair

New gravel driveways, regrading, and culvert work built for Indiana weather and the trucks that use them.

  • New driveway installations from base prep through final crown
  • Regrading and rock replenishment for eroded or rutted drives
  • Culvert sizing and placement for proper driveway drainage

Site Preparation & Grading

Land prep and grading for new construction, outbuildings, and property additions across central Indiana.

  • Lot leveling and rough grading for new builds
  • Pole barn and building pad preparation
  • Final grading ahead of concrete pours and landscaping

Drainage Solutions

Water management work that holds up through Indiana wet springs and freeze-thaw winters.

  • Culvert installation and replacement
  • Surface drainage and yard water diversion
  • Erosion control and agricultural tile repair

Excavation Services

General excavation and trenching for residential and rural properties throughout Shelby County.

  • Trenching for utilities and drainage lines
  • Earthmoving and debris removal
  • Foundation prep and tight-access work with the mini excavator

Land Clearing

Light brush management and fence line clearing handled with a skid steer brush hook.

  • Brush clearing for rural and residential lots
  • Fence line and trail preparation
  • Small acreage clearing ahead of new construction
Travis Cobler, owner-operator of Hoosier Dirt & Gravel

Hire Travis. Get Travis.

When you call Hoosier Dirt & Gravel, the owner answers the phone. When you book an estimate, the owner drives out. When the equipment shows up on your property, the same hands that quoted the work are the ones running the machines. No managers, no subs, no handoffs.

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Owned Equipment, Honest Quotes, And Phones That Get Answered

Dirt work in central Indiana has a reputation problem. Missed calls. No-shows. Quotes that change after the truck pulls onto the property. At Hoosier Dirt & Gravel, every estimate, every machine hour, and every follow-up call goes through one person: Travis. Here's what that means for your project:

What Sets Hoosier Dirt & Gravel Apart

Six reasons property owners across central Indiana call us first.

Owned Equipment Fleet

Mini excavator, mini skid steer, and full skid steer paid for and ready to roll. No daily rental fees stacking up against your project budget.

Built For Rural Indiana

Driveways, drainage, and site prep for properties that don't fit a city contractor's playbook. Acreage, gravel lanes, and pole barns are home turf.

Range Of Services Under One Roof

Driveway today, drainage in the spring, pad prep for the barn next year. One contractor who knows the property and shows up when you call.

Honest, Up-Front Quotes

Free on-site estimates with clear numbers before any equipment moves. The price you agree to is the price you pay.

Same-Day Callbacks

Phones answered Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM. Missed calls returned the same day whenever the dirt allows.

Financing Available

Project financing through the Joist platform for jobs that need flexible payment terms. Ask for details when you book your estimate.

"Travis showed up when he said he would, gave us a fair estimate, and finished the driveway in two days. It still looks the same as the day he put it in. I'll be calling him for the drainage work next spring."

— Frank K., Shelbyville

"Our backyard turned into a swamp every spring. Travis put in a culvert and regraded the whole lot, and we haven't had standing water since. Honest pricing, and no surprises on the final bill."

— Megan R., Fairland

"We needed a pad prepped for a new pole barn on short notice. Travis walked the property with us, quoted it on the spot, and had the site ready before our builder showed up. Couldn't ask for a smoother job."

— Dwight & Carol S., Morristown

"Half a mile of gravel lane that hadn't been touched in years — Travis regraded it and added rock where it needed it, and now my trucks don't bottom out anymore. He answers his phone and does what he says he'll do."

— Brian T., Waldron