Equipment Rentals in Athens, GA

Need equipment rentals in Athens, Georgia for construction, grading, excavation, drainage, landscaping, land clearing, or property cleanup? Cornerstone Equipment Rentals serves Athens and the surrounding Athens-Clarke County area from our location in Madison, Georgia.

Athens combines established residential neighborhoods, commercial properties, construction and redevelopment sites, wooded properties, and larger tracts around the edges of the community. These different jobsites create equipment needs ranging from excavation and grading to drainage, material handling, clearing, and cleanup.

Jobsite delivery is available to Athens and surrounding areas.

Equipment for Athens and Athens-Clarke County Projects

Projects throughout Athens-Clarke County can require different equipment depending on the property and the work being performed.

Our rental equipment can help with:

Construction and site preparation
Grading and leveling
Excavation
Drainage improvements
Land clearing
Landscaping
Driveway work
Trenching
Material handling
Property and construction cleanup

Our equipment and attachments allow customers to select a setup based on the actual project rather than trying to accomplish every job with one machine.

Skid Steer Rentals for Grading and Site Work

Our Kubota SVL65-2 skid steer is a compact track loader suited to a wide variety of Athens-area projects.

Common uses include:

Grading dirt and gravel
Preparing building areas
Moving soil and landscaping materials
Driveway maintenance
Brush and debris cleanup
Loading trailers
Moving pallets and materials
General site preparation

Different attachments allow the same machine to perform very different jobs.

Our skid steer attachments include grapple, smooth and toothed buckets, pallet forks, an auger, and a 48-inch trencher.

A grapple bucket can be useful for handling brush, limbs, logs, and bulky debris, while smooth and toothed buckets provide different options for grading, digging, and moving material.

Excavator Rentals for Digging, Clearing and Drainage

For projects requiring greater digging depth, reach, or material-handling capability, our JCB 85Z-1 excavator is available for delivery to the Athens area.

The approximately 18,000-pound excavator is equipped with a 36-inch toothed bucket and hydraulic thumb, making it useful for:

Excavation
Drainage work
Trenching
Site preparation
Land clearing
Handling logs and brush
Moving rocks and debris
Construction-related excavation

The hydraulic thumb is especially useful for clearing and cleanup because it allows the operator to grab and control logs, rocks, brush, and other material.

Browse our excavator rentals and attachments for current rental information.

Equipment for Construction and Redevelopment Projects

Construction and property-improvement projects in Athens may require equipment at several stages, from initial site preparation through final grading and cleanup.

Rental equipment can help with:

Preparing building areas
Excavating for improvements
Moving dirt and gravel
Rough grading
Drainage work
Material handling
Landscaping
Construction cleanup

Athens and Clarke County operate as a unified government, so customers do not have to determine whether a project falls under a separate City of Athens or Clarke County permitting department. Property owners and contractors can review Athens-Clarke County Development Services for information covering plans review, permitting, inspections, and other development requirements.

For building projects, Athens-Clarke County Building Permits & Inspections provides current permit information and access to online permit submissions.

Grading, Drainage and Site Development

Grading and drainage work can be an important part of both new construction and improvements to existing properties.

Equipment may be useful for:

Rough grading
Moving and spreading soil
Correcting low areas
Preparing building sites
Improving drainage
Repairing erosion damage
Preparing driveways and access areas

Athens-Clarke County's Land Development Program covers areas including grading, stormwater systems, soil erosion control, driveways, floodplain management, right-of-way work, and land-disturbance permitting.

That makes it a useful resource for customers planning more substantial site work before equipment arrives.

Land-Disturbance Projects in Athens-Clarke County

Larger clearing, grading, and excavation projects can fall under local land-disturbance requirements.

Examples can include:

Clearing and grading land
Preparing construction sites
Major drainage work
Grubbing after clearing
Moving substantial quantities of soil
Work near streams or other state waters
Larger development projects

Athens-Clarke County provides specific Land Disturbance Activity Permit information for projects requiring an LDA permit.

Because permit requirements depend on the scope and location of the project, customers undertaking substantial land disturbance should determine the applicable requirements before beginning work.

Equipment for Residential Property Improvements

Not every Athens project involves major construction. Homeowners and property managers may need equipment for individual improvements or periodic maintenance.

Projects can include:

Landscaping
Yard grading
Drainage improvements
Driveway repairs
Brush cleanup
Moving dirt or gravel
Fence installation
Removing storm debris
Preparing areas for other improvements

Renting equipment allows customers to use a larger machine when needed without the cost of owning and maintaining equipment that may only be used occasionally.

Driveway and Property Access Work

Driveways and private access areas can deteriorate because of traffic, runoff, erosion, and weather.

A skid steer can be useful for:

Moving gravel
Filling low areas
Repairing washed-out sections
Spreading material
General grading
Cleaning up accumulated material

Athens-Clarke County maintains specific requirements for some driveway construction and right-of-way work, so customers making significant changes to roadway access can review the county's land-development forms and permitting documents before beginning the project.

Auger Rentals for Fencing and Post Holes

For projects requiring multiple holes, our skid steer auger can significantly reduce manual digging.

Available auger bits include:

8-inch
12-inch
16-inch

An auger can be useful for:

Fence posts
Gate posts
Sign posts
Landscaping projects
Other property improvements requiring repeated holes

Always have underground utilities properly located before drilling or excavating.

Trencher Rentals for Utility and Drainage Projects

Our 48-inch skid steer trencher provides another option when a project requires a relatively narrow excavation.

Depending on ground conditions and the project, a trencher may be useful for certain:

Drainage installations
Water lines
Electrical lines
Utility work
Residential improvements
Commercial property improvements

Before trenching, customers should determine applicable permitting and utility requirements and have underground utilities properly located.

Dump Trailer Rentals for Construction and Property Cleanup

Construction, landscaping, land clearing, and property-improvement projects can generate a considerable amount of material that needs to be transported.

Our 7×16 dump trailer features 4-foot sides, a 14,000-lb GVWR, and hydraulic dumping.

It can be useful for:

Construction debris
Brush and property debris
Dirt and gravel
Landscaping materials
Property cleanup
Storm debris

For larger projects, a dump trailer can be paired with a skid steer or excavator. The machine handles loading while the trailer handles transportation and unloading.

Browse our trailer rentals for current rental information.

Land Clearing and Property Cleanup

Wooded properties, overgrown lots, construction sites, and larger tracts can require several different operations during clearing and cleanup.

A skid steer with a grapple bucket can handle brush, limbs, logs, and debris. An excavator provides additional digging, reach, and material-handling capability. A dump trailer can then be used to transport unwanted material away from the property.

Choosing the right combination of equipment can make a larger clearing or cleanup project considerably more efficient.

Equipment Delivery From Madison to Athens

Cornerstone Equipment Rentals is based in Madison, Georgia, with jobsite delivery available to Athens and surrounding Athens-Clarke County areas.

Delivery can be especially convenient when renting our skid steer or excavator if you don't have an appropriately rated truck and trailer available to transport the machine.

Choosing Equipment for Your Athens Project

Before selecting equipment, consider:

Property and jobsite access
Ground conditions
Required digging depth
Amount of material being moved
Brush, logs, or debris that must be handled
Drainage requirements
Space available to operate the machine
Length of the project
Transportation requirements

If you're uncertain which machine or attachment is appropriate, read our guide to choosing the right rental equipment for your project.

You can also browse our complete equipment rental catalog for current equipment, attachments, rates, and availability.

For additional communities we serve, visit our Equipment Rental Service Areas.

Rent Equipment in Athens, GA

For equipment rentals in Athens, GA, Cornerstone Equipment Rentals provides equipment pickup in Madison and jobsite delivery to Athens and surrounding Athens-Clarke County areas.

Cornerstone Equipment Rentals
Serving Athens and the Athens-Clarke County area from Madison, Georgia
Call or Text: 706-707-7767
Hours: 7:00 AM–9:00 PM, 7 Days a Week