Site Development
Clearing, earthwork, grading, drainage and utilities to turn a raw or built-up lot into a site that's ready to build on.
Staten Island, New York
Site development, demolition & construction for New York City
Reliable Site Development clears, digs, builds and finishes sites for property owners, developers, general contractors and government agencies, from Staten Island to all five boroughs and the metro area.
- Staten IslandFounded and based here
- 5 boroughs+Plus Long Island, Westchester and North Jersey
- Public & privateAgencies, developers, GCs and owners
- Long reachDeep digs on tight lots
Our specialty
Long reach excavation
Deep holes, small footprint
Our long reach excavator lowers a telescoping arm straight down, so we can dig deep, narrow excavations from ground level without opening up the whole lot.
It's the right tool for dry wells, seepage pits, deep footings, pits and shafts, especially in tight side and back yards next to fences, foundations and neighbors.
What we do
Heavy work, handled start to finish
One company for the site work most projects need before anything goes vertical, and the concrete and utilities that finish it off.
Demolition
Full building teardowns, interior strip-outs and foundation removal on tight city lots, with debris hauled away.
Excavation & Grading
Foundation digs, trenching, rock removal, cut and fill, and rough and finish grading to plan elevations.
Construction & Concrete
Foundations, retaining walls, sidewalks, curbs, driveways and site improvements built to spec.
Utilities, Drainage & Septic
Water and sewer lines, storm drainage, dry wells and septic work. Call to schedule septic service.
Government Contracts
Public works for city, state and federal agencies, as a prime or a sub, with the paperwork handled.
Founded on Staten Island
Who we are
About our company
A Staten Island company that shows up
Reliable Site Development started on Staten Island and still runs from here. We've spent years earning work the old-fashioned way: showing up when we said we would, keeping job sites safe and clean, and doing what the contract says.
That reputation brought us work across the city. Today we take on site development, demolition, excavation and construction for homeowners, builders, commercial owners and public agencies throughout New York City and the metro area.
How a job runs
From first call to final grade
Site walk
We meet you on site and look at access, soil, slopes, utilities and your plans.
Clear estimate
You get a written scope and price, so you know what's included before work starts.
Permits & markouts
We line up what our scope needs and call New York 811 to mark utilities before we dig.
Mobilize & build
Crew and equipment arrive on schedule. We keep the site safe and keep you updated.
Closeout
Final grading, cleanup and a walkthrough, so the site is ready for the next trade.
Government contracts
Public work, done by the book
City, state and federal projects come with schedules, specs and paperwork. We're set up for all three, whether we're the prime or working under one.
Government contracting- Prime or subcontractorBid direct or join a prime's team
- Certified payrollPrevailing wage jobs, reported right
- Insurance & bondingCertificates ready when you ask
- Site safetySafety plans and clean, secured sites
- Schedules & reportsDaily logs and progress updates
- Clean closeoutPunch lists and documents delivered
Our work
On the job across the city
A look at recent site development, demolition and construction work. See all projects
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Service areas
Staten Island, all five boroughs and the metro area
Staten Island
Our home base. North Shore to Tottenville, hillside lots to the South Shore.
Staten IslandBrooklyn & Queens
Residential and commercial sites, from Bay Ridge to the Rockaways.
Brooklyn & QueensFAQ
Common questions
What does Reliable Site Development do?
We handle the heavy part of a project: long reach excavation (our specialty), site development, demolition, excavation and grading, utilities and drainage, and site construction like foundations, concrete and retaining walls. We work for private owners, developers, general contractors and government agencies.
What is long reach excavation?
It's our specialty: an excavator with a telescoping arm that digs straight down. It reaches deep, narrow holes from ground level, like dry wells, seepage pits and deep footings, without opening up the whole lot. More about long reach excavation.
What areas do you serve?
We're based on Staten Island and work in all five boroughs of New York City, plus Long Island, Westchester and Northern New Jersey. See our service areas or call (718) 948-8153 about your location.
Do you take government and public works contracts?
Yes. We take on public projects as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor, and we handle the paperwork that comes with them, such as certified payroll. Read more about our government contracting.
How do I get an estimate?
Call (718) 948-8153 or send the estimate form. We'll ask about your site and schedule, then set up a site visit.
Do you still do septic work?
Yes. Septic, sewer and drainage work is scheduled by phone. Call (718) 948-8153 and we'll find a time that works.
Have a site that needs work?
Tell us what you're building. We'll walk the site, answer your questions and get you a clear estimate.