Excavation & grading contractor in Staten Island, NY
Foundation holes, utility trenches, rock removal and grading, dug to the right depth and finished to the right elevation. We work open sites and tight city lots alike.
Digging, moving and shaping the ground
- Foundation & basement excavationDug to depth and dimension for footings, walls and basements.
- TrenchingTrenches for water, sewer, gas, electric and drainage lines.
- Rock & boulder removalRock and old foundations broken out and hauled.
- Mass excavation, cut & fillLarge volumes moved to balance a site.
- Rough & finish gradingGraded to plan elevations with proper slope away from buildings.
- Backfill & compactionPlaced and compacted in lifts so it doesn't settle.
- Material export & importSpoils hauled out; fill, stone and topsoil brought in.
- Drainage & dry wellsWater directed where it belongs instead of into the basement.
We know what's under New York City
Staten Island and the rest of the city are full of surprises below grade: rock, high groundwater, old foundations and buried debris. We plan for them, protect neighboring structures, and keep you informed when conditions change.
Every job starts with a New York 811 utility markout, and grades are checked as we go so the finished surface matches the plan. For holes that need to go deep in a tight space, we bring our long reach excavator.
- Clients
- Homeowners, builders, GCs, utilities, agencies
- Typical jobs
- Foundations, basements, utility trenches, pools, grading and drainage
- Areas
- Staten Island, all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, Northern NJ
- Get started
- Call (718) 948-8153 or request an estimate
Common questions
Do you call 811 before digging?
Yes, on every job. New York 811 marks underground utilities before we break ground.
Can you work on a tight lot?
Yes. City lots with limited access are a normal day for us. We size equipment to the site and plan where spoils and trucks go before we start.
What if you hit rock?
We'll show you what we found and explain the options, such as breaking it out or adjusting the design with your engineer, before moving ahead.
Do you also do finish grading?
Yes. We grade to plan elevations and set proper slope away from buildings so water drains the right way.
More from our crew
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.