Long reach excavation in Staten Island & NYC
Our long reach excavator lowers a telescoping arm straight down into the ground. It digs deep, narrow holes from the surface, so we don't have to open up the whole lot to reach the bottom.
Built for deep, narrow digs
- Dry wellsStormwater dry wells dug deep and to size, ready for rings and stone.
- Seepage pitsPits for septic systems, dug to the depth the design calls for.
- Deep footings & foundation pitsHoles for deep footings and piers where a standard machine can't reach bottom.
- Elevator & equipment pitsDeep pits inside or beside new buildings.
- Shafts, vaults & manholesAccess shafts, utility vaults and structures that go straight down.
- Deep sewer & utility connectionsExcavation down to deep lines without a huge open cut.
- Tight-access yardsSide and back yards with fences, trees and foundations close by.
- Spoil removal & backfillDirt hauled away, then backfilled and compacted when the work is in.
Our long reach excavator at work
Less digging, less damage
A standard excavator can only reach so deep, and getting to the bottom of a deep hole usually means opening up a much wider excavation. The telescoping arm goes straight down instead, so the hole stays close to the size of what's going in it.
That means less dirt to haul, less backfill, and less risk to the fences, driveways, trees and neighboring foundations around it. In a tight Staten Island or Brooklyn yard, it's often the only practical way to get deep.
- Equipment
- Excavator with a telescoping long reach arm
- Best for
- Deep, narrow holes and tight lots
- Typical jobs
- Dry wells, seepage pits, deep footings, pits and shafts
- Areas
- Staten Island, all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, Northern NJ
- Get started
- Call (718) 948-8153 or request an estimate
Common questions
What is long reach excavation?
It's digging with an arm that reaches farther than a standard excavator. Ours telescopes straight down, so it can dig deep, narrow holes from ground level.
When do I need long reach instead of a regular excavator?
When the hole is deeper than a standard machine can reach, when there's no room to open up a wide excavation, or when the dig sits close to fences, foundations or neighbors and the footprint has to stay small.
How deep can you dig?
It depends on the soil, groundwater and what's going in the hole. Tell us the depth and size you need and we'll confirm it on the site visit. Call (718) 948-8153.
Do you dig dry wells and seepage pits?
Yes. They're one of the most common jobs for our long reach excavator, since they're deep, narrow and often in tight yards. We can also handle the drainage and septic work around them.
Do you call 811 before digging?
Every job. New York 811 marks underground utilities before we break ground.
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Need a deep hole dug in a tight spot?
Tell us what you're building. We'll walk the site, answer your questions and get you a clear estimate.