We Move Earth. You Move Forward.
Full-service excavation, demolition, site work, and infrastructure across seven counties. From solar farms to subdivisions, we handle it start to finish.
7
Counties Served
Full Fleet
Heavy Iron & Hauling
CNY
Locally Owned & Operated
Every Service. One Contractor.
We handle the full scope of earthwork — no subbing out, no finger-pointing, no delays. One crew, one call.
Site Work & Excavation
Complete site preparation from raw land to build-ready. We handle the dirt so you can break ground.
- Site Prep
- Mass Grading
- Fine Grading
- Land Clearing
- Foundation Dig
- Trenching
- Backfill
Demolition
Commercial, residential, and agricultural structures brought down safely and hauled away. Asbestos-certified project management.
- Commercial
- Residential
- Barn Removal
- Asbestos Demo
- Interior Strip
- Concrete Removal
Utilities & Infrastructure
Underground utility installation for new construction and replacement projects. Water, sewer, storm, electric.
- Water Lines
- Sewer Lines
- Storm Drains
- Septic Systems
- Culverts
- Underground Utilities
Roads & Access
We build roads, driveways, parking lots, and access routes — from gravel farm roads to commercial-grade infrastructure.
- Road Building
- Driveways
- Parking Lots
- Access Roads
Drainage & Ditching
Proper drainage protects your investment. We design and install solutions that move water where it needs to go.
- French Drains
- Ditch Excavation
- Yard Drainage
- Farm Drainage
Solar & Specialty
Large-scale site preparation for solar installations, bridge work, erosion control, environmental remediation, and rock removal.
- Solar Farm Prep
- Bridge Work
- Erosion Control
- Remediation
- Rock Excavation
Snow Removal & Seasonal
Commercial snow removal and seasonal site maintenance to keep your operations running year-round.
- Commercial Plowing
- Building Pads
- Field Tiling
One Call. Full Capability.
We own the iron, we own the trucks, and we bring the crew. No middlemen. No excuses. Just dirt moved and projects delivered.
Full-Service Fleet
Heavy excavators, dozers, skid steers, and a full hauling fleet. We show up with everything the job needs — no waiting on subs.
Self-Hauling Capacity
Our own dump trucks and trailers mean we control the schedule. Material moves when we say it moves, not when a trucking company gets around to it.
Local Expertise
We know CNY soil, CNY weather, CNY regulations, and CNY contractors. That local knowledge saves you time and money on every project.
Start to Finish
From clearing raw land to final grade, we handle the complete scope of earthwork. One point of contact, one responsible party, one outcome: done right.
Serving All of Central New York
Based in Constantia, we operate across seven counties and beyond. If the job is right, we will be there.
Oswego County
Oswego, Fulton, Pulaski, Mexico, Central Square, Parish
Oneida County
Utica, Rome, New Hartford, Whitesboro, Clinton
Madison County
Oneida, Canastota, Hamilton, Cazenovia, Chittenango
Cayuga County
Auburn, Skaneateles, Weedsport
Seneca County
Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Geneva
Wayne County
Newark, Lyons, Palmyra, Sodus
Cortland County
Cortland, Homer
Onondaga County
Syracuse, Liverpool, Baldwinsville, Cicero, Manlius
Ready to Start Your Project?
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Contact Backwell
(315) 400-2654
ron@backwell.com
Constantia, NY
Serving all of Central New York
Monday – Friday: 6AM – 6PM
Saturday: By appointment