Real numbers from active commercial projects across Central New York. Written for developers, GCs, and project managers.
$2,500-$22,000+ per acre by vegetation. Forestry mulching vs mechanical, solar farm clearing, DEC SWPPP rules, bat restrictions, real project examples.
Cost GuideExcavation$12-$28/CY standard soil, $35-$90/CY rock. Foundation, mass, utility trenching breakdowns. Prevailing wage, dewatering, bank vs loose CY, real project costs.
Cost GuideDrainageStorm drain $22-$200+/LF, detention ponds $8K-$180K, ag drain tile $1.25-$2.50/LF. RCP vs HDPE vs PVC, NYSDEC SPDES requirements, solar tile installation.
MarketDevelopmentMicron, I-81, and university expansion are driving multifamily construction across CNY. Where the projects are, what site work costs, and who is managing the finished units.
Cost GuideCommercialTotal site work costs by project type, from $120K retail pads to $1.2M industrial parks. 8 cost tables covering excavation, utilities, grading, drainage, and road base.
Cost GuideDemolition$4-$25 per square foot depending on building type. Asbestos abatement, concrete removal, hauling, permits, and timeline by project size.
Cost GuideSubdivision$24K-$56K per lot for infrastructure in Central New York. Town approval processes, bonding requirements, phased vs. full build economics.
Cost GuideSolar$8K-$16K per acre for site prep. Clearing, precision grading for trackers, access roads, ORES/Article 94-C permitting, PILOT agreements.
Cost GuideStormwater$45K-$400K+ for commercial projects. SWPPP costs, detention systems, bioretention, permeable pavement, Save the Rain program, phosphorus requirements.
Cost GuideRoads$1,800-$3,000 per parking space for base construction. Freeze-thaw design, DOT vs private specs, subgrade failure prevention in CNY soils.
Cost GuideUtilities$85-$600+ per linear foot by pipe type and depth. OCWA process, county WEP specs, National Grid timeline, dewatering in CNY clay.
Cost GuideExcavationExcavation costs $3.50-$35+ per cubic yard by soil type. Cut/fill balancing, hauling costs, GPS machine control, equipment sizing for CNY glacial till.
GuideHiringEquipment ownership, self-hauling, bonding capacity, insurance, GPS grade control, red flags, and how to compare bids for commercial projects.
Cost GuideClearing$1,200-$10,000+ per acre by vegetation type. DEC requirements, bat habitat restrictions, wetland rules, winter clearing advantages.
Cost GuideFoundation$12K-$20K for a full basement in Central New York. Rock excavation, soil conditions by county, crawl space vs slab costs, frost depth.
Cost GuideDemolitionResidential teardown costs, permit requirements, and asbestos considerations for New York State homeowners and developers.
GuideProject timelines for residential, commercial, and infrastructure excavation. Factors that affect duration in Central New York.
GuideComplete guide to site prep, clearing, grading, drainage, utility installation. What to expect before breaking ground.
Cost GuideTrenching costs per linear foot for water, sewer, electric, gas, and telecom. Depth and soil condition factors.
Cost GuideSeptic installation costs, perc test requirements, and system types for Upstate New York properties.
GuideSolarOverview of the site prep process for solar farms, clearing, grading, access roads, stormwater, and permitting.
GuideWhen to repair and when to replace. Cost comparison, structural indicators, and decision framework.
GuideDemolitionDOL survey requirements, abatement costs, and compliance for demolition projects in New York State.
GuideDemolitionBarn demolition, silo removal, agricultural structure teardowns, and commercial demo across CNY.