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Excavation Contractor in Central New York

Site preparation, new construction excavation, drainage, utility trenching, and grading. Homeowners, builders, and developers across CNY.

Excavation in CNY typically runs
$5,000
to
$60,000+
Real range based on cubic yards, depth, soil conditions, and access.
$5K
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5.0★
117 Reviews
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$5K-$12K
Small site prep, driveway grade, utility trench
$10K-$25K
Residential site prep, foundation dig, septic excavation
$20K-$40K
Mid-size site work, drainage system, mass earthwork
$35K-$60K+
Large commercial pad, subdivision lot, complex site
Free site walk and written estimate
NYSDEC SWPPP-compliant erosion control
Cat and Komatsu excavator fleet
Articulated dump haulers on site
GPS-controlled grading available
Trench box and shoring for utility work
Wellpoint dewatering if needed
Compaction testing per spec
Full haul-off, no push-in fill
01
Site Walk
Free on-site visit, scope assessment, written estimate.
2-5 Days
02
Permits
DEC, town, and utility coordination as required.
1-3 Weeks
03
Mobilization
Equipment delivery, erosion control, layout.
1-2 Days
04
Excavation
Dig, haul, grade, compact to engineered spec.
3-15 Days

Bulk excavation in CNY runs roughly $8-$18 per cubic yard for typical conditions. Tighter sites, rock conditions, or dewatering needs push it higher. Drainage, trenching, and structural excavation are priced per linear foot or by the day. We always quote written fixed prices, not hourly.

Yes. Water, sewer, gas, electric, fiber, and irrigation trenching are all in-house. Trench boxes and OSHA 1926 Subpart P shoring per spec. Pipe laser for gravity runs.

Yes. NY 811 markout is standard before any dig. Tight-access mini excavators for residential sites. Tree protection and silt fence per NYSDEC. We document existing conditions before mobilizing.

Standard. Engineered structural fill placed in 12-inch lifts with compaction testing where the spec requires it. We do not push spoils back into the hole - all material is sourced and placed to design.

NYS DOL Public Work registered, OSHA 30 Construction Safety, NYSDEC SWPPP compliant, EPA Lead-Safe Certified, SAM Federal Contractor (CAGE 16AD7). GL and WC certificates available on request.

5.0 Stars · 117 Reviews

What clients actually say.

Real reviews from CNY property owners.

★★★★★
“Backwell dug my new septic field and added drainage on the back lot. Crew was on time every day. Real price was what they quoted.”
Mark D. - Manlius
★★★★★
“Hired them for a foundation dig on a custom build. GPS grading was tight to spec. Architect was happy.”
Sarah K. - Cazenovia
★★★★★
“Two other contractors quoted me. Backwell came in with a written number, stuck to it, and finished a week early.”
Jud S. - Cazenovia
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