Colonial Excavating is a one-stop shop for excavation, sitework, septic, sewer and waterline services in the Capital Region, NY. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing commercial and residential customers with tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and goals. We follow a hands-on approach, working with clients to ensure safety, efficiency and high quality for each project.
Trusted Local Excavation Contractors for Every Industry
Colonial Excavating serves an ample range of residents and businesses in the Capital District, from homeowners who want to build a pond to construction companies seeking to haul material to and from their jobsites. We lead the excavating market with quality, safety-first crews, years of industry experience and local knowledge.
The industries and sectors we support include:
Commercial
We partner with owners, managers, developers, businesses and general contractors, offering complete site preparation solutions. Our experienced operators are skilled in commercial specifications and operate our modern fleet of heavy equipment. The Colonial Excavating team works closely with you to ensure quality and efficiency through schedule control and one-stop coordination.
Some of our excavation services for commercial projects include:
- Complete site assessment and clearing for site preparation
- Precision commercial foundation systems
- Strategic commercial utility trenching
- Engineered commercial water management
- Regulatory-compliant runoff systems
- Efficient structure removal
- Commercial site work remediation
- Durable access road development
- Material management hauling
- Year-round commercial excavation
Forestry and Land Management
Colonial Excavating is your premier land management and forestry excavation company. We offer scalable clearing services, access improvements and long-term stability through drainage and erosion measures. Our team is knowledgeable in soil stabilization techniques and has ample experience with rural properties throughout Saratoga, Corinth and Greenfield.
Our forestry and land management excavation capabilities include:
- Selective or complete land clearing
- Complete root system extraction
- Forest property entry routes
- Clear land protection systems
- Natural water feature development
- Damaged property restoration
- Strategic rock removal and placement
- Habitat enhancement
- Rural drainage and water management
Construction
Colonial Excavating offers extensive construction excavation services tailored to your unique project needs, from site preparation to backfill. We carry out safe and efficient operations backed by our proven procedures to ensure quality control, seamless scheduling and compliance. Our team carefully analyzes factors like soil type, site accessibility and necessary depth to create an action plan that gets the job done.
Our construction excavation solutions include:
- Building ground preparation
- Precise structural base excavation
- Critical load-bearing preparation
- Infrastructure and service trenching
- Proper compaction and filling
- Precise construction grading
- Strategic material stockpiling
- Site drainage and water control
- Structural pad preparation
- Efficient material removal
Residential
Colonial Excavating offers all-in-one excavation for residential properties. Whether you are constructing a new home, conducting repairs or adding new features to your property, you can count on our knowledge and experience. We offer homeowners and custom builders clear communication and tidy, effective work. Our team utilizes residential-friendly equipment that minimizes property impact and adheres to clean jobsite practices to ensure the job is completed to your satisfaction.
Some of the services we provide to residential projects include:
- Home site preparation
- Precise basement and foundation excavation
- Waste system preparation
- Home water drainage solutions
- Driveway creation
- Major yard re-grading solutions
- In-ground pool preparation
- Retaining walls, slope stabilization and terracing
- Water and sewer line installation
- Outbuilding preparation
Get Your Free Estimate Today
When you partner with Colonial Excavating, you get reliable, professional and thorough service backed by years of experience. Contact our team online or call us at 518.412.3356 for a free estimate and more information on our complete excavating solutions.