EXCAVATION · SEPTIC · LAND CLEARING

Septic Systems, Land Clearing & Site Work in Columbia County & Northern Dutchess County

Family-owned in Pine Plains, running modern equipment. Free estimates, a straight price in writing, no surprises — and every call gets answered, day or night.

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Family-Owned · Pine Plains, NY

Cleared and mowed field with excavator and trailer after land clearing in Pine Plains NY

Tracked man lift positioned under a large tree for selective trimming in Pine Plains NY

Excavator exposing the lid of an old septic tank during a septic system replacement in Pine Plains NY

ABOUT OAKLEY BUILDERS & EXCAVATION

Over a decade of hands-on excavation experience

We combine over a decade of residential excavation experience with modern equipment and a focus on safety — from clearing wooded lots and cutting in driveways to digging foundations and septic systems for homeowners across Columbia County and northern Dutchess County, NY.

One crew, one call, no runaround. You deal directly with Travis from the first walk-through to final cleanup, and we leave your property better than we found it.

10+years in the dirt

5.0Google rating

24/7emergency line

WHAT WE DO

Excavation services we specialize in

Site work and excavation throughout Columbia County and northern Dutchess County — one call covers the whole job.

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01Septic System Excavation

Install, repair & replacement — 24/7 emergency line.

02Land Clearing

Trees, brush, stumps & full lot prep for building.

03Driveway Excavation & InstallationDriveway Excavation & Install

Cut-ins, gravel drives, regrading & repair.

04Drainage & Culvert InstallationDrainage & Culverts

Keep water moving away from your home & drive.

05Foundation Excavation

Basements & footprints dug to correct depth & slope.

06Grading & Leveling

Yards, pads & sites shaped flat, level & draining right.

07Trenching & Utilities

Clean, accurate paths for water, power & drainage lines.

08Demolition ServicesDemolition

Outbuildings & structures down, hauled & cleaned up.

09Retaining Wall Excavation

Cut, base & backfill for walls that stay put.

10Concrete Slab PreparationConcrete Slab Prep

Pads for garages, barns & additions, ready to pour.

11Septic System Repair

Failing fields, backups & broken lines — diagnosed and fixed fast.

12For Builders & Contractors

Reliable subcontract site work — on schedule, every time.

13Riding Arena Construction

Laser-graded base & drainage for outdoor riding arenas.

14Farm & Paddock Fencing

Post-and-board & mesh fence — posts set by auger, lines cleared.

15Excavation Contractor

Site prep, foundations, driveways, grading, drainage & land clearing across Columbia County & northern Dutchess.

16Pool Removal & Fill-In

Old pools drained, removed, hauled & backfilled right.

HOW IT WORKS

Free estimate. Straight price. No surprises.

STEP 1

Free ballpark by text

Text or email photos and the property address. Travis works up an honest range himself and texts it back, usually within 24 hours. No charge, no visit needed.

STEP 2

Site visit & written estimate

Once the details are in, we walk the site with you — on-site visits happen on Fridays — and you get a straightforward price in writing. What’s included, no hidden fees.

STEP 3

The work

Our crew shows up on time with the right equipment for your job — excavators, skid steers, grinders.

STEP 4

Cleanup & done

Debris hauled, ground graded — your property left better than we found it.

RECENT WORK

Jobs from around the valley

Real projects, real dirt — no stock photos.

Driveway grading and site prep in Dutchess County, NY by Oakley Builders — DRIVEWAY GRADING & SITE PREP — DUTCHESS COUNTY

Mini excavator digging to locate an existing septic system in a Pine Plains NY backyard — LOCATING A SEPTIC SYSTEM — PINE PLAINS

View from a man lift during selective tree trimming over a gravel garden path in Pine Plains NY — SELECTIVE TREE TRIMMING & CLEARING — PINE PLAINS

WE DROP IT → YOU FILL IT → WE HAUL IT AWAY

Need a dumpster? Driveway-safe rental.

A clean 12-yard dumpster dropped right in your driveway — it sits on wheels, so it won’t crack or stain. Fill it on your schedule; we haul it away. Disposal and weight allowance included.

Text to Book — 845-459-3859No surprise fees.

Oakley Builders 12-yard dumpster delivered in a residential driveway in New Lebanon NY

24-Hour½ ton disposal included$429

MOST POPULARWeekend1 ton disposal included$479

Full Week1¼ tons disposal included$595

Pine Plains Community Special — $449 · ask when you book

REVIEWS

What neighbors say

Oakley Builders & Excavation LLC

5.0

Based on 35 reviews

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Hank Osborn

4 months ago

Super-impressed by these guys. Professional but friendly, fast but thorough, detail-minded but efficient. Because of these guys, the process was fun. I gave my input from the start and I couldn’t be happier with the final product. Absolutely the highest quality and absolutely the lowest price. I highly doubt it possible to find a better combination anywhere.

Rick N

4 months ago

Travis and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with. Good work is hard to find and Oakley Builders, from start to finish, met and exceeded my expectations in all aspects of the project!

Eric Conforti

4 months ago

I worked directly with Travis at Oakley Builders & Excavation for excavation, land clearing, and grading on our property in Millbrook, NY, and the experience was great! They were more competitively priced than other contractors we got estimates from, and Travis kept us in the loop every step of the way. Highly recommend Oakley Builders & Excavation for affordable, professional excavation work in the Hudson Valley!

Peter Charlap

6 months ago

We had an emergency due to the accumulation of ice dams on our roof. I found oakley builders through a google search and gave them a call , expecting that it would take a while for them to be able to address our problem. Thankfully , they came the next day and did a very careful removal of the ice dams using low pressure steam. They were polite and helpful and cleaned up when they were done.

Richie Real Estate

6 months ago

Travis and Amanda hired me to sell a house they had renovated. They made my job easy since they did such a great job! I’ve since watched Oakley Builders on several other projects, all top notch.

Karol DiBello

8 months ago

Travis did work for us on our home and we can’t recommend him enough. He has been extremely easy to work with, timely, and responsive to our ongoing building needs. We look forward to working with him in our future projects.

R B

10 months ago

I was 100% satisfied with my experience with Travis and his team. Travis personally reached out to discuss my project (cedar shingle siding) and was hands-on and very communicative throughout. I wanted quality work and fair pricing and Oakley Builders delivered! They started my project quickly and finished before I expected. They show up on time and keep the site neat and tidy. I will be working with them again and am so happy to have found them! I highly recommend them, they do everything right and care about their clients and the finished product as if it were their own.

Owen O'Connor

1 year ago

I just did a blower door test on a house that Oakley Builders built, and I was very impressed by how well detailed the house was. This was for sure one of the tightest houses I've tested this year. Seems like they do high quality workmanship.

Mark Perrotta

2 years ago

Travis is excellent to work with and craftsmanship is top notch.

Ashley Matthews

2 years ago

Travis and his team worked on our home addition, some surrounding landscaping and a shed. They were professional, timely and cost mindful. The work was of a great quality and they were always kind and mindful of myself and my toddler amidst it all. Would absolutely hire again!

Courtney Tuck

2 years ago

Oakley Builders, specifically Travis, took professional accountability for every facet of our project from start to finish. Candid upfront communication, accurate projected costs, quality craftsmanship and timeliness of project completion are examples of his exceptionalism. Quick to respond to questions and project revisions, Travis runs a high quality company with absolute integrity and takes great pride in his meticulous planning and craftsmanship. We recommend Oakley Builders without hesitation and look forward to working with him again in the future.

Bill Carroll

2 years ago

Travis and his team at Oakley Builders just finished a beautiful bluestone patio for us, and we couldn’t be happier with it! This is the second project they’ve completed for us, and just like the first one, it is exactly what we wanted. I really like that Travis will give us his opinion when we ask what will look good or work better, and he’s never steered us wrong. The team at Oakley Builders is extremely competent, professional, neat, and as an added bonus, unfailingly nice and polite. They are very respectful of our property, making sure everything is cleaned up and looking better than they found it. I wish every profession and business we deal with were of their caliber. We highly recommend them for any building needs you have!

Ellen Bloodgood

3 years ago

Travis @ Oakley Builders helped us with the repair and replacement of siding for our house and did a fantastic job! He went above and beyond and was meticulous AND even arranged for specialty millwork for the project. He coordinated all the details and seamlessly blended in the old with the new. He identified and repaired structural repairs as needed and took care of all of the demo and cleanup as well. Thanks so much, Travis!

★★★★★

“Absolutely the highest quality and absolutely the lowest price. I highly doubt it possible to find a better combination anywhere.”

HANK O. — GOOGLE REVIEW

★★★★★

“More competitively priced than other contractors we got estimates from, and Travis kept us in the loop every step of the way.”

ERIC C. — MILLBROOK, NY

★★★★★

“Candid upfront communication, accurate projected costs, quality craftsmanship and timeliness of project completion.”

COURTNEY T. — GOOGLE REVIEW

SERVICE AREA

Columbia & northern Dutchess County, NY

Based in Pine Plains — we know the local terrain, soils, and town permit requirements. Weekend place or year-round home, you get the same crew and the same straight answer.

Ready to start your project?

One call covers the whole job. Free ballpark within 24 hours — on-site estimates happen on Fridays.

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