EXCAVATION · SITE WORK · LAND CLEARING

Excavation & 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.

★★★★★5.0 on Google · 45 reviews from local homeowners · Fully Insured

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Family-Owned · Pine Plains, NY
Oakley Builders excavator with a hydraulic hammer breaking shale for a septic system on a wooded lot in Hillsdale, NY
Oakley Builders crew compacting soil around new septic tank risers
Crane lowering a precast concrete septic tank into place beside an Oakley Builders mini excavator, Dutchess County 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
24hballpark by text
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 Repair

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

See septic repairs
02Septic System Installation

New systems and full replacements, engineered or conventional.

See septic installs
03Site Work for New Homes

Lot clearing, driveway, foundation dig, septic, utilities & final grade — one crew.

See new-home site work
04Land Clearing

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

See land clearing
05Drainage & Culvert InstallationDrainage & Culverts

Keep water moving away from your home & drive.

See drainage work
06For Builders & Contractors

Reliable subcontract site work — on schedule, every time.

See contractor work
07Foundation Excavation

Basements & footprints dug to correct depth & slope.

See foundation digs
08Grading & Leveling

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

See grading work
09Trenching & Utilities

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

See trenching
10Retaining Wall Excavation

Cut, base & backfill for walls that stay put.

See wall excavation
11Driveway Excavation & InstallationDriveway Excavation & Install

Cut-ins, gravel drives, regrading & repair.

See driveway work
12Pool Removal & Fill-In

Old pools drained, removed, hauled & backfilled right.

See pool removals
13Concrete Slab PreparationConcrete Slab Prep

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

See slab prep
14Demolition ServicesDemolition

Outbuildings & structures down, hauled & cleaned up.

See demolition
15Riding Arena Construction

Laser-graded base & drainage for outdoor riding arenas.

See arena work
16Farm & Paddock Fencing

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

See fencing work
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, dozers, skid steers, dump trucks.

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.

REVIEWS

What neighbors say

★★★★★5.0 on Google· 45 reviews
Review us on Google
★★★★★

“I was suffering water issues in my basement and garage, and he knew right away how to fix it by installing the proper drains. Professional, prompt and knowledgeable.”

COLIN M. — SALT POINT, NY
★★★★★

“Cleared trees and brush hogged about four acres on our property. He showed up when he said he would, the work was done in a couple of days, and the place looks completely different.”

ABE M. — ANCRAM, NY
★★★★★

“Our old system had failed and was backing up into the house… He answered every question before we signed and left the yard graded and seeded. The price was fair and exactly what he quoted.”

MICHAEL C. — RED HOOK, NY
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.