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You get a foundation that won’t shift, crack, or settle after the first heavy rain. Your drainage works exactly as designed. Your project stays on schedule because there are no surprises hiding in the soil.
Properties near the coast deal with high water tables and shifting sands, while inland sites face compacted soil and underground utilities. When excavation is done right, these challenges become manageable steps in your project timeline instead of expensive problems down the road.
The difference shows up years later when your driveway still looks level, your basement stays dry, and your landscaping drains properly. That’s what happens when someone who understands Suffolk County soil conditions handles your excavation from day one.
Rolling Hills Property Services Inc has been handling excavation projects throughout Suffolk County for years. We’re the locally owned company that understands exactly what you’re dealing with when you dig in Amityville.
Every property here has its own soil story. Some have that shifting sand that comes with being close to the Great South Bay. Others have clay that turns into concrete when it’s dry and soup when it’s wet. We’ve seen it all, and more importantly, we know how to work with it.
Our team is fully licensed and insured, which means you’re protected if something unexpected happens. But honestly, after this many years working in Amityville, not much surprises us anymore.
First, we come out to look at your property and talk through what you’re trying to accomplish. We check for utilities, assess the soil, and figure out what equipment makes sense for your specific site.
Before we start digging, we handle all the necessary permits and utility markouts. We assess terrain, check for underground utilities, determine equipment needs, and work with architects or engineers to map excavation areas while helping navigate permits. No shortcuts here because that’s where problems start.
The actual excavation happens with the right equipment for your job. We complete excavation quickly and precisely while keeping sites clean and safe, then inspect to ensure specifications are met and prepare for the next construction phase. We clean up as we go, so your property doesn’t look like a disaster zone while we’re working.
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Our excavation services in Amityville cover everything from initial site clearing to final grading. That means removing trees and debris, digging foundations or pools, installing proper drainage, and making sure your site is ready for whatever comes next.
Excavation in Long Island typically costs $230 to $400 per hour for residential projects, but the real value is in avoiding the problems that come from cutting corners. Poor excavation leads to costly repairs, delays, and structural issues that cost far more than doing it right the first time.
Amityville properties often need special attention because of the area’s proximity to water and the mix of soil types you find here. Suffolk County standards require unsuitable soils to be removed and replaced with proper sand or gravel materials, which is exactly the kind of local knowledge that makes a difference in your project’s success.
Excavation costs in Long Island range from $230 to $400 per hour for residential projects, but the total depends on your specific project. A basement excavation typically runs $4,500 to $7,900, while foundation work for a home without a basement costs $2,700 to $4,800.
What affects your final cost is the soil conditions we find, how accessible your property is, and whether we need to haul dirt off-site. Removing soil from your property adds $400 to $600 per truckload. We always give you a clear estimate upfront so there are no surprises.
The key thing to remember is that trying to save money with the cheapest bid often costs more in the long run when problems show up later.
Amityville properties deal with high water tables and shifting sands because of the proximity to the coast, plus you’ll find compacted soil and underground utilities as you move inland. This combination creates unique challenges that require local experience to handle properly.
The soil composition here means we often encounter conditions that would surprise contractors from other areas. Suffolk County frequently requires deep excavations over 20 feet, with unsuitable soils removed and replaced with sand or gravel to meet local standards.
Understanding these conditions before we start digging is what keeps your project on schedule and prevents the kind of expensive surprises that can derail a construction timeline.
Yes, most excavation projects in Amityville require permits, especially if you’re changing drainage patterns, working near property lines, or digging for foundations. Permits are generally required before undertaking excavation that could disturb the surrounding environment or significantly change the landscape.
We handle the permit process for you because we know exactly what Amityville requires and have the relationships with local officials to move things along efficiently. We help navigate required permits and inspections as part of our service.
The permit process also includes utility markouts, which are absolutely critical in Amityville because of the density of underground infrastructure. This isn’t something you want to skip or handle incorrectly.
Most residential excavation projects take 1.5 to 2.5 days depending on the scope, but Amityville’s soil conditions can affect timing. Projects with straightforward soil conditions move faster than those where we encounter unexpected rock, clay, or high water tables.
Excavation challenges like soil variability and weather require skilled solutions to keep projects on track. We build realistic timelines into our estimates because rushing excavation work creates the kind of problems that cost time and money later.
Weather also plays a role here. Heavy rains can delay work, especially in areas with drainage challenges, but we plan for these possibilities so your overall project timeline stays manageable.
We use modern, well-maintained excavators, skid steers, dump trucks, and specialty tools to get the job done right the first time. The specific equipment depends on your property’s access, the scope of work, and what we’re dealing with in terms of soil conditions.
Compact equipment costs around $100 per hour including operator, while full-sized excavators cost about 50% more per hour but can significantly reduce overall labor time. We choose equipment based on efficiency for your specific project, not what’s cheapest to operate.
For Amityville properties, we often need specialized equipment to handle the unique soil conditions and tight spaces that are common in established neighborhoods. Having the right equipment available means we can adapt to whatever conditions we find.
Yes, we handle both residential and commercial excavation projects throughout Amityville and Suffolk County. We provide excavation services for residential and commercial projects, with expertise in both types of excavation.
Commercial projects often involve larger scale work, more complex permitting, and coordination with other contractors, but the fundamentals of proper excavation remain the same. Our team has years of hands-on experience in residential and commercial excavation, knowing how to handle every soil type, terrain challenge, and code requirement.
Whether you’re a homeowner adding a pool or a developer working on a commercial site, we bring the same attention to detail and local knowledge that ensures your excavation is done right the first time.
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