Precision Earthwork for Every Project
Excavation is the foundation of almost every outdoor construction project. Whether you are building a new home addition, installing a septic system, running utility lines, or preparing a site for a patio or driveway, getting the earthwork right is critical. Mistakes underground are expensive to fix later.
All American Lawn & Landscape owns and operates Takeuchi excavators and compact equipment built for the tight residential lots common across Dutchess County. Owner Evan Turenchalk personally oversees every dig, ensuring proper grade, compaction, and drainage before the next phase of your project begins.
We work directly with general contractors, homeowners, and other trades. Because we also handle hardscaping, drainage, and land clearing, you get one crew that can take a project from raw ground to finished product without the scheduling headaches of coordinating multiple subcontractors.
Excavation Services We Provide
Foundation Digging
Precise foundation excavation for new constructions, additions, garages, and sheds. We dig to spec and ensure proper depth and grade.
Utility Trenching
Water line, sewer connection, and electrical conduit trenching. We locate existing utilities, trench to required depth, and backfill properly.
Propane Tank Installation
Underground propane tank excavation and burial. We dig the pit, set the tank, backfill, and restore the surface to original grade.
Septic Systems
Complete septic system excavation including tank placement, leach field trenching, and distribution box installation per local health codes.
Site Preparation
Grading, leveling, and compaction for new lawns, driveways, patios, and other improvements. Proper site prep prevents settling and drainage issues.
Concrete Pad Preparation
Excavation, gravel sub-base, and compaction for concrete slabs, equipment pads, and shed foundations. Ready for your concrete contractor to pour.
Our Excavation Process
Site Assessment
Evan visits your property to evaluate soil conditions, access points, existing utilities, and project requirements. You get a written quote with clear scope.
Utility Marking
We coordinate with 811 and local utilities to mark all underground lines before any digging begins. Safety first, no exceptions.
Excavation
Our Takeuchi compact excavators handle tight spaces without tearing up your entire yard. We dig to precise grade and depth specs.
Backfill & Grade
Proper backfill material, machine compaction, and final grading. We leave the site clean and ready for the next phase of construction.
Why Choose Us for Excavation
Many landscaping companies subcontract their excavation work. We do not. All American Lawn & Landscape owns the equipment, employs the operators, and manages every dig from start to finish. That means less finger-pointing, faster timelines, and better results.
- Own equipment -- Takeuchi excavators and compact loaders
- Operator-owner on every job site for quality control
- Full utility locate coordination before any dig
- Combined excavation + hardscaping eliminates subcontractor delays
- Competitive pricing -- 5+ years serving Dutchess County homeowners
What Our Clients Say
"Had a great experience using Evan and his men last summer. Fair price for the hard work that day. He gave me a good mental vision of what the end result would be and it came out better than I expected. They removed 30 feet of hedges 6 feet high and a large patch of forsythia 20 feet by 50 feet with his machine. Evan then graded and seeded everything and just left the watering to me. Looks excellent."
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Hardscaping
Patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens.
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Land Clearing
Tree removal, brush clearing, and lot preparation.
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Drainage Solutions
French drains, footing drains, and dry wells.
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Gravel Driveways
Gravel and asphalt milling driveway installation.
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We provide excavation services throughout Hopewell Junction, Wappingers Falls, Fishkill, East Fishkill, Beekman, Poughkeepsie, LaGrange, and all of Dutchess County.
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