Syracuse NY & Central New York
Excavation & Drainage Contractor in Syracuse, NY
Xtreme Companies provides excavation, grading and leveling, French drain installation, and site preparation across Syracuse, NY, Onondaga County, and Oswego County. The company is based in Central Square, NY and handles residential and commercial projects, from backyard drainage fixes to full site prep. Estimates are free — call (315) 552-4030.
Xtreme Companies provides excavation, grading, French drains, drainage systems, and site preparation across Central New York. From sculpting terrain to safeguarding your property against water issues, we build landscapes that are structurally sound. Call (315) 552-4030 for a free estimate.
Excavation Services
From digging foundations and pool sites to clearing and reshaping terrain, our excavation services prepare your property for whatever comes next. We handle residential and commercial excavation projects across Syracuse NY and Central New York, sizing our equipment and approach to your site and project goals.
- ✓Foundation, pool, and utility excavation
- ✓Land clearing and terrain reshaping
- ✓Residential and commercial projects
- ✓Serving Syracuse NY and all of Central New York
Grading & Leveling
Proper grading directs water away from your home and creates a stable, level base for patios, driveways, lawns, and structures. We grade and level sites so surfaces drain correctly and stay put through Central New York's freeze-thaw cycles.
- ✓Positive drainage away from foundations
- ✓Level bases for patios, driveways, and lawns
- ✓Rough and finish grading
- ✓Built for CNY freeze-thaw conditions
French Drains & Drainage Systems
Standing water, soggy lawns, and wet basements are common problems in Central New York. We design and install French drains and drainage systems that capture and redirect water, safeguarding your property against water damage and erosion.
- ✓French drain design and installation
- ✓Solutions for standing water and soggy yards
- ✓Protects foundations and basements from water
- ✓Erosion control and water management
Site Preparation
Every successful build starts with a properly prepared site. We handle the digging, base preparation, and grading that set up patios, pool decks, driveways, garages, and additions for long-term performance — often as the first phase of our own stamped concrete projects.
- ✓Base preparation for concrete and hardscapes
- ✓Pad and driveway site prep
- ✓Digging and material removal
- ✓Coordinated with your build schedule
Planning a bigger project? We often pair excavation and site prep with stamped concrete patios, pool decks, and driveways, and our roll-off dumpster rentals make it easy to haul away soil, sod, and debris from your dig.
Where Does Xtreme Companies Provide Excavation & Drainage?
Xtreme Companies provides excavation and drainage services throughout Central New York, including Syracuse, Liverpool, Cicero, Clay, Baldwinsville, Camillus, Central Square, North Syracuse, East Syracuse, Manlius, Fayetteville, Skaneateles, Marcellus, Brewerton, Phoenix, Fulton, and Oswego.
Excavation & Drainage Questions from Syracuse, NY Customers
Answers to the questions Xtreme Companies hears most about excavation and drainage in Syracuse and Central New York.
What excavation services does Xtreme Companies offer in Syracuse, NY?
Xtreme Companies provides excavation, grading and leveling, French drain and drainage system installation, and site preparation throughout Syracuse, NY and Central New York. The company handles both residential and commercial projects, from backyard drainage fixes and pool digs to full site prep for new concrete work. Because Xtreme Companies also installs stamped concrete, excavation and the finished surface can be handled as one coordinated project. Call (315) 552-4030 to discuss your project anywhere in Onondaga or Oswego County.
How much does excavation or drainage work cost in Central New York?
Excavation and drainage pricing in Central New York depends on the size of the area, soil conditions, site access, and the scope of the work — a small French drain is priced very differently from full site excavation for a new build. Wet or rocky soil, tight backyard access, and hauling requirements are the factors that move a quote most. Published typical project ranges are being added to this page. Xtreme Companies provides free, no-obligation estimates — call (315) 552-4030 for a quote specific to your property.
Can Xtreme Companies fix standing water or a soggy yard in Syracuse?
Yes. Standing water in a Syracuse-area yard is usually a grading or drainage problem, both of which Xtreme Companies corrects. The crew evaluates how water moves across your property, then either regrades so water flows away from the house or installs a French drain or drainage system that captures and redirects it. Central New York's clay-heavy soils and snowmelt make spring pooling especially common, and a properly built drain handles both. Call (315) 552-4030 for a free on-site evaluation.
What is a French drain and when do you need one?
A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that collects groundwater and surface water and carries it away from where it causes problems. Central New York homeowners typically need one when a yard stays soggy after rain, when water pools against a foundation, or when a basement takes on moisture during snowmelt. Xtreme Companies designs and installs French drains and full drainage systems across Syracuse, Onondaga County, and Oswego County. Call (315) 552-4030 to have your drainage problem assessed for free.
Why does proper grading matter for homes in Central New York?
Grading determines where water goes, and in Central New York's freeze-thaw climate that decides whether foundations stay dry and surfaces stay level. Xtreme Companies grades sites so water drains positively away from foundations and so patios, driveways, and lawns sit on a stable, level base that won't heave or settle through winter. Poor grading is behind most wet basements and cracked slabs the company sees in the Syracuse area. Call (315) 552-4030 if water is moving the wrong way on your property.
Does Xtreme Companies handle site prep for concrete patios and driveways?
Yes — site preparation is a core part of Xtreme Companies' work in Syracuse and Central New York. Because the same company installs stamped concrete patios, pool decks, and driveways, it can excavate, prepare the compacted base, and pour the finished surface as one coordinated project instead of the homeowner juggling multiple contractors. Proper base preparation is also the single biggest factor in how well concrete survives CNY freeze-thaw cycles. Call (315) 552-4030 to plan excavation and concrete together.
Do you do residential and commercial excavation in Syracuse, NY?
Xtreme Companies handles both residential and commercial excavation across Syracuse, NY and Central New York. Residential work includes pool digs, drainage corrections, grading, and patio or driveway site prep; commercial work includes site preparation, land clearing, and terrain reshaping for larger builds. Equipment and approach are sized to the site, so a tight suburban backyard in Liverpool gets a different setup than an open commercial lot in Cicero. Call (315) 552-4030 to describe your site and scope.
Can excavation and a dumpster rental be combined on one project?
Yes — and it is one of the most common pairings Xtreme Companies handles in Central New York. Excavation and site prep generate soil, sod, old concrete, and demolition debris, and a roll-off dumpster from the same company means one call schedules both the dig and the debris removal. Dumpster rentals are flat-rate and include delivery, pickup, and disposal. Call (315) 552-4030 to coordinate excavation, drainage, or site prep with a dumpster on the same visit.
What areas does Xtreme Companies serve for excavation and drainage?
Xtreme Companies provides excavation and drainage services throughout Syracuse and Central New York, including Liverpool, Cicero, Clay, Baldwinsville, Camillus, Central Square, Manlius, Fayetteville, Skaneateles, Fulton, Oswego, and the surrounding towns in Onondaga and Oswego County. The company is based at 531 S. Main Street in Central Square, NY, so most CNY job sites are a short drive away. Call (315) 552-4030 to schedule a free estimate anywhere in Central New York.