Excavation Services in Northern New York
Site Preparation, Land Clearing, Drainage, Utility Trenching & Building Pads
Cadrette Trucking provides professional excavation services throughout St. Lawrence County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, and surrounding areas of Northern New York. Whether you're building a home, developing commercial property, installing utilities, improving drainage, or preparing land for construction, our experienced team has the equipment and expertise to get the job done safely and efficiently.
From small residential projects to large commercial and municipal sitework, we deliver reliable excavation solutions backed by quality workmanship and responsive service.
Our Excavation Services
Site Preparation
Every successful construction project starts with proper site preparation. We clear, grade, and prepare sites for homes, garages, barns, commercial buildings, and infrastructure projects.
Services include:
Site clearing
Topsoil stripping
Rough grading
Fill placement
Building pad construction
Access road construction
Construction entrances
Staging area construction
Building Pad Construction
A properly constructed building pad is critical for long-term structural stability.
We construct building pads for:
Homes
Garages
Pole barns
Storage buildings
Commercial structures
Agricultural facilities
Our team ensures proper grading, compaction, and drainage to create a stable foundation for construction. Learn More about our building pad construction services.
Drainage & Stormwater Management
Poor drainage can damage structures, roads, driveways, and agricultural land.
Our drainage solutions include:
French drains
Culvert installation
Catch basins
Swales
Stormwater conveyance systems
Retention ponds
Detention ponds
Erosion control measures
We design and install systems that effectively manage runoff and protect your investment.
Topsoil Stripping & Site Development
We remove and stockpile topsoil for construction and development projects while maximizing usable material on site.
Ideal for:
Commercial developments
Utility projects
Residential subdivisions
Agricultural projects
Industrial sites
Land Clearing
Transform overgrown or wooded property into usable land.
Our land clearing services include:
Tree and brush removal
Lot clearing
Development site clearing
Agricultural land clearing
Right-of-way clearing
Debris removal and hauling
Whether you're preparing a residential lot or clearing acreage for development, we can help. Learn More about our land clearing services.
Utility Trenching
Cadrette Trucking provides trenching services for underground utility installation.
Utility trenching services include:
Water lines
Sewer lines
Drainage systems
Electric service
Fiber optic installation
Telecommunications infrastructure
We work with property owners, contractors, utility companies, and municipalities.
Rough & Finish Grading
Proper grading is essential for drainage, aesthetics, and project success.
We provide:
Rough Grading
Site shaping
Fill placement
Elevation corrections
Building pad grading
Finish Grading
Final contouring
Lawn preparation
Drainage correction
Seedbed preparation
Why Choose Cadrette Trucking
Local Knowledge
1
As a Northern New York contractor, we understand local soil conditions, drainage challenges, weather patterns, and permitting requirements.
Maintained Equipment
2
Our fleet is equipped and maintained to handle a wide range of excavation and sitework projects efficiently and safely.
Responsive Service
3
We communicate clearly, provide honest pricing, and keep projects moving on schedule.
One Contractor, Multiple Solutions
4
Many projects require excavation, trucking, demolition, drainage, and material delivery. Cadrette Trucking can provide all of these services under one roof.
Industries We Serve
Residential
Homeowners, landowners, and developers.
Agricultural
Farms, barns, drainage improvements, and access roads.
Utility Contractors
Utility trenching, access roads, laydown yards, and site preparation.
Commercial
Retail, industrial, office, and mixed-use developments.
Municipal
Infrastructure improvements, drainage systems, and public works support.
Service Area
Cadrette Trucking proudly serves:
Lisbon, NY
Ogdensburg, NY
Canton, NY
Potsdam, NY
Massena, NY
Gouverneur, NY
Heuvelton, NY
Waddington, NY
Norfolk, NY
Malone, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
Watertown, NY
and surrounding communities throughout St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Franklin Counties.
Request a Free Excavation Estimate
Whether you need land clearing, utility trenching, drainage improvements, grading, site preparation, or building pad construction, Cadrette Trucking is ready to help.