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.