Postwar backyards along Larkfield Road and Pulaski Road, rebuilt for pools, additions and better drainage.
Excavation, Grading & Demolition Services in East Northport
East Northport began as two farm settlements, Larkfield and Clay Pitts, the second named for its red clay deposits. The railroad station that opened at Larkfield Road and Bellerose Avenue in 1873 gave the area its name, and after World War II a housing boom turned its farm fields, including open land between Pulaski Road and Jericho Turnpike, into suburban streets. The result is a hamlet of roughly 7,300 homes, most built in that postwar wave on regular lots and many now ready for expansion. Our East Northport projects lean toward the backyard: in-ground pool excavation, footings for rear additions, and removal of worn decks, sheds and cracked concrete patios.
Because so much of East Northport went up in a short span, yards from that era tend to share the same issues: settled soil around foundations, flat lawns that hold puddles, and grading that never caught up with bigger patios and driveways. We regrade to restore positive slope, add swales or underground drainage pipe where water collects, and finish with sod or seed. Where clay sits close to the surface, as the old Clay Pitts name hints, rain can be slow to soak in, so drainage planning matters before a pool deck goes down. Along the Larkfield Road and Jericho Turnpike corridors we also provide commercial site prep and snow removal for parking lots.
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Places Around East Northport
Larkfield Road is still East Northport's main street, and markers near the old station recall the 1896 Larkfield post office, the trolley stop that linked the station to Northport's Main Street from 1902 to 1924, and the Soper pickle works that ran until 1961. Veterans Park on Bellerose Avenue has turf fields, a skate park and an accessible playground, and the East Northport library has served Larkfield Road since 1940. Compact commercial lots here make careful staging important.
Parks, historic markers and community groups found in East Northport.
- Veterans ParkA Town of Huntington park on Bellerose Avenue between Larkfield and Old Bridge Roads, with lighted fields, courts and Mr. P's Playground.
- First Larkfield Post Office MarkerA Vernon Valley Road marker for the 1896 post office in Chester Smith's store, renamed East Northport in 1910.
- Trolley Stop MarkerMarks where trolleys left the East Northport station for the foot of Main Street in Northport between 1902 and 1924.
- Soper Pickle Works MarkerA 10th Avenue marker for the plant that made pickles and sauerkraut from 1892 until 1961 and was torn down in 1966.
- East Northport Chamber of CommerceFormed in 1994 to revive the Larkfield Road business district, the chamber launched the East Northport Festival in 1996.
Map of East Northport
East Northport Excavation & Demolition FAQs
How much digging does an in-ground pool take in East Northport?
It depends on the pool's size, shape and depth and on how your lot slopes. We excavate the hole, haul off or redistribute the extra soil, and regrade around the finished deck so water drains away from the pool and the house. Check Town of Huntington requirements for setbacks and approvals, and call New York 811 before excavation.
Why does water sit on my flat East Northport lawn?
Many postwar lots were graded nearly flat, and decades of settling, new patios and wider driveways can leave low spots with nowhere to drain. Where clay is near the surface, water soaks in slowly. We regrade to create gentle slope, add a swale or underground drainage pipe where needed, and replant with sod or seed.
Can you remove an old deck and patio before a backyard redo?
Yes. We demolish wood decks, sheds and concrete patios or walkways, haul away the debris and leave the ground graded and ready for a new pool, patio or lawn. Doing the demolition, excavation and grading under one plan keeps the project organized and reduces the number of crews in your yard.
Do you dig footings for home additions?
We do. Rear and side additions are common on East Northport's 1950s and 1960s houses, and we excavate the footings or full foundation, set aside topsoil where practical, and backfill and grade once the foundation is in. Call (631) 337-8050 to go over your plans and the site.
Do you handle snow removal for businesses on Larkfield Road or Jericho Turnpike?
We provide commercial snow removal for parking lots and business properties, along with site prep, grading and drainage work for commercial lots. Reach out before winter to talk through your property's layout, entrances and the areas that need to stay clear for customers and deliveries.
Nearby Areas We Serve
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