Capes, ranches and hi-ranches on level former farmland in the heart of the Town of Huntington.
Excavation, Grading & Demolition Services in Elwood
Elwood calls itself the heart of Huntington because it sits in the center of the town, and it began as farm country, with farmers drawn by level land and rich soil. A post office opened under the Elwood name in 1870 north of Jericho Turnpike, but it closed in 1902, which is why Elwood homes today carry East Northport, Huntington or Greenlawn mailing addresses. Most houses here went up in a building boom from the 1950s through the 1970s. Cape Cods, ranches and hi-ranches dominate, along with colonials and some newer traditional homes, on lots usually a quarter to a half acre. Many have already been renovated or expanded. We excavate for rear additions, basements and in-ground pools, and dig the footings that new decks and extensions need.
Level ground has its own drainage problem. Water does not run off quickly; it collects in low spots, against foundations and at the bottom of driveways, especially after a yard has been filled in with patios and additions. We regrade so the soil pitches away from the house, cut shallow swales and run underground drainage pipe to carry water off. Yards that have grown in for half a century often have mature trees and overgrown shrub lines, and tree and shrub removal is frequently the first step before a pool or patio. Along Jericho Turnpike, the hamlet's main commercial road, we handle commercial site preparation, demolition and snow removal for parking lots and access drives.
Planning site work in Elwood? Call for an estimate.
Places Around Elwood
Elwood Park on Cuba Hill Road is the hamlet's main gathering place, and in 2018 it received the Town of Huntington's first interactive spray park, named for NYPD Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo. Also on Cuba Hill Road, the 1915 Elwood School designed by Charles M. Hart now carries a town historical marker. The Elwood Public Library sits at 1929 Jericho Turnpike, and Berkeley Jackson County Park on Manor Road offers about 1.8 miles of trails through hilly woods with traces of two old sand quarries.
Parks, local history and community spots in and beside Elwood.
- Elwood ParkThe Cuba Hill Road town park whose 2018 spray park reuses its runoff to irrigate the park's fields.
- Elwood School Historical MarkerA Town of Huntington marker for the 1915 schoolhouse on Cuba Hill Road that later served as a district office and art studio.
- Elwood Public LibraryThe community library at 1929 Jericho Turnpike, with meeting rooms, storytimes and a scanning station.
- Berkeley Jackson County ParkA Suffolk County park at 245 Manor Road whose hilly western half gives way to flatter ground, next to the town's Manor Farm Park.
Map of Elwood
Elwood Excavation & Demolition FAQs
My mailing address says East Northport or Huntington. Am I in Elwood?
Possibly. Elwood lost its own post office in 1902, so homes in the hamlet use East Northport (11731), Huntington (11743) or Greenlawn (11730) addresses. Either way, Elwood is part of the Town of Huntington, and the Town's building department handles approvals for demolition, pools and major excavation. Call New York 811 before any digging so utilities are marked.
Water sits in my flat backyard for days after rain. Can you fix it?
Usually. On level Elwood lots, standing water often means the yard has no defined place to drain. We regrade low areas, shape a gentle swale to move water toward an outlet, and install underground drainage pipe where the surface route is too long. Fixing the grade near the house matters most so water stays away from the foundation. We finish with sod or seed.
Is a quarter-acre Elwood lot big enough for an in-ground pool?
Many are, but setbacks, the house footprint and existing trees all decide how much room you have. We excavate the pool, haul away or reuse the soil, and grade around the new deck so water runs away from both the pool and the house. Tree and shrub removal can come first if plantings are in the way. Call (631) 337-8050 to look over your yard.
Can you remove an old deck or shed before we renovate?
Yes. Many Elwood homes built in the 1950s through the 1970s have decks, sheds and patios that have reached the end of their life. We demolish and haul away the structure, remove footings or slabs, and regrade the area so it is ready for the next project or new lawn. We work to protect your house and neighboring yards while we do it.
Do you clear snow for businesses on Jericho Turnpike?
We provide commercial snow removal for parking lots and access drives, including properties along Jericho Turnpike, the busiest commercial road through Elwood. Keeping customer and employee parking open during storms is the goal. Property owners and managers can call (631) 337-8050 to discuss their lot, entrances and the areas that need clearing first.
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