From old pickle-farm country to rebuilt lots near Broadway, Greenlawn projects start with a clean site.
Excavation, Grading & Demolition Services in Greenlawn
Greenlawn was farm country called Old Fields until the Long Island Rail Road came through; the station opened in 1868, and the community took the Greenlawn name after the line expanded in 1871. Through the 1800s its fields grew pickles, potatoes and cabbage, and Samuel Ballton, remembered as the Pickle King, raised more than a million pickling cucumbers in a single season. Today the hamlet has about 4,670 housing units on inland ground roughly 226 feet above sea level, centered on Broadway and the station. Older houses near the tracks sit alongside later neighborhoods built on former farmland, and that spread of ages shapes the demolition, clearing and excavation work we do here.
Many Greenlawn projects begin by taking something down. We demolish detached garages, sheds, decks and concrete slabs, and we handle full-structure teardowns when an owner decides to rebuild on a lot near Broadway or Pulaski Road. Lot clearing comes next: removing overgrown trees, shrub rows and stumps so the ground can be graded or excavated for a foundation, addition or in-ground pool. Ground that was farmed for generations can turn up surprises below the topsoil, so we excavate with care and adjust as we go. To finish, we grade the lot so water runs away from the house, add swales or underground drainage pipe where needed, and seed or sod the soil.
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Places Around Greenlawn
The John Gardiner Farm, whose farmhouse dates to the 1750s, is listed on the National Register and is being restored by the Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association. Harborfields Public Library occupies the 1924 Broadway School at 31 Broadway, with an accessible community playground behind it. In 2021 the Town renamed Boulevard Avenue, beside the station, as Samuel Ballton Way. Projects near these busy blocks call for planned truck routes and tidy work areas.
Historic farms, the library and community spaces in Greenlawn.
- John Gardiner FarmA National Register farm whose 1750s farmhouse gained a second story in 1860, now under restoration.
- Harborfields Public LibraryOpened in a trailer in 1971, the library moved into the former Broadway School building in 1976.
- Harborfields Community PlaygroundAn accessible Town of Huntington playground behind the library, between Ann Street, Wyckoff Street and Brush Lane.
- Samuel Ballton WayThe former Boulevard Avenue, renamed in 2021 for the formerly enslaved farmer who became Greenlawn's Pickle King.
- Greenlawn-Centerport Historical AssociationThe nonprofit that preserves local history and cares for the Suydam House and the John Gardiner Farm.
Map of Greenlawn
Greenlawn Excavation & Demolition FAQs
Can you demolish an entire house in Greenlawn for a rebuild?
Yes. We knock down the structure, break out and haul away the old foundation, then leave the site cleared and rough-graded so the builder can start. Utility disconnections and Town of Huntington demolition requirements should be confirmed with the building department before the teardown date, and New York 811 should be called before any digging begins.
What does lot clearing include?
Lot clearing covers removing trees, overgrown shrubs, stumps and brush, then hauling the material away so the ground is open for grading or excavation. On a Greenlawn lot that has sat untended for years, clearing is often the first step before an addition, pool or new home can be planned accurately.
Can you remove a detached garage and replace it with lawn?
We can. After demolishing the garage and breaking out its slab, we haul the debris, bring the area to grade so it blends with the rest of the yard and drains properly, and finish it with sod or seed. Call (631) 337-8050 to talk through the project and access to the backyard.
Will regrading help a yard that stays soggy after rain?
In many cases, yes. Low spots and yards that pitch toward the house are common after decades of additions and new hardscape. We reshape the ground so water moves away from the foundation and, where the lot needs more help, add a swale or underground drainage pipe to carry runoff off the lawn.
How do you protect neighboring homes during demolition?
Greenlawn streets near the station and Broadway have homes close together. We plan equipment placement and truck access ahead of time, protect fences, plantings and driveways, control debris as the structure comes down, and clean up daily. Modern equipment helps us work efficiently and keep the disruption to neighbors low.
Nearby Areas We Serve
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