Additions, teardowns and yard regrading for homes between Huntington Village and the harbor at Halesite.
Excavation, Grading & Demolition Services in Huntington
Huntington was settled in 1653, and for roughly two centuries its harbor was the community's lifeline, carrying farm goods out to colonial markets. In a place with that much history, older lots can hide old fill, buried masonry or long-forgotten footings, so we plan every excavation with that possibility in mind and sort and haul whatever comes out of the hole. Homes in the 11743 ZIP range from small Cape Cods and ranches to larger Colonial Revivals and newer traditional houses, and plenty of owners would rather expand than move. We dig footings for rear and side additions, open up ground for full basements, and excavate for in-ground pools where the yard has room, then backfill and grade so the finished work sits right.
Not every Huntington project is an expansion. With a median lot of about a third of an acre, some owners take down a dated house and start fresh. We handle the structure demolition, foundation removal, debris hauling and rough grading a builder needs, plus smaller removals such as a detached garage, an old deck or a cracked concrete patio. Water is the other common call. Most waterfront homes sit back across Shore Road from Huntington Harbor, where storms flood the road before the houses, and anywhere a new driveway or patio changes the slope, runoff can end up against a foundation. Regrading, swales and underground drainage pipe send that water where it belongs, and we finish the disturbed ground with sod or seed.
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Places Around Huntington
Huntington's past is close at hand downtown. The Old Burying Ground on the hill behind 228 Main Street holds a headstone dated 1712, and in 1782 British troops built Fort Golgotha on it with timber from the dismantled Old First Church. Heckscher Park, 18 acres at Prime Avenue and Route 25A, holds the Heckscher Museum of Art and the Chapin Rainbow Stage. North of the village, Halesite marks where Nathan Hale came ashore at Huntington Harbor, and Mill Dam Road follows the embankment of Zophar Platt's 1752 tide mill.
Parks, museums and historic ground in Huntington Village and along the harbor.
- Heckscher ParkEighteen acres at Prime Avenue and Route 25A, given by August and Nannie Heckscher and run by the Town of Huntington since 1954.
- David Conklin Farmhouse MuseumA c. 1750 farmhouse at 2 High Street, kept by the Huntington Historical Society and furnished to show Colonial, Federal and Victorian rooms.
- Old Burying Ground & Fort GolgothaThe hilltop cemetery behind the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, where British forces threw up a fort in fifteen days in 1782.
- HalesiteThe harborside hamlet just north of the village, where a memorial rock near Mill Dam Road and New York Avenue honors Nathan Hale.
- Huntington Public Library (Main Library)The main library at 338 Main Street, one of two Huntington Public Library locations alongside the Station Branch.
Map of Huntington
Huntington Excavation & Demolition FAQs
Can you excavate for an addition on a tight village lot in Huntington?
Yes. Many lots near Huntington Village are compact, so before digging we plan equipment access, where excavated soil will be staged and how it leaves the property. Footings, basement excavation and backfill are done with modern machines sized for the space, and we keep neighbors' driveways and sidewalks clear. Ask the Town of Huntington building department about approvals and call New York 811 to get utilities marked.
What should I sort out before a teardown in Huntington?
Start with the Town of Huntington building department, which can tell you what approvals a demolition needs, and arrange utility disconnections with each provider. Calling New York 811 before any digging is a must. Once that groundwork is in place, we demolish the house, remove the foundation and debris, and leave the lot rough-graded for your builder. Call (631) 337-8050 to talk through timing.
Our street floods near the harbor. Can grading help my yard?
Grading cannot change how a storm tide behaves on Huntington Harbor, but it can control what rainwater does once it lands on your property. We reshape the ground so water moves away from the foundation, cut swales to carry runoff along the lot line, and install underground drainage pipe where surface flow needs a path out. On low lots, checking existing elevations comes first.
Do you remove old garages, sheds and patios?
We do. Detached garages, sheds, decks, and worn concrete walks or patios are common removals on Huntington's older properties. We take the structure down, break out and haul away the slab or footings, and regrade the spot so it is ready for lawn, a new garage or a pool. Sod or seed can be added to finish the area as part of the same job.
Do you plow commercial lots in downtown Huntington?
We provide commercial snow removal, which matters in a busy village where parking is already tight around Main Street and New York Avenue. Businesses, office buildings and property managers can arrange service for parking lots and access drives. Call (631) 337-8050 to go over your property and what needs to stay clear during a storm.
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