Small village, big neighbors: site work between Levitt homes, the expressway and the greenbelt.
Excavation, Grading & Demolition Services in Islandia
Islandia is compact, about 2.2 square miles, and it is one of just four incorporated villages in the Town of Islip. Residents first petitioned for incorporation in 1980, and the village was formed in 1985 around a development of roughly 500 homes that Levitt & Sons built around 1963. Those houses are now more than sixty years old, an age when foundations, patios, walkways and old outbuildings often need attention. Additions, shed and deck removal and new patios all begin with excavation or demolition, and on Levitt-era lots that means staging equipment carefully, protecting lawns and driveways next door, and leaving a clean, properly pitched grade.
The rest of Islandia's character comes from what surrounds those homes. The Long Island Expressway runs through the northern half of the village, Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino sits on the north service road at Exit 58, and the former CA Technologies headquarters was imploded in January 2024 to make room for planned industrial and light-manufacturing buildings. Large commercial parcels like these create demand for demolition, land clearing, site preparation and commercial snow removal. The village also holds more than 275 acres of Suffolk County Greenbelt, including land around the Connetquot River headwaters, so grading and drainage near wooded or wet areas should work with the way water already moves.
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Places Around Islandia
Village life centers on Village Hall and the First Responders Ball Field at 1100 Old Nichols Road, opened in 2018 to honor Islandia first responders lost on 9/11, with a playground, gazebo and walking path. The War Veterans Memorial stands where Old Nichols Road meets Johnson Avenue. Lakeland County Park on Johnson Avenue has an accessible boardwalk over the Connetquot River headwaters, and it hosts the county's Purple Heart Trail. Connetquot River State Park Preserve is also listed among the village's places of interest.
Village grounds, county parkland and a busy expressway corridor share Islandia's 2.2 square miles.
- Islandia Village HallVillage offices, including the building department, at 1100 Old Nichols Road beside the First Responders Ball Field.
- Lakeland County ParkA fully accessible county park whose boardwalk crosses the wetlands at the head of the Connetquot River.
- Suffolk County Purple Heart TrailThe county's first memorial to Purple Heart recipients, placed at Lakeland Park for its accessible paths.
- Jake's 58 Hotel & CasinoReporting on the $210 million expansion of the casino hotel on the expressway's north service road at Exit 58.
Map of Islandia
Islandia Excavation & Demolition FAQs
Does Islandia have its own building department?
Yes. Islandia is an incorporated village, and Village Hall at 1100 Old Nichols Road lists a building department among its offices. Check with the village about requirements before demolition, an addition or significant regrading, rather than assuming Town of Islip rules apply. Before any digging, call New York 811 so underground utilities are marked.
Can you remove an old shed or deck from a Levitt-era Islandia home?
Yes. Shed, deck and concrete demolition is routine work for us, and the original Islandia homes from the early 1960s often have older outbuildings and patios that have reached the end of their life. We take them down with equipment sized to the yard, protect neighboring property, and can regrade and seed or sod the area afterward.
Do you prepare commercial sites near the Long Island Expressway in Islandia?
We do. Commercial demolition, land clearing, site preparation and lot regrading are part of our work, and Islandia's expressway corridor has seen major redevelopment, including the former CA Technologies headquarters site. We use modern equipment and plan the work to limit disruption to nearby businesses, traffic and residents.
My yard backs onto wooded greenbelt land. Can you clear and regrade it?
We can clear brush, remove trees and shrubs, and regrade within your own property line. Islandia includes protected greenbelt land and the Connetquot River headwaters, so confirm with the village what is allowed near those areas before work begins. We then shape the grade so runoff stays manageable rather than spilling onto neighboring land.
Can you handle snow removal for an Islandia business lot?
Yes. We offer commercial snow removal for parking lots and access drives, which matters for Islandia businesses along the expressway service roads, Motor Parkway and Veterans Memorial Highway that need to open on schedule. Arranging service ahead of the first storm helps with planning. Call (631) 337-8050 to talk about your property.
Nearby Areas We Serve
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