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Excavation, Grading & Demolition Services in Setauket-East Setauket
Settled in 1655, Setauket was the first community in what became the Town of Brookhaven, and its land sits between Stony Brook and Port Jefferson harbors. The Old Setauket Historic District, including the 1709 Thompson House, was created after World War II, when the remaining farm lots were being filled in with residential developments. That history leaves two very different kinds of property. Near the village green, older homes on established lots call for small, careful excavation footprints and grading that respects old walls and trees. Farther out, subdivisions such as Levitt's Setauket Gables, built in East Setauket in the 1960s, have aging yards where settled soil, low spots and tired lawns are common, making them good candidates for regrading, drainage pipe and fresh sod.
Water shaped East Setauket too. In the 1850s, shipyards lined Shore Road on Setauket Harbor, and today many lots slope toward the harbor or the mill ponds. Frank Melville Memorial Park has had to dredge ponds that grew shallow from runoff and sediment, a reminder of where loose soil ends up. We grade yards so runoff stays on the property, build swales and underground drainage, and seed or sod bare ground quickly. We also excavate for additions, basements and pools, demolish garages, decks and sheds, and clear overgrown sections of yards. Businesses along Route 25A, Belle Meade Road and Route 347 can call us for commercial snow removal.
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Places Around Setauket-East Setauket
The village green anchors Setauket, framed by the Caroline Church, built in 1729, and the 1812 Setauket Presbyterian Church, whose burial ground holds Culper spy Abraham Woodhull. The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library has served from 120 Main Street since 1892. Frank Melville Memorial Park, a 24-acre sanctuary founded in 1937, wraps the mill pond nearby, and the Greenway trail runs roughly four miles east toward Port Jefferson Station for walkers and cyclists.
Historic sites, parks and trails that give the Setaukets their character.
- Frank Melville Memorial ParkA 24-acre sanctuary at 1 Old Field Road, established in 1937 by Jennie Melville and her son, Ward.
- Emma S. Clark Memorial LibraryOpened in October 1892 at 120 Main Street, it claims the longest continuous service from one site of any Suffolk public library.
- Setauket Presbyterian Church and Burial GroundThe 1812 Federal-style church stands on grounds that were attacked as a Loyalist fort in August 1777.
- Setauket to Port Jefferson Station GreenwayA trail of about four miles, built on land the state once acquired for a highway bypass, with its first section opened in 2009.
- Shore Road Shipyards, East SetauketThe Three Village Historical Society recounts the 1850s yards of Hand, Bacon and Bayles that once lined Shore Road.
Map of Setauket-East Setauket
Setauket-East Setauket Excavation & Demolition FAQs
Can you dig for an addition beside an older house near the Setauket green?
Yes. Older lots near the green often have mature trees, stone walls and neighbors close by, so we plan a tight work area and use modern equipment that limits damage to the yard. Ask the Town of Brookhaven whether historic district review or other permits apply to your property, and call New York 811 before excavation so buried utilities are marked.
How do I keep soil from my yard washing toward the harbor or a pond?
Bare soil and steep, unplanted slopes are the usual culprits. We regrade so water spreads out instead of rushing downhill, cut swales that slow and direct it, and install underground drainage pipe where runoff concentrates. Then we finish with sod or seed so the ground is covered quickly. On waterfront lots, check with the Town of Brookhaven about approvals before any work near the shoreline.
My 1960s East Setauket yard puddles after every storm. What helps?
After several decades, many yards in post-war subdivisions have settled, and patios, sheds or additions may have changed how water drains. We look at where water collects and why, then regrade low areas, reroute runoff away from the foundation and add drainage pipe where grading alone will not solve it. New sod or seed finishes the job and holds the corrected grade.
Do you offer commercial snow removal in the Setaukets?
Yes. We provide commercial snow removal for parking lots and properties, including businesses along Route 25A, Belle Meade Road and Route 347. Clearing lots and access drives early helps customers and employees reach you safely. Call (631) 337-8050 before the season starts to talk through your property's layout, where plowed snow can be stacked and how you want the work scheduled.
Can you remove an old garage or deck and get the area ready to rebuild?
We demolish detached garages, sheds, decks, concrete and full structures, remove the debris and grade the site for the next step. If you are rebuilding, we can excavate for the new foundation as well. Before demolition, confirm permits with the Town of Brookhaven building department and have gas, electric and water service shut off and disconnected.
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