Backyard pools, additions and rebuilds on Commack's former farmland, on both sides of the Huntington-Smithtown line.
Excavation, Grading & Demolition Services in Commack
Commack is a family-home community: the 2020 census counted about 12,300 housing units, and nearly 69 percent of households were married couples. Families who stay tend to expand, so much of our Commack work starts behind the house. We excavate for in-ground pools, dig footings for rear and side additions, and remove the soil and roots left by mature trees before a patio or extension goes in. Once the heavy work is done, we regrade so the new hardscape sheds water away from the foundation and finish with sod or seed so the yard is usable the same season. Tree and shrub removal is often part of the plan when an old row of evergreens stands where the pool needs to go.
Before the subdivisions, Commack's fertile soil made it farm country, and older lots can still hide buried debris or forgotten fill, so we plan excavation with that in mind. Some owners take older homes down entirely and rebuild; we handle the house demolition, foundation removal, clearing and rough grading that a builder needs to start. Commack also has no walkable Main Street; its businesses line Jericho Turnpike and the roads near the Long Island Expressway and Sunken Meadow Parkway interchanges, where we provide commercial site preparation and snow removal for parking lots.
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Places Around Commack
Commack's history sits right beside its cul-de-sacs. The 1789 Commack Methodist Church on Townline Road is called the oldest Methodist church building in New York State. The Harned Brothers Sawmill on New Highway is said to be the last of its kind operating on Long Island, and nearby Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve keeps a 1770s farmhouse and orchard on about 133 acres. The old Long Island Arena, once home to the New York Nets, was demolished in 1996.
Historic sites, parks and community spots in and right around Commack.
- Hoyt Farm Nature PreserveA Town of Smithtown preserve bought in 1965, with nature trails, the Hoyt House museum and remnants of an old apple and peach orchard.
- Commack Methodist Church (Comac Church marker)The 1789 church at 486 Town Line Road, marked by the Town of Huntington as the state's oldest Methodist church building.
- Harned Brothers SawmillA family sawmill on New Highway whose property was donated to the Town of Smithtown in 2001.
- Commack Public LibraryThe library at 18 Hauppauge Road serves as a community gathering place in a hamlet without a traditional downtown.
- Caleb Smith State Park PreserveA 543-acre state nature preserve on West Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown, a short drive east of Commack.
Map of Commack
Commack Excavation & Demolition FAQs
How much yard do I need for an in-ground pool in Commack?
It depends on the pool size, setbacks and how the lot slopes, and the Town of Huntington or Town of Smithtown sets the rules depending on which side of Commack you live on. We handle the excavation, haul-away of extra soil and final grading around the deck. Confirm requirements with your town building department and call New York 811 before digging.
Is my Commack home under Huntington or Smithtown?
Commack is a hamlet that lies in both the Town of Huntington and the Town of Smithtown, and the town you are in decides where permits and inspections go. Your property tax bill shows which town you pay, or the assessor's office can tell you. Sort this out before scheduling demolition or major excavation so the paperwork lines up.
Can you demolish a whole house in Commack for a rebuild?
Yes. For knockdown and rebuild projects we demolish the house, remove the foundation and debris, clear the lot, and rough-grade it for the builder. We use modern equipment and work to protect neighboring properties and keep disruption on the street low. Utility disconnections and town approvals should be confirmed before the teardown date.
Do you remove large trees before an addition goes in?
We do. Many Commack yards have mature trees and overgrown shrub lines that sit right where an addition or pool is planned. Tree and shrub removal, plus clearing the root mass so the ground can be excavated, can be handled as part of the same project. Call (631) 337-8050 to walk the yard and plan the order of work.
My new patio sends water toward the house. Can grading fix it?
Usually. When a patio, pool deck or driveway goes in, the surrounding ground has to be pitched so water drains away from the foundation. We regrade the soil, add drainage such as a swale or underground pipe where runoff needs a place to go, and restore the lawn with sod or seed. Fixing slope early prevents wet basements later.
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