Demolition, grading and site prep for Selden's postwar neighborhoods and the businesses along Route 25.
Excavation, Grading & Demolition Services in Selden
Farmers settled Selden in the mid-1700s and called it Westfield until a post office opened in 1852 under the new name. Suburban change started slowly: in 1931 agents marketed small lots to New York City buyers in a development called Nature's Gardens, and building took off in the early 1950s. Between 1960 and 1970 the population jumped from 1,604 to 11,613. Many homes from that boom are now well past fifty, so Selden owners call us to demolish rotted decks, sheds and detached garages, break out old concrete, dig footings for additions and excavate for in-ground pools. Utility trenching for upgraded service lines is another frequent request.
Selden's ground is not uniformly flat. Telescope Hill, where a fire lookout tower stood from 1919 to 1959, rises to about 334 feet, slightly higher than Bald Hill to the south. On sloped lots we regrade to send water away from foundations, cut swales and install underground drainage pipe where surface flow needs help. Commercial work centers on Middle Country Road, State Route 25, the hamlet's main commercial thoroughfare, along with Selden Plaza at County Route 83 and the Old Westfield shopping center. There we take on site preparation, demolition of outdated buildings, clearing of overgrown parcels and commercial snow removal for busy parking lots.
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Places Around Selden
Suffolk County Community College's 156-acre Ammerman Campus on College Road occupies the grounds of the 1916 county tuberculosis sanatorium. The Middle Country Public Library's Selden branch sits at 575 Middle Country Road, and the Town of Brookhaven's Selden Park complex on Boyle Road is adding ballfields and trails. Behind the Old Westfield shopping center lies the family cemetery of Revolutionary War captain Daniel Roe, namesake of Captain Daniel Roe Highway.
Campus, library and park landmarks that anchor everyday life in Selden.
- Suffolk County Community College - Ammerman CampusThe college moved onto its Selden site in August 1961, renovating six existing buildings to start the campus.
- Middle Country Public Library - SeldenThe Selden branch at 575 Middle Country Road serves readers right on the hamlet's main commercial strip.
- Selden Park ComplexBrookhaven's recreation complex on Boyle Road, with baseball fields, a playground and planned nature trails.
- Thomas Muratore Park at Farmingville Hills County ParkSouth of Selden in Farmingville, this hilly county park offers about two miles of trails through mature woods.
Map of Selden
Selden Excavation & Demolition FAQs
Can you tear down an old detached garage on a 1950s Selden lot?
Yes. Detached garages from Selden's 1950s and 1960s building boom often have failing roofs and cracked slabs. We demolish the structure, break out the concrete, remove the debris and grade the area so it is ready for a new garage, an addition or lawn. Check permit requirements with the Town of Brookhaven building department before demolition begins.
My property slopes near Telescope Hill. Can you level part of the yard?
Grading sloped yards is routine work for us. We can reshape the ground to create usable flat areas, direct runoff away from the house with swales, and add underground drainage pipe where water tends to collect. Once the grade is set, we finish with sod or seed so the soil stays in place.
Do you handle commercial site prep along Middle Country Road?
Yes. For Selden businesses on Route 25 and nearby plazas, we provide site preparation, clearing of overgrown parcels, demolition of outdated structures and excavation for new foundations and utility lines. We schedule work to limit disruption to traffic and neighboring tenants. Call (631) 337-8050 to talk through your commercial project.
I need a trench for a new utility line. What should I do first?
Call New York 811 several days before any digging so existing gas, electric and water lines are located and marked. It is also smart to check with the Town of Brookhaven building department about permit requirements. Once lines are marked, we excavate the trench to the required depth and backfill and restore the surface afterward.
Can you replant the lawn after demolition or excavation work?
Yes. Sod and seed are part of our services. After a shed or deck comes down, or after we dig for an addition or pool, we rough-grade and fine-grade the disturbed area, then lay sod for a quick finished look or spread seed for a lower-cost lawn that fills in over time.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Call Superior Earthworks for Selden excavation, grading and demolition.