Rated "Excellent" (3 Reviews)

Excavation & Site Prep Experts in Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New York

Herbert Excavating brings over 10 years of excavation expertise to residential and commercial projects across Eastern PA and Southern NY. We handle grading, earthwork, and site prep so your build starts on a solid foundation. Fully insured. Free estimates.
We had site prep done for a new home build and everything went very smoothly. Brendan came out, looked over the property, and explained what needed to be done before giving a fair quote. The grading and pad work were solid and our builder had no issues starting the foundation. Very dependable crew.

Mark S.

Site Prep

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The Site Prep Contractor Eastern PA & Southern NY Property Owners Trust

  • 10+ Years of Experience: We’ve been excavating and prepping sites since 2015. That experience means fewer surprises on your job site and a crew that knows how to handle whatever the ground throws at them.
  • Residential & Commercial Work: Whether you’re building a new home, adding a commercial structure, or preparing raw land for development, we have the equipment and experience to handle projects of any scale.
  • Fully Insured, No Shortcuts: We carry full insurance on every job. You get professional work done to standard — and the peace of mind that comes with it.
  • Honest Estimates, Clear Pricing: We walk your property, explain exactly what needs to happen, and give you a straight number before any work starts. No surprise charges, no vague scopes.

What We Do

Professional Excavation & Site Prep Services for Eastern PA and Southern NY Properties

Don’t let overgrown vegetation stall your project. Our heavy-duty excavation equipment handles the toughest Florida terrain:

Excavation & Earthwork

We dig, move, and shape earth to meet your project specs — building pads, basements, foundations, and more.

Grading & Finish Work

We level and contour your site for proper drainage, stable building surfaces, and a clean finished grade.

Building Pad Preparation

Compacted, engineered pads that give your foundation, slab, or structure a stable base that won't settle.

Cut & Fill Operations

We remove high spots and fill low areas to reach the elevation and slope your project requires.

Site Clearing & Debris Removal

Stumps, rocks, and construction debris removed so the site is clean and ready for the next phase.

Utility Trenching

Trenching for water lines, sewer connections, electrical conduit, and drainage — coordinated to keep your project on schedule.

Site Prep Solutions for Eastern PA and Southern NY Homeowners, Builders & Landowners

  • New Home Construction: Preparing foundations, slabs, and building pads for residential builds across Eastern PA and Southern NY. We create the stable base your home needs from day one.
  • Commercial & Industrial Development: Grading large sites for warehouses, retail centers, parking lots, and commercial infrastructure.
  • Additions & Outbuildings: Level pads for garages, workshops, barns, and accessory structures — prepped properly so they last.
  • Raw Land Development: Turning wooded or undeveloped acreage in Eastern PA or Southern NY into a project-ready site. We handle clearing, grading, and drainage as a single coordinated scope.
  • Driveway & Access Road Prep: Grading and preparing roadbeds for gravel or paved driveways on rural or residential properties.

Ready to Break Ground? Let's Get Your Site Prepped Right.

Eastern Pennsylvania’s trusted excavation and site prep contractor. In business since 2015, fully insured, free estimates on every job.

HOW IT WORKS

Straightforward Process. No Wasted Time. Results That Last.

Don’t let overgrown vegetation stall your project. Our heavy-duty excavation equipment handles the toughest Florida terrain:

Step 1

On-Site Evaluation

We walk the property to assess existing conditions, drainage patterns, soil, and what the project requires — before quoting anything.

Step 2

Clear, Detailed Estimate

We explain the full scope of work and give you a transparent price. You’ll know exactly what’s happening and what it costs before we start.

Step 3

Excavation & Grading

We bring in the right equipment for your site — excavators, dozers, compaction equipment — and execute the work to spec.

Step 4

Final Walkthrough

We review the completed work with you to make sure everything meets your expectations before we consider the job done.

Excavation & Site Prep Across Eastern PA & Southern NY

Herbert Excavating serves homeowners, contractors, and property developers throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New York State. Based in Kingsley, PA, we travel to job sites across the region with no added mobilization fees for covered counties.

Pennsylvania Counties Served: Susquehanna, Wayne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, Bradford, Sullivan, Pike, Luzerne, Carbon, Monroe

New York Counties Served: Broome, Delaware, Sullivan, Tioga, Cortland, Otsego, Chemung

Five Star Reviews From Our Customers

"Very Professional"

We hired Herbert Excavating to grade our land for new construction. They showed up on time, worked efficiently, and left the site clean and ready for construction. Communication was great throughout the project, which is rare these days. You can tell they take pride in their work.

Jennifer C.

Site Prep

"Highly Recommended"

We needed utility trenching for water lines and drainage on a new build and the work was done exactly as planned. Everything was dug to the correct depth and laid out cleanly so the other contractors could move right in without delays. The site was left tidy and the schedule stayed on track the whole time. Definitely recommend them!!!

Kevin L.

Excavation

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We Clean Up After The Job

About

Herbert Excavating LLC is a full-service excavation and land clearing contractor serving Pennsylvania and Florida, offering site prep, grading, trenching, and pond construction.

Office

10979 Pennsylvania 106, Kingsley PA 18826
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