You get properly graded land that drains correctly and supports your construction project for years to come. No water pooling around your foundation. No settling issues down the road. No expensive fixes because someone cut corners on the site prep.
We handle the details that matter—utility location, drainage planning, and permit requirements—before they become your headache. Your general contractor gets a site that’s ready for the next phase, and you get the peace of mind that comes with doing it right the first time.
When we’re done, your land is graded to exact specifications with proper slope management and soil preparation that supports whatever you’re building.
Emerson Excavating and Trucking has been serving Easton and the surrounding area since 1997. What started as a logging business evolved into full-time excavation and grading services, with Josh’s son joining as a partner in 2022.
We’re the grading contractor in Easton, NY that shows up when we say we will. Josh is present on almost every job because quality matters more than quantity to us. We know the soil conditions here, understand the seasonal challenges, and navigate local regulations so your project stays on schedule.
You’re not just hiring equipment operators—you’re working with neighbors who’ve been preparing land in this area for decades and plan to be here for decades more.
First, we walk your property with you to understand exactly what needs to be cleared and what you want to preserve. We locate all utilities, check permit requirements, and plan the most efficient approach for your specific terrain.
Next, we bring in the right equipment for your job. Our machinery handles everything from small residential lots to large commercial sites. We clear vegetation, remove stumps, and handle all debris disposal—whether you want it chipped for mulch, cut for firewood, or hauled away completely.
Finally, we grade your land to exact specifications. This means proper drainage slope, soil preparation that supports construction loads, and attention to existing infrastructure. We don’t just push dirt around—we create a foundation for your project’s success.
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Our grading and land clearing services in Easton, NY include everything you need to get your construction project started right. We handle tree and brush removal, stump grinding, debris disposal, rough grading, finish grading, and drainage preparation.
Easton’s terrain presents unique challenges—from steep slopes to wet areas to mature trees worth preserving. Our operators know how to work efficiently around these conditions while protecting the parts of your property you want to keep untouched. We can do selective clearing to preserve specific trees and landscape features with careful planning and precision equipment.
All debris removal is included in our service. We either chip trees and brush for mulch, cut them for firewood if you want it, or haul everything away for proper disposal. You get a clean, properly graded site ready for the next phase of your project.
A typical residential building lot with moderate tree cover usually takes 2-4 days to clear and grade completely. Larger properties or sites with extensive tree removal can take a week or more.
Weather affects the schedule significantly—we can’t do grading work effectively in wet conditions, and frozen ground in winter presents additional challenges. We’ll give you a realistic timeline estimate based on your property’s specific conditions and current weather patterns. Most homeowners are surprised how quickly the actual clearing happens once we get started, but proper planning and preparation take time to do right.
Land clearing removes vegetation, but grading shapes your land for construction. Poor grading creates water problems that show up later as foundation issues, basement flooding, or drainage headaches.
Real grading involves understanding drainage patterns, soil composition, and construction requirements. We create proper slopes for water management, prepare soil that supports construction loads, and pay careful attention to existing infrastructure like utilities and septic systems. The difference shows up months later when your foundation stays level, water drains properly, and you’re not dealing with problems that cheaper clearing jobs create.
Selective clearing is something we do regularly for homeowners who want to preserve mature trees or specific landscape features. The key is planning the approach carefully and using the right equipment for precision work.
We can work around trees you want to keep, protect their root systems during grading, and clear only the areas you specify. This type of selective clearing does require more time and careful maneuvering, but it’s definitely possible with experienced operators and proper equipment. We’ll walk the property with you beforehand to mark exactly what stays and what goes, then plan our approach to minimize any impact on the trees and landscape features you’re preserving.
Land clearing costs vary significantly based on what needs to be removed and how much grading is required. A lightly wooded lot with small trees and brush typically costs less per acre than heavily forested land with large trees and stumps.
The terrain also matters—flat, accessible areas cost less to clear than steep or wet ground. We provide detailed estimates after seeing your specific property because factors like tree size, debris removal requirements, and grading needs make each project different. Most residential lot clearing in the Easton area ranges from moderate to higher costs depending on these variables, but we’ll give you an exact price based on your property’s conditions.
Yes, we handle permit requirements and coordinate utility location as part of our service. We know the local regulations in Easton and surrounding areas that can make or break your project timeline.
We locate utilities before we dig, plan drainage before we grade, and handle permits before they become problems. This includes coordinating with Dig Safe (811) to mark underground utilities and checking with local authorities about any permits required for your specific project. Our experience with local regulations helps keep your project moving forward without delays or compliance issues.
All debris removal is included in our land clearing service. We handle disposal three different ways depending on your preference and the type of material.
Trees and brush can be chipped for mulch if you want to keep it for landscaping. We can cut larger trees for firewood if you have use for it. Otherwise, we haul everything away for proper disposal at approved facilities. We don’t just pile debris in a corner of your property—we remove it completely so you get a clean site ready for construction. This comprehensive approach means you don’t have to arrange separate disposal services or deal with cleanup after we’re done.
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