Excavation Contractor in Ithaca, NY

Ithaca is a college town in central New York with dense residential neighborhoods, rental properties, and a mix of older and newer homes. The city's building stock includes Victorian-era houses, mid-century rentals, and contemporary construction. Local permit requirements and seasonal weather create year-round service demand.

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Ithaca, NY

NY Service Area

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Communities we serve

Ithaca Trumansburg Freeville Dryden
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Ithaca, NY

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Ithaca expertise for rentals, older homes, and city codes

Ithaca's rental properties and older homes require contractors who know the city's permit office and inspector expectations. We've worked across Ithaca's neighborhoods and understand what local codes demand.

The city's dense residential areas and seasonal weather—heavy snow, spring flooding, humidity—shape our service approach. We prioritize Ithaca calls and schedule work around the city's weather patterns.

Ithaca landlords and homeowners value responsiveness and local roots. We're familiar with the city's property types and deliver the reliability that Ithaca residents expect.

At a glance

  • 14 years of trusted local excavation contractor experience
  • Free written estimates with no obligation
  • Premium options most contractors don't carry — we explain the differences honestly
  • Responsive scheduling and clear communication from estimate to completion
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Every service, available in Ithaca, NY

Ithaca homeowners and property managers trust us because we understand the city's rental market, older homes, and strict local codes. We serve Ithaca's diverse neighborhoods with attention to the city's building standards and seasonal challenges.

What Tompkins County homeowners say.

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21 Google reviews

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Tanner (Owner of TMT Excavation) and his crew did an excellent job "refreshing" and expanding my long gravel driveway. The driveway had not been updated in 20 yrs...the entire job from estimate to completion was very professional (yet friendly!) and I even received guidance on NYS tax exemptions for capital projects. The job was completed in less than a day and I love it!

Toni Burger Google review · April 2026

Last summer our sewer line had a clog between the house and the street. Several attempts to clear it from the house were unsuccessful. TMT was able to come out on very short notice with their excavator and add clean-out access to the sewer line in our front yard. All in pouring rain too! Great Service!

Lance Cole Google review · January 2025

We are extremely happy with how Tanner and crew have moved our vision from paper to dirt and stone. Can’t wait until spring to see it come to bloom!

Michael Ronald Google review · January 2024

I can’t recommend TMT Lawn Mowing enough! We’ve been using their services for both our personal home and rental property, and they’ve consistently exceeded our expectations. Theo mulch they provide for our gardens is of excellent quality, giving our outdoor spaces a fresh, vibrant look every season. They take great care in delivering exactly what we need! In the winter, their snow plowing service for our rental property has been a lifesaver. Their team is prompt, professional, and always ensures that our driveway is clear, even after heavy snowfalls. Their reliability is unmatched, and we feel completely confident in their services year-round. If you’re looking for a dependable, knowledgeable landscaping and plowing company that truly cares about their customers, look no further!

Brittany Novitzki Google review · March 2025

My daughter is a second year graduate student at Cornell and she has no time to shovel. Since I live out of state, I had to find a company to plow for her which was not an easy task. It is my second winter using TMT for snowplowing and I could not be more happy. They have done a wonderful job and I do not have to worry about my daughter getting stuck in her driveway. Even though I live states away, communication has been so easy. Great company and great job to all involved!

Kristin Ristau Google review · January 2025

Serving Ithaca, NY

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Excavation Contractor FAQ for Ithaca, NY

Common questions from Ithaca, NY homeowners about our services, process, and coverage.

Ithaca is a college town in central New York with dense residential neighborhoods, rental properties, and a mix of older and newer homes. The city's building stock includes Victorian-era houses, mid-century rentals, and contemporary construction. Local permit requirements and seasonal weather create year-round service demand.

We cover all of Ithaca, NY, including Ithaca, Trumansburg, Freeville, Dryden and surrounding communities. Travel does not affect our pricing — you pay for the work, not the drive.

Our crew is based in Groton, which puts us within a short drive of all Ithaca, NY communities. Our work is backed by 14 years of local experience across NY Service Area.

Site preparation involves clearing land, grading, and preparing your property for construction or landscaping. We assess your Ithaca or Cortland property and handle everything needed to get it ready.

Yes, we install underground utilities including drainage lines and utility conduits. We work with local codes and coordinate with other trades on your project.

Yes, septic system installation is one of our core services. We design and install systems for residential properties throughout Tompkins and Cortland counties.

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Hours

  • Monday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Saturday By Appointment (Bulk Material Loading)
  • Sunday Closed

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