Excavation Contractor in Groton, NY

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TMT Excavation & Outdoor Services specializes in excavation and site work for properties throughout Lansing, Ithaca, Cortland, and surrounding areas. We handle site preparation, land clearing, drainage solutions, and underground utilities installation. Whether you're starting a new build or solving drainage challenges, we bring expertise and problem-solving to every project.

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Excavation Contractor Services in Groton, NY

TMT Excavation & Outdoor Services specializes in excavation and site work for properties throughout Lansing, Ithaca, Cortland, and surrounding areas. We handle site preparation, land clearing, drainage solutions, and underground utilities installation. Whether you're starting a new build or solving drainage challenges, we bring expertise and problem-solving to every project.

A tracked excavator digging a deep foundation trench on a residential lot in Lansing, Michigan, with exposed clay soil walls and a cleared site ready for footing work.

Excavation Services

TMT Excavation & Outdoor Services provides professional excavation services for residential and commercial properties throughout Lansing.

  • Proper grading diverts water away from your foundation, reducing basement water intrusion risk
  • Clay-aware excavation techniques prevent soil settlement and structural shifting after the job is done
  • Accurate depth control on foundation digs accounts for Michigan's 42-inch frost line requirement
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A Lansing residential construction lot after site preparation, showing cleared and graded ground with compacted soil ready for foundation work. An excavator is staged at the edge of the leveled building pad on a clay-soil lot.

Site Preparation

TMT Excavation & Outdoor Services handles site preparation for residential and commercial projects across Lansing.

  • Proper grading directs water away from your foundation, reducing long-term drainage problems
  • Soil compaction prevents settling and cracking after construction is complete
  • Clearing and stripping removes organic material that would otherwise destabilize a foundation
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Excavator digging a septic system trench on a residential lot in the Lansing, Michigan area, with clay soil visible along the trench walls. Drain field pipe sections are staged nearby on the surface, ready for installation.

Septic System Installation

TMT Excavation & Outdoor Services installs septic systems for Lansing-area properties that need reliable, code-compliant wastewater solutions.

  • Proper drain field sizing matched to your soil type protects groundwater under your property
  • Deep excavation suited to Lansing's 42-48 inch frost line keeps buried components from freezing
  • Clay-specific backfill and drainage techniques prevent water from pooling around the tank
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An open utility trench on a Lansing residential property showing a newly installed sewer lateral with compacted backfill alongside the pipe. A TMT Excavation excavator sits on the job site with the trench extending toward the street connection point.

Underground Utilities Installation

TMT Excavation & Outdoor Services installs underground utilities for Lansing properties with precise, safe trenching.

  • Proper trench depth and compacted backfill protect lines from Lansing's winter frost heave
  • MISS DIG 811 line locating completed before every dig to protect existing buried infrastructure
  • Correct pipe slope on sewer laterals prevents standing water and future blockages
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Excavated drainage trench with perforated pipe and gravel backfill installed along the side of a residential property in Lansing, Michigan. The surrounding yard shows clay-heavy soil typical of mid-Michigan, with the drainage system routed away from the home's foundation.

Drainage Installation

TMT Excavation & Outdoor Services installs drainage systems for Lansing properties dealing with standing water and soil saturation.

  • Redirects water away from your foundation, reducing pressure on basement walls and footings
  • Eliminates standing water in yards and low spots that damage grass, soil, and hardscapes
  • Protects driveways and slabs from soil erosion caused by uncontrolled water runoff
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What sets us apart for Excavation Contractor

Locally Owned, Family-Run Operation

Specializes in Septic Installation and Site Work

Serves Tompkins and Cortland Counties

Solutions-Focused Problem Solving

Bulk Material Sales and Delivery

Recent Projects in Groton, NY

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Common Questions About Excavation Contractor in Groton, NY

Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask before hiring a local contractor.

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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What Tompkins County homeowners say.

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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

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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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