Excavation & Site Work You Can Count On

Dirt Works 518 is an upstate New York excavation and site work contractor. From foundations and driveways to drainage and land clearing, we get your project off the ground, on time and on budget.

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Local Excavation Experts You Can Trust

Locally Owned & Operated

Our Story

Dirt Works 518 started with one excavator, one truck, and a simple idea: do the work right, charge a fair price, and treat every customer like a neighbor. Since then we've grown into a full-service excavation and site work company serving homeowners, builders, and businesses across the Capital Region.

  • Free on-site estimates
  • Licensed and fully insured
  • Clean, safe, and on-time job sites

Today our crew brings years of hands-on experience and modern equipment to every project, big or small. We take pride in the work we do, and it shows in the finished product.

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Projects Completed

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Services

Everything you need to get your site ready, from the first cut of the bucket to the final grade.

Excavation & Site Prep

Full-service excavation for homes, garages, barns, and commercial buildings, including stripping, digging, and hauling.

Drainage & Culverts

Culvert installation, ditching, and French drains to control stormwater and protect your foundation and driveway.

Grading & Land Shaping

Precision grading for lawns, building pads, and driveways so water runs where it should and your project starts level.

Foundations & Backfill

Footing and foundation digs, plus careful backfilling and compaction once the concrete crew has finished.

Land Clearing & Demolition

Tree and brush removal, stump grinding, and selective demolition to clear the way for what's next.

Septic & Utility Trenching

Trenching and excavation for septic systems, water and electric lines, and other underground utilities.

Why Property Owners Choose Dirt Works 518

We've built our reputation one job at a time. When you hire us, you get straight answers, fair pricing, and a crew that cares about the finished product as much as you do.

Free On-Site Estimates

We walk the property with you, talk through the options, and give you a clear written quote before any work begins.

Licensed & Insured

Fully insured for your protection and ours, and we follow local codes and permitting requirements on every job.

Modern Equipment

Well-maintained excavators, dump trucks, and skid steers let us work efficiently and keep your project on schedule.

Year-Round Service

From spring thaw to first frost, and even winter emergencies, we're ready to roll whenever upstate weather allows.

Projects

A look at some of our recent jobs around the Capital Region and Saratoga County.

  • All
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Drainage

Home Site Prep

Clearing and grading for a new build in Clifton Park

Commercial Site Development

Site prep for a mixed-use project in Albany

Culvert Repair

Replacing a failed driveway culvert in Ballston Spa

Foundation Excavation

Footings and basement dig in Saratoga Springs

Large-Scale Excavation

Multi-phase excavation for a commercial build

Washout Repair

Regrading and stabilizing after storm erosion

Lot Grading & Finish Work

Final grade and drainage for a new home in Malta

Heavy Equipment Site Work

Excavator and haul work for a staging yard

Drainage Fix

French drain and regrade to protect a foundation

Testimonials

Don't take our word for it. Here's what our customers have to say.

Dave Kowalski

Homeowner, Clifton Park

Dirt Works 518 dug our foundation and put in the driveway, and the whole job went smoothly. They showed up on time, kept the site clean, and the price matched the quote. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat.

Linda Chen

Property Manager, Albany

We had a drainage problem that had been flooding our parking lot for years. The crew figured out the issue right away and fixed it in two days. We haven't had a puddle since.

Rachel Moore

Business Owner, Saratoga Springs

Professional, friendly, and honest. They cleared and graded the lot for our new shop ahead of schedule and answered every question along the way.

Chris Delaney

General Contractor, Troy

I've worked with a lot of excavators and these guys are among the best. Good equipment, good operators, and they actually communicate. That's rare.

Jim Patterson

Landowner, Glens Falls

They cleared five acres of overgrown brush and cut a road back to the rear of our property. Great work, fair price, and they left the place cleaner than they found it.

Contact

Tell us a little about your project and we'll get back to you within one business day with a free, no-obligation estimate.

Address

142 Industrial Park Road, Albany, NY 12205

Call Us

(518) 555-0142