Lindsley Excavating

Lindsley Excavating / Excavation & grading. Built to plan.

Excavation & grading. Built to plan.

Excavation and grading establish the elevations, bearing areas and drainage paths that the rest of a project depends on. Lindsley handles cut and fill, subgrade preparation, backfill, aggregate placement and finish grading for commercial and private construction in Central New York.

Separate earthwork from material assumptions

Existing and proposed contours help define cut, fill and haul quantities. Topsoil stripping, unsuitable material, imported structural fill and rock should be identified separately. If there is no survey or soil report, describe what is known and ask for a site review before treating a preliminary allowance as a fixed quantity.

Coordinate compaction and verification

Fill type, lift thickness and acceptance testing should follow the project specifications and the geotechnical recommendations. Share the required testing responsibilities before pricing. A visibly firm surface alone does not establish compliance with a specified density or bearing requirement.

Finish grades need an outlet

The finished surface must work with doors, pavement, drainage structures and surrounding property. Send spot elevations and outlet information when available. For property corrections, photos during and after rain help show where water collects and which areas need a closer review.

For your estimate

What to send.

  • Survey, grading plan and finished-floor elevations
  • Soil report and material specifications
  • Cut/fill quantities or model, if available
  • Spoil placement, haul routes and testing responsibility

Project questions

Can you use a digital grading model?

Send the available CAD or grading model and the required survey control. Model preparation, layout and machine-control support should be confirmed as specific proposal items.

Is imported fill included automatically?

No. Material type, quantity, delivery and placement are listed in the estimate. Unknown soil conditions or changed grades can affect both excavation and fill quantities.

Related project scopes

Based in Fulton. Serving the region.

Central New York and regional project inquiries are reviewed for scope, travel and scheduling. These are service areas; our business address is in Fulton, and this is not a separate branch office.

Put your project on the table.

Send the location, drawings, scope and target dates to Shawn. Pricing and availability are confirmed after project review.