Central New York's #1 Excavation Contractor
35 Years Of Experience On Every Job
Residential & Commercial contractor for septic systems, drainage fixes, or landfill builds. We offer excavation, grading, drainage, septic, utilities, demolition, and earthwork based out of Sauquoit, serving 6 counties across Mohawk Valley. Veteran-owned, licensed, insured, and available 24/7.
Excavation and Site Work Across Every Job Type
Seven service types covering every excavation need — residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial. If it involves moving earth, managing water, or building infrastructure, Hale handles it.
Site Preparation
Land clearing, building pad prep, topsoil work, subgrade, and final cleanup
Grading
Rough and finish grading, lot leveling, slope correction, drainage grading, and retaining walls
Drainage Solutions
French drains, catch basins, culverts, dry wells, and stormwater management
Septic Systems
New installation, repair and replacement, leach field work, and emergency service
Underground Utilities
Water and sewer lines, HDPE pipe fusion, utility trenching, and storm drains
Commercial Maintenance
Site maintenance, snow plowing, commercial mowing, and landfill maintenance
Three Decades of Major Project Experience
Hale Excavation LLC is a new venture led by Eric Hale, who brings extensive experience in landfill construction, environmental remediation, road construction, and federal projects. He has worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Forest Service, the Air Force, and major environmental firms throughout his career.
1991
Laborer & Surveyor
- Auburn, NY · Cayuga County
Eric returned from the Army to work full-time in construction while staying in the Army Reserves. Joined the apprenticeship program to become a certified operating engineer during this project (completed 1997, a certification he still holds).
1993
Laborer · Surveyor · Heavy Equipment Operator
- Malone, NY · Franklin County
Eric took on expanded field responsibilities on this project, working across three trades: laborer, surveyor, and heavy equipment operator.
1994
Laborer · Surveyor · Heavy Equipment Operator
- Frankfort, NY · Herkimer County
Constructed leachate collection and site drainage in 1994–95. Landfill closure completed in 1996. Gas removal windmill built in 1997. Eric worked across all phases of this multi-year project.
1998
Superintendent (First Time)
- Sodus, NY · Wayne County
Eric’s first job as a project superintendent — the beginning of his transition from the field to project leadership.
2008
Superintendent
- Wampsville, NY · Madison County
Cell 7 liner system construction on the Madison County Landfill. By this point Eric was running full field operations independently.
2012
Project Manager (First Time)
- Stanley, NY (Ontario County) + Morrisonville, NY (Clinton County)
Two of the largest projects Eric managed in his first year as a project manager. He worked on several other projects that year, but these were the biggest. Marks his transition from field superintendent to full project management.
2022
Senior Project Manager
- Middlesboro, KY + McGuire Air Force Base, NJ
2022 marked the first time Eric ever worked outside of New York State. He worked as senior project manager on both federal projects, plus several others that year.
2025
Founder · Owner · Director of Operations
- Sauquoit, NY · Oneida County
Eric founds Hale Excavation LLC — bringing 35 years of experience home to Central New York. From here we serve Oneida County, the Mohawk Valley, Herkimer, Madison, and surrounding counties. The scale is more personal now. The standards, work ethic, and project management discipline are exactly the same.
Projects listed above were completed under previous employers. They represent Eric Hale’s personal project resume and experience. Hale Excavation LLC was founded in November 2025.
Meet Eric Hale
After 35 years of running construction projects from residential site work to multi-million-dollar earthwork for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Eric Hale knows exactly what makes a job go right: honest planning, tight budget control, clear communication, and attention to the details most contractors skip. He’s held every role in the field, from laborer to director of operations, so nothing on your site surprises him and nothing gets overlooked.
In November 2025, Eric founded Hale Excavation to bring that experience back home to Central New York. The homeowner with water pooling in the yard. The builder who needs a pad prepped on schedule. The property owner who needs emergency water pumping in the middle of the night. Every project gets the same standard Eric held on the biggest jobs of his career: a real site visit, an honest estimate, clear communication from start to finish, and quality work completed on schedule and within budget.
OUR PROCESS
1 Contact Us
Call (315) 982-3673 or submit a free estimate request online. Whether it’s an emergency septic backup, drainage problem, or planned excavation project, our team responds quickly and helps you take the next step with confidence.
2Site Visit
We visit your property, assess site conditions, discuss your goals, and answer any questions. You’ll receive honest recommendations based on decades of real-world excavation and site development experience.
3Written Estimate
You’ll receive a clear, written proposal outlining the scope of work, project timeline, and pricing. We believe in transparency, so you’ll know exactly what’s included before any work begins.
4Planning & Scheduling
Once approved, we coordinate permits, equipment, scheduling, and project logistics to keep everything organized and on track.
5Work Completion & Final Review
After the work is complete, we review the finished project with you, confirm everything meets expectations, and leave the site ready for the next phase.
1 Contact Us
Call (315) 982-3673 or submit a free estimate request online. Whether it’s an emergency septic backup, drainage problem, or planned excavation project, our team responds quickly and helps you take the next step with confidence.
2Site Visit
We visit your property, assess site conditions, discuss your goals, and answer any questions. You’ll receive honest recommendations based on decades of real-world excavation and site development experience.
3Written Estimate
You’ll receive a clear, written proposal outlining the scope of work, project timeline, and pricing. We believe in transparency, so you’ll know exactly what’s included before any work begins.
4Planning & Scheduling
Once approved, we coordinate permits, equipment, scheduling, and project logistics to keep everything organized and on track.
5Work Completion & Final Review
After the work is complete, we review the finished project with you, confirm everything meets expectations, and leave the site ready for the next phase.
Serving Central New York and the Mohawk Valley
From Utica and Rome through the Mohawk Valley, north into Lewis County, west across Onondaga, south into Chenango and Cortland — we work the full Central New York region. Our home base is Sauquoit, and our standard service radius is one to two hours from Utica. For the right project, we travel further.
How fast can you respond to an emergency?
We offer 24-hour emergency response across Central New York for septic backups, broken water lines, flooded basements, collapsed sewers, and other urgent site issues. Call us anytime and we’ll get boots on the ground fast.
Do you work with municipalities and government projects?
Yes. Eric Hale has worked on projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Forest Service, Air Force, municipalities, and major environmental contractors throughout his career. We also hold HAZWOPER certification for environmental and contaminated soil work.
Why does my yard flood when it rains, and how do you fix it?
Yard flooding is typically caused by poor grading, inadequate drainage infrastructure, or failing septic components. We evaluate the property and recommend the most effective long-term solution based on site conditions.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Onondaga, Otsego, and surrounding counties throughout Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, typically within a one to two-hour radius of Utica.
Common Questions From Central New York Homeowners and Businesses
