Excavation Services in Rome, NY
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Excavation Services in Rome, Oneida County
Rome sits at the western edge of Oneida County with a mix of established residential neighborhoods, a growing commercial and technology corridor, and surrounding rural and suburban areas. The former Griffiss Air Force Base, now the Griffiss Business and Technology Park, has driven commercial redevelopment that continues to drive demand for excavation, site work, utility installation, and stormwater management.
Hale Excavation is a veteran-owned, licensed, and insured contractor with over 35 years of construction experience. Rome’s military heritage, as reflected at Griffiss, aligns with our veteran-owned identity, and we are proud to serve the Rome community. We handle excavation at every scale in the Rome market: residential drainage fixes, septic systems for properties outside the sewer district, utility connections for new construction, demolition of aging structures, and 24-hour emergency response.
Rome’s housing stock includes historic homes near Fort Stanwix and downtown, mid-century neighborhoods throughout the city, and newer development on the outer edges. Each area has different excavation needs, and we bring the experience to handle them all. The Erie Canal Village area and surrounding corridors reflect Rome’s deep history, while the Griffiss Business and Technology Park represents its future. Both require site work, and we serve both. We also work with builders, developers, and contractors on commercial projects throughout the city and surrounding towns.
Why Rome Properties Need Experienced Excavation
Griffiss Business Park Drives Commercial Site Work Demand
The Griffiss Business and Technology Park is one of the largest commercial redevelopment areas in Central New York. Ongoing construction, facility expansion, and infrastructure upgrades at Griffiss create demand for site preparation, utility installation, stormwater management, and demolition. We serve contractors and developers working on Griffiss-area projects.
Older Residential Neighborhoods with Aging Infrastructure
Rome’s established neighborhoods near downtown, along Black River Boulevard, and in the East Rome area have homes built from the early 1900s through the 1960s. Aging water lines, deteriorating sewer laterals, and inadequate drainage systems are common. These properties need excavation contractors experienced with older infrastructure.
Rural and Suburban Properties on Private Septic
Many homes on Rome’s outer edges, along Floyd and Lee corridors, and in the surrounding towns sit outside the municipal sewer district and rely on private septic systems. Septic installation, repair, and leach field replacement are among the most common services we provide to Rome-area homeowners.
Municipal and Institutional Maintenance
The City of Rome, the Rome City School District, and institutional property owners maintain facilities, infrastructure, and grounds that require ongoing excavation support. We provide utility work, drainage maintenance, snow removal, and site maintenance for municipal and institutional clients in the Rome area.
Rome Areas We Serve
- Downtown Rome & Fort Stanwix Area
Historic downtown, Fort Stanwix National Monument, and the surrounding residential and commercial core. Utility replacement, drainage improvements, demolition, and commercial site work.
- Griffiss Business & Technology Park
The former Air Force base redeveloped into a commercial, industrial, and technology hub. Site preparation, utility installation, stormwater management, and infrastructure support for ongoing development.
- East Rome & Residential Neighborhoods
Established residential areas with mid-century homes. Foundation drainage, yard drainage, sewer line replacement, and septic work for properties at the edge of the sewer district.
- Outer Rome, Floyd & Lee Corridors
Response Time and Coverage for Rome
Distance from Our Base
Sauquoit to Rome is approximately 15 to 20 miles, depending on the specific location. Travel time is typically 20 to 25 minutes via Route 49 or Route 365.
Emergency Response
For 24-hour emergencies in Rome (burst pipes, collapsed sewers, septic failures, storm damage), we can typically have equipment on-site within 1 to 2 hours of the call. Rome is one of our fastest-response cities after Utica and New Hartford.
Service Coverage
We serve all areas within the City of Rome and the surrounding towns of Floyd, Lee, Westmoreland, and Verona. All are within our core service radius.
Nearby Cities We Serve
Full excavation services in Utica, the county seat and our closest major service area.
North of Rome along Route 13. Residential and agricultural excavation services.
South of Whitesboro. Adjacent to our Sauquoit base.
Between Rome and Utica along Route 49. Residential and commercial properties.
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
Get in touch
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.
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.
Do you work in all areas of Rome?
Yes. We serve residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal properties throughout the City of Rome and surrounding communities. From downtown to the Griffiss corridor to the rural outer edges, all of Rome is within our core service area.
Do you handle permits and utility coordination in Rome?
Yes. We coordinate with the City of Rome on demolition permits, the Rome water and sewer departments on utility connections, and the Oneida County Health Department on septic permits. We manage the coordination so you do not have to.
Do you serve contractors and developers working on Griffiss projects?
Yes. We work as an excavation subcontractor for builders, GCs, and developers on both commercial and residential projects in the Rome area, including the Griffiss Business and Technology Park.
Is there an additional travel cost for jobs in Rome?
No. Rome is within our core service area, and travel is included in all estimates. There are no additional travel charges for Rome projects.
How do I get a free estimate for excavation work in Rome?
Call us at (315) 982-3673 or contact us online. We schedule site visits throughout Rome and provide written estimates for every project.
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