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Doberman Excavation & Services
Finished gravel driveway running through green woods
Our Services

Excavation and Land Clearing Services Around Oak Hill, NY

Land clearing, forestry mulching, brush hogging, gravel driveways, French drains, site preparation, land grading, septic systems, demolition, tree and stump removal, property maintenance and snow plowing across Greene County and the northern Catskills.

As an excavation contractor serving Oak Hill, we work across Greene County and the northern Catskills. We clear and mulch overgrown land, build gravel driveways, fix drainage and install septic systems. In winter, we plow driveways and private roads. Pick the service that fits, or call or text (518) 281-8003 for a free estimate.

Land clearing along a wooded edge, brush cut back to open ground beside a grass field
Land Clearing

Overgrown land cleared and put back to use

We clear overgrown lots, acreage, fence lines and trails in Oak Hill and across Greene County. The brush is mulched on site or hauled away, whichever fits the job.

  • Lot and acreage clearing for building lots and homesites
  • Overgrown property reclamation for fields and pastures
  • Brush clearing and brush removal, thick saplings included
  • Fence line and right-of-way clearing
  • Hunting lanes and food plot clearing
  • ATV and walking trail clearing
Land Clearing in Oak Hill
Ground covered in fresh mulch along a rail fence after forestry mulching of the brush
Forestry Mulching

Reclaim your land and turn the brush into mulch

Our CAT 255 skid steer with a CAT HM215 forestry mulcher grinds brush and saplings into mulch where they stand. The mulch stays on your land, and the trees you want kept stay standing.

  • CAT 255 skid steer with a CAT HM215 forestry mulcher
  • Heavy brush and saplings ground into mulch on site
  • Mulch left on the ground as cover for the soil
  • Brush cleared around the trees you choose to keep
  • Overgrown fields and pastures opened back up
  • Trails and hunting lanes cut through thick brush
Forestry Mulching in Oak Hill
Brush hogging an open pasture at dusk from the tractor, field cut short
Brush Hogging

Overgrown fields and pastures cut back to open ground

We brush hog overgrown fields and pastures across Greene County and the northern Catskills. Saplings up to 4 inches thick come down with the grass and brush.

  • Field mowing for farms and idle acreage
  • Pasture mowing to knock back weeds and brush
  • Saplings and small trees cut up to 4 inches in diameter
  • Fence lines cut back so you can reach the fence again
  • Hunting property mowing for the fields and lanes you use
  • Overgrown home lots and back acres brought back under control
Brush Hogging in Oak Hill
Gravel driveways: a driveway rebuilt with fresh stone through the woods, cleaned up shoulders on both sides
Gravel Driveways

A crowned drive that sheds rain and snowmelt

We build new gravel driveways and repair rutted, washed-out ones in Oak Hill and across Greene County. We shape the crown and the ditches so rain and snowmelt run off the drive.

  • New gravel driveways on cleared, graded ground
  • Regrading and reshaping rutted or potholed drives
  • Resurfacing with new stone after a regrade
  • Washout repair on hillside driveways
  • A crown and side ditches that carry water off the drive
  • Culverts where the driveway crosses the road ditch
Gravel Driveways in Oak Hill
Fresh drainage ditch dug along a gravel driveway, water standing in the ditch, French drains and drainage work
French Drains

Give standing water a path off your property

French drains and culverts for yards and driveways that stay wet after rain or snowmelt. We find where the water runs and give it a way out.

  • French drain installation for soggy yards and wet low spots
  • Trenches lined with filter fabric and filled with clean stone around perforated pipe
  • French drains across a slope to catch water before it reaches a drive or yard
  • Ditch digging and ditch cleaning along driveways and field edges
  • Culvert installation and repair where a driveway crosses a ditch
  • Swales and drainage grading that steer surface water away from buildings
French Drains and Drainage in Oak Hill
Rough graded access road cut through the woods, site preparation before stone
Site Preparation

Firm, level ground before the foundation goes in

We clear the lot and cut a level building pad for homes, garages, barns and sheds. Then we dig the footings and the utility trenches for the build.

  • Clearing for building lots and homesites
  • Building pads for homes, garages, barns and sheds
  • Foundation and footing excavation
  • Utility trenching for water and sewer lines
  • Access drives and parking areas for the build
  • Rough grading to match your plans
Site Preparation in Oak Hill
Rough land grading of a rocky lane through the woods, track marks in the fresh grade
Land Grading

Yards and fields shaped so the water runs away

We level yards and fields and slope the ground so water runs away from the house. We also bring in fill and topsoil and finish the grade smooth.

  • Rough grading that sets the shape of the ground
  • Finish grading with smooth topsoil, ready for seed or sod
  • Land leveling for yards and farm fields
  • Ground sloped so rain runs away from the house
  • Fill dirt and topsoil brought in and spread
  • Backfill around foundations and in trenches
Land Grading in Oak Hill
Mini excavator digging a septic tank hole in a back yard, tanks waiting on the grass, septic system installation
Septic Systems

New septic systems installed to the engineer's plan

We install new and replacement septic systems across Greene County, built to the engineer's plan. We also repair septic tanks and leach fields.

  • New septic system installation for new homes
  • Septic tank installation on a bed of sand or pea gravel
  • Leach field excavation to the engineered plan
  • Raised systems and mounds where the design calls for them
  • Septic system replacement for failed tanks and leach fields
  • Septic repair for cracked tanks and broken lines
Septic System Installation in Oak Hill
Building debris and old lumber piled under trees for hauling, demolition contractor cleanup
Demolition

Old barns and sheds taken down and hauled away

We take down old barns, sheds, garages and outbuildings, plus concrete slabs and old foundations. The debris gets hauled away, and the ground is graded after the demolition.

  • Barn demolition and removal
  • Shed and garage demolition
  • Outbuildings and small structures taken down
  • Concrete slab removal
  • Old foundation removal
  • Debris loading and hauling
Demolition in Oak Hill
Large tree trunk sections strapped in a dump trailer for hauling, tree removal
Tree and Stump Removal

Trees taken down and stumps pulled, roots and all

We take down hazard and fallen trees with our machines and pull the stumps out with their roots. The wood and debris get hauled away when the work is done.

  • Small and medium trees taken down with the excavator
  • Hazard trees that lean toward a house or a driveway
  • Storm cleanup of fallen and broken trees
  • Stumps pulled out of the ground with their roots
  • Stump holes backfilled and packed down
  • A CAT 255 skid steer with a CAT HM215 forestry mulcher for brush and saplings
Tree and Stump Removal in Oak Hill
Overgrown brush and weeds crowding a barn yard before cleanup, property maintenance
Property Maintenance

Your Catskills property kept up while you are away

We keep up Catskills vacation homes, rentals, second homes and land for owners who live out of the area. We mow fields, fix driveways, clean ditches and clear storm damage, then send you photos.

  • Seasonal checks of the driveway and ditches, with photos sent to your phone
  • Field and brush mowing that cuts saplings up to 4 inches across
  • Rut and washout repair on gravel driveways and private roads
  • Ditch cleaning and culvert repair beside the drive
  • Storm cleanup of fallen trees and limbs, cut up and hauled away
  • Clearing and cleanup of overgrown areas before a property goes on the market
Property Maintenance in Oak Hill
Gravel driveway climbing through birch and maple woods, a drive kept open by snow plowing
Snow Plowing

Our winter operation across Greene County

We plow driveways, private roads, parking areas and lots across Greene County and the mountaintop. We plow by the season or by the storm, and gravel drives keep their stone.

  • Driveway plowing for homes and farms
  • Private roads that serve one home or several
  • Parking areas and commercial lots for businesses
  • Vacation homes and rentals for owners who live out of the area
  • Gravel driveways plowed so the stone stays on the drive
  • Seasonal or per-storm arrangements
Snow Plowing and Removal in Oak Hill
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Get In Touch With Doberman Excavation

Tell us where the property is and what you need done. You can also call or text (518) 281-8003 for a free estimate.

Request a Quote

Tell us about the job and where the property is. We look at the job and put a free estimate in writing.

Call (518) 281-8003