Drainage & Stormwater in Central New York

Lindsley Excavating handles site drainage, storm piping, drainage structures, culvert work and associated grading and restoration. Tell us where water collects, what it affects and where it is intended to discharge so we can review a defined construction scope.

Work we can quote

Based in Fulton, serving Central New York. Send your project address to confirm travel, scope and crew availability.

Understand the problem before choosing the work

A wet parking area, a blocked culvert and water collecting near a foundation may have different causes. Useful information includes photos taken during rain, the location of existing structures and the elevations of potential outlets. The project may call for maintenance, regrading, replacement piping or an engineered system.

Stormwater ponds and basins

Stormwater retention pond and detention basin construction can be reviewed as part of the civil site package. Send the approved grading plan, outlet and structure details, soil information, and erosion-control requirements. The proposal defines excavation, spoil handling, inlet and outlet installation, grading and restoration against the engineered design.

Include the whole drainage run

Pipe size and depth are only part of the work. Inlets, outlets, bedding, trench backfill, erosion protection and surface restoration all affect the estimate. If the work crosses an entrance or existing utility, identify the access and coordination requirements in the invitation.

Ponds and larger stormwater areas

For a pond, basin or stormwater improvement, send the approved grading details, outlet design, soil information and access route. Excavation, spoil handling and final stabilization need defined limits. Design, approvals and any work outside the authorized limits are confirmed separately before construction.

What affects the price?

The outlet elevation, trench depth, structures, temporary water handling and disturbed surfaces matter as much as pipe length. Drainage plans should identify where the collected water can lawfully discharge.

Prepare the details for a written estimate.

Define the scope before pricing
Work areaItems to include in the requestConfirm before construction
Storm pipingTrenching, bedding, pipe work and backfillRoute, diameter, inverts and outlet
Drainage structuresExcavation and installation scope for inlets or catch basinsStructure schedule and connection details
Culvert workRemoval, replacement and approach restorationApproved crossing detail and water-management scope
Surface correctionGrading, aggregate and pavement restorationDesign grades and authorized discharge

For your estimate

What to send.

  • Problem location, photos and available drainage plans
  • Pipe sizes, inverts and structure schedules
  • Outlet location and authorized discharge details
  • Restoration, access and temporary water-management requirements

Project questions

Can drainage work be combined with paving?

Yes. Drainage corrections, trench restoration and base preparation can be coordinated with the paving scope.

Can you quote without engineered plans?

We can discuss the problem and review available information. Where design or approvals are needed, those requirements must be resolved before final construction pricing.

Plan your next step

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. Call Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Pricing and availability are confirmed after project review.