Expert Excavation & Sitework Contractors

Sitework refers to all the preparatory construction activities performed on a property before the actual building or structure is erected. This includes excavation, grading, land clearing, utility trenching, drainage installation, and foundation preparation. At Rossini Equipment, our sitework services encompass everything from initial site assessment and clearing through precise excavation, rock breaking, material hauling, and final grading—ensuring your site is properly prepared for construction with correct drainage, stable foundation areas, and compliance with local codes.

Project duration varies based on site size, soil conditions, and scope of work. A residential foundation excavation typically takes 2-4 days, while larger commercial sitework projects may span several weeks. Sullivan County's seasonal ground conditions—particularly frost depth in winter and wet soil in spring—can affect timing. Our experienced operators assess your specific site during the initial consultation and provide realistic timelines based on actual field conditions, equipment requirements, and any rock or ledge that may need breaking.

While property owners or general contractors typically secure excavation permits, we work closely with local building departments throughout Sullivan County and Orange County to ensure all work meets code requirements. Our team is familiar with municipal regulations in Monticello, Liberty, Middletown, and surrounding towns. We coordinate inspection scheduling, provide required documentation, and ensure excavations meet depth specifications, setback requirements, and safety standards. Our decades of experience with local agencies streamlines the inspection process.

Absolutely. Safe utility location and protection is a critical part of every excavation project. Before any digging begins, we coordinate with utility companies and require property owners to arrange utility marking through New York's 811 service. Our experienced operators use precision excavation techniques around marked utilities, including hand-digging when necessary near sensitive lines. We maintain proper clearances for electric, gas, water, and telecommunications infrastructure, and can work with utility companies for any required shutoffs or relocations.

Our comprehensive site clearing includes tree and shrub removal, stump extraction and grinding prep, brush and vegetation clearing, removal of fallen or problematic trees, debris hauling and responsible disposal, and clearing for building pads, driveways, and access roads. We handle selective clearing to preserve desired trees, remove invasive vegetation, thin underbrush, and prepare land for surveying or construction staging. All debris is sorted and hauled to appropriate facilities, leaving your site clean and ready for the next phase.

Rock and ledge are common throughout Sullivan County and the Hudson Valley. We provide specialized rock breaking services using hydraulic breakers, controlled blasting when permitted, and precision drilling equipment. Our operators assess the rock type and depth during site evaluation, then select the most efficient and cost-effective removal method. We use controlled breaking techniques that minimize vibration transfer to nearby structures while delivering the power needed to remove even heavily reinforced concrete and hard rock formations for foundations and utility trenches.

We serve all of Sullivan County including Monticello, Liberty, Wurtsboro, Rock Hill, Fallsburg, Bloomingburg, and Livingston Manor, plus Middletown and the greater Orange County region including Goshen, Port Jervis, Wallkill, Warwick, Florida, Monroe, and Chester. Operating from our Monticello yard since 1998, we provide responsive service throughout the Hudson Valley. Our in-house transportation team delivers equipment directly to your job site, and our local knowledge of area soil conditions, regulations, and seasonal considerations ensures efficient project execution.

We offer both options to fit your project needs. Our full hire service provides both heavy equipment and an experienced operator, ideal for contractors needing extra capacity or property owners who don't operate equipment themselves. Alternatively, qualified contractors can rent equipment without an operator. We offer flexible daily, weekly, and monthly rates for excavators, skid steers, track loaders, breakers, and specialized attachments. All rental equipment is well-maintained and serviced to high standards, with fast delivery by our in-house transportation team.