Porter Excavation
Excavation, driveways, septic systems, drainage and site prep for Russell, NY and the surrounding North Country.
Winter plowing is booking up! We offer residential & commercial plowing, salting and sanding.
What We Do
Precision excavation, site utilities, and turnkey concrete solutions built with high-tonnage machinery and zero contractor excuses.
EXCAVATION & GRADING
Laser-calibrated earthmoving, precision subgrade leveling, and structural foundation digging built to stringent engineered tolerances.
SITE PREPARATION
Complete pad preparation, soil stabilization, and compaction testing engineered to ensure structural stability for commercial and residential builds.
DRIVEWAYS
Heavy-duty gravel, crushed stone, and recycled asphalt access roads constructed with deep aggregate bases that resist frost heaves and rutting.
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
Certified installation of residential and commercial septic tanks, leach field distribution lines, and complete municipal utility ties.
DRAINAGE
Engineered stormwater mitigation, deep French drains, culvert installation, and surface swales designed to eliminate standing water permanently.
LAND CLEARING
High-production acreage clearing, forestry mulching, stump grinding, and organic debris disposal for pristine construction-ready envelopes.
STAMPED CONCRETE
Architectural stamped textures, integral coloring, slate finishes, and commercial-grade sealants delivering luxury durability under vehicle loads.
CONCRETE FLATWORK
Forming and pouring reinforced building slabs, pole barn floors, loading ramps, and commercial footings using high-PSI structural mixes.
SNOW REMOVAL
Commercial winter management including 24/7 heavy plowing, wheel loader snow relocation, and liquid de-icing application.
Built On Heavy Iron. Driven By Results.
See the difference precision grading, the right machinery, and local North Country know-how bring to your property.
Why North Country Property Owners Call Porter
Sub-surface dirt work leaves zero room for guesswork. Based right in Russell, NY, we understand the ledge rock, high water tables, and harsh freeze-thaw cycles that break lesser jobs. We show up with heavy iron sized for the terrain, verify every slope with precision lasers, and compact backfill to engineered specs so foundation crews and builders roll in without delays.
Whether you need a wooded camp access road transformed into a mud-free driveway, an engineered septic system installed through rocky ledge, or precision site prep for your next build, you deal directly with Wyatt Porter—straightforward quotes, fast cycle times, and no middleman runaround.
Recent Work
High-precision clearing, structural pad builds, and aquatic restorations delivered with commercial-grade machinery and laser-verified grading.
IN-GROUND POOL DEMOLITION & REFILL
Complete removal and disposal of an old concrete in-ground pool structure, including multi-lift structural backfill, precision finish grading, fresh topsoil layer, and grass seed application to fully restore the lawn.
WELL WATER SYSTEM & DEEP TRENCHING
Deep excavation for rural utility infrastructure, including digging a 14-foot manhole box and cutting a utility trench for buried waterlines to ensure long-term, frost-protected water access.
BARN WOOD STAMPED CONCRETE PATIO
Custom decorative concrete installation featuring dark grey-dyed concrete, a charcoal release accent, and a detailed barn wood plank stamp pattern for a modern rustically textured outdoor living area.
BACKYARD RE-GRADING & WALKWAY INSTALLATION
Complete site transformation featuring backyard slope re-grading for streamlined maintenance, custom poured concrete entry steps, a dedicated generator pad, and a durable pea stone walkway.
HUNTING CAMP DRIVEWAY RESTORATION & SWALE
Complete restoration of a washed-out access drive involving cut-down removal of damaged earth, application of heavy gravel, and precision swale excavation to divert water runoff away from the property.
LEACH FIELD REPLACEMENT & TRENCHING
Complete overhaul of a failing septic system, involving full removal of old leach lines, installation of a heavy-duty distribution box, 200 feet of new drainage lines, and clean aggregate backfill over ledge rock.
LAKEFRONT PATIO, SIDEWALK & SHORELINE RIP-RAP
Comprehensive waterfront site development including deep drainage excavation, custom stamped concrete patio and walkways, water access creation, and heavy rip-rap shoreline stabilization against erosion.
MESA STONE STAMPED PATIO & SIDEWALK
Custom poured concrete installation using mesa stone dyed concrete with a cream beige release agent, finished with a classic square stone stamp design and smooth radius curves along the home's perimeter.
BASEMENT ENTRANCE REPLACEMENT & WATERPROOFING
Removal of a failing legacy basement entrance and installation of a reinforced concrete foundation entry system, featuring structural rebar mats, waterproofing, and crusher run aggregate backfill.
ABOVE-GROUND POOL STAMPED CONCRETE PATIO
Custom outdoor patio installation built alongside an above-ground pool, featuring a natural stone stamp pattern with a grey release finish for a slip-resistant pool deck space.
HUNTING CAMP LAND CLEARING & STUMP REMOVAL
Comprehensive land clearing and site prep for a rural hunting camp property, featuring heavy stump extraction, brush clearing, and site leveling.
RIVERFRONT HILLSIDE RE-GRADING & CLEARING
Brush clearing and heavy slope re-grading along a riverfront property to make the hillside safely walkable and easy to mow, finished with a fresh layer of screened topsoil.
TWO-DAY AGGREGATE DRIVEWAY INSTALLATION
Fast turn-around driveway restoration and installation, providing sub-grade leveling and multi-layer crushed stone compaction in just two days.
STAMPED CONCRETE SLABS & DRAINAGE SYSTEM
A multi-purpose concrete build featuring a black-dyed stamped pad for a main structure, a slab for a greenhouse/shed, an unstamped fire pit patio with a stone wall, and a 300-foot under-drain system.
STORM PIPE & YARD DRAIN INSTALLATION
Targeted site drainage project connecting seamless downspouts directly to 4-inch storm piping and running to a dedicated discharge yard drain to divert roof runoff away from the home foundation and pool.
SEPTIC LINE REPAIR & WALKWAY INSTALLATION
Targeted excavation to repair damaged main septic lines adjacent to the home foundation, followed by clean backfilling, straw erosion protection, and custom timber walkway reconstruction.
CRUSHED STONE DRIVEWAY RESURFACING
All-weather driveway resurfacing executed during winter conditions, featuring fresh stone delivery, sub-base leveling, and multi-layer compaction.
RESIDENTIAL LOT CLEARING & GRADE LEVELING
Initial residential site clearing involving selective tree/brush removal, root extraction, and elevation grading to prepare raw land for future construction.
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We handle everything from site prep and driveway construction to septic systems and custom stamped flatwork.