Building Better Groundwork for Your Property

JTR Excavation LLC is a veteran-owned, locally operated excavation contractor based in Olivebridge, New York.

We provide professional excavation and sitework for homeowners, property owners, builders and commercial customers throughout Ulster County, Dutchess County, Sullivan County and surrounding Hudson Valley communities.

From a new gravel driveway or drainage solution to land clearing, site preparation, grading, septic excavation and larger excavation projects, we bring the equipment, experience and attention to detail needed to get the job done right.

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Excavation Work That Solves Real Property Problems

Excavation isn't just about moving dirt.

It's about creating a property that works the way it should.

A driveway needs a solid base and proper drainage.
A building site needs to be properly prepared before construction begins.
Water needs somewhere to go.
Land needs to be cleared and graded correctly.
A property needs to be prepared for whatever comes next.

At JTR Excavation, we approach every project with the goal of creating a durable, functional result — not simply moving material from one place to another.

Why JTR Excavation?

Local. Reliable. Straightforward.

Choosing an excavation contractor is a big decision. You want someone who shows up, communicates clearly and takes pride in the finished project.

That's what we strive to provide on every job.

Veteran-Owned

JTR Excavation is a locally owned veteran-operated business committed to honest work and treating customers with respect.

Quality Work

We focus on doing the groundwork correctly so your finished project has a solid foundation.

Clear Communication

We keep customers informed throughout the project and make sure everyone understands the scope of work.

Professional Service

From the initial conversation to the final cleanup, we work to make the process straightforward and hassle-free.

Residential & Commercial

Whether you're improving your home property or preparing a larger site, we have the equipment and experience to take on a wide range of excavation projects.

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A white truck parked on a gravel driveway with a flatbed trailer carrying an old, yellow bulldozer or construction equipment, under a partly cloudy sky with trees in the background.

A grassy open space adjacent to a gravel road, surrounded by trees with green leaves and a partly cloudy sky.

A split image showing a lush green forest and an abandoned, dilapidated house with a damaged roof.

Three images: a large open yard with trees at the edge, a pile of construction debris, and a damaged white house with a broken roof and boarded-up windows.

Side-by-side comparison of a forested area with trees, showing a change over time with more grass and fewer trees in the right image, and a shadow of a person taking a photo in the right image.

Two photos of a backyard area. The top photo shows a grassy patch with some trees and a small shed on the left. The bottom photo shows a wooded area with a dirt ground, trees, and shadows cast by the trees.

A gravel driveway curves through a wooded area with green trees, small bushes, and a red barn-like building in the background, with scattered lamp posts along the driveway.

A backyard with green grass, a small tree, shrubbery, rocks, and a blue house with a porch.

A cleared patch of ground in a wooded area with trees, bushes, and rocks in the background.

A yellow excavator working on a cleared construction site with a clear blue sky and distant mountains in the background.

A small yellow bulldozer on a dirt path, with a pile of dirt in the foreground and a building with a porch and trees in the background.

A yellow Dresser bulldozer pushing dirt on a construction site with trees in the background.

Backhoe excavator working on demolition of a building with debris, trees, and power lines under cloudy sky.

A construction excavator tearing down the remains of a red wooden building.

A dirt field with tire tracks and a small controlled fire burning in the distance, viewed through a window with reflections.

A grassy field with freshly mowed stripes, a small pile of cut grass or debris in the center, surrounded by trees and a few houses in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

A lush, green backyard with a grassy area and tall trees, with a house visible in the background.

Open grassy field with scattered trees under a blue sky with some clouds.

Open field with freshly mowed grass, scattered trees, and a partly cloudy sky.

Open grassy field surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Open grassy field surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A dirt patch on a paved road near a forested area with trees, with part of a tractor visible on the left.

Dirt road winding through a green forest with trees on both sides.

Unpaved dirt road under construction in a wooded area, with construction equipment and a truck on a trailer at the far end.

A construction excavator working on a grassy yard with trees, a house, and mountains in the background.

A blue house with a garage, chimney, and stone exterior, situated on a gravel driveway with some trees and a lamp post nearby in a rural setting.

Side-by-side comparison of a house with a driveway and landscaped yard; the top image shows a lush green lawn, while the bottom image shows the same yard with adjusted landscaping.

Construction site with a gray dump truck, a large green dumpster, and an excavator in the background, with trees and a building nearby.

A wooded backyard with a line of small evergreen trees, a dirt ground, and a few scattered larger trees.

A wooded forest with tall trees and a dirt path on the ground.

Open grassy area with tire tracks, surrounded by green trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Two photos of a rural area, the first showing a cleared dirt path in a wooded forest, the second featuring an abandoned, dilapidated wooden house surrounded by leafless trees and dry grass.

Two photos showing the interior construction of a building. The top photo displays a finished space with gravel flooring, exposed wooden framing, and windows. The bottom photo shows an unfinished space with exposed ground, framing, and construction m

A construction site in a wooded area with a pile of dirt and debris, and a gray Volvo excavator on the right side.

A small creek running through a deciduous forest with muddy banks and green trees.

A construction excavator tearing down a house surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

Our Services

Gravel Driveways

New driveway construction, driveway improvements, grading, stone placement, drainage and repairs for residential properties.

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Drainage & Grading

Correct water problems, improve drainage and establish proper grades to help protect your driveway, yard, structures and property.

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Stump Clearing & Brushhogging

Remove stumps, overgrowth and unwanted vegetation to reclaim usable space and prepare your property for its next use.

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Land Clearing

Clear trees, brush, stumps and unwanted growth to open up your property for a home, driveway, yard, building site or future project.

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Septic Excavation & Sitework

Excavation and site preparation associated with septic system projects, working with the appropriate plans, professionals and local requirements.

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Material Delivery & Trucking

Material delivery and hauling support for excavation, driveway, construction and property-improvement projects.

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Excavation & Site Prep

Prepare your property for construction with excavation, clearing, grading, material placement and general sitework.

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Pond Construction & Repair

Excavation and earthwork for new ponds, pond improvements, repairs and surrounding property work.

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Demolition & Cleanup

Remove and dispose of concrete, asphalt, lumber, and mixed demolition waste.

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What Our Customers Say

“I recently hired JTR Excavation and couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish they were professional, responsive, and easy to work with. They showed up when they said they would, communicated clearly throughout the project, and completed the work efficiently. 100% recommend!”

— Jordan Smith

“Highly recommend for all excavating needs! Great company, great owners. Professional, prompt, and reliable. Being able to come across this company and entrusting Jerry with the project at hand, was a god sent. Jerry’s attention to detail and his devotion to executing the job from start to finish is unmatched. Everything is perfect, thanks again!”

— Lauren Elmendorf

"Wow! After searching around for someone to remove and rebuild my crumbling retaining wall it was a relief to contact Jerry. Setting up an appointment for an estimate and getting the job done was easy and hassle free. Top tier work and the finished product was beyond what I had imagined. Highly recommended easy to do business with."

— Travis Harnischfeger

“Jerry was excellent—professional, on time, and easy to work with. He delivered exactly as promised and made the whole process smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend.”

— Craig Mauro

"JTR Excavation gets it done right! Jerry is a pleasure to work with and is very professional! His work is outstanding and incredibly efficient. I will be continuing to use these guys on all my future projects!"

— Dan Finkbeiner

“We needed some honeysuckle, brush and dead trees cleared from our property to make way for a fence. I am thrilled with the service provided by Jerry and his team. The whole process was communicated clearly and performed efficiently. Jerry is super friendly and detail oriented. I highly recommend.”

— Jessica Perez Bricke