Excavation Contractors in Lackawanna, NY

Excavation contractors in Lackawanna work in a city built around steel. The Lackawanna Steel Company began operating on the Lake Erie shore in 1903, Bethlehem Steel bought it in 1922, and the plant closed in 1983. The city peaked at 29,564 residents in 1960, fell to 18,141 in 2010 and rose 10 percent to 19,949 in 2020.

Old industrial ground

The former steel property along the lake now hosts eight 2.5-megawatt wind turbines, built in 2007. Land near the old plant may contain slag and industrial fill. On sites with that history, we plan for difficult digging and hauling and suggest testing where needed.

Older housing

In 2020 the city had 9,256 housing units, 8.9 percent vacant, on about 6.6 square miles. Many homes were built for steelworkers and need laterals, drainage and garage work. Some vacant structures are candidates for demolition.

Lake effect

Lackawanna sits on Lake Erie in Buffalo's snow belt. Meltwater and frost are part of every drainage and trench plan.

Planning a Lackawanna job

Residential streets in Lackawanna's older neighborhoods are dense, with detached garages and small yards. Access is usually through a driveway or alley. Lateral replacement, garage removal and drainage are the common jobs.

Snow and the lake

Being on Lake Erie means lake-effect snow and wind. Meltwater and frost-heave are part of every plan, and backfill is compacted so it does not settle after the first thaw.

Redevelopment

As the city grows again, infill lots and former industrial ground are being reused. We handle site prep, buried debris removal and grading for new construction.

Common Lackawanna jobs

• Lateral replacement
• Garage and structure demolition
• Drainage and regrading
• Site prep on infill lots

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