The Capital Region, NY
Site Preparation & Utility Installation in the Capital Region
Professional excavation, trenching, land clearing, grading, and underground utility installation for residential and commercial projects. Serving Colonie, Latham, Clifton Park, Troy, Albany, Guilderland & surrounding Capital Region towns.
Fast Quotes Licensed & Insured 30+ Years Local Experience
Complete Site Preparation & Utility Services
RCM Contractors provides complete site preparation and underground utility services throughout the Capital Region. From land clearing and grading to trenching, utility installation, and foundation excavation, our team ensures your site is built right from the start. Every project is handled with precision, modern equipment, and a focus on long-term stability and drainage performance.
What We Offer
RCM Contractors delivers full-service site preparation and utility excavation for homes and businesses across the Capital Region. Our team handles everything from trenching and grading to land clearing, foundation digs, backfilling, and underground utility installation. Every project is completed with accuracy, safety, and a focus on long-term stability and drainage performance.
Land Clearing & Brush Removal
Safe removal of trees, stumps, and overgrowth to prepare for construction.
Trenching & Utility Excavation
Water, sewer, electric, gas, conduit, and drainage line trenching.
Precise grading for proper drainage, building foundations, and site layout.
Grading & Leveling
Foundation Excavation
Backfilling & Compaction
Underground Utilities Installation
Accurate digs for home additions, garages, new builds, and retaining structures.
Proper stone, soil, and material compaction to stabilize your site.
Water lines • Sewer lines • Drainage piping • Electrical conduit.
Our Site Prep Process
1. On-Site Evaluation
We assess soil, drainage, grade, and layout.
2. Mark-Out & Utility Location
Safe digging procedures following local regulations.
3. Excavation & Trenching
Clean, accurate cuts for utilities, foundations, and drainage lines.
4. Grading & Leveling
Proper slope to ensure long-term stability and water control.
5. Utility Installation
Water, sewer, electric, or drainage lines placed to code.
6. Backfill & Compaction
Solid, stable compaction for a build-ready site.
WHY HOMEOWNER & BUSINESSES CHOOSE RCM CONTRACTORS
Experienced operators with decades of excavation knowledge
Modern equipment for clean, accurate digging
Safe, compliant utility trenching that meets code
Drainage-first approach to prevent future water issues
Family-owned, local, and fully insured
Clear pricing and fast turnaround times
Site Prep & Utility Installation in Your Area
Colonie, NY Albany, NY Latham,NY
Clifton Park, NY Guilderland, NY Troy, NY
Niskayuna, NY Schenectady, NY Saratoga, NY
Halfmoon, NY Rotterdam, NY Lake George, NY
RCM Contractors provides excavation, site prep, utility installation, trenching, grading, and land clearing services across the Capital Region, including Albany, Colonie, Latham, Guilderland, Clifton Park, Troy, and nearby towns.
RECENT SITE PREP PROJECTS
Sewage Line Replacement — Latham, NY
Emergency repair of sewer line in Latham, NY. Included excavation, trenching and utility repair.
Parking Lot Base Prep — Colonie, NY
Completly stripped topsoil, graded material to ensure proper drainage, installed utilites necessary to spec and filled with sub-base. Compacted and pave to finish.
Septic Tank Install — Clifton Park, NY
Removed old septic tank, installed two new units. Ensured excavation and base prep was to spec and grade. Lowered tanks and ensure proper pitch throughout pipe runs.