Drainage and Excavation for Paving Projects
Great pavement starts underground. Standing water is the number-one enemy of asphalt in New Hampshire, so before we pave, our crew makes sure water works with your surface instead of against it. From grading and base work to full drainage systems, we build the foundation that makes a driveway or lot last.
Grading & Site Preparation
Proper slope and a well-compacted base are what keep asphalt from cracking, heaving and pooling. We excavate, grade and compact the site to the right pitch so water drains away from your home, building and pavement.
Drainage Solutions
When water has nowhere to go, it finds its way under your pavement and destroys it from below. We install and correct the drainage that keeps your surface dry and structurally sound.
- Catch basins and drain installation
- Culverts and trench drains
- Regrading to eliminate low spots and pooling
- Erosion and washout repair
Excavation for Every Paving Project
Whether it is a single residential driveway or a full commercial lot, our own crews and equipment handle the excavation in-house. That means one accountable team from the first dig to the final coat, and a price that matches your estimate.

Drainage & Excavation Across Southern New Hampshire
Based in Derry with a second location in Salem, we serve roughly a 30-mile radius across Southern NH. New Hampshire only.
- Derry
- Salem
- Windham
- Londonderry
- Hampstead
- Chester
- Auburn
- Manchester
- Bedford
- Hudson
- Nashua
- Litchfield
- Atkinson
- Sandown
- Danville
- Fremont
- Raymond
- Plaistow
- Candia
- Hooksett
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does drainage matter so much for paving?
Can you fix an area that keeps pooling water?
Do you handle drainage and paving together?
Are you licensed and insured for excavation work?
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