Excavating Contractor · Oxford, CT
Oxford CT's Full-Service Excavating Contractor
From raw land clearing through finished grading, drainage, and retaining walls. One crew, one call, no coordination headaches across 17 towns in the Naugatuck Valley and western Connecticut.
What We Do
What Does Prestige Property Maintenance Do?
Prestige Property Maintenance is a licensed and insured excavating contractor serving 17 towns across the Naugatuck Valley and western Connecticut.
The company handles the full range of site work: land clearing, forestry mulching, excavation, grading, drainage solutions, rock removal, retaining wall construction, stump grinding, tree removal, earth moving, driveway excavation, and paving prep.
Whether you have an overgrown acre to clear before construction or a drainage problem that has been soaking your yard for years, we bring the right equipment and hands-on knowledge of Connecticut's rocky, glacial soil to get the job done. Crews operate Monday through Saturday across Oxford, Seymour, Ansonia, Shelton, Monroe, Southbury, Naugatuck, Woodbury, Newtown, and surrounding towns.
Services
Services That Cover the Full Scope of Your Project
Most property owners don't just need one thing done. They need a cleared lot before they can grade, a graded lot before they can manage drainage, and proper drainage before a retaining wall makes sense. Prestige handles all of it under one roof, so nothing falls through the cracks between contractors.
Site Preparation & Excavation
Excavation
Full-depth digging for foundations, utility lines, pools, and site development across residential and commercial properties. Connecticut's ledge and boulder conditions don't slow our crews down. We arrive prepared for what the ground throws at us, with the equipment to work through it without stalling your project schedule.
Learn more about ExcavationGrading
Precision ground leveling to establish proper slopes, improve drainage flow, and prepare a stable base before construction or seeding begins. A poorly graded lot creates water problems that follow a property for decades. Getting it right at this stage saves real money down the road.
Learn more about GradingEarth Moving
Large-scale soil and material relocation to reshape terrain, fill low spots, or strip topsoil ahead of building projects. For property owners moving from raw land to a finished site, this is where the project comes together.
Learn more about Earth MovingRock Removal
Extraction of ledge rock, boulders, and buried stone that would otherwise block construction, grading, or utility work. Western Connecticut's glacial soil is loaded with rock at depths that only show up once you start digging. Our crews have the equipment to break and remove ledge without turning a routine excavation into an open-ended project.
Learn more about Rock RemovalPaving Prep
Sub-base excavation and grading to create a compacted, level foundation ready for asphalt or concrete paving crews. We work directly with paving contractors across the area, providing reliable sub-base prep that lets their crews show up to a job that's actually ready.
Learn more about Paving PrepDriveway & Roadway Excavation
Cutting and shaping the ground profile for new driveways and private roads, including proper crown and drainage pitch so water runs off correctly. On rural lots in towns like Roxbury, Bridgewater, and Woodbury, getting the base right means you won't be fighting washouts and soft spots every spring.
Learn more about Driveway & Roadway ExcavationLand Development & Clearing
Land Clearing
Removal of trees, brush, stumps, and debris from raw or overgrown parcels to open land for construction, agriculture, or improved access. If your property has been sitting untouched for years, this is usually where a project starts.
Learn more about Land ClearingForestry Mulching
On-site grinding of trees and vegetation into ground-level mulch, which stays on your property instead of being hauled away. Faster and cleaner than traditional clearing for many jobs, especially when you want to preserve topsoil and avoid a muddy, bare lot.
Learn more about Forestry MulchingStump Grinding
Mechanical grinding of tree stumps below grade so the area can be graded, seeded, paved, or built over without obstruction. Grinding them out is the clean finish that makes the rest of your work worthwhile.
Learn more about Stump GrindingTree Removal
Safe felling and removal of hazardous, damaged, or unwanted trees, including cleanup of limbs and brush. Because tree removal and excavation happen under the same crew, you don't get the scheduling gap of juggling a separate tree service.
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Drainage & Erosion Control
Drainage Solutions
Design and installation of surface swales, French drains, catch basins, and pipe systems that redirect water away from structures and low spots. If water is pooling near your foundation or flooding a lower section of your yard, there's a drainage fix for it.
Learn more about Drainage SolutionsRetaining Wall Construction
Engineered stone, block, or timber walls built to hold back soil on sloped lots and prevent erosion along grade changes. Paired with a drainage system, it's the combination that actually solves slope issues long-term.
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Landscape Construction
Landscape Construction
Site-level improvements including graded planting areas and boulder placement that set the stage for finished outdoor spaces. For property owners moving from raw land to a finished site, this is where the project comes together.
Learn more about Landscape ConstructionSite Preparation
Turning raw or undeveloped land into build-ready ground through coordinated clearing, grading, and shaping.
Learn more about Site PreparationTrenching
Precise trenching for water, sewer, electrical, and drainage lines, routed to keep utilities properly placed.
Learn more about TrenchingErosion & Sediment Control
Silt fencing, stabilization, and runoff controls that hold soil in place and keep your site compliant.
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Why Prestige
Why Do Property Owners Choose Prestige Property Maintenance?
- One Crew, Start to Finish
- From raw clearing through final grade, drainage install, and retaining wall, you work with one contractor the whole way through. No hand-offs between a tree service, an excavator, and a separate drainage contractor, which means fewer scheduling gaps and one point of contact.
- Local Knowledge of Connecticut's Ground
- Rocky, glacial soil is the norm out here. Our crews have logged years working in the Naugatuck Valley and western Connecticut, so they arrive expecting ledge and buried boulders, and projects don't stall when the ground gets complicated.
- Forestry Mulching Sets Us Apart
- Most excavating contractors in this area don't offer forestry mulching. It is a faster, cleaner clearing method for the right jobs, and it keeps organic material on-site instead of requiring multiple dump runs.
- Licensed, Insured, and Established Since 2015
- Prestige Property Maintenance holds HIC #0704432 and carries full licensing and insurance for excavation and site work in Connecticut. Copies of insurance documentation are available on request before work begins.
Where We Work
17 Towns Across the Naugatuck Valley and Western CT
One contractor can handle a project that crosses town lines, which matters for larger parcels and commercial sites near municipal boundaries. The towns here share common ground: glacial deposits, rocky terrain, and clay-heavy subsoil our crews are built around.
Reviews
What Our Customers Are Saying
See what property owners and contractors across the Naugatuck Valley say about working with Prestige Property Maintenance.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from property owners in Oxford, Southbury, Shelton, and across western Connecticut.
What types of projects does Prestige Property Maintenance handle?
Site work from start to finish: land clearing, forestry mulching, excavation, grading, earth moving, rock removal, drainage solutions, retaining wall construction, stump grinding, tree removal, driveway and roadway excavation, paving prep, and landscape construction. Residential and commercial projects both fall within scope.
Do you work with rocky or ledge-heavy sites in Connecticut?
Yes, and that's a regular part of the work in western Connecticut. Glacial soil in towns like Roxbury, Oxford, and Woodbury commonly hides ledge and large boulders at depths that aren't visible on the surface. Our crews carry the equipment to break and extract rock without turning the discovery into a project stoppage.
What is forestry mulching and when does it make sense?
Forestry mulching uses a single machine to grind trees, brush, and stumps directly into mulch that stays on-site. It works well on larger overgrown parcels where hauling debris off the property would require many truck trips and add significant time.
Can you handle the drainage and the retaining wall on the same project?
Yes. We build retaining walls and install drainage systems, which is the combination that actually solves a slope problem rather than just treating one side of it.
Do you work with paving contractors as a subcontractor?
Yes. Paving prep and sub-base excavation are listed services, and we regularly work alongside paving crews across the 17-town service area.
Is Prestige Property Maintenance licensed and insured?
Yes. Prestige Property Maintenance holds HIC #0704432 and carries full licensing and insurance for excavation and site work in Connecticut. Copies of insurance documentation are available on request before work begins.
How do I get a quote?
Call (203) 258-3395 or email dig@prestigectexcavation.com. Office hours are Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 5 PM. For larger or more complex jobs, a site visit is usually the best way to give you an accurate scope and price.
Ready to Get Your Project Started?
Whether you're clearing raw land, fixing a drainage problem, prepping a site, or dealing with a rocky lot, Kash Cochrane and the team serve 17 towns across the Naugatuck Valley, Monday through Saturday. Call (203) 258-3395 or email dig@prestigectexcavation.com.