Excavation

SITE WORK

McGrath Construction provides excavation services throughout Central Massachusetts for foundations, additions, garages, drainage systems, trenching, and site preparation. We coordinate excavation work carefully to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with proper preparation for the next phase of construction.

Our excavation services are designed for homeowners and property owners who want realistic pricing, professional communication, and practical construction knowledge from a contractor who understands the full building process.

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Construction worker operating a small yellow excavator near a multi-story wooden house in a wooded area with autumn leaves.
A construction excavator working in a wooded area during autumn, digging up soil with trees and a small building in the background.
A skid steer loader is seen lifting a large fallen tree trunk in a wooded area surrounded by green foliage and muddy ground.
A backhoe loader excavator working on a parking lot near a beige Enterprise Rent-A-Car office with brown shutters. The parking lot has a designated disabled parking space with yellow lines, and some asphalt patches are being removed.
A small excavator digging a foundation trench for a new garage in a backyard of a residential house with a gray exterior, surrounded by trees and a fence.
Excavation site next to a house with trees in the background, showing workers and construction equipment preparing for foundation work.
A yellow Caterpillar excavator working on a construction site surrounded by dirt, debris, pipes, and trees in the background.

SITE WORK

DRAINAGE

McGrath Construction provides drainage correction and water-management solutions throughout Central Massachusetts to help homeowners solve issues involving standing water, foundation moisture, runoff, grading problems, and poor site drainage. Proper drainage planning protects foundations, landscaping, hardscapes, and long-term building performance.

We evaluate each property carefully to develop practical drainage solutions that work with the site conditions and overall construction goals. Our focus is on durable solutions built for New England weather conditions.

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A construction worker stands in a trench next to the side of a house, installing underground pipes with tools, construction materials, and dirt around.
Two men and a woman working on a construction site outdoors, with a small excavator and a yellow drainage pipe, next to a grassy yard with trees and houses in the background.
Excavation site with a yellow backhoe digging a trench in the soil, near a tree with green leaves; a blue pipe is laid in the trench, and a blue bucket is on the ground nearby.
A man working on installing a blue pipe in an excavated trench with rocky soil walls.
Construction site with exposed pipes, a black cable, some dirt, and a small area of grass, with a building wall and a door in the background.
A trench dug in the ground with a blue PVC pipe installed inside, a shovel resting next to a tree, and a string with red and green leaves tied to the tree branch.
Dig site in a yard with a large trench and a light blue pipe, with a person walking near a small excavator, trees, grass, and a house in the background.

SITE WORK

LANDSCAPING

McGrath Construction provides large landscaping and exterior property improvement services throughout Central Massachusetts, including grading, loam preparation, planting coordination, retaining features, drainage integration, and exterior finishing work. Our landscaping approach focuses on creating clean, functional, and visually appealing outdoor spaces.

Because we understand construction, drainage, grading, and hardscape integration, our landscaping work is designed to complement the overall property while improving long-term functionality and curb appeal.

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A custom cedar garden with raised wooden garden beds, enclosed by a wooden fence with stainless-steel cables, surrounded by trees, with three people walking on the grass in the foreground.
A red house with a steep roof surrounded by trees with fall foliage, a stone pathway leading to the house, and a small white door.
A wooden frame staircase with large patio pavers and metal railings leading up a grassy hill with trees, rocks, and a red house in the background.
A small stone bridge over a dry creek bed in a wooded yard, fallen leaves on the ground, trees and a house visible in the background.
A path covered with colorful fallen leaves, with a stone border on the side. It is set in a lush green area with trees and a lawn, and a black pickup truck and a black car are visible parked among the trees.
Two construction workers building a stone wall outside a house. One worker is bending over placing a stone, the other is holding a trowel. Construction tools and materials are scattered around.
A community garden with raised beds surrounded by a wooden fence. People are walking on the grass in front of the garden, and tall trees are in the background.