Dig it, grade it, build it, finish it.
Hummell's Landscaping is your local crew for excavation and site work, drainage, retaining walls, pavers, and full landscaping across Syracuse and Onondaga County. Locally owned, fully insured, and A+ rated with the BBB.
- Fully insured
- A+ BBB accredited
- Locally owned in Jordan

Excavation and full-service landscaping
One local crew from the first dig to the finished lawn.
Excavation & Site Work
Digging, grading, trenching, and site prep done right. The foundation for drainage, walls, and new landscapes.
Learn more →Drainage Solutions
French drains, regrading, and runoff control that keep water out of your basement and off your lawn.
Learn more →Retaining Walls
Block and stone walls that hold back slopes, fix grade problems, and add usable, level space.
Learn more →Pavers & Hardscapes
Interlocking paver patios, walkways, and driveways built on a proper base so they stay flat for years.
Learn more →Landscape Design & Install
Plantings, beds, mulch, and grading that turn a bare or tired yard into a finished outdoor space.
Learn more →Lawn Care & Cleanups
Maintenance, seasonal cleanups, and snow removal to keep your property sharp all year.
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A local crew that does the whole job
Excavation and site work is our backbone and the part of the business we are putting the most into, because getting the ground right is what makes drainage, walls, hardscapes, and landscaping last. We dig the site, solve the drainage, build the wall, and finish the landscape, all with one crew.
What you get with Hummell's
- Excavation through finish. We dig the site, solve the drainage, build the wall, and finish the landscape. One crew, start to end.
- Free, written estimates. We walk your property and give a clear price before any work starts.
- Locally owned and insured. Owner-run out of Jordan, fully insured, and A+ accredited with the BBB.
- Clean, on-schedule work. We show up when we say, do it right, and leave the site tidy.
From bare ground to finished property
A look at the kind of excavation, hardscape, and landscaping we do across Onondaga County.




What Syracuse-area homeowners say
Rated 5 stars and A+ accredited with the Better Business Bureau.
Highly recommend Jesse and his crew! They did a fantastic job creating a beautiful rock garden under my pines along with weeding and mulching my yard both front and back. They also completed some much needed fence repairs. The entire team was professional, punctual, courteous and incredibly respectful of my property. Best of all, the project stayed within budget. I couldn't be happier with their work!
Common questions
Still not sure? Call (315) 481-9991 and we'll talk it through.
What areas do you serve?
We are based in the Syracuse, NY area and work throughout Onondaga County, including Jordan, Elbridge, Camillus, Marcellus, Skaneateles, Baldwinsville, Auburn, and the surrounding towns. Not sure if you're in range? Give us a call.
Do you do excavation and site work?
Yes. Excavation and site work is our focus: digging, grading, trenching, drainage, and site prep for new builds, driveways, walls, and full landscape projects.
Are estimates really free?
Yes. We come out, walk the property, and give you a clear, written price before any work starts. No surprises once we begin.
Are you licensed and insured?
We are fully insured and A+ accredited with the Better Business Bureau. We treat every property like it's our own and leave the site clean.
How soon can you start?
It depends on the season and the size of the job. Call (315) 481-9991 or request a free estimate and we'll get back to you within one business day with timing.
Got a project? Let's get you a price.
Excavation, drainage, walls, pavers, or a full landscape. Call now or request a free on-site estimate and we'll get back to you within one business day.