UTILITIES + DRAINAGE

Protecting Your Investment from the Elements

High-Performance Drainage Solutions and Utility Trenching Designed to Keep Your Home Dry and Your Infrastructure Secure.

Water and utility lines are the lifeblood of any mountain property. Improper drainage can lead to cracked foundations, flooded basements, swampy yards, frozen pipes and unusable land. At BEE Excavating, we handle everything from complex French drains and catch basins to deep trenching for underground electric, gas and water lines.

In our region, “doing it later” usually means doing it too late. By prioritizing proper trench stability, native soil separation, and precise aggregate packing, we prevent future pipe deflection, line breaks, and ground shifting. We ensure correct pitch, flawless pipe bedding, and meticulous stone backfilling so your site handles heavy runoff effortlessly, keeping your basements dry and your utility lines protected for decades.

Foundation & Curtain Drains

Professional installation of perimeter drains (French drains) to keep your basement or crawlspace bone-dry.

Catch Basins & Culverts

Strategic water collection and management for driveways, yards, and low-lying areas.

Stormwater Management

Custom grading and trenching to redirect “mountain runoff” safely away from your structures.

Basement Waterproofing Prep

Specialized excavation for exterior foundation sealing and drainage board installation.

Water & Sewer Lines

Deep trenching for freeze-protected water lines and main sewer connections.

Electrical & Gas Trenching

Safe, code-compliant trenching for primary power, propane lines, or secondary outbuildings.

Conduit Installation

Preparing your site for future connectivity, including fiber optic or data lines.

35 Years of Experience Navigating the Unique Challenges of Our Local Terrain.
With over 35 years in the dirt, we bring the unified strength of the whole swarm to your property. We coordinate every moving part of the job seamlessly, ensuring your underground utilities are buried safely, cleanly, with maximum efficiency, delivering heavy-duty site infrastructure that stands the test of time.

Complete Your Site's Infrastructure.
Safeguarding your land from water damage goes hand-in-hand with functional property design. Keep your investments accessible by checking out our [driveways and gravel] options or looking into our custom [septic system installations].

Ready to Protect Your Site from the Ground Down?

BEE Excavating builds underground infrastructure that lasts.
We don’t just dig ditches — we engineer precision underground pathways to keep your site dry and your utilities safe.

CALL 607-435-6434

Serving Our Neighbors Across the Catskill Mountains

We are proud Harpersfield residents and provide professional excavation services throughout our region.
Don’t see your town listed? If you are in the surrounding mountain area, give us a buzz!

DELAWARE COUNTY
Stamford • Delhi • Walton • Roxbury
Franklin • Margaretville

GREENE COUNTY
Windham • Ashland • Jewett • Hunter
Tannersville • Haines Falls

OTSEGO COUNTY
Oneonta • Worcester • Decatur
Westford • Maryland

SCHOHARIE COUNTY
Jefferson • Gilboa • Summit
Blenheim • Cobleskill

BEE Excavating LLC
607-435-6434
Kurt Eckert Sr. + Kurt Eckert Jr.
Harpersfield NY

BEE Safe! We Are Fully Licensed & Insured

For your peace of mind and protection, BEE Excavating is fully licensed and carries comprehensive insurance for all residential and commercial projects. We prioritize safety and professionalism on every “hive” we visit!