Fleury Excavation LLC

10/15/2026

How to find a mysterious water line using only a coat hanger.

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Once the foundation was poured at our garage sitework project, we returned to complete the remaining phases of our scope of work.
We began by installing a drainage system designed to collect water from the garage downspouts and discharge it safely behind the structure. From there, we backfilled the foundation, carefully compacting the material in lifts to minimize future settlement beneath the garage floor and newly constructed sidewalks.
Our work also included preparing the interior of the garage for the concrete floor, installing Sonotube footings to support the overhang on the left side of the building, excavating for underground utilities, and preparing the areas for new sidewalks and a concrete apron.
Once our concrete subcontractor completed their portion of the project, we returned for the final site restoration. This included removing excess material, spreading topsoil, seeding disturbed areas, and implementing erosion control measures to stabilize the site and protect the nearby wetlands.
We also installed riprap along the steepest side of the garage to help control surface runoff, prevent erosion, and manage water discharged from the newly installed drainage system.
One of the biggest challenges on this project was the limited working space. With such a tight site, careful planning, coordination, and efficient use of equipment were essential throughout every phase of construction.
Despite these challenges, we successfully completed the project on time and within budget.
It was also a pleasure working alongside our trusted concrete subcontractor. Having a reliable team that communicates and coordinates effectively makes all the difference. From start to finish, we were able to keep the project moving efficiently, with each phase coming together seamlessly.
Another successful project completed, and another example of the importance of quality workmanship, attention to detail, and proper site preparation. This is why we live by our moto "No Problems Only Solutions"

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09/16/2026

Excavation a work from home job? Typically no. But on this job yes. We did this sewer tie in for a house that had failed a title 5 inspection and needed to be tied into city sewer. Whats the working from home portion you ask? This house was only 3 houses down the street from where I live in Westfield. So it made the commute to work vary easy. Although the traffic in the morning kind of sucked 😅.

We started off by exposing the existing septic tank. Only to find that a corner of the deck was over the septic tank. This was a concern for the structural integrity of the deck as well as a safety concern. We halted work and called the listing agent. He had a carpenter out the next day to brace the corner and work continued. We crushed the tank and filled it in. We left the wall in the septic tank closet to the deck up, to help support the corner and not undermine anything. We compacted the inside of the filled in tank in lifts to guarantee no settling under the new sewer line once it was installed. We then came out of the house with 4in SCH 40 pipe and adapted it to the new 6in SDR 35 that would then run to the city stub. This yard had alot of room to stock pile material. But wasnt the easiest to manurver due to the back yard being fenced in. But luckily we have the skills to not have had to not take any of the vinyl fencing down and excavated under the fence to get the new service to go from the back yard to the front. Once we got to the front is where the real challenge started. The soil conditions were excellent. But the depth of the stub was deep at 7 1/2ft. This pushed us into working in a high water table site. We installed proper shoring to ensure efficiency but most importantly SAFETY! We exposed the service and connected the line to city sewer. All while bedding the pipe with 3/4 stone to ensure no settling in the pipe and giving the pipe a good base to sit on. We made sure todo plenty of clean outs to due to the length of the service but also the bends and couplings. All in all it was a successful job that resulted in a happy client that was able to close on this house right as we were done and signed of with the city.

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08/25/2026

Here is a 24ft x 24ft garage we dug earlier this year. We had done this clients septic system last year, he loved working with us so much that he had us back this year todo the sitework for his new garage. The project started with installing straw wattle and silt fence to protect a nearby seasonal wetland. Which also made this site even more tight of a space to work in. This was a super tight lot that involved many working pieces. Prior to us starting we had to bring in one of our subs to remove the trees in the work area as well as move back an existing retaining wall in order for this garage to fit and us work safely. More to come on this project.

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07/22/2026

A good weekend for Miss Dakota! Trackstar Racing

07/16/2026

Fix this old house septic addition. We did an all new septic system on this old 1800s farm house in Southwick. We were up against the elements big time on this project. With winter well set in and a deeper winter then expected this job was not easy. Their was well over 18in of frost in the ground. Luckily we had the right tools for the job. The solution was less then ideal but it got the job done. When we dug for the septic tank we didnt hit a stitch of frost. Was able to sink a bucket in the ground like it was summer time. We then moved over 10ft to dig for the leachfield and hit 18in of frost. Crazy how soils are and can react to certain things. We had to jack hammer the frost out in order to expose the needed ground in order to install this system. Once the ground was excavated we were able to install this system in between -15 degree cold snaps. Once we got the system inspected the weather worked with us for a bit in between 3ft snow storms, with a quick thaw so we could quickly and efficiently backfill to give this new system a winter nap. And return in the spring for final grade. We lived up to our moto on this one of "No Problems Only Solutions".

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07/03/2026

One of my most recent sewer tie ins. This one was a challenge with tight grades, having to cross a gas line and effecting zero landscaping. As this customer had a huge investment in landscaping. But we got it. No sprinklers were harmed in the making of this video 🫪

07/01/2026

We just completed this sewer tie in in Wespringfield on Piper road. At the end of a 5 yr moratorium this client wanted to tie in before the end of the year. With a ton of beautiful landscaping all around the house, a concrete stoop at the front of the house. And alot of utilities going into the side of the house, we didnt have vary many options for how to get this property tied in. In the back where the septic tank was. Was a vary large investment in landscaping. We would have had to tear it all up in order to connect to the line leaving the house. In the front was a concrete stoop making it so we couldnt come out the front due to the acess to the front of the foundation being completely cut off by the stoop. Our only option was to come out the side of the house where the main sprinkler box was and where the gas came in. But the challenge didnt stop there. The gas ran parrell to where the sewer line was coming out of the house and going to the towns stub. And at one point we had to cross it in order to connect. We followed eversource guidelines and kept a 18in seperation from the bottom of the gas line to the top of the sewer pipe. This posed a challenge for maintaining the pipes pitch. As the gas line was deeper then normal. And only 18in off of the stub in elevation. Having little to no impact on the landscaping was a challenge and expectation we had to meet as well. As this homeowner had a vary large investment into landscaping. We filled the septic tank with flowable fill in order to de commission it properly and legally. But with no impact to the landscaping. As the tank was completely under the stone bed and had bushes and a retaining wall nearby. Typically we crush and fill them in with dirt. Had we had done this, this wouldve taken all the landscaping in the immediate area right out. We trimmed a few bushes and with great care removed a portion of the landscaping in order to dig next to the house for the new line. When we were done we put everything back to the way it was before. The only things we weren't able to work around without doing damage to was nearby direct bury low voltage outdoor lighting wires and sprinkler lines. But that is par for the course. We repaired the sprinkler lines prior to back filling. And the home owner had his electrician come to fix the low voltage lighting. Even with all of the challenges and set backs on this job. It was still a fun job todo and kept us on our toes. We not only did this job efficiently and safely. But it looks like we were never even there.

We are now an APPROVED drain layer in the city of Westspringfield.

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06/16/2026

Phase 3 of our sitework project in Worthington, MA is complete — septic system installation.
This project called for a 37' x 12' B43 Eljen system, carefully designed by the engineer to fit a code-compliant leach field into a tight and challenging area of the property. From the start, this lot presented difficulties, including a tough perc test and a less-than-ideal system location on a shelf along the woodline.
We worked closely with the town and engineer to ensure full compliance with Massachusetts wetlands regulations, as the system falls within the 100-foot riverfront buffer zone. This required coordination, approvals, and filing an RDA with the state to move forward properly.
Site conditions added another layer of complexity. While the soil itself was workable, the amount of underlying ledge made installation extremely challenging. We were able to set the 1,500-gallon septic tank just before hitting ledge, and adjusted elevations slightly to avoid unnecessary rock excavation while still maintaining proper pitch.
Running the 4” drain line to the leach field brought additional challenges. What should have been a straightforward run turned into a reroute around a blueberry field due to shallow ledge conditions. This required extra bends, careful grading, and additional labor to maintain proper depth and pitch.
Once the system was installed, we circled back to set the tank — all while working through early winter conditions that made an already difficult job even tougher.
Every project has its challenges, but this is one we’re proud to add to the portfolio.
We’ll be returning this summer to complete the final phase, including driveway installation, grading, topsoil, and finishing touches to bring the site together.
If you’re planning a project and need a team that can handle tough conditions and get it done right, reach out.

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