Excavation & Civil Work Services

Precision. Performance. Partnership.

For over 70 years, Empire Services has delivered industry-leading excavation and civil construction solutions across Southeastern Pennsylvania. From residential developments to complex commercial, industrial, and heavy civil projects, we bring together skilled professionals, advanced technology, and powerful equipment to complete every project safely, efficiently, and on schedule.


When experience matters and precision counts, Empire Services is the trusted partner that general contractors, developers, engineers, and municipalities rely on.


Comprehensive Excavation Services

Every successful construction project begins with expert site preparation and excavation. Applying a total systems approach, Empire Services performs virtually every type of excavation service required to move your project forward with confidence.


Whether you're breaking ground on a new residential community or managing a large-scale infrastructure initiative, our earth excavation services include:

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  • Bulk excavation
  • Site preparation
  • Land clearing
  • Topsoil & final grading
  • Concrete and rock crushing
  • Utility trenching
  • Soil erosion & sedimentation control
  • Backfilling
  • Storage tank (UST/AST) removal 
  • Building pad sites 

We combine decades of field expertise with GPS-guided equipment to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and minimal environmental impact. Our crews are trained, experienced, and committed to delivering quality craftsmanship at every stage. Under the direction of one of our professional project managers, we are certified by the PADEP to perform tank inspection and tank handling activities.

Advanced Technology for Smarter Project Execution

Empire Services was one of the first excavation firms in Berks County to implement state-of-the-art software to analyze original building plans. Designed to evaluate excavation requirements, this software allows our team to determine how excavation costs can be reduced without compromising design. Many times, we can simplify the excavation process to a "cut and balance" and calculate within inches where cuts can be made, which saves our clients thousands of dollars in site preparation costs. By integrating data-driven insights with hands-on expertise, we ensure your project is completed on time and within budget.

Civil Work You Can Rely On

In addition to excavation, Empire Services provides full-scale civil work solutions for individuals, companies, and municipalities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania.


Our civil construction services include:


  • Retention, detention, and infiltration basins
  • Rain gardens
  • Oil and water separators
  • Outflow control structures
  • Water impoundments
  • Stormwater recharge systems
  • Dewatering
  • Water main installation
  • Underground utility construction
  • Streambank restoration
  • Roadway construction
  • Stone placement and compaction
  • Storm and wastewater management
  • Swales and diversions for surface runoff


Empire Services specializes in stormwater management systems that meet regulatory standards while protecting surrounding ecosystems.


From sanitary sewer installation to floodplain restoration, our team uses the latest grading systems to ensure precise elevations, effective erosion control, and minimal public impact.

Trusted Partnerships with Engineers & Developers

Collaboration is central to our success. Empire Services partners closely with civil engineers, developers, general contractors, and municipalities to ensure seamless project coordination from planning through completion.


These long-standing partnerships have helped us build a strong reputation for:

  • On-time project delivery
  • Budget adherence
  • Transparent communication
  • Superior workmanship
  • Safe, efficient job sites


Our commitment to accountability and performance has made Empire Services one of the most respected excavation and civil contractors in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Notable Projects Include:

  • Reading Hospital School of Health Science
  • Sovereign Center, Reading, PA (Now Santander Arena)
  • Redners Shopping Center, Sinking Spring, PA
  • Cathedral Village, Philadelphia, PA
  • East Reading Pool, Reading, PA


Complete Snow Removal Services

Empire Services' wheel loader dumps snow from a street into DVC's dump truck.

Along with our excavation services and civil work, we provide affordable snow removal services. Empire Services is fully equipped for all your snow removal needs, including plowing, salting, shoveling, and snow hauling, delivering reliable snow removal from start to finish. We plow parking lots, streets, and shopping centers in the greater Reading area. 

Start Your Project with Confidence

From site preparation to installing stormwater systems, Empire Services is ready to support your next development with precision and professionalism. Contact Empire Services today to request your earthmoving service or civil work quote.

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The before shot of a stream bed restoration.

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The after shot of the stream bed restoration by Empire Services.

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Another section of the park that is being restored.

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One of Empire Services' excavators places small and medium-size boulder in the stream bed.

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Installing Over 100 Feet of Pipe and Drains at an Elementary School, Berks County, PA
Empire Services' team installing new piping at an elementary school.

Nature's Symphony

Breathtaking colors of our planet
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Empire Services team installing new piping for better drainage at an elementary school.

Faces of Humanity

Portraits of people from around the globe
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Repairing Sinkholes on a Commercial Property, Berks County, PA
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A large hole in the ground in the middle of a grassy field.

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A large excavator is digging a hole in a field.

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Restoring Historic Lock #47, Berks County, PA
A concrete wall is being built next to a river.
A yellow excavator is digging a stream in the woods
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Replacing a Culvert, Bucks County, PA
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A crane is lifting a large piece of concrete on top of a truck.
A large concrete structure is sitting in the middle of a dirt field.
Installing an Underground Detention Basin at Kratzer Elementary School, Allentown, PA
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Converting a Dry Detention Basin into a Wet Infiltration Basin in Exeter, PA
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