Excavation & Drainage Contractor Serving Newton, NJ
CP Clark LLC (NJ HIC #13VH13800500) is a licensed, insured excavation and landscaping contractor serving Newton — the county seat and commercial hub of Sussex County. Newton’s older in-town homes and tighter lots often come with aging grading, foundation-water, and yard-drainage issues that need a contractor who works clean in close quarters.
Our Bobcat E35 excavator and MT100 mini skid steer with the Hydra Bucket attachment handle everything from tight-access grading to precise drainage trenches, and our F-550 Mason Dump keeps material hauling in-house. We’re the contractor who actually knows his numbers: you get an accurately scoped, written estimate before we touch a shovel — no surprise charges once the job starts.
Excavation & Drainage Work We Do in Newton
- Foundation & yard drainage / French drain systems
- Regrading to move water away from older homes
- Downspout & surface-water drainage
- Driveway & access excavation and gravel
- Brush & overgrowth clearing
- Lawn care & landscaping maintenance
Why Newton Homeowners Choose CP Clark LLC
Every estimate starts with an in-person walk of your property — not a phone guess. In an older, built-up town like Newton, tight access, mature trees, and existing utilities all matter, so we plan around them before pricing anything. Licensed and insured under NJ HIC #13VH13800500, CP Clark LLC works throughout Newton and greater Sussex County.
Newton, NJ Excavation & Drainage FAQ
Why does my older Newton home get water in the basement?
Many of Newton’s older in-town homes were built before modern drainage, so the grading has settled toward the foundation and downspouts often dump right at the wall. The fix is usually a combination of regrading, downspout extensions, and a French drain to carry water away. CP Clark LLC will walk your property and pinpoint exactly where the water is coming from before quoting a fix.
Do I need a permit to excavate or regrade in the Town of Newton?
Depending on the size of the disturbance and how close it is to property lines, wetlands, or the storm system, work in Newton may require a permit or approval from the town and the Sussex County Soil Conservation District. CP Clark LLC is licensed and insured (NJ HIC #13VH13800500) and will flag any permit needs before we schedule your project.
How much does a French drain or drainage system cost in Newton?
It depends on the length of the run, how far the water has to travel, and where it outlets — every yard is different. Rather than quote a blind number, CP Clark LLC walks the property in person and gives you an exact, itemized estimate before any work starts.
Can you work on tight in-town Newton lots with limited access?
Yes. Our compact Bobcat E35 excavator and MT100 mini skid steer are built for exactly that — they get into tight side yards and gated backyards that full-size equipment can’t, with far less disruption to your lawn and landscaping.
Does CP Clark LLC serve all of Newton?
Yes. CP Clark LLC regularly works throughout Newton and the surrounding Sussex County towns. Call or text 862-266-8828, or fill out the form below for a free on-site estimate.
Get an Accurate, No-Surprise Estimate
Ready to fix a drainage problem or get a real number on an excavation project in Newton? Call or text 862-266-8828, or fill out the quick form below.