Leo’s Construction & Excavation
Westchester & Orange County, NY
Retaining walls, stone patios, pavers, walkways, steps, and drainage for Croton-on-Hudson homeowners — from a licensed, owner-operated contractor right next door.
Leo’s Construction & Excavation Corp. is based in Buchanan — just up Route 9 from Croton-on-Hudson. That means we can usually come out quickly to walk your property, and Nestor, the owner, is on site for the work itself.
Croton sits between the Hudson River and the Croton River, and many properties in the Upper Village, Harmon, and the streets above the river are built on slopes. Sloped yards are where stonework fails most often: walls lean, patios settle, and water runs toward the house. We build every project with that in mind — solid base, proper backfill, and drainage that sends water away from your foundation.
Whether you want a new patio for the backyard, a safer set of entry steps, or a retaining wall to finally level out a hillside, we’ll give you a straight answer and a fair price.
Natural stone and block walls for sloped yards, built with a proper base, drainage stone, and backfill so they don’t lean or bulge.
Stone patios, interlocking pavers, and stamped concrete that stay level through New York freeze-thaw winters.
Front walks and stone entry steps that are safe, even, and pitched so water doesn’t pool or ice over.
Fixing wet yards, pooling water, and runoff toward the house — at the source, not just the surface.
Concrete foundations and slabs for additions, sheds, and garages.
Cracked concrete, loose pavers, and stone foundations on older homes that need repointing.
Yes — the Upper Village, Harmon, and the surrounding neighborhoods, plus nearby Cortlandt Manor, Buchanan, Ossining, and Briarcliff Manor.
We’re based in Buchanan, a few minutes away. Call or text 914-330-3941 and Nestor will set up a time to walk the project. In most cases you get a fair price the same day. Estimates are free.
Yes. Sloped properties are a big part of our work — for example, the natural stone retaining wall, tiered patio, and steps we built on a steep yard in Highland Falls (see the before & after on our home page).
Some projects, such as taller retaining walls, may need approval from the Village. We’ll let you know during the estimate if your project might need one.
Yes. Leo’s Construction & Excavation Corp. is fully licensed and insured in New York State, and we guarantee our installation work.
Call or text us. Nestor comes out, walks the project, and gives you a fair price — same day in most cases.
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