Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Demolition & Excavation Services in New Orleans
Suddy's Excavating Service is a locally owned and operated heavy equipment contracting business serving the Greater New Orleans area since 1995. Our company traces its roots to the early 1970s when Southerner Suddy Lewis, Jr. founded Lewis Dozer Service, Inc., establishing a legacy of excellence in site work. Today, Southerner 'Suddy' Lewis, III continues this tradition, specializing in commercial and industrial turnkey site work projects. We bring over 40 years of cumulative experience to every job, focusing on demolition, site fill, storm drainage, parking lot base material installation, and grading work. Our commitment to proactive collaboration with general contractors and developers ensures projects are completed on time and on budget, with 85% of our contracts coming from repeat customers through negotiated bids.We maintain rigorous safety standards, including CPR certification and regular internal safety audits, and are fully licensed and insured. Our expertise spans diverse sectors including retail, medical, education, and industrial projects, with notable clients such as Ochsner Health System, LSU, and Walmart. We pride ourselves on delivering quality workmanship at reasonable prices while maintaining environmental responsibility. Our team's deep understanding of local market needs and complex project requirements positions us as a trusted partner for both small-scale and large infrastructure developments.
Services
Demolition
Utilities
Site Work
Sports Field Construction
Land Clearing
Trucking
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined experience in site work and demolition
- Our team maintains proactive relationships with general contractors
- We are fully licensed and insured for client protection
- Our staff holds current CPR certifications
- We conduct regular internal safety audits
What people say
Outstanding workers
Reliable contractor
Quality job
Reasonable price
Preferred contractor
Services
Demolition
We specialize in complete building and structure demolition using modern equipment and safety-compliant methods. Our team handles permits, debris removal, and site preparation for redevelopment. With decades of experience, we safely demolish commercial, industrial, and residential structures while minimizing environmental impact.
Site Work
Our site work includes grading, storm drainage installation, and parking lot base preparation. We create functional, code-compliant sites ready for construction. Our expertise ensures proper water management and stable foundations for commercial developments across Louisiana.
Land Clearing
We remove trees, vegetation, and debris to prepare land for development. Our clearing services include stump grinding, brush removal, and topsoil preservation. We handle projects of all sizes, from small commercial lots to large-scale residential developments.
Trucking
Our trucking division handles bulk material transport including soil, construction debris, and equipment. We maintain a fleet of heavy-duty trucks for efficient material movement on and off job sites, supporting both our own projects and external contractors.
Utilities
We install and maintain underground utility systems including water, sewer, and storm drainage. Our crews use precision excavation techniques to ensure proper placement and functionality. We work with municipalities and private developers to meet all utility infrastructure needs.
Questions
What types of demolition services do you offer?
We handle complete structural demolition for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings using modern equipment and safety-compliant methods.
Do you provide site preparation services?
Yes, we offer full site work including grading, storm drainage installation, and parking lot base preparation for new construction projects.
Are you licensed for utility installation?
Our team installs underground utility systems including water, sewer, and storm drainage with precision excavation techniques.
What safety certifications do your crews hold?
All staff maintain current CPR certifications, and we conduct regular internal safety audits to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
Do you work on large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, we've completed major projects for medical facilities, educational institutions, and industrial complexes across the Gulf Coast region.
