In Memory of Chris Vander Groef

Graphic for 50 years in the businessEver since we were established, in 1964, we have taken pride in being one of northern New Jersey's leading excavating contractors. It is our goal to provide competitive pricing and top quality workmanship with the latest technologies and materials. We are committed to excellence and stand behind each project, which is reflected in the number of our repeat customers.

We are fully insured and bonded.

Family owned and operated by the Vander Groef Family.

We specialize in the following:

  • Residential & Commercial Site Development
  • Private & Municipal Road Construction
  • Athletic Fields & Parks
  • Ponds & Dams
  • Laser Grading & Trenching
  • Erosion Control & Stabilization
  • Land Clearing & Stump Removal
  • Storm Drainage, Sanitary Sewers & Water Mains
  • Basement & Footing Excavation
  • Septic System Installation & Repair
  • Complete Demolition
  • Equestrian Riding Arena Installations (Both indoor & outdoor)
  • Hardscapes – paver walkways, patios, and retaining walls

We have the following licenses and certifications:

  • State of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
  • State of New Jersey Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate
  • State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractors Registration (#13VH00660600)
  • New Jersey Commerce Office of Business Services under the Small Business Set-Aside Act & Women & Minority Certification Program – Category 5 approved Small Business Enterprise
  • Member of Land Improvement Contractors of America, New Jersey Chapter
  • Former Board of Trustees Member for Land Improvement Contractors of America, New Jersey Chapter

In the past we have had the following:

  • State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Property Management & Construction Classified in the following trades: Athletic Fields/Tracks/Courts, Demolition, Road Construction & Paving, Septic Systems, Sewer Piping & Storm Drains, & Site Work
  • New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation Prequalification for the following disciplines: Athletic Fields/Track/Courts, Demolition, Road Construction & Paving, Septic Systems, Sewer Piping & Storm Drains, & Site Work

In New Jersey we serve the areas in and around Newfoundland, Hamburg, Stillwater, Branchville, Sandyston, Hardyston, Sparta, Hopatcong, Jefferson, Glenwood, Stockholm, Ledgewood, Blairstown, Hackettstown, Lake Hopatcong, Chester, North Jersey, Morris County, Warren County, Sussex County, Newton, Ogdensburg, Lafayette, Fredon, Sandyston, Montague, Netcong, Byram, Sussex, Wantage, Layton, Passaic County.

In New York we serve Orange County (Unionville, Westtown, Slate Hill, New Hampton, Middletown, Goshen, Hamptonburgh, Walden, Florida, Pine Island and Warwick)

In memory of Chris

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Wantage Excavating Co., Inc.
137 Holland Road
Sussex, NJ 07461
973-875-5670

NJ License 13VH00660600

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