DLI Contracting

06/29/2026

Quick tip for anyone planning a new driveway this summer:
The thickness of the asphalt isn't what makes it last 20+ years. It's the base underneath.
A 3-inch asphalt surface on a properly compacted, well-graded base will outlast a 5-inch surface laid over soft fill or skipped prep work — every single time. The cracks you see in driveways three or four years in? Almost always traceable to a base that wasn't done right.
If you're getting estimates, ask each contractor what they're putting under the asphalt. The good ones will know the answer cold.
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06/12/2026

"How long is this going to take?"
It's the question every homeowner asks before signing on a project — and honestly, it depends on a lot more than people realize. Soil conditions. Site access. Foundation depth. Whether we hit rock. Weather. Inspections.
A typical residential excavation runs 1-5 days. A full basement: 3-5. A simple slab foundation: 1-2. But "typical" is doing a lot of work in that sentence.
👉 What actually determines the timeline: dlicontractinginc.com/resources/how-long-does-a-residential-excavation-job-take
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Short Answer A typical residential excavation job takes between 1 and 5 days, with most foundation excavations completed in 2–3 days. The exact timeline depends on the size and depth of the excavation, soil conditions, site access, weather, and what happens to the excavated material. Larger projec...

06/12/2026

Ever wonder what each piece of equipment on a job site is actually doing?
Excavators dig. Bulldozers move. Wheel loaders haul. Skid steers reach the tight spots. Each one has a specific job, and getting the right machine to the right phase of work is half the battle.
We own a fleet of 35+ pieces of heavy equipment — no rental delays, no last-minute substitutions, no excuses. The right machine shows up because we own it.
👉 Full breakdown of what each piece does: dlicontractinginc.com/resources/what-equipment-is-used-for-site-work-and-excavation
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06/03/2026

Site work across Long Island. Full scope.
🚜 Excavation — foundations, drainage, utilities
🌲 Land Clearing — clearing acreage for what comes next
📐 Grading — rough and finish
🛣️ Asphalt — driveways, parking, access roads
🧱 Masonry — stone, brick, block
One crew. One standard. Family-owned since 1989.
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06/03/2026

Do you need a permit to demolish a structure or remove a pool on Long Island?
Short answer: yes. The longer answer depends on your specific town — Nassau and Suffolk each have ten-plus building departments, each with its own rules.
We broke down what to expect:
🔗 dlicontractinginc.com/resources/do-you-need-a-permit-to-demolish-a-house-or-pool-on-long-island
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06/03/2026

How much does it cost to pave a driveway on Long Island?
Real ranges. What drives the price up or down. New install vs. resurfacing. We broke it down on the site:
🔗 dlicontractinginc.com/resources/what-does-it-cost-to-pave-a-driveway-on-long-island
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Short Answer Excavation for a new home foundation on Long Island typically runs between $5,000 and $20,000 for a standard residential project, with most jobs landing somewhere in the $8,000–$12,000 range. The price depends on the foundation size and depth, soil conditions, site access, whether roc...

06/03/2026

35+ pieces of owned heavy equipment.
When the equipment is ours, the schedule is ours. No waiting on rental availability. No subcontractors on the jobs that bear our name.
Excavation. Land Clearing. Grading. Asphalt. Masonry.
📞 516.334.8349

06/03/2026

Temple Israel of Great Neck. 32x32 outdoor porcelain tile walkway. Institutional-grade installation.
Different from a residential job in every detail — public foot traffic, code requirements, weather exposure — but the same fundamentals: proper base, careful layout, finished right the first time.
Full-scope site work across Long Island.

06/03/2026

Kings Point, Long Island. Circular driveway installation completed last week.
Removal of the existing surface. Base prep. Two lifts of asphalt. Hand-finished edges against the existing Belgian-block borders.
This is the kind of property where the work has to match the standard of everything around it. We've been doing that work on Long Island since 1989.
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