Call first
Sewer backing up
Multiple drains slow, sewage smell, or basement backup.
Western New York'sExcavation & Plumbing Specialists
Sewer lines, water lines, drainage, and excavation for Erie County homes and properties that need real underground specialists.
✓Free Estimates
✓Specialists, Not General Contractors
✓We Own Our Equipment. No Subcontractor Markup.
From South Buffalo clay to East Aurora and West Seneca drainage issues, we know what is happening underground across the communities Millie actively serves.
Start with the problem
Choose the path that matches what is happening underground
Call first if sewage is backing up or water is actively leaking. Planned drainage and excavation work can start with a quote request.
Call first
Water line leaking
Wet yard, low pressure, rusty water, or active service leak.
Standing water
Pooling yard water, foundation seepage, or runoff with nowhere to go.
Planned work
Need excavation / estimate
Utility trenching, foundation excavation, grading, demolition support, or a larger scope that needs a site visit.
Priority paths
The service routes most Erie County calls need first
Sewer backup or broken sewer line
Backups, failed laterals, root intrusion, and sewer excavation.
View serviceWater service leak or replacement
Leaking, corroded, or failing underground water service lines.
View serviceCamera inspection, drain cleaning, or jetting
Diagnosis and cleaning paths before bigger sewer decisions.
View serviceStanding water or drainage work
French drains, stormwater routing, downspout drainage, and grading.
View serviceUnderground Services for Erie County Homes & Properties
Sewer line repair, water line replacement, drain cleaning, camera inspections, French drains, foundation excavating, and more. We handle the underground plumbing and excavation work other contractors will not touch.
Service category
Emergency sewer and water problems
Call-first services for backups, active leaks, failed laterals, and underground line problems that cannot wait.
Sewer Line Repair
Repair or replace damaged sewer laterals and backups
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Hydro Jetting
High-pressure cleaning for stubborn sewer and drain buildup
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Sewer Camera Inspection
Video sewer diagnostics before cleaning, jetting, or repair
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Water Line Repair
Leak repair and water line replacement
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Service category
Drainage and water control
For standing water, foundation moisture, downspout runoff, and yard drainage issues across Erie County clay soil.
Service category
Planned excavation and site work
For foundations, trenching, grading, utility digs, and larger excavation projects that need a clear estimate and scope.
Excavating
Foundations, additions, trenches, ditches, and ponds
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Drain Cleaning & Snaking
Clear recurring sewer and drain clogs and find the cause
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Sewer Line Installation
New sewer line installation and upgrades
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Foundation Excavating
New foundations, repairs, and additions
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Recent Millie Field Proof
Real excavation and underground utility context from the kind of work Millie handles across Erie County.
Service type: Sewer and underground utility work
Erie County condition: Older Erie County laterals, tight yards, and clay soil around buried lines.
Problem: Backups or repeated clogs need diagnosis before a yard is opened.
Outcome: Camera, cleaning, or repair path selected before excavation work starts.
Service type: Water line repair and replacement
Erie County condition: Service lines under lawns, drives, and frost-depth utility trenches.
Problem: Wet ground, pressure changes, or leaking water service from street to home.
Outcome: Call-first triage, locate work, excavation access, and a clear repair estimate.
Service type: Stormwater and drainage excavation
Erie County condition: Southtowns clay, high water, downspouts, and low spots that hold runoff.
Problem: Standing water near the foundation or unusable sections of yard after rain.
Outcome: Drainage route, basin, French drain, or underground extension matched to the site.
How It Works
Here's how a project works. Three steps, no surprises.
1
Contact Us
Call us or request a free quote online. Emergency sewer and water issues should call first.
Tell us what is going on and we will route the next step by problem type, urgency, and site access.
2
Free Estimate
We visit your property to assess the project, discuss options, and provide a detailed, transparent estimate.
Our estimates break down every cost: labor, materials, permits, timeline, and restoration.
3
Project Completion
We finish the excavation and put your yard back together: grading, seeding, the works.
We handle permits, excavation, installation, and full site restoration.
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Multiple blue PVC sewer pipes with cleanouts at new build in Erie County NY
Why Erie County Calls Millie
Local excavation and underground utility work, handled by the crew that owns the equipment.
5.0★
Google Rating
19
Google Reviews
2019
Serving Erie County Since
100%
Licensed & Insured
✓
Excavation Specialists, Not Generalists
We dig, repair, install, backfill, and clean up. Excavation and utility work is not a side service here.
✓
We Own Our Equipment
No waiting on a subcontracted excavation crew. Millie brings the machines and runs the job.
✓
Yard Put Back Together
After the repair or install, we backfill, grade, and leave the area ready for seed or final landscaping.
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Erie County Soil and Permits
Clay soil, older sewer laterals, high water tables, 42-inch frost depth, and town inspections are normal work for us.
✓Fully Licensed
✓Fully Insured
✓Free Estimates
✓Local Family Business
✓Serving Erie County Since 2019
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★5.0 rating from 19 Google Reviews
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"Meet Matt Millitello, a true craftsman. Knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable. Matt recognized our struggling and rather than get the best of us, Matt got to work. Thanks to his team, we now can call our house a home."
— Rob Mann
Sewer repair & plumbing
★★★★★
"I had a terrible situation at home with backed up sewage and cracked lines. Millie Excavating was extremely helpful and quick with communication and getting the problem solved! Very affordable and easy to work with, highly recommended!"
— David Cruz
Sewer repair
★★★★★
"We had an issue with our sewer line and got multiple estimates — all extremely expensive. These guys explained everything clearly and gave us a very fair price. The work was done quickly, professionally, and exactly as promised. Highly recommend."
— Andrew Meyer
Sewer line repair
★★★★★
"Matt communicated with me every step of the way, was punctual, and finished the job quickly. I had a complicated system and Matt navigated the challenge with ease. I will definitely be using Millie in the future!"
— Hannah
Sewer lateral repair
Honest, Upfront Pricing
Every project is different. That's why we visit your property and give you a written estimate with every cost broken down before we start.
Water Line Replacement
Free Estimate
Cost depends on distance from curb to house, depth, material choice, and what's in the way. We assess your specific property and provide an exact price.
Includes excavation, installation, and yard restoration
Sewer Line Work
Quote After Inspection
Sewer pricing depends on what the inspection shows, how much line is affected, depth, access, and the repair method. We assess the actual problem first, then give you a clear written estimate.
Honest scope before repair work starts
Drainage & Excavating
Free On-Site Estimate
French drains, foundation excavation, grading, and stormwater projects vary by scope. We visit your property, assess conditions, and give you an honest number.
We own our equipment. No subcontractor markup.
What Affects Your Price?
•Project length and depth
•Soil conditions (clay vs. sandy)
•Site access and lot size
•Material selection
•Restoration requirements
•Permit and utility fees
•Time of year
•Emergency vs. scheduled
Want to know what your project will cost? We'll tell you. Free.
Serving All of Erie County
We handle jobs throughout Buffalo, the Southtowns, the Eastside, and the communities Millie actively serves.
We know Erie County's clay soil, older laterals, high water tables, tight lots, and local permit offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
We serve Erie County, including Buffalo, West Seneca, Cheektowaga, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Amherst, Lancaster, East Aurora, Lackawanna, and surrounding communities across the Southtowns and Eastside.
Call (716) 253-1527 if you have a broken water line, sewer backup, or another urgent underground problem. We will ask what is happening, explain the next step, and prioritize the job based on the risk to your property.
Most residential projects take 1-3 days. Water line replacements typically take 1-2 days, sewer line work 2-3 days, and foundation excavations 3-5 days. We provide a detailed timeline during your free estimate.
Yes. Millie Excavating is fully licensed and insured for excavating work in New York State. We carry full liability insurance and workers' comp.
Most sewer, water line, and excavation work requires permits, and requirements vary by municipality across Erie County. We handle all permit applications and coordinate with local building departments so you don't deal with paperwork.
We specialize in underground plumbing and excavation: sewer lines, water lines, drainage, and foundations. We're not general contractors who occasionally dig. We own all our equipment, know Erie County's clay soils and permit processes, and have been at it since 2019.
Have an Underground Problem in Erie County?
Tell us about your project. We'll come out, take a look, and give you a straight price. Free.
(716) 253-1527