Business Details
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Tupper Lake, NY
Kentile Inc has served the Adirondack region for 46 years as a family-owned construction company with three generations of leadership. Our team combines advanced technology like robotic total stations and GPS with traditional craftsmanship to deliver precision in site clearing, road construction, foundation excavation, and septic system installation. We maintain partnerships with specialized subcontractors for complex tasks like tree removal, blasting, and utility work while ensuring environmental responsibility. Our in-house masonry team creates custom stone features that enhance property value and aesthetic appeal. With dedicated winter service capabilities, we complete projects year-round using specialized equipment and techniques.Quality control remains our priority across all operations, from material selection to final landscaping. We provide CAD as-builts for utility documentation and work closely with engineers to design code-compliant septic systems. Our approach emphasizes proper drainage solutions through strategic stone placement and waterproofing techniques. Client collaboration defines our process, whether designing driveways with optimal water shedding or preparing sites for residential or commercial developments. This commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted partner for both small-scale renovations and large infrastructure projects in northern New York.
Services
Site Clearing
Road Construction
Foundation Excavation
Septic Systems
Landscaping
Building Demolition
Blasting
Winter Services
Material Deliveries
Highlights and features
- 46 years of family-owned construction expertise in the Adirondacks
- In-house masonry team for custom stone features
- Robotic total station and GPS technology for precision
- Year-round winter service capabilities with specialized equipment
- Environmental responsibility in all excavation and land development
Services
Site Clearing
Our site clearing service prepares land for development using excavators, chippers, and specialized subcontractors. We handle small residential lots to large commercial projects with certified arborists for selective tree removal. Equipment includes 14" chippers and remote-controlled grinding units for efficient vegetation management while maintaining environmental compliance.
Road Construction
We design and construct durable access roads using proper drainage techniques. Our process includes organic material removal, base preparation with gravel or sand, culvert installation, and final grading with crusher run. We optimize sight lines and views while ensuring long-term functionality through conservation seeding on road edges.
Foundation Excavation
Precision foundation excavation using GPS technology guarantees perfect house placement. We implement 6" clear stone layers beneath footers with proper drain tile installation. Our waterproofing system combines coarse sand against foundations and frost wall footer drainage to ensure dry basements for decades.
Septic Systems
We install engineered septic systems compliant with New York State regulations. Our process includes tank placement, pump systems, distribution boxes, and leach field construction. We consider soil percolation rates and property setbacks to create year-round functional systems while protecting Adirondack waterways through strict quality control.
Winter Services
Our winter excavation services operate in freezing conditions using diesel ground heaters and heated equipment. We maintain project timelines through specialized cold-weather techniques and equipment. Services include ground thawing, snow removal, and plowing operations that keep job sites accessible throughout New York's winter months.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We provide site clearing, road construction, foundation excavation, septic systems, landscaping, building demolition, blasting, and winter services across the Adirondack region.
How long have you been in business?
Kentile Inc has operated continuously for 46 years as a family-owned business with three generations of leadership in Tupper Lake, NY.
Do you work during winter months?
Yes, we maintain full winter service capabilities using specialized equipment to complete excavation and construction projects even in freezing conditions.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, and the greater Adirondack Park region of northern New York State.
