About SMH Industries in Dalton, NY

Family-Owned Excavation and Trucking Company Built on 30+ Years of Experience

SMH Industries is a family-owned excavation and trucking company serving Dalton, Angelica, Dansville, Batavia, Geneseo, Hornell, and surrounding areas. As an owner-operated business, you work directly with experienced professionals who have over 30 years of combined hands-on experience in excavation and property services.

Our approach centers on quality workmanship over high volume. Rather than rushing from job to job, we invest the time needed to complete each project correctly—whether that means ensuring proper compaction on a backfilled trench or grading a driveway to handle seasonal drainage patterns. You'll notice the difference in how we communicate throughout the project and the attention we give to site conditions that affect long-term results.

We've equipped our operation with specialized machinery selected specifically to handle tough excavation work while protecting residential properties. The equipment we use allows us to access challenging sites, work in variable terrain, and complete demanding jobs without unnecessary damage to surrounding landscaping or structures.

Our services fall into two main categories: excavation and trucking. On the excavation side, we handle utility trenching, ditch and swale creation, rough grading, backfilling and compaction, stump removal, driveway and access road grading, land clearing and brush cutting, property maintenance, storm and tree cleanup, and demolition. Our trucking services include material hauling and delivery as well as debris hauling and disposal—capabilities that support both standalone projects and the excavation work we complete.



Reach out to discuss your project goals and request a free estimate.

Local Knowledge Backed by Decades of Hands-On Work

Three decades of excavation experience across this region has given us a deep understanding of local land conditions, drainage challenges, and the specific needs of rural properties. We've worked with the clay-heavy soils, seasonal water movement, and varied terrain that define projects throughout Dalton and the surrounding communities.

This local knowledge informs how we approach grading, trenching, and drainage work. We anticipate how water will move across your property during spring thaw and heavy rains, and we plan excavation depths and compaction methods based on soil conditions we've encountered across hundreds of sites. When you describe what you need—whether it's a new driveway that won't wash out or a swale to redirect standing water—we can recommend solutions grounded in what actually works in this area.



We're fully licensed and insured, providing you peace of mind on every project. But beyond credentials, our focus remains on building long-term client relationships through customer-first service. Many of our clients return for additional projects or refer neighbors because they experienced clear communication, realistic timelines, and results that hold up season after season.

What You Experience Working With an Owner-Operated Team

When you work with SMH Industries, you're working directly with the people who operate the equipment and make decisions on-site. There's no disconnect between the person you talk to during planning and the crew that shows up to dig. This structure means faster answers to questions, immediate adjustments when site conditions differ from expectations, and accountability at every stage.



We encourage you to request a free estimate and discuss your project goals directly with us. During that conversation, we'll ask about drainage issues you've noticed, access limitations, underground utilities, and timeline expectations. You'll get an honest assessment of what the project involves, how we'll approach it, and what results you can expect.

Whether you need utility trenching, land clearing, material delivery, or debris removal, we'll take the time to understand your project and deliver work that meets your expectations. Contact SMH Industries today to request your free estimate and discuss how we can help.