ACRE

E X C A V A T I O N

Full site preparation from land clearing to final landscape construction. We contract and perform land clearing, excavation, septic systems, utility installation, and everything between raw land and Certificate of Occupancy.

ACRE LLC team on site

Who We Are

ACRE LLC is an excavation and site work company founded by three partners who run every job themselves. We own our equipment, operate our machines, and manage every project from mobilization to final grade.

We specialize in residential and commercial full site preparation packages across Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut. From septic system installations to full lot development, we bring an owner-operator mentality to every dig.

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Alex Appolonia

Co-Owner | Pre-Construction
BS Civil Engineering

Alex brings a deep technical foundation in civil engineering alongside hands-on experience in both commercial construction and high-end custom residential projects. He handles ACRE's estimating and pre-construction, ensuring every build is executed with precision before breaking ground.

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Michael Ryan

Co-Owner | Quality Control
BS Mechanical Engineering

Michael spent a decade as a mechanical engineer split between the U.S. Army and a technology startup before bringing his systems-thinking and problem-solving discipline to the construction space. He leads ACRE's procurement and quality control.

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Andrew Crocker

Co-Owner | Operations
Maine Maritime Academy

Andrew is ACRE's director of field operations. He oversees daily production across multiple job sites while operating equipment and project managing our commercial work.

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Donald Gliottone

Senior Advisor
50 Years in the Industry

Donald brings 50 years of hands-on experience in septic systems, gas pipelines, heavy civil infrastructure, and subdivision site work. He holds ACRE's Septic System Installer licenses for every type of system in RI and serves as a mentor to the team.

Full Site Preparation.

01

Land Clearing

Tree removal, stump grinding, brush clearing, and lot preparation.

02

Excavation

Foundation excavation, grading, trenching, and earthwork for residential and commercial projects.

03

Utility Installation

Water, sewer, electric, and gas line trenching and connection. We coordinate with utility companies and handle all underground infrastructure.

04

Septic Systems

Full septic system installation — conventional and advanced treatment (denitrification). Design coordination, DEM permitting, and final inspection.

05

Grading & Drainage

Finish grading, swales, French drains, stormwater management, and erosion control.

06

Driveway & Landscape Construction

Gravel driveways, sub-base preparation for asphalt and concrete, retaining walls, and site access roads.

On the Ground.

Charlestown Commercial Plaza Septic

Charlestown Commercial Plaza 5000GPD Septic System

Lot Clearing with CAT equipment

Lot Clearing & Grading

Complete land clearing and stump removal prior to excavation.

Utility installation aerial view

Utilities

23 Flow Diffuser Leach Field Installation

Residential excavation

Residential Slab on Grade

Excavate, Backfill & Compact in Lifts

Serving All of Rhode Island
& Southeastern Connecticut.

Ready to Break Ground?

Contact Alex for a consultation.