PROJECTS

Bulldozer on a frosty hillside overlooking a valley at sunrise

Real Work Across Northern Nevada Terrain

Dirt & Diesel Excavation completes projects throughout Northern Nevada involving excavation, trail construction, road building, land development, drainage improvements, land clearing, and remote access work.

Every project is different. Some involve public recreation infrastructure, others involve private land improvements, ranch access roads, or support for contractors and agencies working in challenging terrain.

This page highlights a selection of completed and ongoing work. Each project reflects our focus on practical solutions, long-term durability, and building infrastructure that performs in real-world conditions.

To learn more about a specific project, click below to view full details.

Sydney LoPrimo Sydney LoPrimo

Highland Loop Trail Improvements

Natural surface trail construction improving recreation access in the Reno foothills. Work included trail alignment, grading, drainage considerations, and terrain-based construction to support long-term durability and user experience.

Read More
Sydney LoPrimo Sydney LoPrimo

Peavine Maze Trail Maintenance & New Trail Construction

Trail maintenance and trail construction completed in partnership with Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and the connected communities vision. Work focused on new trail construction, improving existing trail conditions, expanding access, and enhancing long-term sustainability within the Peavine Maze trail network.

Read More

Rural Access Road Development

Northern Nevada
Road Construction & Site Access

Private access road construction for rural property development. Work included grading, road layout, drainage considerations, and surface preparation to support long-term vehicle access in variable terrain conditions.

Details Coming Soon

Site Development & Construction Preparation

Northern Nevada
Residential & Commercial Excavation

Full-site preparation including grading, building pads, drainage improvements, and utility trenching for residential and commercial development projects.

Demolition & Site Redevelopment

Northern Nevada
Structure Removal & Land Preparation

Demolition and cleanup of residential, agricultural, and small commercial structures including manufactured homes, barns, garages, sheds, and site preparation for future development.

Details Coming Soon

Land Clearing & Fire Mitigation Projects

Northern Nevada
Defensible Space & Property Improvement

Vegetation management, fuel reduction, and land clearing projects designed to improve safety, increase property access, and support long-term land stewardship goals.

Details Coming Soon

Septic System Site Preparation

Rural Northern Nevada
Excavation & Utility Support

Rural site preparation for septic system installation including test pits, perc support excavation, system layout preparation, leach field excavation, and final grading.

Details Coming Soon

Caterpillar motor grader parked on a graded dirt mountain road above a high desert valley

Additional Project Work

Dirt & Diesel also supports contractors, landowners, and agencies with a wide range of excavation and land development services including:

  • Drainage improvements and culvert installation

  • Road repair and storm damage restoration

  • Remote access and ranch development projects

  • Open space and recreation infrastructure

  • Ongoing maintenance and stewardship programs

These projects are often customized based on site conditions and client needs.

Natural surface trail descending a hillside toward snow-capped mountains

Want to See If Your Project Fits?

If you’re planning a project in Northern Nevada involving terrain challenges, access issues, drainage concerns, land clearing, or infrastructure development, we can help evaluate the site and determine the right approach.