Excavation, Drainage and Outdoor Living Construction in Naples, FL
From clearing and grading the land to building the patio, pergola and landscape on top of it, Apex Land & Construction transforms Naples properties with owner-led craftsmanship.
One team for the ground work and the finished backyard
Most outdoor projects in Naples involve two very different jobs: getting the land right, then building something beautiful on it. Apex does both.
We clear overgrown lots, regrade yards that hold water, dig trenches and prep driveways. Then we build the paver patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, landscape beds and putting greens that make a property feel finished. Because one team handles the site work and the build, the grading, drainage and base are planned around what goes on top, which is what keeps a Naples patio flat and dry through rainy season.
Apex is owner-operated by Riley Chila, who grew up running equipment and learning the trade from his father, built the company over four years in Vermont, and now brings that same hands-on approach to Naples and Southwest Florida.
Land and outdoor living services in Naples
Six specialties grouped into four service areas, so you can hire one contractor for the whole project.
Excavation & Land Clearing
Lot clearing, grading, trenching, driveway prep and earthmoving for new builds, additions and overgrown Naples properties.
- Residential site work and pad prep
- Tree and vegetation removal
- Rough and finish grading
- Trenching and utility preparation
- Driveway and access road preparation
Drainage Solutions
French drains, swales, regrading and downspout extensions that stop standing water and protect your foundation and hardscapes.
- Surface water management
- Yard drainage improvements
- Swales and drainage channels
- French drains and subsurface drainage
- Grading for positive drainage
Outdoor Living & Hardscapes
Paver patios, pergolas and shade structures, outdoor kitchens and fire pit areas planned as one custom backyard layout.
- Patios and entertaining areas
- Paver and hardscape installation
- Pergolas and shade structures
- Outdoor kitchens
- Fire pits and gathering areas
Landscape Design & Recreation
Custom landscape layouts, rock and boulder features, putting greens, bocce courts, lawn game areas and pet wash stations.
- Custom landscape layouts
- Planting bed design and preparation
- Decorative rock and stone features
- Natural boulder placement
- Landscape grading and contouring
Built for Southwest Florida ground, rain and sun
Naples properties come with their own challenges: sandy soil, a shallow water table, limestone caprock, heavy summer storms and salt air near the Gulf. We plan every job around them, from the depth of a paver base to the slope of a swale and the materials on a pergola.
You deal directly with the owner from the first call to the final walkthrough. No hand-offs, no guesswork, and a written proposal before any work begins.
Our project process
A clear, step-by-step process so you know what happens next and what it will cost before anything is built.
Reach out
Send a request through the site, call or text. Tell us about the property and what you want to change, and photos help.
Walk the property
Riley meets you on site to walk the lot, take measurements and drone photos, and map out the project with you.
Design the plan
For design-led projects we build a layout with design software and landscape architect input. Any design fee is agreed up front.
Permits and locates
We coordinate the permits a project needs and call Sunshine 811 so underground utilities are marked before any digging.
Final proposal
You get a final written quote and scope to review. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Build and walkthrough
Work begins with regular updates along the way, and we finish with a final walkthrough of the completed project.
A look at Apex projects
What clients say about Apex
"A+, highly recommend Apex for landscape, hardscape, driveway work! Riley did all that for us and more."
Landscape, hardscape and driveway client"Riley did an excellent job with our retaining wall. He was efficient, thorough and honest."
Retaining wall client"He made sure to place everything exactly where I wanted it, and the price was very reasonable."
Landscaping clientServing Naples and Southwest Florida
Apex is based in Naples and works throughout Collier County, from the beachside neighborhoods west of US 41 to the large wooded lots of Golden Gate Estates east of I-75. We also take projects in neighboring Lee County communities.
Naples neighborhoods
Communities we serve
Questions about working with Apex
What services does Apex Land & Construction offer in Naples?
We handle general excavation, land clearing, drainage solutions, outdoor living spaces such as patios, pergolas and outdoor kitchens, landscape design, and recreational spaces like putting greens and bocce courts.
What areas do you serve?
We are based in Naples and serve Collier and Lee County communities including Golden Gate, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and Alva.
How do I get a quote?
Send a request through our contact page, call or text (802) 430-4755, or email riley@apexlcvt.com. We follow up to learn about the project and set up a time to walk the property.
What happens at the site visit?
Riley walks the property with you, takes measurements and drone photos, and maps out the project so the proposal is based on the real site, not a guess.
Do you handle permits and utility locates?
We coordinate the permits a project requires and call Sunshine 811 so underground utilities are marked before any digging starts.
Can you take a project from bare dirt to finished backyard?
Yes. Because we do the excavation, grading and drainage as well as the hardscape and landscape work, one team handles the whole project from site prep to the final walkthrough.
Ready to transform your Naples property?
Tell us about your project and we will set up a time to walk the property with you.