Excavation

in Collingwood + Blue Mountains

Fast, clean site work for cottages, new builds, and rural properties. Grading, driveway prep, drainage, trenching, and material handling.

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DRAINAGE & FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING

We fix foundation water issues at the source with exterior drainage and waterproofing, excavation, wall prep, dimple membrane installation, drainage stone, and regrading so water moves away from your home.

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Driveway and laneway excavation & rebuilds

We excavate and rebuild driveways and laneways the right way—removing failed material, installing proper base and drainage, and leaving a clean, solid surface that holds up through freeze/thaw and heavy use.

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Brush clearing and light land clearing

We provide brush clearing and light land clearing to open up access, clean up overgrown areas, and prep properties for driveways, building pads, and landscaping. We leave the site tidy and ready for the next step.

Skid steer and excavation equipment used for site preparation in The Blue Mountains

Rough grading and final grading

We provide rough grading and final grading to shape your site properly, manage drainage, and leave a clean, build-ready finish. Whether it’s a new build, renovation, or yard correction, we grade with purpose so water moves where it should.

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MASTER LIST

What we do when it comes to excavation

    • Site excavation

    • Building pad excavation and prep

    • Garage/shed pad excavation and prep

    • Walkout / daylighting excavation

    • Over-dig and granular replacement (soft spots)

    • Cut/fill and site balancing

    • Soil stripping (topsoil removal and stockpiling)

    • Import/export soil management

    • Backfilling (foundation, walls, services)

    • Final backfill, shaping, and compaction

    • Utility trenching (water, hydro, gas sleeve, data conduit)

    • Drainage trenching (surface drains, downspout lines)

    • Sump discharge trenching and routing

    • Service corridor excavation for new builds

    • Trench backfill and compaction

    • Conduit placement coordination (as required)

    • Rough grading

    • Final grading / finish grading

    • Regrading to correct pooling and drainage issues

    • Swales and berms for water diversion

    • Ditch shaping, clean-outs, and grading

    • Driveway drainage shaping

    • Downspout discharge routing and grading fixes

    • Culvert bed prep and replacement coordination

    • French drain excavation and install coordination

    • New driveway excavation and base prep

    • Driveway rebuilds (remove/replace base)

    • Laneway excavation, widening, and repairs

    • Turnarounds and parking pad prep

    • Gravel driveway top-ups, reshaping, and re-crowning

    • Entrance apron prep

    • Gate/entrance widening and access improvements

    • Granular base placement (Granular A / clear stone)

    • Gravel spreading and leveling

    • Stone dust and screenings placement

    • Compaction (plate / roller where applicable)

    • Material staging and relocation on-site

    • Large stone placement (armour/feature boulders)

    • Rip-rap placement and shoreline/erosion stone placement coordination

    • Material handling (pallets, lumber, stone, soil)

    • Loading trucks/trailers (on-site)

    • Site cleanup and debris handling

    • Spreading and leveling material

    • Backdragging and finish smoothing

    • Tight-area grading and shaping

    • Snow moving and piling (seasonal)

    • Brush clearing

    • Light land clearing

    • Removing small trees/saplings

    • Stump removal coordination (as required)

    • Root/grub-out (project dependent)

    • Demolition cleanup (small structures, decks, sheds)

    • Concrete/brick/rock removal and haul-away

    • Construction debris cleanup and bin loading

    • Site preparation cleanup before landscaping

    • Exterior foundation excavation (one side or full perimeter)

    • Dimple membrane installation

    • Foundation wall prep and patching (as needed)

    • Drainage stone installation and backfill

    • Regrade to move water away from foundation

    • Window well excavation and rebuild coordination (as required)

    • Base prep for patios and walkways

    • Base prep for stone stairs

    • Base prep for retaining walls (coordination/installer-ready)

    • Pathway excavation and base install

    • Bedding layer prep and compaction

    • Topsoil supply and placement

    • Lawn prep and leveling

    • Garden bed excavation and shaping

    • Mulch/soil placement and spreading

    • Gravel/stone edging prep

    • Tree/shrub planting hole excavation (

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