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Foundations and Basements

The hole has to be right. Dig-outs for new builds, additions, and basement work.

Everything built on top depends on the dig. Paul runs the Volvo himself and works to your drawings and grade stakes, so the footprint, depth and slopes match what the builder or engineer asked for.

New house, garage, addition or walkout, the approach is the same. Walk the site, plan where the spoil goes, dig clean, and leave a base your forming crew can work from without cleanup.

Foundations and Basements
The right machine

The Volvo 160 class excavator does most foundation digs. At about 16 tonne it has the reach and power for deep, wide cuts. The Kubota handles tight additions beside existing walls.

What's included

  • Full basement and crawlspace dig-outs
  • Footing trenches to plan
  • Garage and shop slab excavation
  • Additions tied into existing buildings
  • Spoil piled or loaded out
  • Backfilling after the foundation is poured

Who it's for

  • Homeowners building new
  • Builders and general contractors
  • Garage and shop projects
  • Additions and walkouts
How it works

From call to clean site.

Site walk

Paul looks at access, soil, slope and where the spoil can go, and reviews your plans or stakes with you.

Quote

You get a free quote after the walk. It covers the dig, hauling options and backfill if you need them.

Dig

Paul digs to the depths and lines on your plan, checking grade as he goes so the base is ready for forms.

Backfill

Once your foundation is done and cured, we come back and backfill and rough grade around it.

Questions

Good to know.

Do I need a permit before you dig a foundation?

Usually your municipality requires a building permit before excavation starts. Check with them first. If you are not sure what applies to your lot, we can help you sort it out on the quote.

Can you dig to my engineer's drawings?

Yes. Bring the plans and any grade stakes. Paul digs to the dimensions and depths shown, and tells you straight away if something on site does not match the drawings.

What happens to all the dirt?

It depends on the site. Clean spoil can be piled on the property for backfill and grading. If it has to leave, we can arrange trucking and let you know on the quote.

Do utilities need to be located first?

Yes. Utility locates are needed before any digging starts. Call before you dig, and we will go over what to expect on the quote so nothing delays the start date.

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Foundation, driveway, trench or a lot that needs clearing. Send a few details and Paul will get back to you with a price and a start date.

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  • The right size machine for the job
  • Clean site when we leave
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