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Excavation, grading and drainage

A solid base and good drainage are the foundation of every project.

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Skid steer and mini excavator on site

We do the digging ourselves, with a skid steer and a mini excavator. That covers site prep for patios and driveways, regrading a yard so water goes where it should, and drainage that keeps basements, walls and lawns dry.

Drainage problems rarely fix themselves. Most of the time it is a matter of changing the grade, adding a swale or putting in a drain, and we can tell you which when we see the yard.

Recent excavation, grading & drainage work

Skid steer and mini excavator on siteExcavation and grading around a pool with a mini excavatorGrading a driveway with a skid steerBackyard regraded and prepared for sodFrench drain installation with geotextile fabricDrainage trench along a fence lineCompany truck hauling a skid steer to a jobCompacting the base for a new patio

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Common questions

Do you do the digging yourselves?

Yes. We handle the excavation and grading ourselves with a skid steer and a mini excavator, so it fits into the rest of the job.

Can you fix a wet yard?

Usually. We look at where the water comes from and where it goes, then regrade or add a drain.

Ready to talk about your project?

Send a few details and photos of your space. We'll get back to you with next steps and a free estimate.

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