What we dig
We dig trenches to bring water from the well to the house or sewage from the house to the tank, foundations for a new home, a garage or an addition, and leaching fields when a septic system needs building or replacing. We also excavate around foundations to redo a French drain.
We also do grading, so the yard slopes water away from the house, and demolition. Photos of past projects are available in our work.
One contractor for excavation and plumbing
When excavation and plumbing are handled by two different companies, the work has to be coordinated between them, and a trench that is too shallow or in the wrong place can delay the job.
We do both. The excavator operator knows exactly what will be installed in the trench. We dig, lay the line, make the connections and backfill. This makes coordination simpler and reduces the risk of errors.
Water lines installed below the frost line
In this region, a water line that is not buried deep enough is likely to freeze. How deep to go depends on the soil, how much snow sits on it in winter, and whether vehicles drive over it. We factor that in when we dig, and where we can't get deep enough, we protect the line some other way. If your line already freezes every winter, see our thawing and heat cable page.
Before excavation begins
Wires and pipes may be buried in unexpected places. Before digging, you can request a free locate from Info-Excavation, as the Régie du bâtiment du Québec recommends. For a foundation, a septic field or a demolition, your municipality may also require a permit, so check with them.
To discuss a project, describe it through the contact page or call Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a broken line flooding the yard, see our 24/7 emergency page.
