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Site Clearing & Preparation

Thoughtful clearing and grading to prepare your property for construction, access, and long-term performance.

A compacted granular pad is being prepared for a new home build.

Prepared Pad for High Ground Water Table

Prepared building pad on a property with a high ground water table, graded and compacted to provide stable support and manage subsurface conditions prior to construction.

Multi-Utility Trenching

Underground trenching to connect electrical service, water supply, and insulated heat lines between an outdoor wood boiler, barn, new home, and detached garage, with planning allowances incorporated for future expansion.

An excavator breaks rock for an underground utility trench.
A trench for underground hydro service, installed alongside the new driveway for cost efficiency.

Underground Electrical Service

Trenching for underground electrical services from the road to a new residence, carefully planned to coordinate with site layout and future construction.

Slab-on-Grade Surface Preparation

Rock breaking and grading to create a level, stable surface for a slab-on-grade home with no basement, ensuring proper bearing and drainage prior to construction.

An excavator breaks rock to prepare a jobsite for a new home build.

Planning a project?

Proper clearing and grading set the foundation for everything that follows.  Sequencing, drainage, and access need to be considered early to prevent avoidable issues during construction.

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If you're preparing for a new build, improving access, or addressing site conditions, a site visit is typically the best starting point.

Here's what to expect:

  1. We review your property and intended scope of work.

  2. We assess grading, drainage, and access.

  3. We outline our recommended approach and next steps.

Ready to discuss your project?

Or call us at 613-485-3809 if you'd prefer to talk it through first.

Serving Homeowners Throughout Lanark County.

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