Luxury Home & Finished Basement · North York, Toronto
Excavation Services
Site Preparation in Richmond Hill
Site preparation is the first stage of every home and addition we build: clearing the land, stripping and saving topsoil, grading, and digging for the foundation.
We do this work as part of our own construction projects in Richmond Hill and across York Region, so the site is ready for the build that follows.
Part of the build, not a separate job
Site preparation is how our own projects begin: a custom home, an addition, a deck or patio, or a basement walkout. Doing it ourselves means the excavation is laid out from our own drawings, the depths and grades match the foundation design, and the team that digs is the team that builds. There's no handover between contractors, and no question about who is responsible for the site, the schedule or the neighbours.
Getting a lot ready to build
Before any equipment arrives, we arrange utility locates, set up construction fencing and protect the trees and neighbouring properties that are staying. Topsoil is stripped and stockpiled so it can be reused for final grading and landscaping. The building area is then excavated and levelled to the depths in the drawings, and trenches are dug for footings, drains and service connections. In many municipalities, removing certain trees needs a permit, so we check that before any clearing starts.
What shapes the work on your lot
No two lots are the same. These are the things that decide how much site work a project needs:
- Lot size and access for equipment, especially on narrow infill lots
- Existing buildings, driveways or pools that need to come out
- Trees to protect or remove
- Slope, drainage and how much soil has to be moved
- Soil conditions found once excavation starts
- Space on site to stockpile topsoil and materials
Site Preparation
What’s Included
- Land clearing and grubbing
- Topsoil removal and stockpiling
- Grading and levelling
- Trenching and excavation
- Removal of existing structures, driveways and pools
- Utility locates before any digging
- Tree protection, construction fencing and silt fencing
Our Process
How We Work
Survey and layout
We review the survey and drawings, then mark out the building, grades and excavation limits on site.
Locates and protection
We arrange utility locates and put up construction fencing, tree protection and silt fencing before work begins.
Clearing and stripping
We clear and grub the building area, remove existing structures if needed, and stockpile topsoil for reuse.
Excavation and grading
We excavate and level to the design depths and dig trenches for footings, drains and services, ready for the foundation.
Our Work
Recent Projects
FAQ
Questions About Site Preparation
What homeowners and businesses in Richmond Hill ask us about site preparation.
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Our site preparation is done as part of the projects we design and build: custom homes, additions, outdoor living spaces and renovations that involve digging, such as a basement walkout. If you're planning one of these in Richmond Hill or a nearby city, the site work is part of our scope, so one team is responsible from the first dig to the finished project.
We strip the topsoil from the building area and stockpile it on site, away from the excavation, so it doesn't get mixed with the subsoil underneath. Once construction is finished, it can be spread back for final grading, lawns and planting. Any excess soil that can't be reused on the property is hauled away.
Often, yes, but first we check whether the municipality's tree rules apply. Richmond Hill and many neighbouring municipalities require a permit to remove certain trees on private property, and trees close to the work may need protective fencing. We plan the layout to keep healthy trees where we can and include any required applications in the permit process.
Before digging starts, we arrange utility locates, put up construction fencing and silt fencing, and protect trees near the property line. We keep excavations fenced off, control water on site so it doesn't run onto neighbouring lots, and keep the street and sidewalk clear of mud. Good site protection keeps the project safe and the neighbours on side.
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Planning site preparation in Richmond Hill or York Region? Call us, or send a message and we will get back to you.