From foundation digs in the city to septic systems and shoreline work on the lakes, we handle excavation across Peterborough County and Kawartha Lakes. Licensed, insured, and built for cottage-country ground.
What does a Peterborough excavation contractor do?
We dig, move, grade, and prepare ground for almost any residential or rural project in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. That means breaking ground for foundations, installing septic systems, clearing lots, shaping drainage, and trenching for utilities. We work both city lots and waterfront cottage sites, where rock, tight access, and seasonal conditions make the job harder than it looks.
Our excavation services
Site Preparation. Clearing, stripping, and leveling raw or built lots so your project starts on solid, properly drained ground.
Foundation & Basement Excavation. Precise digs for new homes, additions, garages, and basements, with the right access plan for tight Kawartha lots.
Septic System Installation. Code-compliant septic installs for rural and waterfront properties, designed for your soil and lot.
Land & Lot Clearing. Brush, stumps, and trees removed and hauled so acreage and building lots are ready to use.
Grading & Drainage. Slopes, swales, and lot grading that move water away from your home and meet the City Site Alteration By-law.
Trenching & Utilities. Trenches for water, hydro, weeping tile, and services, dug clean and backfilled right.
How much does excavation cost in Peterborough?
Machine-and-operator excavation typically runs $50 to $150 per hour, while bigger jobs like foundations and lot clearing are priced by scope. A new septic system generally runs $10,000 to $25,000 or more. See the full breakdown on our cost guide.
Areas we serve
We cover Peterborough and the surrounding Kawarthas: Peterborough, Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Ennismore, Buckhorn, Norwood, and Kawartha Lakes (Lindsay). See all areas we serve.
Do you work on cottage and waterfront lots?
Yes. Shoreline grading, rock, and tight-access cottage sites are a core part of what we do across the Kawartha lakes. See cottage & waterfront excavation.
Why choose us
- Local crew that knows Kawartha soil, rock, and seasonal access
- Licensed and insured [TENANT TO CONFIRM], with septic-certified installs [TENANT TO CONFIRM]
- We confirm and handle Site Alteration permits as part of the job
- Free, no-pressure on-site quotes with real numbers