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Articles on Excavation

Reasons to Hire an Excavating Company

Whether it’s to excavate for a foundation, landscaping, an in-ground pool, or irrigation system, digging is digging. With tutorials widely available online, it may be tempting to take on an excavation project yourself. But before you pick up a shovel or attempt to learn how to operate an excavator on

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Commercial buildings behind an excavator.
Articles on Excavation

What’s Commercial Excavation & How’s It Different

What sets us apart from our competitors with just a handful of heavy equipment is our capability to take on large industrial-size projects. But what is commercial excavation exactly, and how is it different from digging for residential properties? We answer those two questions in this article and offer our

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Plant sprouting from a crack in concrete.
Articles on Demolition

Dealing with Cracked Concrete – Removal or Repair?

Concrete surfaces such as sidewalks, patios, driveways, retaining walls, and foundation walls can suffer from weather damage and erosion. As concrete degrades, it can create potential tripping hazards and become a general eyesore. The question is, is the concrete repairable, or does it require complete removal to start over? In

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Grading issue in the yard
Articles on Excavation

Fixing Drainage & Grading Without Hiring Excavation Contractor

With spring comes warmer temperatures and melting snow, which can lead to water pooling in different areas of your property. Water pooling in your yard or around your home’s foundation is an indicator of a drainage or grading issue that needs attention. This article discusses how to identify a water

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Topsoil in a wagon beside a garden bed.
Articles on Aggregate

Using Topsoil for Gardening and Landscaping

When planning a gardening or landscaping project, it’s essential to choose a suitable material. One of the most popular products is topsoil, which has many residential and commercial projects. Using it correctly will help you grow healthy and long-lasting lawns, flowers, plants, and trees. What is Topsoil?  Just as its

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Small paved patio with furniture.
Articles on Aggregate

The Difference Between Fill Sand & Fill Dirt

Fill sand and fill dirt sound similar by name but have different uses in building and landscaping projects. Before deciding which one to use, it helps understand how they are different in terms of properties and suitable applications. To help you choose, we’ll go over what fill sand and dirt

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A well lit basement.
Articles on Excavation

Maximize Living Space with Basement Excavation

The most common type of basement excavation we do is for new homes and buildings. We dig out a cavity to install a six to eight ft. tall basement and trench for sewage and utility lines. Occasionally, we take on basement addition projects, which is a great way to add

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Parked cars covered in snow.
Articles on Aggregate

Using a Salt Sand Mix for Icy Surfaces

Saskatchewan gets long and snowy winters every year, and we need to be prepared with the right tools to survive the season. Whenever there are freezing temperatures and precipitation, there’s a danger for icy surfaces. Our clients often ask us whether they should use salt or sand for icy surfaces,

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Concrete foundation for a house.
Articles on Aggregate

The Purpose of Radon Rock in Building Foundations

When constructing a new building, one of the initial considerations is the foundation, which provides a level surface for the building, protection from forces such as earthquakes and floods, and increased stability. Crucially, proper foundations with a layer of radon rock also protects occupants from naturally occurring radon gas in

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Rock crusher machines
Articles on Aggregate

Using Crusher Dust in Your Construction Project

With a full line of gravel and pit run to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which material to use for your next project. One popular option we enjoy recommending is crusher dust. In this article, we’ll go through exactly what crusher dust is and when it makes

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