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Our excavation in Edmonton, Calgary and surrounding areas include commercial, industrial, and residential excavation services. From trenching and site grading to foundation preparation, our certified excavation contractors provide safe, effective, and economical excavation solutions.
As one of the best excavating companies in your area, we know how important timeliness, accuracy, and environmental responsibility are. Our dedication to excellence, expertise, and safety sets us apart as the preferred choice for all of your excavating needs. We proudly serve Edmonton, Calgary and surrounding areas with precision, professionalism and safety at every step.
Residential Excavating Services
At Downright Demolition, we provide safe and reliable residential excavation services for new builds, home additions, landscaping, and more. Whether you’re preparing your yard for a retaining wall, digging a basement, or installing utility lines, our team ensures precision and care every step of the way. We handle all site prep and excavation needs with minimal disruption to your property while following strict safety and environmental standards.
Commercial Excavating Services
From office complexes to retail developments, our commercial excavation services are tailored to meet the demands of your construction schedule and budget. We offer complete site preparation, trenching, grading, and foundation digging with efficiency and accuracy. Our experienced excavation contractors work closely with developers, engineers, and project managers to ensure your commercial site is ready for the next phase.
Industrial Excavating Services
Industrial excavation requires the skill, scale, and safety expertise that Downright Demolition brings to every project. Our industrial excavation services in Edmonton include utility trenching, large-scale site prep, grading, and excavation for heavy equipment foundations or infrastructure. We understand the strict compliance and coordination requirements that come with industrial sites and deliver solutions that meet the highest safety and performance standards.
Our Excavation Expertise
Land Excavation
We cover grading, top soil removal and site leveling.
Rock Excavation
We specialize in safe and efficient rock excavation to break and remove solid rock formations.
Basement Excavation
We specialize in digging basements for new builds or renovations.
Trench Excavation
We provide precise, efficient, and code-compliant trenching services for utility installation, drainage systems, and foundations.
Why Choose Downright Demolition for Excavation Services?
We’ve been providing our Excavation services to Edmonton, Calgary and surrounding area residents for years. We are proud to be a part of the community and help its members create their perfect home. But a house isn’t a home without those personal touches, so don’t let the scope of your construction needs dissuade you. Our end goal is customer satisfaction. To achieve that, we know that the responsibility is on us to work with our clients from the start to ensure they’re getting the service they want. If you have any questions about how you could benefit from Excavation demolition, please do not hesitate to reach out. One of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Service Areas
Experience the Downright Demolition difference with expert demolition, excavation, and deconstruction services across Edmonton, Calgary, and surrounding areas. With over 50 years of combined experience, we deliver safe, efficient, professional solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects – from site prep and grading to structural takedowns, selective demolition, and full scale deconstruction. We also offer asbestos testing and abatement, excavation, and environmental hazard removal. From single room residential projects to complex industrial sites, we tailor each service to your needs with a focus on safety, sustainability, and minimal disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is excavation, and what does it include?
Excavation is the site-preparation work that readies land for building - digging, earthmoving, grading, trenching, and dirt removal using heavy equipment. It's a foundational step for new builds, additions, basements, driveways, and utility installation, and it's often paired with land clearing and levelling.
What types of excavation do you offer?
We provide land excavation (grading, topsoil removal, and site levelling), rock excavation (breaking and removing solid rock), basement excavation for new builds and renovations, and trench excavation for utilities, drainage, and foundations.
Do you handle residential, commercial, and industrial excavation?
Yes — from backyard retaining walls and basement digs to commercial site prep and large-scale industrial trenching and grading. We match the crew and equipment to the scale of your project.
How much does excavation cost?
Every site is different, so there's no flat rate - cost depends on soil and rock conditions, dig depth, site access, the volume of material moved, and hauling. For an accurate quote, contact our customer care team for a free on-site assessment and a written estimate. Call (780) 906-3366.
How long does excavation take?
Small residential projects are often completed in one to three days, while larger, rockier, or harder-to-access sites can take a week or more. Soil and rock conditions, weather, and site access all affect the timeline — you'll get a clear schedule with your quote.
What affects the cost and timeline of an excavation project?
The main factors are soil and rock type, dig depth, site access, the volume of earth moved, drainage and slope, weather, and whether hauling or land clearing is needed. A site assessment lets us give you an accurate, realistic estimate.
What happens to the soil and material you dig out?
Where possible, we reuse excavated material on site for backfill or grading to keep costs down. Anything that can't be reused is hauled away and disposed of properly as part of the project.
Looking for Excavation Services?
For more information about our Edmonton Excavation Service, please reach out to us at your earliest convenience. One of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
We offer site assessments, permit assistance, and safe excavation carried out by trained professionals all in full compliance with local regulations.
If you’re planning a project, we’re here to help.
