OAKVILLE · BURLINGTON · TORONTO GTA
Excavation & Grading
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Prepare the site for a well-resolved landscape with excavation and grading planned around levels, drainage and access.
Milton Stone plans the work around the existing site, access and the needs of the people who use the property. Discuss scope and phasing early so the construction can be coordinated with ongoing use.
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Considered from every angle.
Understand the ground
Review existing grades, access and the proposed construction before defining earthwork.
Prepare for what follows
Coordinate finished elevations with paving, walls, structures and the next stages of the project.

The scope, clearly considered.
Prepare for the next phase
Excavation and grading support driveways, patios, walkways, pools, extensions and wider residential or commercial construction. The work can include removal, excavation, landscape shaping and preparation for new surfaces.
Resolve levels and drainage
Explore landscape drainage and yard grading to review water movement, site assessment and the scope of related work.
Review existing grades, soil conditions, intended finished levels and drainage before work begins. Site access, equipment space, retained trees and adjacent structures influence the approach and construction sequence.
Scope the groundwork clearly
Identify utility information, required project documents, material removal, imported fill, grading and handover requirements. Coordinate the groundwork with the construction team so the prepared site matches the next stage of the project.
Before we begin.
Before finalizing access or excavation, review Oakville tree protection and construction access or Toronto tree and ravine permit planning for the project location.
Where does Milton Stone offer excavation & grading?
Milton Stone serves Oakville, Burlington, Milton and the Toronto GTA. Share your address and scope so we can confirm availability for your location.
What affects the cost of excavation & grading?
Site conditions, access, project size, materials and the work involved all affect the price. Any published examples are planning guides; your project-specific quotation sets out the agreed scope.
Can related work be coordinated with this project?
Yes. Discuss related landscape and construction work at the planning stage so access, elevations, finishes and the construction sequence can be considered together.
Let’s talk about your property.
Tell us where you are, what you have in mind and which parts of the landscape you would like to bring together.
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