Tracked excavator moving a rock pile beside a farmhouse on a site preparation job

Excavation & Septic Systems in the Annapolis Valley

Whether you need land clearing, trenching, or site preparation, we have the expertise and equipment to get the job done right.

Excavation and septic install from one crew that grew up doing it. Serving the Annapolis Valley and most of the South Shore.

15+ Years Behind the Controls
Licensed Fully Licensed & Insured
On Time On Budget, Every Job
Any Size No Job Too Big or Too Small

Six Services. One Crew.

From the first cut to the final grade, we handle the dirtwork start to finish.

  • Excavator grading a freshly cleared residential lot
    01

    Site Preparation

    Grading, leveling, and compacting to build you a stable, even surface. Land clearing included.

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  • Mini excavator opening a backyard dig with a crew member guiding the cut
    02

    Excavation

    Basements, foundations, and earthmoving. We dig it right the first time.

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  • Septic bed under construction with piping laid out in a fresh excavation
    03

    Septic Systems

    Install and repair for rural properties off the municipal grid. Got a septic problem? Call us.

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  • Finished block retaining wall with steps beside a new concrete pad
    04

    Retaining Walls

    Walls that hold the line. Built to handle the slope and the seasons.

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  • Drainage pipe laid in an open trench along a house foundation
    05

    Underground Utilities

    Expert trenching for utility hookups, drainage, and water lines.

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  • Excavator bucket tearing down a house addition with debris piled below
    06

    Demolition

    Safe and controlled demolition for residential and commercial buildings.

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Dig and Septic, Done by One Crew

Building on a rural lot is two jobs: move the earth, then put the septic in the ground. Hire two outfits and you are the one stuck scheduling them. We handle both: same crew, same site, one timeline from the first cut to the final cover.

01

Excavation

Foundation, driveway, and site dug to grade. Clean cuts, accurate depth.

02

Septic Install

Tank and drainfield sized and set for properties off the municipal grid.

One-Stop Dirtwork

One quote, one crew, one mobilization. Dug and done.

Dirt Doesn't Lie

Every job leaves the ground better than we found it. Backfills, footings, septic beds, and fresh grade: this is recent work from across the Valley and the South Shore.

Want to see what we have done near you? Give us a call. We keep several references on hand, including phone numbers.

Skid steer and dump truck backfilling a newly poured concrete foundation
Brandon Aldred with his German Shepherd on the excavator trailer between jobs

Trained on the Iron, Not in an Office

  • Father-trained, hands-on

    Brandon learned the trade from his father, Rick Aldred, and has been at it since he was a kid. That experience runs every job we take.

  • Fully licensed and insured

    We prioritize safety and compliance on every project.

  • On time and on budget

    Our customers say it plainly. We show up, we do the work, and we finish when we said we would.

  • No job too big or too small

    Residential, commercial, or industrial. If it needs digging, grading, or clearing, we are your crew.

"I've been learning and perfecting the trade since I was 5 years old."

Brandon Aldred

Where We Work

We are based in Kingston, in the heart of the Annapolis Valley. We proudly serve all of the Annapolis Valley surrounding areas and most of the South Shore.

Not sure if you are in range? Contact us and we will tell you straight.

Real machines, real sites, real Valley dirt. Every photo here was shot on one of our jobs.

On Time. On Budget. On the Iron.

Excavation done by people who grew up doing it. We show up ready, work hard, and leave the ground better than we found it, one honest job at a time.

Straight From the Customers

  • We recently had a large septic job done by Brandon and his crew, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Dealing with septic issues is never fun, but Brandon made the whole experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. Communication leading up to the project was excellent, they showed up on time, and Brandon walked us through everything before getting started. He checked in throughout the day and the work was done right. He even moved my large lilac bush so the roots would not affect the septic field in the future. If you need excavation or septic work, Brandon is the guy to call!

    Mariah Rose

    Septic System

  • I had a piece of land that was so overgrown it was taking over a portion of my yard. Brandon and his crew came and cleared it, took down dead trees and even planted grass seed, and all the work came in exactly on budget. I can't recommend these guys enough! Thanks again, Brandon!

    Michelle Grace

    Land Clearing

  • Had a huge piece of land needing septic and drainage. He was very easy to deal with, the quote came fast and so did the work. Very, very pleased.

    Bowen V.

    Septic & Drainage

  • Great experience with Brandon and his crew. They replaced my septic tank not even a week after he came for an assessment! Work was clean, honest and transparent. I'll definitely hire him again for landscaping work next.

    Jeremy Tremblay

    Septic Replacement

  • Expanded my parking area, did a great job, worked on the weekend as well to get the job done!

    Mark Sorge

    Site Prep

  • He is one of the most honest and hard working men my family and I have had the pleasure of hiring. He will make sure the project you ask for is done to perfection, from slabs to fences and everything in between. He's your guy.

    Maïna Mahar

    Excavation

More reviews on our Facebook page. We also keep several references on hand, including phone numbers. Just ask.

Ready to Break Ground?

Tell us about your site. We will give you a competitive estimate and a straight answer.

Emergency line answered anytime: 902-349-0409