Latest Excavation Services Tasks in Edmonton

Gazebo assembly on a concrete pad

Edmonton, Alberta, T6B0G9

I purchased a 10x10 hard top gazebo that I would like to have assembled and secured to a concrete pad

Chain link fence 30ft

Edmonton, Alberta, T6M1R1

Have to do 30ft of chain link 5ft fencing on each side with 2 gates

I have three rotted posts with concrete that need to be removed

Edmonton, Alberta, T6H3C2

I have three rotted posts that need to be removed along with the concrete.

Power washing my driveway and walkway

Edmonton, Alberta, T6J4J9

Looking to hire a professional for power washing my driveway and walkway. The areas need thorough cleaning to remove dirt, grime, and any stains that have accumulated over time. The house size is 1346sqft. Please ensure delicate treatment around nearby landscape. Require attention to detail for optimal appearance and safety on surfaces. Preferably looking for someone experienced with similar projects. You can send me an email here if interested- edwilliams87@outlook.com

Driveway extension

Edmonton, Alberta, T6T0T3

I have a driveway for single car park want to extend it so that I can park 2 cars

Installation if a Yardistry Meridian 20x12 Gazebo

Edmonton, Alberta, T5B0B4

20 x12 Gazebo installation onto a 22x14 paver patio, with 4 anchoring posts to 10' screw piles , two remaining posts will not be anchored but on wood blocks screwed and glue lam .

Behind almost every major property project — a new foundation, a pool, a drainage fix, or a fresh driveway — there's excavation work that has to happen first. Excavation covers the digging, grading, trenching, and earth-moving that prepares a site for what comes next, and getting it done correctly sets the foundation, literally, for everything built on top. On UrbanTasker, you can connect with local excavation providers and get free quotes for your project.

Common Excavation Projects

Excavation spans a wide range of residential needs. Foundation digging shapes the ground for a new home, addition, or garage. Site grading levels and slopes land for drainage, landscaping, or building. Trenching opens narrow channels for utilities, sewer lines, or irrigation. Pool excavation digs and shapes the space for an in-ground pool, and land clearing removes debris, stumps, and old structures to ready a lot. Whatever the project, the excavation stage determines how well everything afterward fits and drains.

Why Grading and Drainage Matter?

Much of excavation comes down to controlling where water goes. Proper grading slopes the ground away from your home so rain and meltwater drain off rather than pooling against the foundation — a serious concern in Canada's freeze-thaw climate, where trapped water can crack foundations and cause basement flooding. A good excavation contractor plans the slope and drainage before digging, because correcting grade after the fact is far more expensive than getting it right the first time.

What Affects an Excavation Job?

No two excavation projects price the same, and several factors drive the difference. The size and depth of the dig is the starting point, but soil type matters just as much — rocky or clay-heavy ground is slower and harder to work than loose soil. Site access affects how easily equipment can reach the area, and the amount of material to be hauled away adds up quickly. Underground utilities also shape the job, since lines must be located and protected before any digging begins.

Locating Utilities Before You Dig

Before excavation starts, underground utility lines need to be marked. In Canada, contacting your provincial one-call locate service before digging is a standard safety step that identifies buried gas, electrical, water, and communication lines. A professional excavation provider handles or confirms this as part of the job, avoiding the serious risk and cost of striking a buried line.

Excavation Cost in Canada

Excavation in Canada typically costs between $50 and $200 per cubic yard, or roughly $1,500 to $7,000+ for many residential projects, depending heavily on size, depth, soil, and access. Small trenching jobs sit at the low end, while foundation or pool excavation reaches the top. Hauling away excavated material and difficult site conditions add to the total.

Disclaimer: The prices mentioned above are approximate and for general guidance only. Actual costs may vary based on project size, site conditions, materials, location, and individual contractor rates. We recommend getting multiple quotes for an accurate estimate.

Get Free Quotes for Excavation Services

On UrbanTasker, Canadian homeowners and builders can post an excavation task and receive free, no-obligation quotes from local excavation and earthworks providers. Share your project type, approximate size, and site details, then compare prices and profiles to choose the right professional. Posting your task is free.

Planning a project that needs digging? Post your excavation task on UrbanTasker today and start receiving free quotes from local pros.