Excavation

The machine work that starts it right.

Footings, grading, trenching, and drainage: the groundwork that makes everything built on top of it solid. From deck footings to full site prep, we get the dirt right first.

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What’s included

Built into every job

The things that make a build last aren’t extras we tack on later. They come standard on every quote.

A clear written quote

Itemized scope and materials in writing before any work starts. No vague verbal numbers, no surprise add-ons.

Proper footings & prep

Footings below the frost line and ground prepped right, so what we build stays solid through Ontario freeze-thaw.

Permits & code handled

When a job needs a permit, we sort it out and build to code so it passes inspection the first time.

Licensed & insured

Fully licensed, WSIB-covered, and carrying liability insurance. Your property and our crew are protected.

On schedule, left clean

Start and finish dates in writing, a tidy site at the end of every day, and progress updates you can count on.

Workmanship warranty

Every build is backed by a written workmanship warranty. If something isn’t right, we come back and make it right.

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What we offer

  • Footings & holes

    Dug to depth for decks, posts, and small structures.

  • Grading & leveling

    Shaping and leveling ground for builds, patios, and yards.

  • Trenching

    Clean trenches for drainage, services, and utilities.

  • Drainage

    Moving water away from the house and low spots that pool.

  • Demolition & removal

    Tearing out old decks, slabs, and structures and hauling away.

  • Site prep

    Clearing and prepping a site so the next stage goes smoothly.

Excavation is where projects quietly go wrong. Bad grade, poor drainage, or footings dug shallow cause problems that only show up later. We take the groundwork seriously because everything built on top depends on it.

As the business grows into heavier machine work, this is the side of The Hammer Construction that’s expanding. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll scope the dig honestly, including whether it’s a job we’re the right fit for.

Solid ground, proper drainage, no shortcuts where it counts most.

Recent work

Project photos are on the way. We’re documenting every build from here on out.

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Areas we serve

Excavation across Greater Hamilton

Serving

Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek & Waterdown

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