Foundation Excavation
Clean, to-grade foundation digs with backfill and final grading, for new builds, additions and shops across Brant County.
Excavation & Concrete in Paris & Brantford
Locally owned. One crew from the first dig to the finished pour. Free on-site estimates.
5.0 on Google · 7 reviews · Since 2023
- 5.0 stars on Google (7)
- Since 2023
- Locally owned · Paris, ON
- 50+ projects completed
Excavation
Cutting Edge Excavation
From a tight lot in Paris to five acres of bush, we bring the right machine and do the job to grade. Pick a service to see what is included, what affects the price, and recent work.
Site Grading
Topsoil stripped and saved, rough and final grade set with a laser, and the ground sloped so water leaves the house. For new lots and older yards.
Land Clearing
We turn overgrown bush into usable ground with a forestry mulcher, an excavator and a tractor, then condition the soil and seed it.
Trenching & Drainage
Trenches for water, hydro and gas lines, drainage that moves water off your property, and ponds dug and shaped with a full-size excavator.
Septic Systems
New septic systems, bed repairs, tanks, pump chambers and cisterns for rural homes and farms across Brant County.
Demolition
We take down houses, barns, garages and commercial buildings, haul the debris and leave a clean, level site ready for what comes next.
Concrete
Cutting Edge Concrete
We pour flatwork and foundations the right way: compacted base, sloped for drainage, reinforced, and jointed so it lasts. Because we also excavate, one crew handles the whole job.
Concrete Driveways
Driveways poured on a proper compacted base, with the right mix and control joints, so they survive freeze-thaw winters.
Patios & Walkways
Patios, front and side walkways, pads and steps poured on a packed base, with a broom finish that grips in wet and icy weather.
Foundations & Footings
Footings and poured walls for new homes, additions and shops, formed to the drawings and pumped in where a truck cannot reach.
Garage & Shop Floors
Slabs for garages, shops, barns and sheds, with drains, conduit and water lines placed before the pour and a finish that suits how you use the floor.
Stamped & Exposed Aggregate
Decorative concrete for driveways, patios and walkways, including exposed aggregate with integral colour, stamped patterns and polished finishes.
Recent work
Concrete · Brantford · September 2026 · 5 days
Exposed aggregate driveway replacement, Brantford
Removed a heaved driveway, rebuilt the base and poured an exposed aggregate driveway with integral colour. The front walkway followed the same week.
Concrete · County of Brant · August 2026
Broom-finish concrete driveway replacement
A broom-finish driveway poured from base to finished surface that changed the look of the whole front of the house.
Excavation · County of Brant · September 2025
Five acres of overgrown bush cleared and seeded
Nearly five acres of overgrown bush cleared, mulched and soil-conditioned, then seeded for grass after more than 20 hours of tractor time.
Concrete · County of Brant · July 2025
New shop floor in an old barn
New shop floor in an old barn with a large front extension, a channel drain for washing vehicles, utilities under the slab and a parking pad at the house.
What customers say
5.07 reviews on Googleas of October 1, 2026
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome service! Highly recommended the Quality of work is impeccable!
5 out of 5 stars
Curtis runs a very professional and efficient business.
5 out of 5 stars
Great group of guys and very happy with my retaining wall install. Will use again
5 out of 5 stars
Ben and the crew did an incredible job on my exposed aggregate patio.
5 out of 5 stars
Had our front lawn landscaped and chose Cutting Edge based on a recommendation, and I'm glad I did.
How it works
01
Call or send photos
Tell us what you need. A few phone photos of the site help us give you a straight answer fast.
02
Free on-site estimate
We come out, measure, check access and drainage, and talk through options that fit your budget.
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Written quote
You get a clear written quote with scope, timing and price before any work starts.
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We dig, form and pour
One crew handles excavation, base prep and concrete, so nothing falls between contractors.
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Cleanup and walkthrough
We leave the site clean and walk you through the finished work and how to care for it.
Who you are hiring
Cutting Edge Excavation & Services started in 2023 with a simple idea: show up when you say you will, do the job to grade, and leave the site clean. The company is based in Paris, Ontario and works across Brantford and the County of Brant, with excavation, septic and demolition jobs reaching Cambridge, Hamilton and beyond.
In February 2025 we launched Cutting Edge Concrete & Services so the same team can handle a job from the dig to the finished pour, whether we work on our own or alongside Cutting Edge Excavation.
We run excavators sized to the job, from compact machines for tight town lots to full-size machines for farm and commercial work, plus skid steers, a forestry mulcher and a compact tractor. Our wrapped Silverado is usually the first thing you will see on site.
Where we work
Core service area
- Paris
- Brantford
- County of Brant
Also serving
- St. George
- Burford
- Cambridge
- Hamilton
- Woodstock
- Kitchener-Waterloo
- Guelph
Common questions
Where do you work?
Paris, Brantford and the County of Brant are home. We also take jobs in St. George, Burford, Cambridge and Hamilton, and larger excavation jobs farther out.
What does the site look like when you leave?
Clean. We haul away debris, rake out the lawn where the machines ran, and walk the finished work with you before we go.
Do you take a deposit?
Our written quote spells out whether a deposit is needed, how much, and when the balance is due. Nothing is owed until you have the quote in hand.
Can one company do the excavation and the concrete?
Yes. Cutting Edge Excavation digs and preps the base, and Cutting Edge Concrete forms and pours. One quote, one schedule, no gap between trades.
Are estimates really free?
Yes. We come to the site, look at access, drainage and soil, and give you a written quote. There is no charge and no obligation.
Are you insured?
Ask us for proof of insurance and WSIB clearance before any work starts. Ontario's consumer guidance recommends checking both for every contractor, and we will give you a straight answer in writing.
How fast will you get back to me?
We reply within one business day. Phone photos sent with your request help us understand the job before we call.
Excavation
Ready to get started?
Free on-site estimates. No pressure. We reply within one business day.