Foundation Excavation
Clean, to-grade foundation digs with backfill and final grading, for new builds, additions and shops across Brant County.
Excavation
Excavation Services in Paris, Brantford & Brant County
Residential, commercial and agricultural. Our own machines, our own crew.
5.0 on Google · 7 reviews · Since 2023 · Locally owned, Paris, ON · 50+ projects completed
Excavation
What we do
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.
Gravel Driveways
New gravel lanes, parking-lot bases and repairs to washed-out driveways, built on a packed base with a crown that sheds water.
Snow Removal
Snow clearing for home driveways and commercial lots in Brantford and the surrounding area, run by our excavation company with its own equipment.
Recent work
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.
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
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.
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.
Who orders the locates?
We do. Ontario One Call locates are required before any dig and take about five business days. We order them as soon as you approve the quote.
Can you dig in winter?
Often, yes. Frost slows things down and can add cost, but foundations, septic repairs and demolition happen all year. We will tell you if a job should wait for spring.
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.
Excavation
Ready to get started?
Free on-site estimates. No pressure. We reply within one business day.