Excavation Services for All Purposes
We are leading professional contractors in Toronto and the GTA that provide professional, efficient and cost-effective excavation services. We use state of the art equipment and provide in-depth training operators to ensure that job is done exceptionally and on budget.
We specialize in projects of all sizes, including tight, confined areas. As one of the top professional excavating services, our team has worked on thousands of job sites over the years. We put safety first and will ensure that your site is clear and ready to go when we are done with it.
Whether you are looking to develop a new plot of land for eventual development, need a trench dug or even demolition work, we can deliver on any project. Our excavators can work on any site. We provide our services to those looking to work in residential, commercial and industrial sites. Wherever you need work, our operators can do it. If you are looking for excavation services in and around the city of Toronto, now is the time to call the real experts in excavation.
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MAGCOR Excavation Services
Custom Home Excavation
Our MAGCOR excavation services in Toronto are here to help you with any customization of your home that requires excavating the grounds around your home. Our work is neat, and will not hinder your day.
Residential Excavation
When it comes to residential excavation, our work speaks for us. We ensure that we carry out our residential excavation services to help you continue with your project quickly and easily.
Sub-Division excavation
Customer satisfaction is the backbone of our subdivision excavation services. Our team of experts excavates the area without interfering with your other projects. We take care to leave the site clean and ready for the next phase.
Commercial Excavation
Are you looking for a quality excavation company to help you with your construction project? At MAGCOR, our commercial excavation services are here for you. Our heavy machinery can excavate the area within the parameters of a deadline and leave the site clean for future construction.
Underpinning
MAGCOR is your number one go-to excavation company in Toronto for your underpinning project. Our specialists have years of experience in strengthening the foundation of existing buildings. We ensure that the foundation is left solid and safe.
Grading and Landfill
At MAGCOR, we offer our customers grading, landfill maintenance, construction services, and remediation. Our skilled team can handle complex grading work and ensure we achieve your desired outcome. Our services are certified by relevant authorities.
Landfill and Debris Removal
Construction and renovation accumulate debris at high speeds. At MAGCOR, we provide landfill and grading services in Toronto and will deal with your wreckage promptly and neatly. We aim to help you continue your construction project without any hindrance.MAGCOR is your number one go-to excavation company in Toronto for your underpinning project. Our specialists have years of experience in strengthening the foundation of existing buildings. We ensure that the foundation is left solid and safe.MAGCOR is your number one go-to excavation company in Toronto for your underpinning project. Our specialists have years of experience in strengthening the foundation of existing buildings. We ensure that the foundation is left solid and safe.
Drawings Required Drawings for Excavation Projects
Excavation is a precise process that our experts handle carefully. Before we start any removal of dirt, we prepare the site and mark the area where work will happen. We start by putting drawing on paper that help with the excavation process.
We start with centerline/gridline drawings that show the grids labelled in numbers and alphabets. Next, measurements are shown for site marking reference, and lines are positioned for excavation and footing.
We will then develop excavation drawings representing the excavation’s length, width, and depth. These drawings usually feature dotted lines.
Scope of Excavation Projects
Once the drawings are ready, we will define the scope of the excavation project. This scope will include the major tasks our experts will carry out before, during, and after excavation.
Major steps involved in the excavation process include:
- Setting out of corner benchmarks
- Surveying for ground levels
- Surveying for top levels
- Excavation to approved depth
- Dressing of loose soil
- Marking the cut-off level
- Building dewatering wells and interconnecting trenches
- Marking boundaries of the building
- Constructing protection bunds and drains
Excavation
Once we have all the required excavation papers and scope of work, our excavation contractors in Toronto will start the actual excavation work. Here are the steps we will follow:
- Identifying the extent of the soil and cleaning the site by clearing the area of bushes, trees, or plants
- Ground tracing the area by drawing the excavation lines and centerlines before excavation
- Marking two to four benchmarks in the corner for the level measurement – we usually mark the benchmarks on permanent structures such as trees or roads
- Tracing the marks using lime powder
- Fixing the excavation depth with reference drawings and benchmarks
- Excavating the area using available machinery
- Removing the excavated soil and placing it near the site, or transporting it – we maintain a minimum of a one-meter distance between the dumping and excavation sites to ensure no soil is swept back during heavy rain
- Dressing the excavated pits following the drawings
- Shoring if the area has loose soil, and creating dewatering wells and trenches if needed
- Sealing the area for safety
Excess Soil Removal
After excavation and removal of soil from the site, our MAGCOR experts will estimate the amount of soil you will need for the rest of the project and stack it in a safe place where it will not hinder later projects.
The remaining unwanted soil is shipped to a damping site or pre-designated area.
We recommend carrying out excavation alongside filling to avoid double work.
Excavation Quality Control
When the work is done, a quality check of the excavation job is carried out to ascertain that everything is in order. Excavation quality control includes the following:
- Recording the initial ground level and checking the size of the bottom
- Disposal of excess material
- Stacking useful material for backfilling
- Securing Strata classification approval from the right authority
- Dressing the pits following guidelines in the drawing with respect to the centreline
- Observation of required safety measures
Filling Quality Control
The excavation process comes to an end with quality checks for filling. This ensures that the site is ready and prepared for any projects that follow. Filling quality control incorporates the following:
- Documenting initial ground level
- Approving samples for backfilling
- Marking points for the final level of backfilling
- Backfilling in layers of around 15cm to 20cm
- Watering and compacting at required levels
- Achieving recommended density
Environmentally Conscious Toronto-Based Excavation
Excavation is a long process that alters the topography of an area and, consequently, the environment. Additionally, equipment and heavy machinery can contribute to climate change.
If you are looking for environmentally conscious excavation services, MAGCOR is your best choice. We are among the top excavation companies in Toronto, and offer various excavation services that meet all environmentally friendly standards.
Our services range from custom home excavation, residential excavation, sub-division excavation, commercial excavation, underpinning, and grading to landfill and debris removal. We will carry out all pre-excavation preparations and secure the legal permits to allow us to carry out our work.
Our excavation specialists will create a plan and conduct the process smoothly, neatly, and quickly. Our aim is to leave the site just as we found it for your next project and finish our work without harming the ecosystem around the area.
Why Choose MAGCOR Excavation Contractors
- Magcor is a top tier excavation company that has been working in and around the Toronto area for more than a decade.
- Our fleet of excavators can provide a wide range of services, including clearing out residential sites, demolition, trench digging, and other services
- We are a mobile company and, as an excavating contractor, can provide our services on residential, commercial or industrial projects.
- Whether you are looking for traditional excavation in Toronto or something else, our team of expert operators is here to support your project in any way possible.
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