Excavation on Montreal South Shore and Montreal
Residential and commercial excavation services in Longueuil, Saint-Constant, Varennes, Sainte-Julie, Chambly, Saint-Hyacinthe, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Beloeil
Archi-Maitre Excavation performs clean, precise and safe excavation work in Montreal and especially on the South Shore: foundations, French drains, trenches, earthwork, leveling, spoil management, and site preparation for residential and commercial projects.
Whether for a house, an extension, a pool, a connection or a commercial site, our method is simple: plan well, locate underground services, execute the excavation at the right level, and deliver a clear site for the rest of the work.
Excavation Services Offered
Residential Excavation
- •Excavation for new foundations (house, garage, extension)
- •Excavation for French drain around foundations
- •Pool excavation (digging + base + leveling)
- •Front / back yard earthwork
- •Leveling, shaping, land preparation
Commercial Excavation
- •Excavation for buildings / extensions
- •Technical trenches according to project
- •Management of larger volumes
- •Site-oriented approach: access, traffic, sequence
Trenches and Technical Excavation
- •Trenches for pipes and services
- •Controlled excavation in restricted access
- •Urban environments, tight lots
Areas Served
Excavation in Longueuil
Frequent interventions: residential foundations, French drain, trenches, earthwork in urban and residential areas.
Excavation in Saint-Constant
Earthwork, foundations and trenches, with special attention to constraints near public domain.
Excavation in Varennes
Residential excavation and land preparation. We plan according to access, soil and neighborhood constraints.
Excavation in Sainte-Julie
Residential excavation (foundations, French drain, yard landscaping) with a "clean and safe" approach.
Excavation in Chambly
Residential work and trenches, often on more varied terrain (access, slope, landscaping).
Excavation in Saint-Hyacinthe
Complete excavation services for residential and commercial projects. Expertise in foundations, earthwork and trenches.
Excavation in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Residential and commercial excavation with professional spoil management and compliance with municipal standards.
Excavation in Beloeil
Excavation work for foundations, pools and landscaping. Planning adapted to terrain and local constraints.
Excavation in Montréal
Residential and commercial excavation, often with additional constraints: public domain, obstructions, container, sidewalk.
Before Digging: Infrastructure Location (MANDATORY)
Before any excavation (foundation, French drain, trench, pool), underground infrastructure must be located.
Info-Excavation explains that a location request is used to know the location of members' underground infrastructure at the work site, to avoid potentially dangerous and costly breaks.
Hydro-Québec also reminds that Info-Excavation services are free throughout Quebec and mentions a delay to be expected for requests.
Permits and Public Domain
Exact rules vary by city and context, but here are documented points:
Montreal: Excavation Permit and Temporary Occupation
The City of Montreal indicates that an excavation permit is necessary for certain work on private land or public domain. To deposit a container on the public road or encroach on the sidewalk during work, a temporary public domain occupation permit is required.
Longueuil: Public Domain Occupation
The City of Longueuil regulates public domain occupation: it is prohibited to occupy the public domain without a permit/authorization. The city offers an "Online Permits" portal that includes occupation authorization.
Saint-Constant, La Prairie: Local Regulations
Saint-Constant requires authorization for temporary public domain occupation to place equipment, deposit materials or dig. La Prairie has requirements for fill/excavation including the origin of materials.
We help you plan properly and avoid surprises regarding permits / public domain.
Trench / Excavation Safety
CNESST reminds that in trenches/excavations, shoring is a key means to prevent collapse and applies a Zero Tolerance approach to certain safety rules.
Our Method
(Archi-Maitre)
1. Site Assessment
Access, slope, soil, residential/commercial constraints
2. Site Plan
Sequence, spoils, machinery location, site protection
3. Underground Services Location
Before digging - Info-Excavation mandatory
4. Precise Excavation
Levels, clean trenches, continuous control
5. Clean Site
Preparation for foundations, drain, connections, landscaping
FAQ – South Shore / Montreal Excavation
Do you serve Longueuil, Saint-Constant, Varennes, Sainte-Julie, Chambly, Saint-Hyacinthe, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Beloeil?
Yes — these are our main areas on the South Shore (and Montreal depending on the project).
Why make an Info-Excavation request before digging?
Because it is used to identify the location of underground infrastructure and reduce the risks of dangerous and costly breaks.
Do you need a permit?
Depending on the city and if the public domain is affected. Montreal specifies that an excavation permit may be necessary depending on the case, and requires a permit for temporary occupation of the public domain (e.g. container on the street).
How long does an excavation project take?
A standard residential excavation can take 2 to 5 days, depending on the scope of the project. We provide a precise timeline with the quote.
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