Excavation in Calgary

With over 70 years of experience, Economy Paving has been the leading company for professional excavation in Calgary. We deliver high-quality services from site prep to backfilling across Southern Alberta.

Consumer Choice Award in Southern Alberta 2026 for 11 consecutive years.

Excavation for Commercial & Municipal Projects

Economy Paving offers comprehensive services for landscaping, commercial development, municipal infrastructure, and large-scale construction projects. From demolition, trenching, grading, and site preparation to debris removal, we provide complete solutions that uphold top industry and safety standards. Our job is to ensure your site is properly excavated, prepared safely, and completed to an excellent standard.

Site Preparation & Subgrade Services

Our Calgary excavation services are designed to meet the diverse needs of residential, commercial, and municipal projects with precision. Our highly trained equipment operators use advanced techniques across all phases of the project, from earthmoving and precise grading to safe site preparation and asphalt and debris removal.

Site Preparation & Grading

We prevent costly issues later by using advanced equipment to ensure proper site grading, accurate drainage, appropriate elevation, and structural stability at the worksite.

Granular Base Installation

With proper compaction to ensure long-term durability and structural excellence, we use tested materials to support load-bearing capacity for driveways, parking lots, and building pads.

Utility Trenching

We operate the most secure, advanced equipment to safely install water, sewer, gas, and electrical lines while protecting existing infrastructure and minimizing disruption.

Backfilling & Compaction

Our commercial excavation professionals prevent costly repairs by ensuring proper compaction restores structural support around foundations and utilities.

Earth Moving

Using our fleet of skid steers and loaders, we efficiently relocate soil, rocks, and materials to the proper elevations for construction and landscaping.

Infrastructure & Foundation

Our professional site preparation & subgrade work team works closely with engineers to ensure compliance, quality, and safety. With exact depth control, we excavate foundations, retaining walls, and underground structures.

Asphalt & Debris Removal

Using specialized equipment, we prepare sites for redevelopment by safely demolishing asphalt and hauling away the materials.

Companies We Work With

Our expertise, commitment to the highest standards, and fast delivery for Calgary excavation have earned us a reputation as one of Calgary’s most reliable companies.

Calgary Police Service
City of Calgary
Rocky View County
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Built for Efficiency: Our Equipment Advantage

We keep projects on track using advanced telematics. Our modern fleet of GPS-equipped excavators reduces rework and material waste by providing centimetre-level accuracy for grading, trenching and earth moving. Our in-house, highly trained operators maintain strict safety protocols and mobilize quickly. Using real-time data, we deliver exceptional results with reliable timelines and minimal disruptions.

Serving Builders, Developers, and Municipal Projects

As a trusted excavation company in Calgary, we handle residential excavation, commercial, and municipal projects with the utmost care, expertise, precision, safety, and compliance.

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Commercial Builders & Developers

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Municipal Infrastructure Projects

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Industrial & Utility Providers

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Residential & Driveways

Ready to Start Your Project?

Get a quote with competitive pricing on commercial or residential projects today, including driveway excavation services. Alberta businesses trust us for quality work and on-time delivery.

Leading the Way for Trusted Excavation Services

Licensed & Insured

Our company is licensed and insured, meeting all regulatory requirements for residential, commercial and government projects.

Permits & Locates

We coordinate approvals, handling all paperwork and utility locates to ensure your project stays on schedule and remains fully compliant.

On-Time Project Delivery

Our decades of expertise allow us to carefully plan and execute each project on time.

Competitive Pricing

Keep your project within budget with our clear estimates and competitive pricing.

Licensed, Certified & Industry Recognized

We are committed to upholding the highest industry standards through reliable construction practices, ensuring excellence on each site. Our professional team holds full licensing and industry certifications, meeting strict industry requirements.
Certificate of Recognition (COR)
BBB Accredited businesses
Calgary Construction Association
Contractor Check

FAQs

How Much Does Excavation Cost in Calgary?

Site preparation & subgrade base work costs can vary across projects depending on soil conditions, the specialized equipment required, site access, and required permits. We provide no-obligation quotes with transparent pricing.

No, we provide a full range of services, from grading, trenching, and excavation. We also provide maintenance for roadways, parking lots, residential, commercial, and municipal areas.

We use the highest-quality engineered aggregates selected for a stable subbase, load capacity, proper drainage, and overall stability.

As leading excavation contractors, we handle all necessary paperwork, permits, and utility locates to ensure the site complies with strict standards.

Yes, we provide year-round services using our modern fleet of skid steers and GPS-equipped excavation equipment, employing hydro-excavation techniques to break up frozen ground.

As part of our complete excavation services, we streamline your project by sourcing, delivering and installing base granular materials.