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Serving Ottawa and Beyond

Based in Almonte, Ontario, we proudly serve Ottawa and the surrounding communities, including Kanata, Carp, Stittsville, Manotick, Carleton Place, Dunrobin, Kinburn, and Richmond.​

What Our Clients Are Saying

Experience the Shade Group difference—where quality workmanship meets exceptional service.​

After doing some research online, I was brought to Alan and Shade Group with a project to extent our backyard and clean up a ton of brush, deadfall and unhealthy trees. Alan was an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish! Project was priced right, started and finished on time and without delays.

I would highly recommend Alan and the team at Shade Group! You will not be disappointed!

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Excavation, Grading & Land Clearing in the Ottawa Area

Your excavation, grading and lot clearing specialists in the Ottawa area.

We own a variety of modern, and reliable equipment, including excavators, skid steers, compactors (rollers and plate) as well as our own dump trucks and roll off dump trailers. We are heavily invested in excavating properly, safely, and efficiently.

Why Choose Shade Group for Your Excavation or Land Improvement Project?

When you choose Shade Group for your project, you’re partnering with a small, local business, with the experience, expertise and equipment necessary to get the job done efficiently, and on-time.

We believe in providing great service, superb communication and value with every project we complete!

We’ll maintain a safe working environment and we’ll protect your property from any damage while using our machines, the end result is to meet all of your excavation and landscaping goals while leaving minimal trace of our presence. Our business has continued to grow through word-of-mouth from our many happy customers who refer us to friends and family. It’s through our continued commitment to quality and customer satisfaction that we are able to continue doing what we do best!

If you’d like to receive an estimate for your project please fill out our contact form and we’ll get right back to you. We strive to respond within 24-48 hours – so if you haven’t heard from us – check your junk mail filter!

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer full excavation services in Ottawa. From land clearing, site preparation, foundation excavation, rock hammering, utility trenching, and site services, all the way to finish grading and topsoil. Whether it’s a new construction site or a property makeover, our skilled team will ensure it is done right and professionally. From heavy equipment to trucks, we OWN all our equipment, so your project isn’t stuck waiting on a contractor that needs to rent equipment.

When you need to remove soil, level ground, or dig for utilities,excavate for a foundation, or build a parking lot, you will need to hire an excavation contractor. With our professional excavation service in Ottawa, we frequently help property owners, builders, and landscapers with site preparation. Working together we can avoid expensive problems.

Our team prioritizes safety. We comply with Ontario Ministry of Labour and Infrastructure Health and Safety Guidelines. With our professional excavation service in Ottawa, we make sure that all underground utilities and hazards are identified before digging and use equipment that is made for the task.

We are a local, family owned and operated team that provides personalized service, timely communication, and quality results, in Ottawa and the surrounding area. We have a lot of repeat customers and referrals in the region due to our attention to detail and customer satisfaction.

Yes, we are experts in driveway excavation and proper grading to achieve long-term durability and proper drainage. Regardless of the damage on the surface you are replacing or the new one you are installing, our Ottawa excavating contractors make sure that the base is prepared and compacted so your driveway lasts for years to come.

Absolutely. We are a licensed and insured excavation company in Ottawa that operates professionally and in compliance with all regulations. As an excavating contractor operating in Ottawa, and in surrounding municipalities, we go to great lengths to ensure that the work we do is up to and in many cases, above standard.

If you’re in Ottawa and looking for “excavation companies near me” or “excavation services near me” to get a quote, you can complete the contact form on our site, and we will get back to you within 24-48 hours. We are a reputable Ottawa excavation contractor who offer clear prices and fair advice. We will evaluate your site requirements and suggest the most effective solution.

What Our Clients Are Saying

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Roman B
50 days ago
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Great communication and customer service, with an experienced, qualified and well equipped team. We've been filling our own holes with gravel for years, but after working with the Shade Group, our gravel driveway has never looked or felt better! I highly recommend the Shade Group for any business who needs the services they offer. A great investment!
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Olga Ijewliw
54 days ago
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Did a very precise job in a tight urban yard replacing dirt and weeds with new gravel driveway. Cleared away debris exactly along patio edge without disturbing a single brick. Impressive.
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Pam McTiernan
80 days ago
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Did a great job fixing landscaping and driveway issues completed by a previous company, so happy with the result after 2 years of looking at a mess.
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Helen Larson
350 days ago
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We are delighted with the work of the Shade Group and would highly recommend them! We had arranged for them to gravel our driveway and it was done professionally, efficiently and at the time and fair price promised.
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RJ
455 days ago
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Excellent work by the Shade Group! Very pleased with the outcome. Reasonably priced, professional results and great folks to deal with! They take pride in their work and it shows!
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Ken Ellacott
500 days ago
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I am very happy with the work. Please extend my appreciation to the equipment operator for a beautiful job. The end result is neat, the edges are clean, and it feels extremely solid. My yard looks 1000% better, so thank you to all. I will certainly come to you for any future landscaping needs.
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Bill Stilwell
743 days ago
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We hired Shade Group Inc. to replace our driveway culvert over the City ditch. We made our request through their website which was straightforward and easy to use and they replied promptly. After sending them photos as requested, they came back with an estimate of the work and cost which were clear and complete as to what they would do and not do. The estimated cost was reasonable. The work was completed quickly and efficiently, with no surprises. They left the finished driveway clean. We are very happy with the result and would recommend them.
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Nancy Williamson
792 days ago
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Awesome team. Worked with me to understand my needs and budget. Excellent work ethic, very efficient and professional. Would highly recommend.
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Theo de Vries
807 days ago
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They did a great job on the Armour Stone for our culvert. Great communication and fair price. Highly recommend!
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Bruno Di Lenardo
880 days ago
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The service from the Shade Group was very professional. Alan Shade always responded to correspondence, showed up when specified, was well equipped, carried out the delicate retaining wall work with precision and left a clean site. Would recommend the Shade Group to everyone.

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Shade Group Inc. Is a locally owned and operated outdoor construction, and engineering company based out of Ottawa, ON. We specialize in excavation, grading, armour stone retaining walls, trenching, Grading and drainage Plans, and more. We serve Ottawa and surrounding areas.

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Our Location

4625 March Road, Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0

Phone

343-262-4769

Email

sales@shadegroup.ca

Hours

Mon - Fri: 8AM - 5PM