We work with our customers from planning and estimating to the execution of the work while reporting and tracking progress.
We have extensive experience with excavation, mulching and site preparation for different customer needs.
With a fleet of high quality equipment, our aim is to ensure that all aspects of our service meets the expectation of our clients in every respect.
We offer suggestions to complete your project in the most cost-effective, safe, and efficient manner possible.
Located in the heart of West Bay, Nova Scotia, SJ Mulching & Excavation Ltd. is your trusted partner for professional land development solutions.
Whether you’re preparing land for a new build or upgrading an existing property, we bring the right tools, experience, and care to get the job done right the first time. Explore our portfolio to see the results for yourself.
Let’s build something great together—contact us today to discuss your project needs!
Our main business is excavation and mulching. We also do retaining walls, demolition, driveways, garage and shipping container pads.
Tailored plans for clearing land and construction sites, providing services such as selective tree removal, mulching, and rock and dirt removal.
Customized excavation service including digging, moving or removing dirt to prepare land for construction, landscaping or utility installation.
Selective removing of overgrown vegetation and trees to enhance aesthetics, utilizing mulching for land and trail clearing to enrich soil and minimize waste disposal costs.
Specialized in creating roadways and visually appealing driveways, tailored to customer needs by excavating and preparing the site for appropriate aggregate.
Providing ditching services including utility trenches, surface water management with directional and French drains, and driveway and roadway side ditching and cleaning.
Comprehensive demolition services, including both complete and selective demolition, by dismantling unwanted buildings and managing debris removal offsite.
Providing personalized land clearing, road construction, driveway installation, and precise ground leveling services tailored to meet the unique needs of your property.
Construction of gravel pads for the placement of shipping containers and garages based on customer needs.
Building retaining walls that provide benefits such as controlling soil erosion, leveling land slopes for functional use, and enhancing landscape aesthetics.
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Whether it’s clearing access roads, construction sites or farm land, we work with clients to determine a plan. We offer selective tree removal; brush, tree and stump mulching as well as rock and dirt removal. From start to finish, we are there to support, manage and complete projects effectively and efficiently as per customer needs and goals.
Understanding the specific needs of our customers, we offer various types of excavation services such as dirt removal and relocation, trenching, road construction, water drainage, land clearing, etc.
We clear overgrown trees, alders, and brush to improve your property’s look and function. Mulching leaves nutrient-rich wood chips that decompose naturally, cutting disposal costs. It’s effective for land, roadside, and trail clearing. Larger trees may need alternate methods. Mulching before septic assessments preserves soil conditions, supporting accurate analysis and a wider range of septic system options.
A well-constructed driveway not only improves the curb appeal of your home but also provides a functional and durable surface for vehicles. We create driveways and roadways tailored to the specific customer needs. This includes excavating and preparing the site for proper aggregate in discussion with the customers options and expectations.
Building a retaining wall can offer a number of benefits. Retaining walls can help control soil erosion by restraining the movement of soil and preventing it from being washed away. Furthermore a retaining wall can level off or minimize land slopes resulting in functional use of the area. Retaining walls can also be a part of landscape architecture as decorative walls. We erect land support walls as per customer requests.
Business liability and protection coverage.
Local resident familiar with the area and supporting services.
Ability to discuss alternatives and suitable options.
What our clients say.
SJ Mulching & Excavation cleared and leveled our backyard in 2024. Shawn was professional, prompt, and took the time to discuss and explain how he would proceed with the project. When it was completed we were very pleased with the result. We would 100% recommend SJ Mulching & Excavation to all of our friends and family.
SJ Mulching & Excavation provided excellent service and quality work from start to finish. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Shawn.
I had a driveway built by SJ Mulching & Excavation and couldn't be more impressed. The work was done efficiently, with great attention to detail and quality. The team was professional, friendly, and reliable from start to finish. I highly recommend them for any excavation or driveway construction needs.
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