Residential excavation
Digging for foundations, extensions and residential projects.
Residential excavation and French drains · Lachine and surrounding area
We dig.
You build.
AJF Excavation Inc. handles your residential excavation work, from French drains to water service lines, including foundation waterproofing and repair. A family team from Lachine, solid equipment and work built to last.
16+Years of experience
RBQLicence 5619-0523-01
100 %Local
QUOTES
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Describe your project and we will get back to you with a free quote. Your request will prepare an email to send directly to AJF Excavation Inc.
Call 514 802-6246From raw land to a solid foundation.
Grading and levelling
Soil preparation, backfilling and land levelling.
Water service lines and sewers
Trenching and installation for drains, water service lines and sewers.
French drain
Installation and replacement of French drains (weeping tiles) to protect your foundation from water infiltration.
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ABOUT
The power of the machine. The care of a local team.
AJF Excavation Inc. is a family business: father and sons work side by side on every job site. You deal directly with us, from the first call to the end of the work.
The company has been registered with the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) for over 16 years, under number 5619-0523-01. Based in Lachine, we carry out your site work with precision, respecting your property and your schedule.
We serve Lachine, LaSalle, Dorval, Verdun, Pointe-Claire and Dollard-des-Ormeaux.
Our clients speak for us.
5-star reviews left on Google by AJF Excavation clients in Lachine and the surrounding area. Reviews are shown in the language they were written in.
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★★★★★
This company did the excavation outside our home for the replacement of sewage and clean water line, working with our plumbing company. Great job, very pleasant to deal with and left the site clean.
★★★★★
Super service, l’équipe est honnête et fiable, évaluation des travaux respectée et mieux. Il travaille avec ses garçons et c’est une équipe géniale! Hautement recommandé!
★★★★★
Service impeccable. AJF père et fils, à recommander. Entrée d’eau réparée malgré moins 10 degrés.
★★★★★
Je les utilise pour une deuxième année de suite pour le déneigement de mon entrée et ils offrent un service impeccable d’une belle ponctualité. Échanges très courtois avec le patron et un de ses fils (Alex). Je les recommande grandement.
★★★★★
J’ai utilisé leur service pour enlever des souches. Ils sont rapides, efficaces et honnêtes.
★★★★★
Vraiment une équipe merveilleuse! Super professionnel et rapide!
★★★★★
Service rapide et efficace! Je recommande.
★★★★★
Très professionnel, très bon travail et rapide. Merci!
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to the questions we hear most often about drains, sewers and water service lines. For your specific situation, call us at 514 802-6246.
How do I know if my French drain needs replacing?
The most common signs are water or dampness in the basement, white stains (efflorescence) or cracks on the foundation walls, a musty smell, or orange rust deposits (iron ochre) in the sump. A French drain lasts about 25 to 30 years; if yours is older or clogged, it is often time to replace it.
How long does a French drain job take?
For a residential home, the work usually takes a few days, depending on the length of the foundation, access to the property and the condition of the walls. We dig around the foundation, install the new drain in clean stone with a membrane, then backfill and level the ground. We give you a precise schedule with your quote.
My sewer is blocked or backing up. What should I do?
Avoid using water (toilets, laundry) and first have the line checked by a plumber, ideally with a camera inspection. If the blockage comes from a collapsed, broken or root-filled pipe under the yard, it has to be excavated to be repaired or replaced: that is where we come in, working with your plumber.
What are the signs of a sewer problem under the yard?
Repeated basement backups, slow drains throughout the house, gurgling sounds, a sewer smell, or sinking lawn above the line. Tree roots and old clay or cast-iron pipes are frequent causes.
Why is it important to replace a lead water service line?
Lead can dissolve into drinking water and is harmful to health, especially for young children and pregnant women. There is no safe level of exposure. Replacing the lead service line with a new pipe is the only permanent way to remove this source.
How can I tell if my water service line is made of lead?
Homes built before 1970 are the most likely to have a lead service line. The pipe entering the basement is then dull grey, soft, and shows a shiny mark when scratched; a magnet will not stick to it. Your municipality can also tell you whether your address is affected.
The City is replacing its part of the service line. Do I need to replace mine?
Yes, it is strongly recommended. Replacing only the public part leaves lead in the private portion on your property, and in Montréal the regulations actually require owners to replace their portion. Doing both at the same time avoids digging twice. We excavate the private portion of your service line, from the street to the foundation.
Do you restore the property after the work?
Yes. Once the work is done, we backfill, compact and level the ground, and leave the site clean. We explain ahead of time what will be affected (lawn, driveway, landscaping) so there are no surprises.
Are you licensed, and are quotes free?
AJF Excavation Inc. has been registered with the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ licence 5619-0523-01) for over 16 years. Quotes are free: fill out the form above or call us at 514 802-6246.