Excavation & Foundations

Start Your Build on Solid Ground

Proper excavation and a well-built foundation are critical to the success of any structure. We Build provides excavation and foundation services designed for New Brunswick conditions, ensuring stability, drainage and long-term durability. By managing both excavation and foundation work, we maintain full control over quality, accuracy and scheduling from the ground up.

Local Soil Knowledge

We understand New Brunswick soil types, frost depths and water tables.

Precision Workmanship

Our crews are experienced in forming, pouring, and finishing foundations.

Precision Execution

Accurate elevations and layout ensure the rest of your build starts correctly.

Integrated Approach

We coordinate foundation work with framing and other construction phases to streamline your project.

Local Focus: Serving Fredericton and Beyond

We Build proudly serves Fredericton and surrounding communities in New Brunswick. This includes Douglas, Hanwell, Island View, Kingsclear, Lincoln, Mactaquac, New Maryland, Oromocto, and Rusagonis. By keeping our operations local, we respond quickly to your needs and maintain strong relationships with regional suppliers and inspectors.

What We Handle for Excavations & Foundations

Our Excavation & Foundation Process

Consultation & Site Evaluation

We assess soil, drainage and project requirements.

Layout & Excavation

Precise excavation to required depth and dimensions.

Footings Installation

Forming and pouring to engineered standards.

Foundation Construction

Walls formed, poured or assembled.

Waterproofing & Drainage

Protection systems installed before backfill.

Backfill & Final Prep

Compaction and grading ready for the next phase.

Our Clients Love How We Build

"When looking for a general contractor in Fredericton,
WE BUILD is the right choice!"

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you repair an existing foundation or only build new ones?

We do both. We can evaluate and repair cracked, settled or deteriorating foundations as well as build new ones.

We build poured concrete, ICF and, permanent wood foundations depending on project needs

Yes. We provide paid consultations and detailed project proposals. This ensures we dedicate the right time and resources to accurately plan your project and answer your questions. 

A typical new foundation may take one to three weeks depending on size and complexity.

We use a combination of membranes, drainage systems, and grading to control water infiltration.

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If you don’t have all the answers, don’t worry, we are here to help. Call us at 506-461-8597.

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