Licensed · Fully Insured · Free on-site quotes within 24 hours · Call 416-317-3090 · 24/7 emergency response for storm damage, sinkholes, broken water lines · Financing partners available for projects over $5,000
Free Pool Excavation Cost Guide (2026)
5-page PDF — real GTA cost ranges, permit timelines for every major city, what affects your price, 7 red flags to watch for.
Mini Excavator Services GTA
OCM operates Yanmar ViO35 and smaller mini excavators that fit through standard 36 in gates and work in 8 ft side yards — perfect for residential jobs where full-size equipment can’t reach. Pool digs in fenced backyards, basement underpinning, drain tile, hot tub footings, stump removal, and tight-access utility trenching across the GTA.
What Our Mini Excavators Do Best
- Tight-access pool excavation — fenced backyards, side-yard pools, infill-lot pools.
- Hot tub & spa footings — engineered footings drilled in tight backyards.
- Basement underpinning prep — careful excavation alongside existing foundations.
- Drain tile & weeping tile installation around existing homes.
- Stump grinding & tree-root removal.
- Garden bed prep, retaining wall excavation, hardscape base prep.
- Equipment rental with operator — half-day, full-day, weekly rates.
- Trenching for utilities, drainage, irrigation.
How Mini Excavator Jobs Run
- Free on-site assessment. We measure gate width, slope, and turning room.
- Quote within 24 hours.
- Lawn protection. Plywood mats or rubber tracks over delicate lawn areas.
- Excavation. Yanmar ViO35 (or smaller for ultra-tight) does the dig.
- Spoil disposal. Wheelbarrow or compact dump trailer for hauling out.
- Surface restoration. Lawn touch-up, sod replacement, hardscape repair as quoted.
Mini Excavator Rates in the GTA
Operated mini excavator rental runs $130–$185 per hour including operator, transport, and fuel. Day rates from $850; weekly $3,500. Project-based quoting available for known jobs (pool digs typically $4,500–$9,000; basement underpinning prep $6,000–$15,000). Travel within the GTA is included. Call 416-317-3090 for current rates.
Why GTA Homeowners and Builders Choose OCM
- Compact equipment that fits 36 in gates — no fence removal required.
- Experienced operators — every operator on staff has 5+ years.
- Lawn protection included on every residential job.
- Licensed, fully insured, fully insured.
- Free quotes within 24 hours.
- Same-week start on most residential mini-excavator jobs.
- 2-year workmanship warranty on any structural work.
Project Gallery
Related Services
- Excavation Services — Full excavation services including larger equipment.
- Trenching & Post Drilling — Utility trenches and post drilling.
- Site Preparation — Builder site prep across the GTA.
- Deck Building — Custom decks — same crew handles the footings.
- Get a Free Quote — Schedule your on-site visit.
Get Your Free Mini Excavator Services Quote Today
Call 416-317-3090 or request a free quote online. We’ll visit your property, discuss your project, and have a written quote in your inbox within 24 hours.
OCM Excavation — GTA Service Areas
We provide mini excavator services across Richmond Hill and the Greater Toronto Area:
Richmond Hill · Vaughan · Markham · Toronto · Thornhill · Aurora · Newmarket · King City · Barrie
Not sure what your project will cost? See our 2026 excavation cost guide or request a free estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions — Mini Excavator Services GTA
in the GTA? Let’s talk.
Get a Free On-Site Quote
Tell us about the job and we will come out and price it. Free, no obligation, and most quotes go out within 24 hours. Prefer to talk it through first? Call 416-317-3090.
Get a Free Quote — Same-Day Response
Call or text us. We cover all of the GTA and typically respond within 2 hours during business hours.
Licensed · Insured · Serving GTA since 2008