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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.
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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
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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