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What to Do When Water Starts Pooling in Your Backyard

Those puddles might look harmless, but they could be warning signs of bigger issues. Here’s how to fix poor drainage before it damages your foundation or landscape.

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We provide top-quality excavation solutions designed to protect your home and enhance its value.

Do I Really Need Excavation for My Home Project?

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Do I Really Need Excavation for My Home Project?

Many homeowners skip this step to save money and end up paying more later. Here’s when excavation is essential and what it actually does for your project.

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What’s Under Your Yard Might Be Hurting Your Home

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What’s Under Your Yard Might Be Hurting Your Home

If your lawn is always wet, your patio keeps shifting, or cracks are showing in your foundation, the real problem might be below the surface. Here’s how to tell.

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Site Grading 101: Why Water Isn’t Draining Away From Your House

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Site Grading 101: Why Water Isn’t Draining Away From Your House

Poor drainage is one of the most common homeowner headaches. This post explains how grading works, why it matters, and how excavation can solve the root problem.

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Thinking of Adding a Garage, Shed, or Sunroom? Read This First

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Thinking of Adding a Garage, Shed, or Sunroom? Read This First

Before you build anything new, you need to make sure the ground underneath is ready. This guide covers what homeowners need to know about prepping for outbuildings and additions.

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Why Your DIY Retaining Wall Keeps Failing (And What to Do About It)

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Why Your DIY Retaining Wall Keeps Failing (And What to Do About It)

Retaining walls need more than just stacked blocks. Learn how soil pressure, water flow, and proper excavation make or break your backyard project.

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What to Do When Water Starts Pooling in Your Backyard

PMD Insights

What to Do When Water Starts Pooling in Your Backyard

Those puddles might look harmless, but they could be warning signs of bigger issues. Here’s how to fix poor drainage before it damages your foundation or landscape.

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How to Know If Your Concrete Pad Was Properly Prepped

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How to Know If Your Concrete Pad Was Properly Prepped

That new driveway or patio might look great now, but what’s underneath matters most. Learn the signs of a poor base and when it’s time to take a closer look.

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Is It Safe to Dig Here? What Homeowners Get Wrong About Utilities and Excavation

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Is It Safe to Dig Here? What Homeowners Get Wrong About Utilities and Excavation

Thinking of trenching for a new water line or electrical cable? Before you grab a shovel, here’s what you need to know about locates, permits, and underground risk.

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We try to keep things simple and clear. Here's what most people ask.

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Whether you’re digging for a new foundation, installing drainage, or prepping a site for your dream build, PMD Excavation gets it done clean, safe, and right the first time across St. Thomas, London, and Southwestern Ontario.

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