Grading & Levelling
Precision land grading for drainage, foundation prep, and site development near Charleston Lake. We correct uneven terrain and ensure proper water flow away from structures.
Learn more ›CD Excavation works out of two locations — Russell and Charleston Lake — so lake jobs are local for us. Armour stone shorelines, beach grading, cottage driveways and site prep on Canadian Shield ground.
Precision land grading for drainage, foundation prep, and site development near Charleston Lake. We correct uneven terrain and ensure proper water flow away from structures.
Learn more ›Basement digs, site clearing, trenching, and large-scale earthwork around Charleston Lake. From small residential excavations to full site preparation, we have the right equipment.
Learn more ›French drains, swales, culverts, and surface water systems for Charleston Lake properties. We permanently fix drainage problems that damage foundations and flood yards.
Learn more ›New driveway construction and resurfacing around Charleston Lake. Properly drained, well-compacted driveways using gravel and granular materials built to survive Eastern Ontario winters.
Learn more ›Topsoil supply and placement, lot reshaping, and full landscape grading around Charleston Lake. We turn rough, uneven, or neglected properties into clean functional outdoor spaces.
Learn more ›Seasonal cleanup, brush clearing, and lot maintenance for Charleston Lake properties. Whether residential yard or rural acreage, we keep your land in top shape year-round.
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The shoreline was washing away a little more every spring. We set a wall of armour stone along the water's edge to stop the erosion, then graded and sanded the area behind it to make a usable beach.
Also close to Brockville
Charleston Lake sits on the Frontenac Axis, where the Canadian Shield reaches down into Eastern Ontario — granite ridges, thin soil and a long, irregular shoreline full of bays and islands. Charleston Lake is one of our two bases, alongside Russell, so we know the roads, the rock and what the ice does to a shoreline every spring.
Most of our work here is for cottage and waterfront owners around the lake and in nearby Athens and Lyndhurst: armour stone walls to stop erosion, beach and waterfront grading, cottage driveways and laneways over rock, and site prep for additions and outbuildings. Shoreline work on Charleston Lake usually needs a permit from Cataraqui Conservation, and we'll help you sort that out before we start.
We're an owner-operated crew that takes pride in the finish: we walk every site before we price it, show up when we say we will, and leave it graded out clean. That's how we've built our reputation across Eastern Ontario, one job at a time.
Yes. We work out of two locations, Russell and Charleston Lake, so jobs around the lake aren't a long-distance trip for us — they're local.
In most cases, yes. Cataraqui Conservation requires a permit for shoreline alterations, retaining walls and erosion work, and other approvals can apply too. We'll walk you through what your project needs before we start.
Usually. A mini excavator and skid steer fit down most cottage lanes, and we plan the route to protect trees and rock. If your property has water access only, call and we'll talk through options.
Send photos through the form below or call (613) 402-1127. With a base right at the lake, we can usually come look at the property quickly.
CD Excavation covers a wide area across Eastern Ontario from our Russell base.
Tell us about your project near Charleston Lake and we'll get back to you with a free, no-obligation estimate within 24–48 hours.
