Business Details
Professional Excavation Services Augusta
Ken Miller Excavating has been serving Augusta and surrounding areas for 43 years as a family-owned civil contracting business. Founded by Ken Miller, the company now operates under the leadership of Ken, his son Blair, and nephew Rodney. Our team of 30+ employees manages a fleet of 30+ equipment units to deliver comprehensive excavation solutions for residential and commercial clients. We specialize in septic system design and installation, municipal infrastructure projects, and commercial site preparation. Our residential services include foundation excavation, utility trenching, and driveway construction while commercial work spans road development, industrial site preparation, and environmental compliance projects.With decades of local expertise, we operate heavy equipment fleets ranging from excavators to asphalt units. Our licensed professionals meet all Health Unit and Environmental requirements for wastewater treatment systems. We offer both contract services and equipment rentals across locations from Kingston to Ottawa. Our commitment to quality execution is reflected in client testimonials praising our attention to detail and project execution. This multi-generational business continues to build on its reputation for reliable, professional service delivery.
Services
Residential excavation
Commercial site work
Septic system installation
Equipment rental
Municipal infrastructure
Highlights and features
- 43 years of local excavation experience
- Multi-generational family owned and operated
- Fleet of 30+ modern excavation equipment units
- Licensed for septic system installations and repairs
- Serves areas from Kingston to Ottawa
What people say
Job well done
Excellent crew
Attention to detail
Professional execution
Thank you again
Services
Residential excavation
We provide complete residential excavation solutions including foundation digging, utility trenching, and site preparation. Our licensed team installs conventional septic systems and filter media beds meeting tertiary quality standards. We also handle driveway construction, pool excavation, and final grading projects.
Commercial site work
Our commercial services include full site preparation for developments, road and sewer construction, and industrial septic system installations. We operate Ministry of Environment licensed equipment for handling hydrocarbon contaminated soils and provide float services for large projects.
Equipment rental
We offer operated rental of our extensive equipment fleet including excavators, bulldozers, graders, and specialized trucks. All rentals include experienced operators and meet safety compliance standards for various construction applications.
Septic system installation
As licensed installers, we design and implement residential septic systems including conventional setups and advanced filter media beds. We also perform repairs and replacements to meet current Health Unit and Environmental regulations for wastewater treatment.
Municipal infrastructure
We execute municipal watermain and sewer reconstruction projects with our specialized equipment and experienced crew. Our services include complete site preparation, utility installation, and compliance with public infrastructure standards for local government contracts.
People
Ken Miller
Founder/Owner
Founder of Ken Miller Excavating with 43 years of industry experience. Established the business as a one-man operation that has grown into a 30+ employee company with extensive equipment resources.
Blair Miller
Owner
Co-owner with extensive experience in civil contracting. Manages business operations alongside Ken and Rodney, continuing the family tradition of quality excavation services for residential and commercial clients.
Rodney Miller
Owner
Co-owner contributing to business growth through project oversight and client relations. Brings decades of hands-on experience in excavation and civil construction projects across eastern Ontario.
Braden Miller
Project Manager/Estimator
Handles project management and cost estimation with technical expertise in excavation planning. Provides accurate project assessments while maintaining family business commitment to client satisfaction.
Questions
What residential excavation services do you offer?
We provide foundation excavation, septic system installation, utility trenching, driveway construction, and final grading services for residential properties.
Do you handle commercial construction projects?
Yes, we specialize in commercial site preparation, road construction, industrial septic systems, and environmental compliance projects.
Are you licensed for septic system work?
We are a licensed installer of conventional septic systems and filter media beds meeting all Health Unit requirements.
What equipment do you have available?
Our fleet includes excavators, bulldozers, graders, trucks, and specialized units for hydrocarbon contaminated soil handling.
Do you operate outside Augusta?
We serve locations from Kingston to Cornwall and as far north as Ottawa for contract projects.
Can you provide equipment rentals?
Yes, we offer operated heavy equipment rentals with experienced operators for various construction needs.
