Business Details
Emergency
services
Environmental & Spill Response Services in Atlantic Canada
Founded over 35 years ago, Sutherland Excavating has grown from a small team of four to a dedicated workforce of 16 professionals led by President Blake Sutherland and Vice President Stacey Sutherland. Our company has built a reputation for excellence in environmental remediation, petroleum tank installation, and emergency spill response across Atlantic Canada. With a steadfast commitment to safety, we have maintained COR certification from NBCSA for 17 years, ensuring rigorous training and equipment standards. Our fleet of modern machinery and specialized industrial vacuum trucks enables us to handle projects of all scales, from residential heating tank installations to large-scale marine spill cleanups.We prioritize proactive contingency planning for industrial clients and maintain 24/7 readiness to respond to emergencies. Our expertise spans contaminated site remediation, hydro excavation, and infrastructure upgrades, serving diverse sectors including healthcare, energy, and transportation. Backed by decades of experience and partnerships with major oil companies, we deliver reliable solutions tailored to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Our dedication to environmental stewardship and community safety has solidified our role as a trusted leader in the region's contracting industry.
Services
Oil Spill Response
Petroleum Tank Installation
Contaminated Site Cleanup
Heavy Equipment Services
Industrial Vacuum Truck
Hydro Excavating
Environmental Remediation
Tank Cleaning and Repair
Oil/Water Separator Services
Marine Spill Response
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of environmental remediation expertise in Atlantic Canada
- Maintain COR certification with 17 years of continuous safety compliance
- 24/7 emergency spill response capability with dedicated response trailers
- Fleet of modern industrial vacuum trucks and heavy equipment
- Certified to meet major oil companies' strict operational requirements
Associations and certifications
- COR Certified by NBCSA
Services
Oil Spill Response
We provide 24/7 emergency response for land and marine oil spills, equipped with specialized trailers containing absorbents, booms, skimmers, and protective gear. Our COR-certified team handles gasoline tanker rollovers and ocean tanker spills through annual training drills. Serving all of New Brunswick with rapid deployment capabilities for environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
Petroleum Tank Installation
Specializing in petroleum storage tank installations for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Our certified crews install steel, fiberglass, and composite tanks ranging from 200-gallon heating systems to large-scale bulk plants. We provide complete turnkey solutions including pump systems, vapor extraction, and regulatory compliance for major oil companies and government clients.
Contaminated Site Cleanup
We remediate sites contaminated by bunker C oil, fuel oil, and hazardous substances using pump-and-treat systems, bio-remediation, and soil disposal methods. Our services include installing vapor extraction systems and handling environmental restoration projects for industrial clients. All work meets strict regulatory standards with proper containment and disposal protocols.
Heavy Equipment Services
Our modern fleet handles excavation, grading, trenching, and infrastructure projects across New Brunswick. Services include rail line relocation, culvert installation, and industrial site preparation. Operators have decades of experience managing projects from small driveway installations to large-scale commercial developments with precision and safety compliance.
Industrial Vacuum Truck
We operate full-size industrial vacuum trucks with hydro excavation capabilities for precise non-mechanical digging. This service supports utility locating, potholing, and debris removal while minimizing environmental impact. The equipment handles liquid and solid waste extraction for industrial clients requiring safe, accurate excavation near sensitive infrastructure.
People
Blake Sutherland
President
With over 35 years in the industry, Blake leads safety initiatives and emergency preparedness programs. He emphasizes annual training and equipment upgrades to maintain COR certification standards.
Stacey Sutherland
Vice President
As Vice President, Stacey oversees daily operations and client relations. She ensures project execution meets environmental regulations while maintaining the company's commitment to Atlantic Canada's communities.
Questions
What areas do you serve for environmental remediation?
We provide services throughout New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island with rapid response capabilities for environmental emergencies.
Are you certified for petroleum tank installations?
Yes, our crews meet major oil companies' requirements and hold COR certification through NBCSA for safety compliance.
Do you handle marine oil spills?
We have specialized equipment and training for both land and water-based oil spill response including marine incidents.
What heavy equipment services do you offer?
Our fleet handles excavation, grading, trenching, and infrastructure projects from small residential jobs to large industrial developments.
How quickly can you respond to emergencies?
We maintain 24/7 readiness with dedicated response trailers and on-call personnel for immediate spill response situations.