Tantallon, Nova Scotia

(902) 221-4582

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Built right, the first time.

Design & build, excavation, hardscape, and landscape for Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Tantallon, Chester, Hammonds Plains, and the surrounding HRM. 8+ years and over 1,000 projects.

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Excavation

Hardscape

Landscaping

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Team

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Halifax's Finest Land scaping & Excavation Team

Design & build, excavation, hardscape, and landscape for Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Tantallon, Chester, Hammonds Plains, and the surrounding HRM. 8+ years and over 1,000 projects.

Design & Build

Excavation

Hardscape

Landscaping

Snow

TRUSTED BY PEOPLE LIKE YOU

TRUSTED BY PEOPLE LIKE YOU

1,000+ Happy Customers in Nova Scotia

1,000+ Happy Customers in Nova Scotia

Free From Stress

Free From Stress

"I had an amazing experience with this company. I was greeted by the friendliest and most amazing people. From the start to the finish the process with Doucet Excavation & Stone Work. it was smooth and free from stress."

"I had an amazing experience with this company. I was greeted by the friendliest and most amazing people. From the start to the finish the process with Doucet Excavation & Stone Work. it was smooth and free from stress."

Three reasons we keep getting called back.

Why people pick Doucet Excavation & Stone Work

One crew, concept to keys.

We handle design, excavation, build, and finish landscape in house. One contract, one schedule, one accountable owner. No subs, no handoffs, no finger pointing when something needs fixing.

1,000+ builds across the HRM.

8+ years building in Halifax. 50+ five star Google reviews. Project budgets from $3,000 repairs to $500,000 custom homes. From Tantallon to Lawrencetown, Bedford to Chester & more!

Real rates, in writing.

$75/hour labor. $150/hour for excavator and operator. Pavers from $30/sq ft. Retaining walls from $75/sq ft. Every quote flat-priced and written. What we quote is what you pay.

Hear From Our Amazing Customers

Hear From Our Amazing Customers

A Happy Customer is Our Top Priority

A Happy Customer is Our Top Priority

  • Jason T

    Halifax

    Jack and his team are fantastic and did a phenomenal job. They took my blank canvas of a yard at my new build and turned it into exactly what I envisioned.

  • Scott S

    Halifax

    Jack and the lads did an amazing job constructing our hot tub concreate pad. The results were outstanding. They demonstrated professionalism throughout the project, ensuring the pad was perfectly level and met the required thickness for optimal support.

  • Cody M

    Halifax

    I had this company in to do a nice paver stone walkway and sod job. They did an amazing job very efficiently and the quality of work was outstanding . Very pleased with the outcome.

  • Timothy T

    Halifax

    Jack Doucet has been a pleasure to work with. Whether it's road work, gravel, or street plowing, he and his crew have constantly been diligent, dependable, and always cheerful.

  • Alexi M

    Halifax

    Jack and his team are very dependable, organized and easy to work with. They take great pride in their work and their results always show for it!

  • Chris B

    Halifax

    Jack and his team worked wonders in transforming our backyard into a relaxing retreat. They were very flexible as our plans changed and offered suggestions on improvements we had not thought of but tie the area together.

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Construction, excavation, design & build, landscaping, and snow services across Halifax and the HRM

Construction, excavation, design & build, landscaping, and snow services across Halifax and the HRM

Our Six services

Our 6 Services

Six services. One in house crew.

Doucet handles construction, design + build, excavation, hardscape and landscape, and full season property maintenance under one team. From breaking ground on a custom home in May to plowing your driveway in February.

Doucet handles construction, design + build, excavation, hardscape and landscape, and full season property maintenance under one team. From breaking ground on a custom home in May to plowing your driveway in February.

Construction & design + build — custom homes from $3,000 to any budget

Custom homes & additions

Excavation, foundation & drainage — $150/hour machine + operator

Excavation, drainage & site work

Hardscape — paver patios from $30/sq ft, retaining walls from $75/sq ft

Hardscape, sod & full landscape

Landscape, sod & property maintenance — sod from $2.50/sq ft, season contracts from $1,000

Hardscape, sod & full landscape

24/7 Snow plowing & salting

1-Year workmanship warranty

Curved stone wall surrounding a circular paved area
Curved stone wall surrounding a circular paved area
Owner Jack Doucet
Owner Jack Doucet

Our process

How a Doucet project actually goes

How a Doucet project works

Every Doucet job follows the same path from first call to final walkthrough. You always know where things are at and what's coming next.

Free on site visit. Within 3 to 5 days of your call. We measure, walk the site, and talk through what you want.

25% deposit locks your spot. The remaining 75% is paid on completion.

Flat written quote in 24 hours. No phone only ballparks. What we quote is what you pay.

Owner walks every project. Same in house crew daily. Final walkthrough with Jack before invoicing.

Our Past Work

Gallery

Excavator
Backyard
Finished stone
FInished Backyard
Laying Stone
Finished stone work

Questions?

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Serving Areas

Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Tantallon, Chester, Hubbards, and surrounding HRM communities

Opening Hours

Mon - Friday: 6am-6pm

Doucet Team

8+

Years Experience

50+

5 Star Reviews

1,000+

Projects Complete

Doucet Team

8+

Years Experience

50+

5 Star Reviews

1,000+

Projects Complete

Doucet Team

8+

Years Experience

50+

5 Star Reviews

1,000+

Projects Complete

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas do you serve? We serve Halifax and communities right across Halifax Regional Municipality and the surrounding areas — including Dartmouth, Bedford, Cole Harbour, Waverley, Hammonds Plains, Lucasville, Brookside, Upper Tantallon, St. Margaret's Village, Harrietsfield, Halibut Bay, Hubbards, and Chester. Don't see your community? Give us a call — there's a good chance we cover it.

Do you offer free quotes? Yes — all of our quotes are free and no-obligation. Reach out by phone, text, or through our website and we'll get you an estimate.

Are you licensed and insured? Yes. Doucet Landscaping Excavation & Stonework Inc. is fully licensed and insured for all landscaping, hardscape, and excavation work.

How long does a project take? It depends on the job — every project is different. Your timeline comes down to what you want done and how big the project is. We'll give you a clear estimate of how long your specific job will take when we provide your quote.

Do you offer snow removal or winter services? Yes, we offer snow removal and winter services. Reach out for availability and seasonal options.

How do I get a quote? Easy — call or text us at (902) 221-4582, or fill out the contact form on our website. We aim to get back to you within one business day.