Gary Prest Excavating

Gary Prest Excavating Excavating, tree removal (split/chipped ), dump trailer, light trucking, sod cutter, plate tamper

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12/14/2025

Good times 🎄

11/26/2025

‼️The newly formed U13B Brookfield Elks Minor Hockey Team is currently looking for sponsors! ‼️

This is a great opportunity to promote your business to a local, targeted market in Colchester Country while supporting Minor Hockey! 🏒🥅

If you are interested in advertising with us, drop a comment below! 👇

11/05/2025

My daughters U13C hockey team is having a bottle drive fundraiser this Saturday November 8th, 1:30 pm at the Don Henderson Arena in Brookfield. Team members will be set up in the parking lot and would love to have your support!
SCMHA- South Colchester Minor Hockey Association

Bottle Drive this Saturday November 8th, 1:30 - 4pm at the Don Henderson Arena to support minor hockey! If you are busy...
11/04/2025

Bottle Drive this Saturday November 8th, 1:30 - 4pm at the Don Henderson Arena to support minor hockey!
If you are busy Saturday I can pick up any bottles / cans you have to donate, just send me a message.
Thank-you for your support!

The boss 🐕 and Gary getting ready to head out!
10/14/2025

The boss 🐕 and Gary getting ready to head out!

Fall is the ideal season for excavation projects for numerous reasons: favorable weather, soil stability, easier schedul...
10/05/2025

Fall is the ideal season for excavation projects for numerous reasons: favorable weather, soil stability, easier scheduling, and often, cost savings. Whether you’re breaking ground on a new project or preparing for spring, fall excavation offers the foundation you need to get started with confidence.

If you’re considering excavation this fall, reach out to me at (902) 957-4753. I'll be happy to discuss your project, answer any questions, and help you take advantage of the many benefits that the fall season brings to excavation work.

If you wait until winter for excavation, frozen ground can become a significant barrier. Excavating frozen soil requires...
10/03/2025

If you wait until winter for excavation, frozen ground can become a significant barrier. Excavating frozen soil requires specialized equipment and techniques, which can drive up project costs and lengthen timelines. By starting in the fall, you avoid the complications of working with frozen ground, reducing risks and keeping costs manageable.

By finishing excavation before winter, you also protect your project from common cold-weather issues like frost heave, where expanding ice crystals can shift soil and compromise foundations. A fall excavation allows time to secure and backfill foundations or other structures before winter hits, ensuring that your project remains stable despite winter’s freeze-thaw cycles.

Give me a call or send me a text at (902) 957-4753 and I'll be happy to come and take a look to help you make a plan for your next project!

Why You Should Do Your Excavation Project in the Fall One often-overlooked benefit of fall excavation is its reduced imp...
09/27/2025

Why You Should Do Your Excavation Project in the Fall

One often-overlooked benefit of fall excavation is its reduced impact on the surrounding environment.

Trees and plants are beginning their dormancy cycle in the fall, meaning they’re less vulnerable to disturbances from heavy equipment. The drier soil also minimizes soil compaction and erosion, as there’s less risk of waterlogging compared to spring. This means that excavation in the fall can reduce damage to the natural surroundings, helping to preserve the landscape while also saving time on erosion control and clean-up.

Give me a call or send me a text at (902) 957-4753 and I'll be happy to come and take a look to help you make a plan for your next project!

Fall is the ideal season for excavation projects for numerous reasons: favorable weather, soil stability, easier schedul...
09/25/2025

Fall is the ideal season for excavation projects for numerous reasons: favorable weather, soil stability, easier scheduling, and often, cost savings. \Whether you’re breaking ground on a new project or preparing for spring, fall excavation offers the foundation you need to get started with confidence.

If you’re considering excavation this fall, reach out to me at (902) 957-4753. I'll be happy to discuss your project, answer any questions, and help you take advantage of the many benefits that the fall season brings to excavation work.

Excavating in the fall allows property owners to lay a strong foundation for winter or spring projects. If you’re planni...
09/24/2025

Excavating in the fall allows property owners to lay a strong foundation for winter or spring projects. If you’re planning a building project, driveway, pool, or landscaping work that you want to complete by spring, fall excavation is ideal for getting the initial groundwork out of the way. This approach allows any settling, grading, or foundation work to be completed in advance, reducing the project’s lead time in the warmer months.

By doing this preparatory work in the fall, you also allow time to resolve any unexpected issues, such as hidden debris or underground utilities, before winter sets in. When the ground is stable and the site is prepped, you can dive straight into your next phase once the spring thaw arrives, getting a head start on the season.

If you are already thinking ahead to spring, give me a call and I can give you a head start for the best outcome: (902) 957-4753

Community Tree Planting this Saturday September 20th. Happy to be a part of this exciting project! 🌳🌲🌳
09/17/2025

Community Tree Planting this Saturday September 20th. Happy to be a part of this exciting project! 🌳🌲🌳

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3661 Highway 289
Brookfield, NS
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