LOT & LAND DEVELOPMENT, CLEARING & PAD PREP
Direct dispatch communication, experienced heavy equipment operators, ground-level beaver-tail float ramps, and guaranteed arrival windows across Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario.
- ✓ 100% Fully Insured Cargo & CVOR
- ✓ Upfront Pricing • No Surprise Fees
- ✓ Beaver-Tail Ground-Level Loading
- ✓ Direct Operator Contact (No Call Center)
Heavy Clearing, Trenching & Precision Grading Fleet
When your project demands dependable transportation, having the correct trailer configuration, load distribution, and experienced rigging operators is essential. At Floats N Tows, we operate purpose-built equipment designed for Northern Ontario's demanding job-site environments, variable highway conditions, and heavy machinery weights.
Equipment Specifications & Rigging Standards
- •Excavators with Root Rakes, Thumbs & Heavy Buckets
- •Bulldozers with 6-Way Blades for Rough & Finish Grading
- •Tandem & Tridem Dump Trucks for Soil & Aggregate Import/Export
- •Heavy Soil Compactors for Certified Engineering Pad Density
- •Laser-Guided Elevation Control for Drainage & Foundation Grades
What We Handle & Transport
Speak directly with transport dispatch to verify weights, permits, route timing, and honest arrival ETAs.
CALL (807) 867-1119HOW OUR DISPATCH PROCESS WORKS
- 01
Topography & Lot Layout Assessment
We review lot lines, grade contours, soil conditions, and bedrock depth to plan clearing and drainage paths efficiently.
- 02
Clearing, Grubbing & Earthmoving
Overburden, trees, and stumps are cleared out. Cut-and-fill grading balances the site while establishing positive runoff slopes.
- 03
Granular Base Placement & Final Compaction
We deliver and compact Granular A and B aggregates to create dense, level building pads and stable access roadways.
WHERE WE PROVIDE SITE PREP & EXCAVATION
Headquartered in Thunder Bay, we provide scheduled runs and on-demand hauling across all major Northwestern Ontario highway corridors. Choose a city for local dispatch details:
Thunder Bay, ON
Trans-Canada Hwy 11 & 17 Corridor Hub
Immediate local dispatch, ground-level float yard, daily aggregate transport, and regional mobilization across Northwestern Ontario.
Dryden, ON
Dedicated site prep & excavation routes serving Dryden and nearby communities (Vermilion Bay, Wabigoon, Eagle River).
Kenora, ON
Dedicated site prep & excavation routes serving Kenora and nearby communities (Keewatin, Jaffray Melick, Sioux Narrows).
Fort Frances, ON
Dedicated site prep & excavation routes serving Fort Frances and nearby communities (Emo, Devlin, Rainy River).
Longlac, ON
Dedicated site prep & excavation routes serving Longlac and nearby communities (Geraldton, Nakina, Caramat).
Geraldton, ON
Dedicated site prep & excavation routes serving Geraldton and nearby communities (Longlac, Beardmore, Jellicoe).
Sudbury, ON
Dedicated site prep & excavation routes serving Sudbury and nearby communities (Sault Ste. Marie, Espanola, Blind River).
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Dedicated site prep & excavation routes serving Sault Ste. Marie and nearby communities (Wawa, White River, Marathon).
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Lot & Land Development, Clearing & Pad Prep Questions
What is included in your lot and land development service?
We deliver turnkey site preparation: tree clearing, brush grubbing, rough and final grading, building pad preparation, ditching, culvert installation, and compacted gravel pad buildouts.
Do you supply and compact the granular base for building pads?
Yes. We haul Granular A, B, and crushed stone using our aggregate trucks, spread to grade, and vibratory-compact to required engineering bearing capacities.
Can you work on remote bush or camp lots?
Yes. Our heavy float trailers deliver excavators and bulldozers directly to off-grid bush properties, camp roads, and commercial resource access trails.
Ready to Book Lot & Land Development, Clearing & Pad Prep?Let's get it scheduled.
Speak directly with our transport dispatch. We confirm weights, routing, and honest arrival ETAs across all Northern Ontario routes.