Since 1974

PEI's trusted name in excavation services.

At MacIsaac Backhoeing Services, we pride ourselves on being more than just contractors; we are a dedicated partner to our clients and a proud member of the Summerside community. As we look to the future, we are excited to continue growing, innovating, and contributing to the development of our area, providing top-notch excavation services for many more years to come.

We are committed to establishing lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member of our team

Brett Poirier

Rave reviews for Daniel and his team. Excellent service, great communication, and most of all integrity in business. A great skill. Would highly recommend.

Anchor Suites

Daniel and the team at MacIssac Backhoeing are incredible. I appreciate how easy they are to communicate with, and also how honest/transparent they are. Daniel was able to complete and guide us through an install of a very large septic system. They were quick and efficient. There is no one else I'd rather have worked with on this. I will call him anytime I require any service he provides. They are skilled at what they do!

Mark Kilbride

I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Daniel and his crew at MacIsaac's Backhoeing Services. They are professionals at their craft and I am very pleased with the final result. I highly recommend!!

Marc-André Gallant

Thank you to Daniel and his crew for doing all our landscaping and septic. Very great at answering questions, the jobs were done quick and done right. We couldn’t be any happier!

Laura Wilson

Thank you to Daniel and the Team at MacIsaac BackHoeing Services for the great work you did completing our new septic system. The process was easy, smooth and stress free from start to finish. We appreciate you! Thank you so much.

Kevin Campbell

These guys are awesome. Immaculate septic tank installation. Able to answer any questions you may have about anything during any type of process. Willing to work with you if you have any special requests during projects (I had my old tank removed and the new tank moved to a new location further down so I can build on - this required more digging, more pipe to lay down, etc). They were here working VERY late one night to finish up the project. Daniel & crew really takes time explaining things to you in a way so that you can be comfortable with what is going on and the future of project - you know as the project is going on that everything is being done the RIGHT way which is very important, and is something you don't get with a lot of companies these days. These guys are great at checking in to make sure everything is working smoothly once installed. The crew is great - it has been the same crew of hard working people for several years which speaks volumes about what kind of a crew this company has, and what kind of management the company has as well.

Lindsay Kelly

Daniel and his crew at MacIsaac’s were nothing short of wonderful while replacing my septic system. Daniel walked me through the entire process, providing quotes, updates and information that made the project as stress free as possible. Work was completed on time and as quoted, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

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5x Dump Trucks
3x Plow Trucks
2x Backhoes | Deck Trucks | Skid Steers | Crew Trucks
2x 20 Ton Floats
6-Ton Roller
2-Ton Roller

We even offer emergency appointments 24/7 for those times when you just can’t wait.

Sitework & Services

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Sitework

Adding a building to your property is a major undertaking no matter how you look at it. Whether it’s a home, a shop, or another outbuilding, having the site preparation done properly helps to ensure a successful project.

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Foundation Pad Excavation

Every home starts with a foundation/pad. Let us help you get started. We offer frost wall, full basement and pad excavation, as well as, mini-home pads, gravel and poly. We can also provide you with contacts for the most reliable contractors on PEI.

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Water & Sewer

Underground Boring is now available! Whether you are building a new home, upgrading your current home or having problems with your existing sewer line, let us take that burden off your shoulders with fast, efficient 24 hour service.

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Oil Spills

An oil spill can be devastating to the owners, neighbors and the environment as a whole. Call us for a free consultation and we can point you in the right direction with the right contacts.

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Land Clearing

Whether you have a wooded lot you need to clear for your new home or want to tidy up your yard from those unwanted stumps, trees, shrubs and bushes- contact us. We can make your backyard an oasis again.

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Septic System & Perk Tests

Fully insured and licensed with the Province of Prince Edward Island,we can repair/replace existing septic systems or get us to inspect the septic system before buying your new rural home.

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Driveways & Pads

If you are repairing a damaged shale, gravel or crushed asphalt driveway from the harsh PEI winters or age, or you simply don’t want to spend money on an asphalt driveway, call us for a free quote.

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Basement Waterproofing

Whether you have had your basement flooded once upon a time or you want to prevent that from happening and are just taking precautions, let us introduce you to basement waterproofing in PEI.

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Landscaping

From grading and finishing your new home property, we do it all. Landscaping- supplying topsoil, seeding or sodding. Hardscaping- walkways, fireplaces, retaining walls etc.