Garage Foundation & Excavation – West Grey Builder | JCB & SONS

Grey Bruce Construction completed the excavation and installed a new foundation for this 24’ x 36’ garage build in West Grey. As the builder and licensed carpenter on the project, we coordinated all layout and site prep to keep the work moving efficiently. This stage included digging for frost walls, forming the perimeter, and pouring footings to support the new concrete foundation.

This garage project is located just minutes from both Durham and Hanover—an area where we regularly provide custom builds, additions, and structural renovations. As a licensed carpenter based in West Grey, we’ve also completed projects in nearby communities like Priceville and just north of Mount Forest. Whether it’s concrete work, foundation layout, or full framing, JCB & Sons brings craftsmanship and oversight to every build. We specialize in garage construction and home improvements across Grey County and surrounding areas.

 The formwork for the new

footings

is in and ready for concrete.

 The footings are poured wider than the wall to make a strong base to carry the new building, and are dug down below the frost line.  The groove in the centre is called the key and is used to tie the walls into the footings.

 Here are the new foundation walls formed and poured with fresh concrete.  The bolts sticking up are the

anchor bolts

used to fasten down the new garage we are building.

 Gabriel came to inspect our work.  We found the main run for a weeping bed that didn't exist in the original permit for the septic during excavating.  When we had our footing inspection we discussed it with the building inspector.  We went with his recommendation to use a

sleeve

of 4" ABS under the new garage and than to run the white 3" PVC inside of that for the

weeping bed

for the septic.  This sleeve will help protect the white 3" PVC but will also allow for the weeping bed pipe to be replaced if necessary in the future without having to remove the garage floor.

Garage Preparation for a New 24’ x 36’ Build – West Grey, Ontario

This week, we began site prep for a new 24’ x 36’ garage in West Grey. As the builder and general contractor on the project, we brought in Grey Bruce Construction to handle excavation and foundation prep. The first step was relocating the existing 14’ x 24’ garage (pictured here) to clear the site for the new build.

The project is located between Durham and Hanover—an area where we frequently take on garage builds, additions, and full home renovations. Whether you’re in West Grey or just outside Hanover, JCB & Sons provides licensed builder and general contracting services with a focus on structural quality and long-term performance.

 The old concrete slab was 10" thick so we enlisted the help of this skid steer and hydraulic breaker from

Saugeen Sales and Rentals

 We brought in our

Branson Tractor

and Backhoe to do the heavy lifting!!