A Bacher construction site on exposed granite, surrounded by forest

Muskoka & Haliburton, Ontario

Good work.
From the
ground up.

Excavation. Landscaping.
The groundwork for what comes next.

Tell us about your project
Built for this landscape.Explore Bacher Dorset, Ontario

Rooted in the region.
Ready for your project.

From raw land
to something lasting.

Every property has its own possibilities. And around here, its own challenges. Bacher Construction brings excavation and landscaping together to help move your project forward.

From preparing a new building site to shaping the space around your cottage, we work across Muskoka and Haliburton—with our feet firmly on the ground.

What we do

Two specialties.
One solid start.

Below the surface.
Beyond the ordinary.

Excavator working on a wooded building site01 /

Excavation

A strong project starts with the right groundwork. Full site preparation, excavation, grading, foundations and septic systems.

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Finished flagstone patio and fire pit in a cottage garden02 /

Landscaping

Outdoor spaces that feel at home in their surroundings. Natural stone, patios, steps and thoughtful grading bring it all together.

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01Excavation & site services

Get the site ready for your next step. Tell us what you’re building, where you’re building it, and what the property needs.

  • Full site preparation
  • Excavation
  • Septic systems
  • Foundations
  • Grading
Discuss your site
02Landscaping & stonework

Make more of your property, from the approach to the spaces where you spend time outside. Our project gallery shows natural stone patios, retaining walls and steps worked into the landscape.

  • Landscaping
  • Natural stone patios & walkways
  • Stone steps & retaining walls
  • Landscape grading
Discuss your landscape
03Plowing & sanding

Winter brings a different kind of groundwork. Contact our office to discuss plowing and sanding for your property, including service availability in your area.

Call 705-766-0204

A closer look

Our work.
Out in the world.

Real projects. Real terrain.
A few views from the job.

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A Bacher crew member on a wooded job siteThe people behind the work.

Bacher Construction

Local ground.
Hands-on people.

Based in Dorset, we work on properties across Muskoka and Haliburton. This is a landscape of granite, forest and water—and every site calls for a practical approach.

Our work brings together the heavy lifting and the finishing details: preparing a site, shaping the land, and making outdoor spaces work for the people who use them.

Get to know your project team
Bacher equipment at work grading a driveway beside a timber-accented garageMuskoka & Haliburton. On the ground, together.

Careers at Bacher

Good people.
Good work.

We’re always looking for the right people.

Take pride in your work? Enjoy being part of a hands-on crew? We’d like to hear from you. Our work takes us across Muskoka and Haliburton, from excavation and site preparation to landscaping.

Bring your experience

Heavy equipment operators

If you’re an experienced operator, tell us about the equipment you’ve run and the projects you’ve worked on.

Have other skills to bring to the crew? Introduce yourself. We’re interested in finding the right fit.

Introduce yourself

Email a brief introduction and your experience to info@johnbacherconstruction.com. Résumés welcome.

Let’s get started

A clear path forward.

Start a conversation
01 /

Tell us your plans.

Share your location, what you have in mind, and where you are in the process.

02 /

Talk through the site.

We’ll discuss the property, the scope of work, and what’s needed to get started.

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Plan the next step.

Work through the details with our team before moving your project forward.

Your next project starts here

Let’s make
some ground.

A new site. A better landscape.
Tell us what you have in mind.

What are you planning?

Opens your email app with these details. Review and send your enquiry there. Prefer to call? We’re at 705-766-0204.