Morris started his excavating and grading company back in 1946 when he was just 25. His first bulldozer, a 1946 6-Ton Oliver-Cletric Model BD. The machine, which he bought for $7,000, boasts a 38-HP engine that Morris recalls was quite often a few horses short for the job it was called to do.
As his skills became known throughout the area, his clientele grew to include local contractors and tradesmen who were busy building homes in the surrounding towns and villages.Gradually the business expanded. Later on his sons came on board, the staff grew, and the little Oliver-Cletrac was joined by more and more equipment.
As his skills became known throughout the area, his clientele grew to include local contractors and tradesmen who were busy building homes in the surrounding towns and villages.Gradually the business expanded. Later on his sons came on board, the staff grew, and the little Oliver-Cletrac was joined by more and more equipment.
Services
Established in 1946, Morris Shelswell Excavating and grading Ltd. is a family owned excavating company committed to the satisfaction of their customers. We specialize in Digging Basements, Installing Septics, Constructing Ponds, Building Retaining Walls and much more.
Associates of Orillia & District Construction Association, Barrie Construction Association, Simcoe County Heavy Construction Association, Canadian Federation of Independent Business and the Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce.
Associates of Orillia & District Construction Association, Barrie Construction Association, Simcoe County Heavy Construction Association, Canadian Federation of Independent Business and the Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce.
Waterloo Biofilters are sustainable septic systems that provide a permanent combination of biological treatment and physical filtration of wastewater not matched by any other treatment technology. Our unique and patented process uses an engineered filter medium that is highly resistant to clogging, has the highest surface area-to-volume ratio in the industry, and is warranted to last at least 20 years!
We have a variety of new and recycled material for your landscaping needs. We can supply granite for those shoreline jobs or landscaping; Granite boulders from 6 inches to 6 feet. We have access to many quarries and pits for your limestone, aggregate or armour stone for retaining walls, recycled concrete crushed to 2 minus, topsoil screened or unscreened available for your grading needs.
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Nate Williams
Sep 21, 2018
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Over the past year I have had a few projects done by Shelswell.
(New septic, foundation for new addition and grading)
I can't say enough good things about this company.
The employees are polite, courteous,punctual and well mannered.
The machines were driven with precision and care.
Communication was quick and responsive.
Very professional , I would 100% recommend their services.
(New septic, foundation for new addition and grading)
I can't say enough good things about this company.
The employees are polite, courteous,punctual and well mannered.
The machines were driven with precision and care.
Communication was quick and responsive.
Very professional , I would 100% recommend their services.
