A family business, built on the base

Founded in 1998 by Antonino Frenna, Excavation Frenna is a family-run Montreal company. Today his son Giancarlo has joined the team — two generations, one commitment to work done right.

Excavation work — Excavation Frenna in Montreal
Since 1998

It started with Antonino Frenna

In 1998, Antonino Frenna started the company on a simple idea: a beautiful paver surface, smooth asphalt or a wall that holds up over time is won first below the surface. Clean excavation, a compacted granular base and proper drainage — that's where he built his reputation.

Year after year, he invested in his own equipment — excavators and dump trucks — to keep every step under one roof and stay accountable for it. From the first cut to the final finish, the same crew stands behind the quality.

Finished paving stone project in Montreal — Excavation Frenna
The next generation

Today, his son Giancarlo carries the trade forward

The next generation has arrived: Antonino's son Giancarlo has joined the business. He grew up around the job sites and is learning the trade where it counts — with both feet in the base.

Same name, same standard — just one more generation to carry it. Giancarlo is already hands-on across the company:

  • Co-managing day-to-day operations with his father
  • Leading the work on the job site
  • Handling estimates and client contact
  • Learning every trade, hands-on
Our journey

From 1998 to today

A family company that grew one trade at a time — always keeping the work, and the accountability, in-house.

01

1998 — The beginning

Antonino Frenna founds Excavation Frenna in Montreal.

02

Our own fleet

Investing in our own excavators and 12-wheeler dump trucks — no subcontractors.

03

Five trades

The expertise grows: paving stone, asphalt, retaining walls, sod and hauling.

04

Second generation

Giancarlo joins his father — the business moves into its second generation.

What sets us apart

Why a family business makes the difference

A name on every project

Frenna is a family name. It's on our trucks and on every job site — so we treat every project like our reputation, because it is.

Two generations, one standard

Know-how passes from Antonino to Giancarlo with no shortcuts: we build the base properly, every time.

Our equipment, our crew

We own our excavators and 12-wheeler dump trucks. No subcontractors, no surprise delays — just our crew, start to finish.

1998
Year founded
25+
Years of experience
2
Generations
500+
Projects completed

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