A. W. Forrest Contracting

09/15/2026

Taking on some more bookings for next week and into the fall. Call or text 902-577-9800. You cal also message through Facebook.

- driveways
- erosion control
- utility trenches
- garage pads
- building demos
- general excavation.
- stump removal

09/12/2026

🚛 CAPE BRETON ↔ NEWFOUNDLAND — FREIGHT / EQUIPMENT HAULING

Heading to Newfoundland this week, potentially this weekend, with an empty 20’ equipment trailer.

Looking to take paid loads over and potentially bring items back.

✅ Equipment & machinery
✅ ATVs / side-by-sides
✅ Marine equipment
✅ Engines & parts
✅ Construction materials
✅ Palletized freight
✅ Large items / commercial equipment

20’ equipment trailer available

If you have something that needs to get to Newfoundland — or something coming back to Cape Breton — send me a message with:

📍 Pickup location
📍 Delivery location
📦 What you’re hauling
⚖️ Approx. weight
📏 Dimensions
📅 When it’s ready

Competitive backhaul pricing.

Message me for a quote.

09/12/2026

Busy day up in Inverness County removing this old house from a property.

Big thanks to Gordon MacDonald Welding Ltd for getting us out of a bind yet again. Always nice to have a great business handy when you’re a couple hours from home.

09/03/2026

08/31/2026

Busy day today! 😂

Spending a few hours this morning fighting with a boat engine that we’ve had in the yard for a while. Rebuilt the engine, got it this far, and now we’re replacing a stubborn gasket that decided it wanted to leak. 🤦‍♂️

At this point, I’m pretty sure the boat is winning. 😂 Hopefully I can get it wrapped up soon so the owners can finally enjoy it instead of me!

This afternoon, we’re off to pick up the excavator in Christmas Island and move it to Marble Mountain for some cleanup work.

From boat engines to excavators… just another day! 💪

08/18/2026

🌧️ Out on the road today!

Even on this wet, rainy day, we’re heading out to look at some upcoming projects. We’ll be travelling anywhere between Sydney and Marble Mountain today.

If you’ve been thinking about getting some excavation, groundwork, or carpentry done, give us a call or send us a message. We may be in your area and can stop by to take a look and provide a quote.

📞 902-577-9800
📩 Call or message today!

A.W. Forrest Contracting — Let’s build something great together.

08/09/2026

We were busy last week installing a waterline for some fine folks up the country. This week we will be in Iona assisting the well drillers running a new water line into a home. We should have some time this week to add a couple more projects. If you’re looking to have some ground work completed no matter the size let us know. Call or message!!!

07/30/2026

Hey we’re on are way to Benacadie Pond for a few days. Please let us know if you’re needing any ground work completed.
Call 902-577-9800

Halò! Tha sinn air ar slighe gu Loch Bheinn na Cadaidh airson beagan làithean. Ma tha sibh feumach air obair-talmhainn sam bith a dhèanamh, leigibh fios thugainn!

07/16/2026

07/15/2026

We are terrible at posting work we have completed but here are a few from the past week or so.

For all your excavation and carpentry needs message or give us a call. 902-577-9800