Commercial Services
G&R Kelly is proud to have emerged from a small family business in 1969 to become the expansive commercial enterprise that exists today. Our team members and staff bring a wealth of hard work, dedication, experience, and expertise to each of your unique projects. ISN certification allows us to implement advanced methods in quality assurance and safety for both our employees and our clients. Some of our highly satisfied clients include the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Halifax Regional Water Commission, School Boards, Nova Scotia Power, and an ever increasing number of local commercial and residential property owners. Listed below are some of the many ways we stand ready to serve you.

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Access Road Construction & Maintenance
G&R Kelly has built a solid reputation for quality road construction in Nova Scotia. We provide start to finish road construction services including excavation, material removal, filling, compaction, construction and finishing stages.
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Asphalt & Concrete
Our commercial paving and concrete construction crews can be found working throughout HRM and beyond on projects of all sizes.
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Communication Tower Foundation
Communications tower construction begins with a rock-solid foundation. We work closely with you to ensure your tower foundation meets local and Industry Canada requirements for location, height, standards, accessibility, soil conditions, safety and o…
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Demolition
Demolition involves much more than just tearing a structure down. G&R Kelly obtains necessary permits, submits necessary notifications, disconnects utilities and develops site-specific safety and work plans.
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Drainage
Every year, G&R Kelly helps solve residential, commercial and landscaping drainage challenges for individuals, businesses and municipalities.
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Electrical Trenching & Duct Banks
G&R Kelly can readily accommodate your needs by building custom underground casings facilitating the consolidation of wiring conduit into centralized underground paths.
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Environmental Remediation
We are experts in contaminated soil removal, but equally as experienced in removing contaminated surface water and our staff are also certified in commercial and residential oil tank installation and removal.
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Equipment Rental with Operator
When you need extra horsepower for your project, G&R Kelly is the perfect heavy construction equipment rental option.
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Excavation
Whatever you need to dig, you can trust G&R Kelly to do it safely and professionally. We’ve been providing excavation services in the Halifax Regional Municipality for decades.
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Heavy Civil Construction Company
With projects of this size and scope, you want to ensure that you are employing an experienced and trusted team that has the resources, skills, and history of successfully completing projects of this magnitude — on time and within budget.
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Landscaping
We work with our commercial landscaping clients to create and maintain inspiring landscapes for their businesses and commercial properties.
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Lot Clearing & Grubbing
When it comes to large scale lot clearing projects, we are certified in erosion and sediment control for highway, road and building site construction and can design a plan as part of the scope of work if required.
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Retaining Walls
Retaining wall construction requires the right design and material to ensure that whatever you need to hold back stays where it’s supposed to.
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Rock Breaking
Rock is a painful reality for builders in Nova Scotia. Whether it’s needed for excavation, levelling, site development or road construction, we provide rock breaking services that will get those obstacles out of your way.
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Sanitary, Storm & Water
G&R Kelly has over 40 years of experience in the renewal and installation of municipal, commercial and residential sanitary, storm and water systems.
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Snow Removal
When it snows, you need a reliable snow removal contractor that can make it go away quickly before it turns to slush or freezes. G&R Kelly snow and ice removal services maintains a fleet of snow and ice removal equipment that’s ready to roll day or…
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Special Projects
When projects fall outside of “everyday construction”, G&R Kelly can build the team of specialists you need to make your project a success.
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Trails & Parks
For over 40 years, G&R Kelly has been providing our services to the Halifax Regional Municipality in the construction and maintenance of their trails and park spaces.
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Utility Pole Installation
We offer fast and affordable solutions for utility pole, power pole and telephone pole installation. We work closely with Nova Scotia Power to ensure safe installation that meets their rigorous installation specifications and standards.