Completed concrete foundation walls in a wooded setting by Arise Foundations

Strong / Precise / From the ground up

Trusted Concrete Contractor in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Foundations, garage slabs, additions, stairwells and more, delivered with dependable workmanship from the first form to the final finish.

01 / Services

Services

Concrete work that sets the stage for everything that follows, whether it is a dream home, an addition, or a multi-property development.

Insulated concrete foundation walls and floor preparation
01

Concrete foundations

Strong, precise foundation systems built to support the entire project.

Engineered concrete slab under construction
02

Engineered slabs

Reinforced slab systems built to engineered specifications for demanding projects.

Suspended concrete slab under construction
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Suspended slabs

Structural concrete slabs formed and reinforced above supporting spaces.

Concrete foundation for a building addition
04

Additions

Structural concrete work that creates a solid base for expanded living space.

Finished concrete garage slab
05

Garage slabs

Prepared, formed and finished for dependable long-term use.

Finished concrete entrance stairs
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Patios, stairwells + steps

Durable finished concrete for outdoor living spaces and safe, lasting access.

Duncan Forbes, owner of Arise Foundations, with his dogs Sabo and Lucy
Duncan Forbes Owner
Sabo and Lucy at the concrete form yard
Sabo + Lucy

02 / Meet the owner

Meet Duncan Forbes

Duncan Forbes brings seven years of concrete industry experience to Arise Foundations Ltd.

He got his start at Excel Foundations Ltd., where he discovered a passion for the trade and committed himself to learning every part of the craft. He later turned that knowledge and drive into Arise Foundations.

Known as a problem-solver and quick thinker, Duncan takes pride in getting the work right, walking clients through the process and answering questions along the way.

Dog dad to Sabo + LucyHiking + runningSummer canoeing

03 / Client feedback

Reviews

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“Duncan is very professional and well experienced in the concrete industry. 10/10 recommend to anyone looking to have work done.”

Client review 01

“I can’t say enough good things about Duncan and Arise Foundations Ltd. Top notch workmanship, always kept in touch with me about schedule and completed the job on time!”

Client review 02

04 / Recent work

Recent Projects

Concrete pump truck pouring a slab
Slab preparation / 01Pump day
Finished concrete house slab with truck
Residential / 02House slab
Finished concrete slab in a wooded setting
Flatwork / 03Finished slab
Concrete foundation wall forms with a work truck on site
Foundation / 04Forms in place
Concrete foundation wall forms prepared for a pour
Foundation / 05Ready to pour
Shoring system supporting suspended slab construction
Suspended slab / 06Structural support

Ready to get started?

Contact Arise Foundations

Discuss your project (902) 817-1556