Residential Excavation Services in Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island
Whether you are building a new home in North Nanaimo, replacing a failed perimeter drain in South Nanaimo, adding a basement to an existing property in Hammond Bay, or clearing a rural lot in Cedar or Lantzville, our residential excavation team has the experience and the equipment to handle it right.
Residential excavation on Vancouver Island comes with specific challenges that mainland contractors sometimes underestimate. The Island’s high annual rainfall means drainage is a critical consideration on virtually every project. Clay-heavy soils in many Nanaimo neighbourhoods retain water and require drainage solutions. Rocky ground in parts of the city needs breaking before excavation can proceed. We plan for these conditions on every job.
Residential Excavation Services
- New home foundation excavation
- Basement addition and crawl space excavation
- Perimeter drain and French drain installation — high demand in Nanaimo
- Driveway excavation and gravel base preparation
- Utility trenching — water, sewer, gas, electrical
- Retaining wall excavation and construction
- Septic system excavation for properties outside Nanaimo’s sewer service area
- Backfilling and finish grading
Drainage Is the Priority on Vancouver Island
More than any other single factor, drainage drives residential excavation decisions in Nanaimo. Older homes throughout South Nanaimo, Brechin Hill, and established areas of the city were built with clay perimeter drain tile that has long since failed. We replace perimeter drains on Nanaimo properties regularly and know how to do it with minimum disruption to your established landscaping and yard.
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