Excavation Services in Metro Vancouver
Foundation excavation, bulk excavation, trenching, grading, utility excavation, land clearing, and earthmoving for residential, commercial, and civil projects.
Excavation and Site Preparation
A successful build starts with accurate and properly coordinated site work. Hans provides excavation and site preparation for new homes, commercial developments, additions, utilities, drainage systems, civil projects, landscaping, and redevelopment sites.
Our team can support the transition from demolition through excavation, site servicing, backfill, grading, and final site preparation, reducing the need to coordinate several separate contractors.
What's Included
- Site surveying and layout coordination
- Utility locates and protection
- Bulk earthmoving and material hauling
- Detailed foundation excavation
- Trenching for utilities and drainage
- Compaction and grading
- Material supply and backfill
Types of Excavation Projects
We provide comprehensive excavation services for various project types across the Lower Mainland.
Foundation Excavation
Precise digging for new home foundations, commercial building footings, and structural additions.
Bulk Excavation
Large-scale earthmoving and soil removal for parkades, commercial developments, and major site changes.
Trenching & Utilities
Excavation for water lines, sewer connections, electrical conduits, and perimeter drainage systems.
Land Clearing
Removal of trees, stumps, brush, and topsoil to prepare raw land for development.
Grading & Leveling
Shaping the land to proper elevations for drainage, landscaping, driveways, or building pads.
Civil Excavation
Earthworks supporting municipal infrastructure, road construction, and public works projects.
Our 5-Step Excavation Process
Site Consultation
We review the property, project plans, required elevations, soil conditions, and access points to understand the scope.
Planning & Locates
We coordinate BC One Call utility locates, review engineering requirements, and plan the excavation sequence.
Site Preparation
Clearing the area, establishing environmental controls, and preparing safe access for heavy equipment.
Precision Excavation
Our skilled operators perform the excavation according to the plans, managing soil stockpiling or removal.
Final Grading & Handoff
We ensure proper elevations are met, complete any necessary compaction, and hand over a clean site ready for construction.
What Affects the Cost of an Excavation Project
Excavation pricing depends on the size and depth of the dig, the soil and ground conditions, access for equipment, the volume of material to haul away, and any permits or utility locates required. A small footing dig and a full basement excavation are very different jobs. The fastest way to a real number is a site review. Request a free quote and we will give you a clear, itemized price.
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