Contact Victoria Excavation

Fast, professional excavation and land-clearing services in Greater Victoria.
Book a free on-site assessment and receive a written estimate within 24 hours on most residential and commercial projects. We serve Victoria, Saanich, Langford, View Royal, Colwood, Esquimalt, Oak Bay, Central/South Saanich, and nearby communities.

We specialise in excavation, land clearing, lot grubbing, grading, drainage and utilities, selective demolition, and disposal bin rental. Whether you’re a homeowner planning an addition or a builder on a tight schedule, we make the dirt work simple, safe, and predictable—so your project stays on budget and on time.

What to Expect After You Contact Us

1) Quick response. We reply the same business day (next business day after hours). If you can share photos and rough dimensions, we’ll often provide a preliminary range right away and then confirm on site.

2) Site visit. A licensed operator meets you on site to confirm access, utilities, soil conditions, drainage paths, and scope. We’ll also propose cost-saving options such as balancing cut and fill, re-using on-site materials, or staging work to align with other trades.

3) Clear estimate. You receive a written quote with inclusions, exclusions, disposal/recycling plan, allowances for unknowns, and a realistic schedule. Where drawings exist, we reference them; where they don’t, we include an as-scoped sketch with elevations for clarity.

4) Smooth scheduling. We coordinate BC 1 Call utility locates, confirm permits where required, and mobilise the right crew, excavator size, and attachments. If your project involves multiple trades, we phase excavation to keep the critical path moving.

5) Clean, safe jobsite. Silt fencing, plywood mats, trench protection, and daily clean-up are standard. We protect neighbouring properties, keep streets tidy, and provide photo updates for multi-day work.

Projects We Book Through This Page

• Residential excavation: new foundations, additions, garages, retaining wall digs, pool digs.
• Land clearing & lot grubbing: tree/brush removal, stump extraction, root mat and organics removal to prepare stable building pads.
• Excavation & grading: driveway excavation, building pads, cut/fill balancing, gravel prep, compaction to spec.
• Drainage & utilities: perimeter drains, French drains, swales, culverts, water and sewer laterals, and utility trenching.
• Demolition & clearing: sheds, garages, small buildings, concrete/asphalt removal with recycling where feasible.
• Disposal bin rental: bins for soil, green waste, concrete/asphalt, and mixed construction debris—delivered and swapped on schedule.

If your project isn’t listed, ask us—if an excavator or skid steer can help, we likely do it.

Help Us Quote Faster (What to Include)

When you reach out, please share:

• Address and any gate/parking details or time restrictions.
• Scope (e.g., “clear back yard and grub roots,” “excavate 28’ × 20’ garage pad,” “repair perimeter drain on the east side”).
• Timing (ideal start date, inspections, or trades we must align with).
• Photos or plan (survey, drawings, or quick phone photos with rough dimensions and access width/overhead clearance).
• Soil/rock notes if you know them (exposed bedrock, wet areas, old fill).

The more we see up front, the **tighter—and usually lower—**we can price. Many small jobs can be quoted from photos and then confirmed on site.

Why Homeowners & Builders Choose Victoria Excavation

Local, insured, and safety-first. We carry WCB coverage and follow daily tailboards, trench safety, and equipment inspection protocols. Insurance certificates are available on request.

Right-sized equipment. From compact, zero-tail-swing excavators for tight urban lots to larger machines for bulk cuts, plus skid steers, compactors, hydraulic hammers, rakes, and specialty buckets to match the task.

Transparent pricing. Choose unit rates or lump-sum based on drawings. We use documented change orders only when conditions change—no surprises.

Responsible disposal. We recycle concrete/asphalt when possible, keep green waste separate, and provide haul and disposal tickets for your records.

Neighbour-friendly. Bylaw-compliant hours, water-based dust control, street sweeping, and tidy sites minimise disruption and keep your project on good terms with the block.

Clear communication. One point of contact, daily updates on multi-day jobs, and a clean handover when work is complete.

Our Pricing Approach (and How We Save You Money)

Every site is different. We consider soil type, access width and slope, trucking distance, tipping fees, utility conflicts, and weather windows. Where we can balance cut and fill to reduce haul-off and imported material, we will. If on-site soils meet specification, we reuse them; if not, we import clean structural fill and document sources and quantities.

For small, straightforward work we can often quote from photos and measurements. More complex digs—deep utilities, retaining wall excavations, or suspected bedrock—benefit from a short site visit or test pits. Your estimate will include allowances for unknowns like buried debris or unsuitable fill so risks are visible and priced fairly.

Cost-saving examples:

• Aligning excavation with bin swaps to reduce idle time and trucking.
• Staging land clearing and grubbing to keep access open for follow-on trades.
• Selecting the right machine/attachment to speed production (e.g., a hydraulic hammer for bedrock).
• Re-using screened on-site soils where permitted for non-structural backfill.

Respect for Your Property

We treat your property like it’s ours. Expect plywood mats on sensitive lawns, temporary fencing around open digs, and restoration as agreed in your quote. Where tree protection bylaws apply, we set up fencing and use low-impact methods near critical root zones. Driveways and walkways are protected; streets are swept at day’s end. If heavy access is unavoidable, we’ll discuss ground protection mats and post-project remediation in advance.

Drainage & Utility Safety

Before trenching or excavation, we arrange utility locates and use hydrovac or hand digging to daylight lines where required. For drainage, we verify slope and outlet elevations, install proper bedding and zone backfill, and coordinate inspections so your system works from day one. Trench safety is non-negotiable: we slope, bench, or shore per depth and soil type and ensure safe access/egress.

Service Area & Response Times

We’re based in Greater Victoria and regularly work in Victoria, Saanich, Langford, View Royal, Colwood, Esquimalt, Oak Bay, and surrounding communities. Most small projects can be assessed within a few days. During peak season, booking 1–2 weeks in advance is ideal; larger or staged projects may require additional lead time for permits, locates, and material deliveries. If you’re up against a deadline, mention it—we’ll offer fast-track options where possible.

What Happens After You Send Your Request

• Instant acknowledgement. You’ll receive a confirmation and a summary of your request.
• Review & follow-up. A team member reviews details and, if needed, requests photos or measurements to firm up pricing.
• On-site visit (as needed). We verify access, utilities, soils, and logistics.
• Estimate delivered. A written estimate within 24 hours for most residential and light commercial projects.
• Schedule & execute. We lock a start date, handle locates/permits, and complete the work to spec—clean, safe, and on schedule.

Ready to Start?

Victoria Excavation is the excavation contractor Greater Victoria trusts for residential excavation, land clearing, lot grubbing, grading, drainage, utility trenching, demolition, and disposal bins. Share your address, scope, timing, and photos to get a fast, accurate quote and a build-ready site—without surprises. Check out our FAQs page for answers to many of the commonly asked questions we get.