What We Do
Seven services, one set of standards.
From a raw lot to a finished excavation, every phase of the earthwork handled in-house. No subcontracted shortcuts.
01Demolition & Deconstruction
Safe, efficient teardown for homes, structures & sites of any size.
02Excavation
Precise digging for foundations, basements & large-scale builds.
03Underground Utilities
Trenching and installation for water, sewer & utility lines done right.
04Shoring & Retaining Walls
Structural support that keeps your site and neighboring properties safe.
05Land Clearing & Site Prep
Clearing brush, trees & debris to get your site build-ready.
06Erosion & Sediment Control
Protecting your site and the environment during every phase of work.
07Trucking & Slinger
Reliable material hauling and placement for jobs of every scale.
Our Philosophy
Every job treated like our own backyard.
Canadian Excavating Ltd was founded on a simple principle: do honest work, and do it right. What started as a family operation has grown into a trusted name across Metro Vancouver, without changing those values.
No shortcuts, no games. Just a family that shows up, does the job right, and treats every property like their own.
Our Full Story
The Process
Four deliberate stages. One team accountable for the grade.
Consultation
We walk the property, talk scope, soil, and utilities honestly.
Estimate & Scope
Line-item quote, permits verified, schedule set.
On Programme
Site prep, demolition, excavation with daily accountability.
Build-Ready
Final laser check, clean site, ready for the next phase.
Selected Projects
Recent excavation & demolition across Greater Vancouver.
Client Testimonials
Trusted across Greater Vancouver.
“The crew showed up on time, did exactly what they quoted, and left the site cleaner than they found it. Honest work, exactly what they promised.”
Verified Client
Richmond, BC“Family-run and it shows. They treated our property like it was their own. The excavation was precise and the shoring was solid. No shortcuts anywhere.”
Verified Client
Vancouver, BC“Demolition job done right. They handled the permits, the disconnects, and hauled everything out. We were build-ready ahead of schedule.”
Verified Client
Surrey, BC“Straight shooter, fair price, no games. The slinger truck placed our fill exactly where we needed it. Will use Canadian Excavating again.”
Verified Client
Burnaby, BCOur Crew
Setting the standard for excavation in Greater Vancouver.
Canadian Excavating Ltd
Family-Owned & Operated
Canadian Excavating Ltd is a family-run operation. Every project is overseen personally from the first site walk to the final laser-level inspection. The company did not start behind a desk. It started on the machines, and that is still where the crew spends the week.
We coordinate with engineers, city inspectors, and general contractors early, provide honest line-item pricing before a bucket touches the dirt, and hold the crew to the agreed schedule.
Common Questions
Excavation & demolition FAQs
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Let's talk about your site.
Quality excavation, clean demolition, and reliable site prep across Richmond, Vancouver & the Lower Mainland.