Construction · April 2026
Excavation Contractors in Lower Mainland BC — Site Prep, Grading & Verified Operators
Excavators bid against unlicensed bobcat owners on Kijiji for jobs that need real machines, real engineering, and real WorkSafe coverage. The race to the bottom kills margin and re…
Excavation & Site Prep in Lower Mainland: the local search problem
Excavators.tv targets the searches that come with permits: "excavation contractor Vancouver", "basement dig out Burnaby", "site prep contractor Surrey". These leads have a survey, a geotech report, and a budget.
Excavators bid against unlicensed bobcat owners on Kijiji for jobs that need real machines, real engineering, and real WorkSafe coverage. The race to the bottom kills margin and reputation.
How excavators.tv changes the equation
Your excavators.tv listing shows machine fleet, operator tickets, environmental permits, and a project map with verified addresses. Generals upload site plans and get a quote in 48 hours.
The $10 territory model
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Frequently asked: Excavation & Site Prep in Lower Mainland
What does basement excavation cost in Vancouver?
$45 to $75 per cubic yard for standard residential. Add $15 to $25 for rock, hard-pan, or contaminated soil disposal.
Do I need an environmental permit?
For sites within 30 metres of a stream, yes — DFO and provincial environmental approvals add 4 to 8 weeks to the timeline.
How big a machine do I need for a 2,500 sq ft basement?
Mid-size 8 to 12 tonne excavator runs the dig. Mini-ex (3 tonne) handles trenching and finish work.
What about soil disposal?
Class 1 (clean) disposal runs $35 to $55 per cubic yard. Contaminated soil clears $180 plus, with lab testing required.
Why an excavators.tv exclusive partner?
One licensed excavation contractor per metro. Generals avoid the unlicensed-bobcat race and book the verified shop with WorkSafeBC clearance.
Can you handle shoring and underpinning?
Engineered shoring requires P.Eng stamp. Territory partners pre-qualify with structural engineers so the shoring drawings drop in 2 weeks not 8.