Access and equipment
Gate width, overhead clearance, slopes, soft ground and material-staging space determine the practical equipment and production approach.
The groundwork behind a durable landscape
Excavation Services
Landscape excavation, site preparation, grading and trenching that create the foundation for drainage, irrigation, lawns and hardscapes.
The scope
Built as a complete system.
Excavation establishes the elevations, access and stable foundation for the work that follows. We complete landscape-focused excavation and site preparation for drainage, grading, retaining walls, pavers, driveways, irrigation and complete property transformations.
- Landscape removals and site clearing
- Rough and finish grading
- Drainage excavation and trenching
- Irrigation trenching
- Retaining-wall excavation
- Paver, patio and driveway base excavation
Planning the work
What we account for before construction.
Landscape excavation should be priced around the material being removed, the elevations being created, site access, disposal, buried conflicts and the construction that will follow.
Material and disposal
Soil, organics, rock, existing hardscape and contaminated or unsuitable material have different handling, hauling and disposal requirements.
Buried conflicts
Utility information, irrigation, drainage and private services are reviewed before digging, with required locating and safe-work steps included in planning.
Final elevations
Excavation depth is tied to drainage, aggregate, soil, wall footings and the finished surface so the next construction phase starts at the correct grade.
The RiverCity difference
Preparation before appearance.
Because the same team can complete the excavation and the finished landscape, grades, drainage, aggregate depths and underground routes are prepared around the actual construction that will be installed above them.
Our process
Clear from first walk to final review.
Assess the site
We review access, material removal, grades, drainage, buried-service information and the finished construction scope.
Excavate and shape
The required areas are cleared, excavated or trenched and shaped to the planned elevations.
Prepare the next phase
Subgrades, drainage, aggregate or growing soil are placed as required so construction can continue on a stable foundation.
Preparing an accurate quote
Information that helps us understand the real scope.
Good early information reduces assumptions and helps identify the right site visit, measurements and construction approach for your excavation project.
Start your project request- Site address and excavation-area photos
- Approximate length, width and depth
- Access width and equipment restrictions
- Known utility or irrigation information
- Material to remove and desired disposal
- Plans for the finished surface or structure
Common questions
Good to know.
What excavation work does RiverCity provide?
We focus on excavation connected to landscaping, drainage, irrigation, retaining walls, pavers, patios, driveways and site-access preparation.
Can you remove existing lawns, gardens or hardscape?
Yes. Removal and disposal can be included when rebuilding a yard or preparing an area for a new landscape or hardscape.
Do you handle grading after excavation?
Yes. Rough grading, drainage work, aggregate placement, growing soil and finish grading can be coordinated as part of the complete scope.
Vancouver Island service areas
Local work from Campbell River to Central and North Island.
Start a project
Planning a excavation project?
Tell us what you want to build and where the project is located. We’ll help define the right next step.