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Excavation done right, from the first cut.

Site preparation, foundation digs, grading and trenching across Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland — with our own excavators, operators and trucks on your site.

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Excavation & Earthworks

Get the ground right first

Every solid project starts below grade. Since 2004 we've dug foundations, shaped building pads and trenched services across the Lower Mainland — residential lots, laneway homes, multi-family sites and commercial yards.

Because the machines and operators are ours, we control the schedule: no waiting on rentals, no hand-offs between an excavation sub and the next trade. The same crew that digs your site can run the utilities, pour the concrete and finish the grade.

  • Site preparation & clearing
  • Mass & foundation excavation
  • Grading & site leveling
  • Trenching for utilities
  • Backfill & compaction
  • Hauling & disposal

Why Bal

One crew, start to finish

One accountable crew

The crew that digs your site also handles utilities, concrete and the finish — fewer hand-offs, tighter timelines, one point of contact.

20+ years local

Two decades working Lower Mainland soil, slopes and municipal requirements — family-run since 2004.

Licensed & insured

Fully licensed, insured and WorkSafeBC compliant on every job — residential or commercial.

Common questions

Excavation questions we hear a lot

What size of excavation jobs do you take on?

Everything from single trenches and backyard digs to full foundation excavations for new builds — residential and commercial.

Is hauling and disposal included?

Yes — hauling and disposal are itemized right in the quote, so there are no surprise fees at the end.

Do you supply the machines and operators?

Yes. Excavators, skid steers and trucks are our own, run by our own operators — no rental delays, no subcontractors.

Do you handle permits?

If your project needs permits, we'll point you in the right direction — or, if you'd like us to handle it, we can obtain the permits for you.

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Free quote

Planning a dig? Let's walk the site.

Tell us about your site and we'll send a clear, itemized quote — usually within a couple of business days.

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