Mini excavator
Tight residential access for strip and grade.
When to call
Checklist: excavation in Chilliwack that protects the finish.
Good outdoor builds start with the dig. If grade, drainage, or machine access is wrong, turf and walls fail early.
- Front yard strip for new turf or beds
- Grade that drains toward the house
- Footings for a retaining wall
- Pad prep for patio or pergola posts
- Trench for drainage or conduit
- Pool shell or structure pit
- Haul-away of old soil / debris
- Tight access that needs a mini excavator
Process
How Wesma runs the dig.
Clear sequence from locate to compacted grade, so the next trade (or our turf crew) can start clean.
- 01
Walk & scope
Access, soil, utilities, spoil plan, and target elevations.
- 02
Protect & locate
Fencing/soft protection as needed; confirm utility marks.
- 03
Strip & dig
Remove sod/soil to design depth with the right machine.
- 04
Grade
Set falls away from structures; check with level tools.
- 05
Compact
Lift compaction where base material is placed.
- 06
Haul & handoff
Spoil off-site; site left ready for the next phase.
Equipment & outcomes
Machine work matched to the lot.
Excavation in Chilliwack ranges from quick front-yard makeup to deeper structural digs. We size the machine to the gate and the finish you want next.
Front-yard strip
Fast makeup starts with a clean dig.
Site prep
Pads and trenches ready for hardscape.
Gallery
Dig days & graded bases.
FAQ
Excavation questions we hear most.
Straight answers before you book excavation in Chilliwack.
What does excavation in Chilliwack usually include?
Site prep, sod or soil strip, grading for drainage, trenching where needed, and haul-away of spoil. Scope is written into the estimate after we see access, soil, and utility marks.
Do you dig for turf bases, walls, and pool shells?
Yes. Our excavation crews support artificial turf bases, retaining-wall footings, hardscape pads, and deeper pits when a pool shell or large structure is part of the plan.
How do you handle Fraser Valley clay and wet soils?
We plan haul routes, stockpile pads, and compaction lifts for the soil on your lot. Wet seasons may require staging or temporary drainage so the base stays stable.
Will you mark utilities before digging?
We require BC One Call / utility locates before machine work. Homeowners should also flag private lines (irrigation, landscape lighting) during the site walk.
Can you excavate a tight Chilliwack side yard?
Often with a mini excavator and careful spoil management. Access width, fence gates, and neighbour clearances decide machine size, and we assess that before quoting.
What should I send for a faster excavation quote?
Address, photos of the work area, approximate square footage or length, and the end goal (turf, wall, patio). Call 604-845-2095 or use the email quote form.
Do you clean the site when excavation is done?
Yes. Rough cleanup and spoil removal are part of a proper dig. Final landscape finish may be a separate line if hardscape or turf follows.
Free estimate
Book excavation in Chilliwack with Wesma.
Tell us the goal: turf, wall, patio, or pit. Call 604-845-2095 or send photos for a scoped reply.