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Silvertip Earthworks
“Unlike most other contractors, Nolan never delayed the project and was an excellent project manager.”
Best Excavation Services near Castlegar, BC
1 of these contractors is based in Castlegar; the others serve Castlegar from towns including Kelowna, Nelson and Grand Forks.
5 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a licence
Data verified October 16, 2026
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JY Contracting Ltd.
“JY Contracting was a pleasure to work with!”
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Carter's Bobcat Service
“He responded quickly, kindly, was completely professional about all his work and interactions with us, and his integrity in his work and accountability is a breath of fresh air!”
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Sentinel Excavating
“His pricing was fair and on par with industry norms, especially given his OUTSTANDING service and quality of work.”
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Scoop Excavating
“Fast service!”
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WDX Excavating
“This year I will be hiring Wilf to build a road on my property down a tricky rock bluff and there is no doubt in my mind that he is the one for the job.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Castlegar, BC, these 24 contractors handle digging, grading and demolition. Each listing reflects what the contractor publishes about its own equipment and coverage, while the ratings and comments are pulled from public reviews.
Area overview: Castlegar, BC
The 24 contractors on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 923 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (80%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "communication", "attention to detail" and "estimates". 5 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. The services the contractors on this page list most often on their websites are grading (2), irrigation (2) and rock walls (2). 1 shows a licence on its website. Domain records put 13 websites of the contractors on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 7 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the contractors on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
What do these contractors show on their sites?
22 of the 24 excavation listings here point to a website. Look for the equipment list and photos of completed sites. Machine size decides access, and a firm that shows restored, graded ground rather than only dramatic digging pictures is telling you how it finishes a job.
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Red Bear Contracting
- Rocks
- Quality
- Walls
“Gabe is a friendly, talented digger driver / rock artist who built us some beautiful tiered rocks walls, staircase and entryway out of the massive rocks which were unearthed during the foundation dig.”
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Alpine Contracting
“I want to say Jeff who was in charge was and is a very respectable young man he is very much a asset to your company.”
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Kays Road Contracting Ltd
“Matt and Jeff have assembled an awesome team and provide a high quality service.”
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Bartlett Contracting & Excavating
“If you're looking for a wide range of aggregate and specialized service, I would recommend Bartlett contracting.”
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Boundary Excavating
“So glad there is a place around the Grand Forks area that can provide me with all of my crushed stone, pea gravel, sand, leveling agent,ground soil and so much more.”
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Argosy Construction Group Inc
“Calvin and his team are amazing, they really helped me with every part of a difficult home build, and are as honest as the day is long which is hard to find.”
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KD Excavating LTD
- Trees
- Gravel
- RV
“We hired Kyle to do a few projects around our property including digging and filling a trench so we could connect a water line to an RV pad, removing tree stumps and spreading out gravel.”
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R.j.earthworks Excavating & Contracting
“Professional, fair & reliable!”
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Okanagan Yard Works
- Communication
- Quote
- Lawn
“The team at Okanagan Yard works is always on time, very pleasant to work with, does exactly what is requested, they are friendly, knowledgeable and do a great job.”
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Prime Rock Retaining Walls & Excavation
- Price
- Expectations
- Suggestion
“This was a challenging project due to the sloped difficult terrain but also due to the extensive installation of a septic tank system occurring at the same time.”
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Dirt Nerd Earthworks
- Budget
- Company
- Brush
“Dirt Nerd Earthworks worked in close quarters and took care to minimize disturbing our existing landscaping while excavating a trench to accommodate the new waterline.”
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Roto Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service
- Sat
- Questions
- Sewer
“I must commend Sat for his exceptional service—he demonstrated a high level of expertise, professionalism, and thoroughness throughout the entire process.”
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Rob's Tree Care Ltd.
- Quote
- Efficient
- Fir Trees
“By the time I got home from work on day 2, you couldn't tell they'd been there other than the firewood they left in the backyard for me (per my request) - the yard and driveway were spotless!”
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Kelstone Contracting
- Rock
- Future
- Budget
“The Drew and his crew showed up when they said they would, had enough manpower and material to do the job and were done in no time at all and the price was very fair.”
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Stoneset Rock Walls & Hardscapes
- Efficient
- Artist
- Property
“I would recommend him to anyone who had had difficulty in the past with other companies as he was very communicative through the process and made us feel comfortable.”
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Big Iron Hydrovac Services Ltd.
“Oh man is their iron hydrovac big, let me tell ya.”
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Davinci Construction and Excavating Ltd.
- Results
- Rock
- Company
“If you're looking for honest, reliable and most reasonable competitive price in the Okanagan and truly an amazing service and great results for your project.”
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SK Form & Finish
- Community
- Quality
- Business
“They've established such great credibility in the Okanagan, not just for their service and outstanding work, but also for the dedication to their employees and the community.”
Excavating Services in Castlegar, BC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$652
Maximum cost
$13022
National Average
$4042
Avg Per Hour Rates
$184
$1877
$6575
Typical price range is based on 300 cost profiles
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