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JY Contracting Ltd.
“JY Contracting was a pleasure to work with!”
Best Excavation Services in Nelson, BC
24 contractors listed · 6 in Nelson · 6 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Scoop Excavating
“They did the work on time, they did it well and it cost less than I thought it might.”
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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.”
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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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Kays Road Contracting Ltd
“Matt and Jeff have assembled an awesome team and provide a high quality service.”
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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.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Nelson, 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: Nelson, BC
6 of the 24 contractors we list are based in Nelson; the other 18 serve Nelson from towns including Kelowna, Creston and Castlegar. The contractors on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 925 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), responsiveness (78%) and quality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "communication", "attention to detail" and "estimates". 6 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 10 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 11 websites of the contractors on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 6 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 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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KD Excavating LTD
- Ideas
- RV
- Trees
“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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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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Hansen's Excavating & Developments
- Project
- Septic System
- Work
“He is flexible, responsive and very skilled with the equipment and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing work done, on whatever scale.”
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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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Silvertip Earthworks
“Unlike most other contractors, Nolan never delayed the project and was an excellent project manager.”
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Irontek Land Developments Ltd.
- Business
“He responds within a reasonable time frame, he gave me a quote and came in under, and his operator was exceptional.”
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R.j.earthworks Excavating & Contracting
“Professional, fair & reliable!”
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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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Okanagan Yard Works
- Result
- Property
- Lawn
“Not only did they have all the knowledge and creativity we needed to make our project work, they also worked very hard to keep things on budget and on time!!”
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Prime Rock Retaining Walls & Excavation
- Ideas
- Work
- Suggestion
“Had I got a quote from him in the first place I would have saved myself a lot of work but the cost of rental equipment almost paid for his excellent work.”
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Dirt Nerd Earthworks
- Money
- Communication
- Brush
“Evan of Dirt Nerd Earthworks was quick to return my call and came out the same day and gave me a quote to excavate for a repair to my water main break at my residence.”
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Roto Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service
- Camera
- Efficient
- Sewer
“We were very pleased with the two knowledgeable and professional Service Techs that attended our home and repaired the float system in our basement septic holding tank.”
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Rob's Tree Care Ltd.
- Maple Tree
- Stumps
- 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
- Company
- Job
- 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
- Schedule
- Attention
- 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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SK Form & Finish
- Call
- Work
- Business
“Surprisingly, we received the quote later that same day and were again impressed at how detailed and itemized it was and how it included everything so there wouldn't be any surprises.”
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First Tracks Contracting Ltd.
- Company
- Efficient
- Project
“From the initial consultation to the completion of the project, every interaction with First Tracks Contracting was marked by efficiency, expertise, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction.”
Excavating Services in Nelson, BC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$663
Maximum cost
$13248
National Average
$4112
Avg Per Hour Rates
$187
$1910
$6688
Typical price range is based on 257 cost profiles
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