Handling Rocky Soil & CVRD Permits Building a home in Cobble Hill or Shawnigan Lake isn't like building on a flat subdivision lot. You are often dealing with rocky terrain, aggressive slopes, and strict CVRD runoff regulations . Before you pour concrete, you need a site prep plan that accounts for the Cowichan Valley’s unique geology What Does Site Preparation in the Cowichan Valley Include? Site preparation in the Cowichan Valley involves clearing and grading land to make i

Introduction When planning a construction, landscaping, or infrastructure project, most people focus on the finished product — the new home, driveway, or commercial building. What often gets overlooked is the essential groundwork: excavation. Without a properly prepared site, no amount of craftsmanship will make up for unstable foundations, poor drainage, or uneven grading. That’s where Tanner Excavating, based in Cobble Hill and serving all of Southern Vancouver Island, come