100% Locally Owned & Operated
Tanner Excavating
Cowichan Valley’s Full-Service Residential Excavation Contractor
Tanner Excavating is your local expert for excavation and site preparation throughout the Cowichan Valley. Based in Cobble Hill, we are uniquely positioned to serve projects across the entire region—from Mill Bay to Lake Cowichan and everywhere in between. Our team understands the varying terrain, soil conditions, and municipal requirements across the many communities of the Cowichan Valley. We are dedicated to providing builders and homeowners with reliable, professional groundwork services that meet the high standards of Vancouver Island construction.
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Regional Excavation Expertise
Our services are designed to address the common needs found across the Valley's diverse landscape:
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Diverse Foundation Digs: Managing the transition from the rocky coastal areas (like Mill Bay/Cowichan Bay) to the heavier clay/silt soils found further inland.
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Rural Land Clearing and Grading: Specialized in clearing, grading, and preparing large parcels of land for development, common across the Valley's rural properties.
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Septic and Drainage Solutions: Expertise in designing and installing custom septic and drainage fields required in areas lacking municipal services throughout the greater Cowichan Valley.
Project Spotlight: Steep Lot Preparation at Shawnigan Lake "Building near Shawnigan Lake often means dealing with steep slopes and bedrock. We recently cleared and graded a challenging hillside lot off Renfrew Road. By using hydraulic breakers to manage the rock and terracing the grade for stability, we created a flat, safe building envelope that maximized the lake views while meeting all CVRD geotechnical requirements."
Q: Do you work on ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve) land?
A: Yes. Moving soil on ALR land requires strict adherence to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) regulations. We can help you navigate the "Notice of Intent" (NOI) process for soil deposit or removal to ensure your farm or acreage project stays compliant.
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Q: Can you install driveways for large acreages?
A: Absolutely. For rural properties in areas like Sahtlam or Glenora, we build durable, high-load access roads. We strip the organic topsoil, install proper culverts for drainage, and lay a compacted gravel base that stands up to heavy machinery and winter weather.
