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Excavating & Site Prep

Excavating & Site Preparation for Projects of Any Size

Skidsteer excavating, grading, and trucking to properly prep your site before construction begins.

Victoria Landscaping Ltd crew member operating a large excavator to prepare a site

Established 1969 • Certified Master Mason • ICPI Certified Installer • Fully Bonded & Insured • BBB Accredited

The right groundwork for lasting results


Every good landscape project starts below the surface. We handle excavating, grading, and material removal to properly prepare your site before stonework, paving, planting, or lawn installation begins.


Excavating & grading

Precise excavation and grading using skidsteer equipment suited to both open and tight residential access.


Material removal & trucking

Efficient removal of excess soil, debris, and old landscaping materials, with trucking included.

  • Skidsteer equipment for residential and commercial sites

  • Grading for drainage and proper base preparation

  • Site clean-up and material trucking

  • Prep work for stonework, paving, and planting projects

excavator and large dump truck preparing site for hydroseeding at airport in victoria british columbia

Featured Project

Pneumatic soil blower truck with raised bed unloading soil beside an excavator at the airport site.

443 Squadron Facility — Large-Scale Site Prep & Hydroseeding

Large-scale site prep for the 443 Squadron Facility — 2,000 cubic yards of soil imported and graded across 20,000 m², finished with hydroseeding.

"20,000 square metres, 2,000 cubic yards of soil — one of our largest site prep projects to date."

Victoria Landscaping Ltd.

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Common Questions

Do I need to be home during the work?

Not necessarily — we can coordinate access and keep you updated throughout the project without requiring you on-site the whole time.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes, we're fully bonded and insured, with a certified Master Mason and ICPI-certified installers on our team.

What areas do you service?

We serve Greater Victoria, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, Sidney, and the Saanich Peninsula. This includes Esquimailt, View Royal, Cadboro Bay, Cordova Bay, Oak Bay, and all the neighbourhoods in between!

Do you handle permits for property line rules?

We can advise on local bylaws and help ensure your project meets height and setback requirements.

What equipment do you use for smaller residential sites?

We use skidsteers and compact equipment suited for tighter residential access, minimizing disruption to your property.

Do I need a permit for excavation work?

It depends on scope and location — we can advise based on your municipality's requirements once we see the project.

Ready to get started?

Let's design your next landscaping project

Get a free, no-obligation estimate from Victoria Landscaping Ltd.

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