Excavation Services & Earthworks
Graf Excavating has proudly served Vancouver Island for over 30+ years as a civil excavation contractor & earthwork specialist. We are known for our diversity in the industry, working in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Thanks to our highly experienced team and extensive equipment inventory, we provide efficient and affordable services that meet your deadlines while exceeding your expectations.
Site Development Excavation
A properly constructed and prepared site is the first step in laying the foundation for any new home, shop, business, or rural land development. At Graf Excavating, we are experts at laying the groundwork necessary to prepare your construction site for the next steps of development. New construction is useless and a waste of time and money without the proper foundation, and that starts with the earth below. It’s critical to the success of any development project. Mistakes can cost thousands and set you back financially and developmentally, resulting in skyrocketing costs to fix the mistakes of poorly performed site-prep work. Graf provides precise site servicing that is delivered to meet our standards of quality, compliance, and safety.
Underground Utilities
Graf Excavating is a certified underground raceway installer that works directly with local municipalities, BC Hydro, and telecommunication companies installing and retrofitting underground services. We work in hydro substations, dams, pulp mills, commercial and residential settings, which has provided us with the experience and working rapport needed to make sure that systems are interconnected effectively and efficiently.
We excavate and install all of your mechanical, hydro, and electrical requirements in coordination with municipal authorities. This includes sanitary pump stations and
force-mains, irrigation systems and waterworks, network cabling, roadwork lighting and more.
Environmental Excavation
We don’t just work in the Gulf & Vancouver Island region; we live here. We take pride in the natural beauty of our islands, and we want to preserve the environment so our children and future generations can enjoy it. Graf Excavating is serious about our commitment to recycle and dispose of construction debris and spoil in ways set out by the municipalities we work with. During excavations in sensitive areas, erosion, and sediment controls (ESC) are implemented to prevent and control run-off before it enters our streams ensuring that it does not disturb surrounding habitats.
Graf Excavating has been recruited to assist in the protection of watersheds, culvert installations, creek diversions & rehabilitation, foreshore upgrades and shoreline protection, contaminated soil excavation, soil remediation, and erosion & sediment control.
Acreage Development
Graf Excavating is a full-service acreage development contractor that has spent decades completing specialized excavation for some of the most challenging rural projects in the area. Each job is unique and has its own logistical needs and challenges. Even small errors during this phase can compound later during construction, which may slow down your project or result in damage to structures in the future. Graf Excavating has over 30 years of experience turning rough landscapes into beautiful, functional spaces. This is what acreage development means to us:
Its our goal to ensure your property is completely ready for the construction projects you have ahead.