Excavation Contractor in Kelowna, BC
About Us
For many years, our team has been serving both commercial and residential clients with their needs for excavation and development, in the city of Kelowna, BC. We are well known in the region for our fully comprehensive services, guaranteed precision, diligent problem-solving skills, and most importantly, our ability to collaborate successfully with our clients. That is why you can expect to receive the highest standard of services from us, regardless of the task that you need us for. |
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Our Services
Our team works hard to meet the varied needs of our
clients and we are glad to be able to continue to deliver such good results.
For our residential clients, that could mean some simple land grading or even
snow plowing in the winter. And, for our regional commercial clients, we have
been able to lend our support to demolition, civil engineering, and even
embankment construction for infrastructure projects. Through the skills of our
team and our state-of-the-art arsenal of tools and equipment, you can count on
us to be able to meet the requirements of your next project.
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Residential/CommercialBoth residential and commercial projects need a dependable and capable partner, for any need in excavation or development. At Okanagan Lake Excavation, we know that team can be us. Our list of common excavation services could be of use on any task and our earthmovers are more than able to handle the job. At this current time, we can provide services in land clearing, rock clearing, excavation, trenching, hydro excavation, bulldozing, and a range of other site preparation services.
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Civil WorkOver the years, our team has been able to lend our support to a range of civil work and civil engineering projects. As the city of Kelowna grows and develops, our services have been key in many important tasks. We are proud to be able to offer ourselves to such important work for our community and we would be just as proud to assist on any more in the future. That can include road building, embankments, storm tanks, utility line trenches, and many more things as well. Simply contact our team and discuss your unique needs, and we will always do our best to provide our services most appropriately.
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“I highly recommend the services of Okanagan Lake Excavation to any construction team in the area. Over the years, they have helped out my team with site clearing, grading, trenching, and excavation services, for our construction projects. They are always reliable and deliver an accurate and efficient service, every single time.” – Hector N
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Environmental RemediationLiving and working in such a beautiful part of the world shows us why environmental remediation is so important. We care about our community and the region that we are based in and that is why we are always pleased to offer our environmental rehabilitation services to both residential and commercial clients in the area. From water rehabilitation to soil restoration, we have the tools and equipment to get results in any type of environmental remediation need.
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Retaining WallsRetaining walls are one of the most important structures in everything, from backyard landscaping to the construction of roads and highways through unstable terrain. No matter their scale, they require expert planning, experience, and precision. When you decide to come to us, at Okanagan Lake Excavation, for your services in retaining walls, that is exactly what you will get. Our team knows what it takes to shape and control land in even the most difficult of areas. Simply leave us to take care of the job and we can guarantee you that you’ll find long term success from our retaining wall installations.
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“Okanagan Lake Excavation was an excellent partner on our recent road development projects on the edge of town. They took great care of their planning and execution, delivering precisely the results that we needed to be able to succeed with the task. It was a pleasure to work with them and I will definitely be returning in the future for further projects.” – Helen B
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DemolitionWhen the time comes to demolish a property, a high level of precision, control, and care need to be applied. Our team takes this very seriously and over the years, this has been key to our success in our demolition services. From low-tier annex and storage facility demolition to larger-scale building removal, we have experience in all categories of demolition. So, whenever you need to have a structure professionally destroyed, you know you can depend on us.
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Trucking ServicesAt Okanagan Lake Excavation, our fleet of vehicles is capable and comprehensive. While our range of earthmoving vehicles can take care of a wide range of excavation and development tasks, we have several strong and able trucks, as well. So, if you are looking for a trustworthy company to assist with your needs in transportation, haulage, debris removal, or any other trucking service, you can count on us for the help you need.
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“Thanks to Okanagan Lake Excavation, my new backyard landscape is going to look great. They completely redesigned the pitch of my land and have made it exactly the way I want, to install all of the new landscape features.” – Marty T
So, if you have been reading into any one of our services and thinking that one of them might be for you, then our team would be glad to hear from you. Give us a call today and share with us exactly how we can collaborate to achieve your project needs and requirements. You can get in contact with us using the number provided on our website, which you can ring at any time during our hours of operation.
Excavation Plan & Safety
Excavating doesn't come without major hazards that can greatly injure unaware workers or civilians nearby and we pay daily attention to the process at Okanagan Lake Excavation. That's why they are strict regulations and recommendations from CCOHS (Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety). It is always recommended to call a professional that knows how to proceed and have decades of experience to complete a project. Your health and safety is a priority over a temptation for a do-it-yourself work that can jeopardize your safety. Always have an emergency plan and procedure in place before work starts and have a safety talk every single morning with all the workers to assure everyone in the the same page and they know what is the plan for the next few hours.
Let's define some words. Excavation a simply a man made hole and the result of removing earth. A trench is a narrow excavation that is deeper than its width.
Let's talk hazards. Whether using a mini-excavator or massive back hoe for major projects like dams and other huge construction, the hazards stays relatively the same. If you are hit by a 200 pounds metal bucket or a 1000 pound bucket, the inflicted damage will be pretty much the same, although falling down 2m will likely end significantly better than a 20m fall.
What are the hazards encountered in the excavation process?
Before any work, it is imperative to contact the city and inquire about any buried gas lines, utilities and services and markings of locations is necessary. Locate and identify power lines above with bright markers. Have the power source turned off if necessary. Keep Emergency Contacts in specific location so all workers have quick access in case of emergency. Work permits needs to be in order before any excavation work can proceed.
When an excavating project starts, it is essential that worker fill up a job hazard assessment identifying hazards and this way determining what could go wrong before hand. Even before the real work starts, workers are moving equipments and a perimeter needs to be determined for traffic and the help of signaller , generally a signaller will obtain a certification. Eye contact with the operator is key in conducting a safe operation on the field.
Another significant hazard is cave-ins. Side walls can always fail and soil can trap workers. When a depth of 1.4m is reached, it generally requires supports to hold the soil. When heavy machinery maneuvers nearby the sides, they can tip and fall inside holes. Awareness of the environment and workers/people around at all time is essential while operating or walking around excavation sites. Uneven terrain is a common occurrence onsite and can leads you to trip and fall. Soils can be slippery and proper footwear with composite toe and good sole is required. Keep housekeeping so no unnecessary debris remains around and watch your foot step. It's also a good habit and people realize the company cares about doing clean work.
When digging near services, it is recommended to test for gas, and vapours before entering a trench. Undetected gas can be trapped in a trench and remain there when undisturbed by wind. Keep a fence surrounding the excavation hole to keep people from falling in. Wear a high visibility vest and keep the site well lit at all time. If a worker works in a trench, another worker should always be watching in case of emergency.
No matter how small your project is, there is so much to consider and all our years of experience can save you immense headaches!! Call Us today for a free talk!
Let's define some words. Excavation a simply a man made hole and the result of removing earth. A trench is a narrow excavation that is deeper than its width.
Let's talk hazards. Whether using a mini-excavator or massive back hoe for major projects like dams and other huge construction, the hazards stays relatively the same. If you are hit by a 200 pounds metal bucket or a 1000 pound bucket, the inflicted damage will be pretty much the same, although falling down 2m will likely end significantly better than a 20m fall.
What are the hazards encountered in the excavation process?
Before any work, it is imperative to contact the city and inquire about any buried gas lines, utilities and services and markings of locations is necessary. Locate and identify power lines above with bright markers. Have the power source turned off if necessary. Keep Emergency Contacts in specific location so all workers have quick access in case of emergency. Work permits needs to be in order before any excavation work can proceed.
When an excavating project starts, it is essential that worker fill up a job hazard assessment identifying hazards and this way determining what could go wrong before hand. Even before the real work starts, workers are moving equipments and a perimeter needs to be determined for traffic and the help of signaller , generally a signaller will obtain a certification. Eye contact with the operator is key in conducting a safe operation on the field.
Another significant hazard is cave-ins. Side walls can always fail and soil can trap workers. When a depth of 1.4m is reached, it generally requires supports to hold the soil. When heavy machinery maneuvers nearby the sides, they can tip and fall inside holes. Awareness of the environment and workers/people around at all time is essential while operating or walking around excavation sites. Uneven terrain is a common occurrence onsite and can leads you to trip and fall. Soils can be slippery and proper footwear with composite toe and good sole is required. Keep housekeeping so no unnecessary debris remains around and watch your foot step. It's also a good habit and people realize the company cares about doing clean work.
When digging near services, it is recommended to test for gas, and vapours before entering a trench. Undetected gas can be trapped in a trench and remain there when undisturbed by wind. Keep a fence surrounding the excavation hole to keep people from falling in. Wear a high visibility vest and keep the site well lit at all time. If a worker works in a trench, another worker should always be watching in case of emergency.
No matter how small your project is, there is so much to consider and all our years of experience can save you immense headaches!! Call Us today for a free talk!
Soil Stabilization
There are several mean to stabilize a soil when excavating. Soil type affect its stability. When trenches or excavations reaches a certain depth, it is necessary to provide supports. Sloping is the first measure to provide stability and a mean for the workers to get out in case of emergency. Angles required depends on the soil stability. Materials used to reinforce walls needs to be verify and in good order.
Shoring is another methods to provide soil support. It involves solid walls or structures. It can be made of steel, aluminum, or wood planks and hydraulic systems. Workers should always be provided with several exits options and ladders at all time. Ideally, every 25 feet.
Shoring is another methods to provide soil support. It involves solid walls or structures. It can be made of steel, aluminum, or wood planks and hydraulic systems. Workers should always be provided with several exits options and ladders at all time. Ideally, every 25 feet.