Excavation & earthworks
Precise excavation that hands over a build-ready site.
Greencore pairs experienced operators with dependable equipment and trucking partners. We handle everything from small trenching scopes to multi-phase subdivision prep—always finishing with laser-verified grades and detailed daily logs.
Fleet & support
- Excavators (5–35 ton)
- Mini excavators
- Dozers & graders
- Skid steers
- Tandem & end-dump trucks
- Compaction equipment
Services
Excavation scopes delivered by Greencore
Site preparation
- Land clearing & stripping
- Rough & final grading
- Access roads & laydown areas
- Erosion control
Foundations & utilities
- Basement excavation
- Footings & grade beams
- Service trenching
- Storm, sewer, and water
Earthworks & remediation
- Cut/fill balancing
- Contaminated soil removal
- Backfill & compaction
- Shoring & sloping
Civil & land development
- Subdivision prep
- Retaining structures
- Road base & sidewalks
- Drainage swales
Process
A predictable excavation workflow
01
Survey & staking review
Work from CAD and survey files to set elevations and protect existing services.
02
Utility locates & safety
BC One Call coordination, site signage, and traffic/pedestrian planning.
03
Excavation & hauling
Right-sized equipment with experienced operators and trucking fleets on standby.
04
Testing & backfill
Compaction testing, structural fill placement, and trench bedding to specification.
Need excavation support?
We can mobilize crews and equipment in under 48 hours.
Share your drawings and soil conditions—we’ll provide pricing, schedules, and logistics fast.