Before you start looking into excavation prices there are certain things that you should keep in mind; firstly would would be whether or not it's even necessary for you to hire someone at all. There are some steps that you may be able to take on your own which you should consider before moving forward. For instance some people are able to dig up dirt with a shovel by hand, this is slow going but it will cost you very little in terms of time and materials. If that seems like something that might work for you then go for it! However, there are many other digging jobs that could be done just as well by professionals, so if you're still interested in learning prices then keep reading below.

The next thing to remember when looking into excavation costs is the cost of renting or buying heavy duty equipment. Heavy duty equipment can often times cut down on the amount of time a job takes drastically and greatly reduces the amount of man hours needed to complete it. Another great aspect of heavy duty equipment is that the amount of materials required for a project might also be reduced significantly! So if you already own some heavy duty equipment then try and keep those things in mind; they can end up saving you quite a bit of money.

The type of excavating job that you plan on carrying out should also play into your overall excavation costs as well because different jobs require different types of heavy duty equipment depending on what exactly you're trying to accomplish. For example, an excavator with a bucket attachment would certainly speed along digging a large hole for a septic tank, but shoveling through piles of gravel might be a better choice if it's something smaller like a basement window opening. The more you know about what your specific excavation job entails the better qualified your excavator will be to give you a quote on how much their services will cost.

Now that we have some things to keep in mind when planning for excavation costs let's talk about actually getting an estimate from someone who carries out excavation services regularly. Many excavation companies are now charging per cubic foot, so they'll simply multiply the dimensions of whatever it is you need digging up by the depth and breadth of it respectively. Other jobs may be calculated by the hour with the excavation company taking into account how many men they'll need to complete your job and for how long. So it's important that you know exactly what type of project you're undertaking before discussing anything about excavation costs. 

One last thing to keep in mind is where exactly in Kelowna you would like your excavator to carry out their work, because different locations will require the use of different equipment. Depending on where in town you are located excavation jobs can make up a large portion of transportation costs; this is due to the fact that larger digging vehicles cannot travel down certain roads or past barriers without doing serious damage. If you're unsure about which areas are serviceable by heavy duty vehicles then ask your excavation company for more information about transportation costs. 

Kelowna Excavation Services are local experts when it comes to all things related to excavating and demolition services. We understand that every job is different and will carry with it multiple varying factors, that is why we encourage our clients to feel free about giving us a call at any time to discuss the details of their project. We work hard to provide affordable and safe solutions for all types of excavations and demolition services in Kelowna. 



Thank you so much for reading! We hope that after reading this article you feel better informed on the topic of excavation costs in Kelowna, and also what to take into consideration when looking into hiring an excavator. If you would like to know any further details or have any questions about anything we've discussed in this article then please don't hesitate to contact us today. We work with the top excavation and demolition contractors in the area and can ensure a professional and safe execution of all the demolition and excavation needs you have!