Email: info@thomasexcavation.net
Call: 778 678 7374
Tight Access Excavation
If a Human Can Walk Through It, We Can Dig In It.
In Victoria, space is a luxury. Whether you have a narrow side yard between heritage homes or a backyard accessible only through a garden gate, we specialize in "micro-excavation." We bring the power of professional machinery into spaces where other companies simply can't fit.
Common Tight Access Projects
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Secondary & Garden Suites: Excavating for utility hookups and foundations in backyards where access is restricted by the main house.
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Basement Walkouts & Under-Deck Digging: The low profile of our mini-excavators allows us to work in height-restricted areas.
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Backyard Patios & Pools: Precision digging for hot tubs, plunge pools, or paving stone foundations.
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Foundation Repair in Narrow Side Yards: Digging out perimeter drains in the tight "V" between two neighboring houses.
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Indoor Excavation: Small enough to be used for basement deepening or plumbing trenching inside existing structures.
Our Specialized Equipment Fleet
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We choose the right tool for your specific "pinch point":
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The John Deere 17G (39" Wide): Our primary workhorse. It features retractable tracks that shrink to just over 3 feet wide to fit through standard gates, then expand once inside for maximum digging stability.
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Ultra-Compact Micro Excavators: For the tightest spots, we have access to machines as narrow as 28–30 inches. These can fit through some interior doorways or ultra-narrow alleyways.
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Narrow-Access Power Dumpers: Digging is only half the battle. We use compact motorized "muck trucks" to haul dirt and debris out of your backyard without the need for a fleet of wheelbarrows.
Why Choose Tight Access vs. Hand Digging?
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Cost-Efficiency: One hour with a micro-excavator does the work of 10+ hours of manual labor.
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Site Integrity: We don't need to dismantle your fences, remove your garden gates, or crane machinery over your roof.
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Low Impact: Our machines run on rubber tracks, which distribute weight evenly to prevent damage to your driveway, pavers, or lawn.
Victoria Neighborhoods We Specialize In:
We are familiar with the unique access challenges of:
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Oak Bay & Fairfield: Narrow side-yards and stone walls.
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Fernwood & North Park: Smaller lots with limited backyard entry.
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James Bay: High-density residential areas.
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The Highlands/Sooke: Working around natural rock features and trees.