Scott Shields Excavating

Your local island digging service on Salt Spring Island, BC

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OUR MISSION

Born and raised on Salt Spring - over a decade of experience running equipment in various environments on the islands. Scott has a strong dedication to clean and tidy site work, he takes pride in his finish work. Being an owner operator allows Scott to be the one on site performing each step of the project, assuring high standards and quality control of the work being completed as well as simplifying communication between the client and the operator. All of which ensures being a key part of the process from vision to completion of the project.

Fully insured and ready to take on all aspects of your project

Full-Site Excavation Services

Providing comprehensive excavation and site work services across Salt Spring Island and the Gulf Islands


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Land Clearing
Professional clearing for construction sites and property development

An orange and black excavator working on a dirt slope in a forested area.

Road Building
Expert road construction and maintenance for island properties

Two orange Hitachi excavators working on a rocky construction site surrounded by trees, with a laying of gravel and a resting brown dog in the foreground.

Excavations & Backfilling
Precise excavation work for foundations, utilities, and more

A sidewalk curves into a wooded area with tall trees. A construction vehicle, a roller compactor, is parked on the cracked asphalt road nearby.

Driveways
Quality driveway installation and maintenance

Dog sitting on a mound of dirt and rocks at a construction site, with PVC pipes and construction equipment in the background, surrounded by trees.

Drainage
Comprehensive drainage
solutions to protect your property

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Ponds
Custom pond excavation and water feature creation

A construction site showing an orange Hitachi mini excavator digging a trench, with a pipe installed inside the trench, and a maroon truck in the background along with trees, houses, and utility poles.

Utility Trenching
Safe and efficient trenching for utilities and services

A small orange excavator parked on a dirt surface next to a stone retaining wall with trees in the background. A dog is lying on the ground near a small container.

Retaining Walls
Boulder retaining walls, rock stair treads, concrete lock block walls

A small construction vehicle operating on a sand or dirt surface under a clear blue sky with distant trees and a safety fence.

Grading & Gravelling
Professional site preparation and finishings

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Trucking
Reliable trucking services including aggregates and topsoils

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Demolition
Safe and efficient demolition services

And So Much More... Just Ask!

Professional Equipment Fleet

Modern, well-maintained equipment to handle projects of any size


Ready for Your Project

Modern equipment paired with experience and attention to detail

Hitachi 50

Excavator

Compact excavator perfect for residential projects and tight spaces

$144/hr

Precision work

Residential friendly

Compact design

Hitachi 135
Excavator

Mid-size excavator ideal for most commercial and residential projects

Powerful

$178/hr

Efficient operation

Versatile

Hitachi 200
Excavator

Ideal for large construction sites, road building, major clearing operations, and bulk excavations.

$224/hr

Large projects

Maximum power

Heavy duty

Case Track
Skidsteer

Versatile tracked loader for various site preparation tasks

$141/hr

Versatile attachments

Site preparation

All-terrain

Dump Truck Services

Professional trucking services including delivery of aggregates, topsoils, and more

Our Recent Projects

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Service Area

  • Salt Spring Island (Primary)

  • Gulf Islands

  • Greater Victoria (Select projects)

Over a Decade of Island Experience

Born and raised on Salt Spring Island with deep knowledge of local conditions and requirements.

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✓ Fully insured

✓ Clean, professional work

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Born and raised on Salt Spring Island with deep knowledge of local conditions and requirements