Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Demolition & Excavation Solutions
T-Rex Excavating was established as a family-owned business with deep roots in the Okanagan community dating back to 1910. Over the years, we have grown into a large-scale excavation and demolition operation while maintaining strong ties to the communities we serve. Our team of highly trained, skilled, and insured professionals delivers timely and efficient service for projects ranging from small residential excavations to large-scale commercial and municipal developments. Safety remains our top priority, with all personnel properly trained and equipped to meet or exceed WorkSafeBC regulations. We are proud to support local youth athletics and charitable organizations through community involvement and financial contributions. Our commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through our recycling program, which has diverted over 4.5 million metric tons of demolition waste from landfills.We provide exceptional professional services tailored to residential, municipal, and commercial clients, offering a comprehensive range of excavation, demolition, and civil contracting services. Our focus on customer relations ensures every project meets the highest standards of quality and accountability.
Services
Demolition Services
Excavation
Road Construction
Underground Utilities
Trucking
Foundations
Hazardous Material Clean-up
Civil Contracting
Retaining Walls
Site Grading
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have completed close to 900 demolition projects since 2006
- We have diverted over 4.5 million metric tons of demolition waste through recycling
- All equipment meets WorkSafeBC falling object and rollover protection standards
- We provide all services in-house from pre-demolition surveys to final site preparation
- Our team supports local youth athletics and charitable organizations
What people say
On-time delivery
Zero incidents
Community involvement
Recycling program
Professional team
Services
Demolition Services
We specialize in complete demolition of residential, commercial, and municipal structures. Our team follows strict safety protocols with equipment featuring FOP/ROP protection. With over 900 completed projects, we handle hazardous material abatement, obtain clearance letters, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining zero time lost incidents.
Excavation
Our excavation services include foundations, subdivision construction, and specialty earthworks. We provide test-pitting, site grading, and structural ground coverage using modern equipment. Our team prepares sites for survey and construction while maintaining strict safety standards throughout the excavation process.
Hazardous Material Clean-up
We offer comprehensive hazardous material detection and removal including asbestos, lead, vermiculite, and mold. Our certified professionals conduct pre-demolition surveys and compile environmental reports. We coordinate with client-hired environmental companies to ensure safe and compliant abatement processes.
Civil Contracting
Our civil division manages projects from demolition through to completion. Services include road construction, underground utilities, sewer connections, and retaining wall installation. We handle both private and municipal projects with the same commitment to quality and safety.
Recycling Program
We divert demolition waste through our recycling program, crushing concrete for structural ground coverage. This initiative has prevented 4.5 million metric tons of material from entering landfills while providing reusable resources for developers. Our environmental commitment extends to all project phases.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Okanagan Valley region, handling both private and municipal projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Are you certified for hazardous material removal?
Yes, our team is certified to detect and remove asbestos, lead, vermiculite, and mold. We follow WorkSafeBC regulations for all abatement processes.
How do you ensure project safety?
All equipment includes FOP/ROP protection. Our personnel receive regular safety training and we maintain full WorkSafeBC compliance with up-to-date insurance coverage.
Can you handle complete project cycles?
Yes, we offer full-service solutions from pre-demolition surveys through final site preparation, eliminating the need for multiple contractors.
What sustainability initiatives do you have?
Our recycling program diverts demolition waste from landfills. We crush concrete for reuse as structural ground coverage, having diverted 4.5 million metric tons to date.
