Land Clearing & Grading in Nanaimo
Maxx Contracting provides land clearing, grubbing, and grading services across Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island. From overgrown properties and development sites to stump removal, lot preparation, and rough or finish grading, our crews handle clearing, excavation, hauling, and grading from start to finish.
What's Included
Land Clearing & Grading in Nanaimo
Before anything gets built, the lot has to be cleared and brought to grade. We handle both:
Brush, vegetation, trees, and debris cleared to prepare properties and development sites for construction or future use.
Stumps, roots, and buried vegetation removed to prepare the site for excavation, grading, and construction.
Land clearing and site preparation for residential, commercial, strata, and development projects.
Earthmoving and grading to establish site elevations, contours, drainage, and building areas.
Final grading and shaping for lawns, driveways, landscape areas, and finished sites.
Reshaping sloped or uneven properties to create usable ground and prepare sites for future construction.
Grading and shaping of access roads, gravel driveways, and site access areas for proper drainage and use.
Cleared material, stumps, brush, and site debris loaded and hauled off-site with our own trucks and equipment.
Grading & Lot Levelling in Nanaimo
Grading & Lot Levelling in Nanaimo
Clearing the site is only the first step. Proper grading establishes the elevations, contours, and drainage required for what comes next. We complete rough and finish grading for development sites, building areas, driveways, lawns, and landscape projects. From sloped properties to larger sites, our crews use modern equipment to shape and prepare the ground for the next stage of construction.
Why Maxx Contracting
Built right, start to finish.
From clearing and grubbing to hauling, earthworks, and final grading, our crews manage the work from start to finish.
Detailed quotes based on site conditions, vegetation, stumps, access, hauling, disposal, and grading requirements.
Excavators, loaders, trucks, and compact equipment matched to properties and projects of different sizes.
Cleared material, stumps, brush, and debris can be loaded and hauled off-site with our own equipment and trucks.
Recent Work
Land Clearing & Grading projects on the Island
Reviews
What clients say
“Working with Brandon at Maxx Contracting was an excellent experience that I highly recommend. He was responsive, professional, and transparent. His quotes are very competitive. Brandon and his crew showed up early and worked late to get our project done on schedule and on budget. We hired them to to construct an 8 foot engineered lock block retaining wall. This involved a huge excavation that was done cleanly and efficiently. We were struck by the painstaking care that was taken to ensure the wall was straight and level. Afterwards, we had Brandon and the crew renovate a gravel driveway, re-grade a yard, dig some trenches, and do other small jobs - all while we were out of town on vacation. Brandon sent frequent photos and texts, called me daily, and ensured the work was done properly despite our not being there. If you need any excavation projects done, big or small, give Brandon at Maxx a call. They simply get it done!”
“I'd like to take a moment here to rave about the fantastic experience I had with Brandon and his team. We used this company's services for a backyard overhaul. The first time Brandon came by for an estimate, I was so impressed by his thoughtful questions and attention to detail to make sure that he understood exactly what I was looking for. On our first meeting he even showed photos of the various rocks he offers to make sure I would be happy with the colours, sizes and textures. Throughout his time working at our home he was polite, showed up on time, worked incredibly hard and had fantastic communication skills. His whole crew was a joy to work with. I threw so many curve balls at Brandon and his team with many new ideas they hadn't tackled before. Nevertheless, they rolled with every idea and blew the execution out of the park! I am so captivated by how they transformed our space in only 3.5 short days. I could not recommend this company more highly for hardscaping/landscaping or backyard renovations! Thank you Brandon and team!”
“We at Millstream Manor have called on Maxx Contracting several times in recent years. In all cases they have provided reliable and affordable service. There was always full explanation of how the job was going, and proper clean-up was an important part of every job. We have been very satisfied and would not hesitate in calling on them in the future.”
“I would highly recommend Maxx Contracting. I had them build a retaining wall in a very difficult area to get at in Departure Bay. They did a superb job, in a timely fashion, and they have more than enough new or near-new equipment to do the job. You will not go wrong by having them do your project for you.”
“You guys dug up my waterline on Fitzwilliam St. today. Tonight when I returned home from work I had a look at the job. Good work! The driveway you had to dig up looks great. You were here when you said you would be. You got the job done. The price was reasonable. I will have no hesitation recommending you to friends or calling you back if I need your services again.”
“After 17 years in my house it was time for a new front deck. Very special thanks to Steve and Dave for an extraordinary job. I LOVE my new front porch, and it makes my whole house look so much better too. I am already looking forward to my new deck in the backyard. You will have all my business now. You guys are #1.”
“Just wanted to say thanks for all the services you provided for us, and you can be sure we will tell our friends about your company and how satisfied both Mary and I are.”
“I hired Maxx Contracting to construct an Allan Block series of landscaping walls. It is gorgeous, and the workmanship was outstanding. I would not hesitate for a second to hire them again.”
“We recently had the pleasure of working with Maxx Contractors for our front landscaping project, which included the construction of a beautiful three-tiered Allan Block wall. Brandon and his crew were exceptional throughout the entire process. They demonstrated extensive knowledge, a strong work ethic, and the utmost professionalism in every aspect of the job. The end result exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier with our new front yard. We highly recommend Maxx Contractors for anyone seeking top-notch craftsmanship and reliable service.”
“Excellent! Appreciate the quality of workmanship. Steve and his crew completed a project on the outside of our home from start to finish including cleanup the crew worked in a professional and respectful manner. Jane and Bryan Muise”
“Dave is a great guy to deal with”
“Hard working team! Fantastic job!”
“Brandon has done a few jobs for me now and is always courteous and professional while doing a terrific job in a timely manner. He cleans up and checks in to ensure you are happy with the job. I highly recommend MaxxContracting.”
FAQ
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