FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED · SINCE 1965

Let's Get Your
Project Moving.

Excavation, demolition, water & septic, landscaping, and bulk materials — built right in the Shuswap.

60+ Years in Business

1965 Family Owned Since

Salmon Arm · BC BC Interior & Beyond
ABOUT BLACKBURN EXCAVATING

Built right.
Since 1965.

Blackburn Excavating Ltd. has been a family-owned company since 1965. We are committed to providing reliable, high-quality service on every project, from large-scale construction to residential work.

We proudly support our local community and take a straightforward, professional approach from first contact through to project completion.

Our services include demolition, excavation, road and driveway construction, gravel supply, trucking, landscaping, snow removal, and water and septic system installations for residential and construction projects, completed to meet site requirements and local standards.

From site preparation through to final grading, we deliver practical solutions to get the job done efficiently and correctly.

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WHAT WE DO

From dirt to done.

Full-service excavation, site work, and year-round property maintenance — handled in-house by our crew and our equipment.

EXCAVATING & SITE SERVICES
Excavator at work on a job site

Excavation

From foundations and driveways to underground services and lot grading, Blackburn Excavating is a full-service excavation company equipped to handle projects of any size. Our experienced operators, supported by a modern fleet of excavators and gravel trucks, deliver efficient, reliable results from start to finish. We focus on getting the job done safely, accurately, and on schedule.

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Excavator performing building demolition

Building Demolition

At Blackburn Excavating, safety is our top priority on every demolition project. We provide safe, efficient, and well-managed demolition services designed to keep your site controlled and your project moving forward. With a modern fleet of excavators and trucks, we are fully equipped to handle all aspects of demolition and material removal. From start to finish, we ensure the site is cleared properly and left ready for its next stage of use.

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Water and septic system installation in progress

Water & Septic

At Blackburn Excavating, we know water and septic issues can't wait. Whether you need a new installation, a repair, or anything in between, our experienced team brings the right equipment and local expertise to handle the job from start to finish. We serve homeowners, acreage properties, and commercial clients across Salmon Arm and the BC Interior — with solutions built to last in our climate.

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Road and driveway construction with heavy equipment

Road & Driveway Building

Blackburn Excavating has the equipment and experience to get your project done right, on time and on budget. With a full fleet of gravel trucks, loaders, excavators, and graders, and a skilled team of operators, we deliver efficient, reliable results from start to finish. We handle projects of all sizes, including new driveway construction, sidewalk restoration, and road building or rehabilitation.

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Blackburn gravel truck for trucking and hauling

Trucking & Hauling

No truck? No problem — we'll move your materials for you. We provide reliable trucking and hauling services throughout the region, from Revelstoke to Kamloops and everywhere in between. With a fleet of gravel trucks and trailers, we are equipped to handle jobs of any size — from a single cubic yard to large-scale bulk deliveries.

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LANDSCAPING & YEAR-ROUND
Residential landscaping and yard maintenance

Landscaping & Yard Maintenance

From spring cleanups to winter preparation, Blackburn Services keeps your property looking its best in every season. Whether you need a one-time refresh or ongoing scheduled maintenance, our local team brings the reliability and work ethic you have come to expect.

  • Lawn care & mowing
  • Spring and fall cleanups
  • Hedge, shrub & tree trimming
  • Aeration & overseeding
  • Garden bed maintenance
  • Snow removal & winter yard prep
  • General landscaping and property beautification
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Retaining wall construction on a residential property

Retaining Walls

Retaining walls do real work — they hold back grade, manage drainage, and shape how a property lives in.

At Blackburn Excavating, we design and build retaining walls for residential, commercial, and site-prep projects across the Shuswap. Whether it's a clean terrace for a sloped yard or heavy structural work on a development site, we bring the right equipment, proper drainage, and decades of local experience to the job.

We build walls that hold — and stay holding.

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Snow plow truck clearing a commercial property

Snow Plowing

Since 1965, Blackburn Excavating has been committed to helping keep our community safe and accessible throughout the winter season. We provide reliable commercial and industrial snow plowing services, equipped to handle jobs of any size. Our fleet of plow trucks and sanders is fully prepared to keep your property clear and operational, no matter the conditions.

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MATERIALS

Gravel, sand & landscaping materials.

Quality materials sourced from our own pit. Whether you need a yard for the garden or hundreds for the job site, we'll help you pick the right type and quantity.

1 and a quarter inch rock aggregate

1¼" Rock

Two to six inch rock

2"–6" Rock

Three quarter inch drain rock

¾" Drain Rock

Blast rock aggregate

Blast Rock

City spec three quarter crush and road mulch

City Spec ¾" Crush / Road Mulch

Natural field stone

Field Stone (Natural)

Pipe bedding sand

Pipe Bedding Sand

BLACKBURN'S BULKDROP

Bulk material, dropped where you need it.

No truck rental. No hauling. No hassle. Choose your material, we deliver and place the bag, you use it on your timeline.

Available materials

  • Sand
  • Gravel
  • 3"–6" Rock
  • Wood Shavings
  • Additional materials available — ask us what's in stock (including mulch)

How It Works

  1. Choose Call or contact us to pick your material
  2. Deliver We deliver and place the bag on your property
  3. Use Use the material on your own timeline
  4. Return Return the empty bag and get your deposit back — or swap it out on your next delivery
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BulkDrop bulk material bag delivered on a residential property
IN THE COMMUNITY

Proudly supporting the Shuswap since 1965.

Blackburn Excavating Ltd. is proud to give back to the community that has supported us for many years.

We believe in investing in the people and organizations that help make the Shuswap a strong and vibrant place to live and work. Supporting local initiatives has always been an important part of who we are.

  • Salmon Arm Silverbacks – Junior A Hockey
  • Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Association
  • Salmon Arm Minor Football Association
  • Roots & Blues Festival
  • Armstrong IPE & Stampede
  • Shuswap Theatre
  • Salmon Arm Children's Festival
  • Rotary Club of Salmon Arm
  • School District 83 – Residential Construction Program
  • Shuswap Search & Rescue
  • Salmon Arm Hospice House
GET IN TOUCH

Let's break ground.

Tell us about your project — we'll be back to you within one business day.

Office
2220 10th Ave SW
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1T4
Phone 250-832-3995