Vancouver Island's excavation and landscape company.

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What We Do

From raw dirt to finished landscape.

Whether it's an overgrown lot, a failing retaining wall, or a backyard you're thinking about redoing — we take on projects from start to finish.

Excavation & Site Prep

Raw land, rough lots, and everything in between. We dig it, grade it, and hand it off ready for whatever comes next.

Retaining Walls

From small garden walls to tall engineered builds. Block, boulder, or poured — whatever your site needs to hold the grade.

Concrete

Driveways, slabs, walkways, footings. Formed and poured on site with a clean finish that holds up.

Driveways

New installs, extensions, and replacements in gravel, concrete, or asphalt. Done right from the base up.

Patios & Hardscaping

The backyard you actually want to spend time in. Stone, pavers, fire pits, walkways — built to last.

Land Clearing & Roads

Overgrown acreage, wooded lots, rough terrain. We clear it, haul it out, and cut the access road in.

Perimeter Drains

Keep the water out of your basement and away from your foundation. Full replacements and new installs.

Water Features

Natural-looking ponds, waterfalls, and stream beds. Built into the landscape so they feel like they've always been there.

Tree Removal

Dead trees, dangerous trees, trees in the way. Down, hauled out, and cleaned up — no mess left behind.
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Featured Project

Backyard Overhaul

One of our favourite jobs. A property the homeowners couldn't even use — just a steep dirt slope behind the house — turned into a real backyard their kids actually play in. This is what a full transformation looks like.

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Our Story

Built From Nothing

Four years ago, Michael walked into Home Depot, bought a shovel and a rake, and started Black Mountain Dirt Works. One truck. One phone. A lot of hours and a lot of learning along the way. The business has grown rapidly since then — repeat customers, referrals, and steady work across Vancouver Island.

The same guy who started this company is the one answering your call today.

Hands-on. Owner-operated from day one. When you call Black Mountain, you're talking to the person who'll be on site. It keeps communication direct and makes it easier to figure things out as the project moves along.

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From Our Clients

What some of our customers have said.

A few reviews from people we've worked with over the years. Read more.

★★★★★

"I would highly recommend to anybody! Worked within our budget and exceeded expectations. Prompt replies, as well as quickly executed any work that was discussed. I believe I called on Wednesday and all work/clean up was completed by Sunday. We are so happy to have our backyard again!"

Kaitlyn Lagos

★★★★★

"Above expectation service! We highly recommend Michael and Black Mountain Dirt Works. Michael's work ethic and suggestions meant our project was completed on time with a finished project beyond our satisfaction. Neighbours walking by have stopped to compliment the work."

Judy Hollywood Bonnett

★★★★★

"What a great experience. Always on time. Great communication and goes above and beyond. Can't wait for the next project."

Mike Radlin

Our Process

How we work.

Every project follows the same three steps. No pressure, just a conversation to see if we're a fit.

1

Call Us

Tell us a bit about your project over the phone. We'll ask some questions and see if it's something we can help with.

2

Site Visit

If it seems like a good fit, we'll come take a look at the property and put together a plan that works for the space and your budget.

3

We Get to Work

Once we've agreed on the plan, we get started. We'll keep you posted as things move along.

Booking Ahead

Our schedule tends to fill up in spring.

If you're thinking about a project for this season, it usually helps to reach out a bit earlier. It gives us time to look at the job and figure out where it fits in.

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Serving Vancouver Island

Residential and commercial projects across the island.

Nanaimo · Courtenay · Comox · Campbell River · Cumberland · Parksville · Qualicum Beach · Duncan · Ladysmith

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