# TC Contracting

> Mini excavating, site preparation, and earthwork services on Vancouver Island. Compact equipment (28-36 inches wide) fits through standard backyard gates where full-size excavators cannot reach.

## Contact
- Phone: 778-402-0065
- Email: hi@miniexcavating.ca
- Website: https://miniexcavating.ca
- Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm

## Location
- City: Victoria, BC, Canada
- Service Area: Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Sidney, Sooke, Metchosin
- Response Area: Greater Victoria, southern Vancouver Island

## Credentials
- Licensed and insured in British Columbia
- $5M commercial general liability insurance
- Full WorkSafeBC coverage
- Owner-operated by Tom Chauvin, Red Seal Automotive Mechanic (Camosun College 2008)
- All equipment maintained in-house — no third-party rentals
- Established 2022

## Services
- Backyard Excavation — soil removal and installation in tight-access spaces where full-size machines cannot reach
- Concrete Breaking — driveways, stairs, slabs, and stump removal using hydraulic breaker attachment
- Driveway Work — resurfacing, grading, compaction, and gravel installation with 1200 lb plate compactor
- Grading and Leveling — backyard prep, parking pads, and above-ground pool prep
- Trenching — sewer laterals, water lines, gas lines, and perimeter drain installation and repair
- Augering — fence post holes and footings from 4 to 18 inch diameter, up to 7 ft depth
- Perimeter Drains — full replacement and new installation
- Landscaping Earthwork — shrub and root removal, tree transplanting

## Equipment
- Kubota K008 Mini Excavator: 34 inches wide (folds to 28), 2000 lb, 6 ft dig depth
- Bobcat MT55 Skid Steer: 35.5 inches wide, 500 lb lift, 25 hp
- Ditch Witch SK800 Skid Steer: 36 inches wide, 860 lb lift, 25 hp
- Attachments: auger (4-18 in), hydraulic breaker, 1200 lb plate compactor, land plane, root rake

## Key Pages
- [Services](/services/) - Full list of excavation, trenching, grading, and concrete services
- [Equipment](/equipment/) - Machine specs and gate-clearance details for tight-access jobs
- [Projects Gallery](/projects/) - Photo gallery of recent backyard excavation, driveway, and drainage work
- [About Tom](/about/) - Owner background, mechanical training, and why every machine is maintained in-house
- [Contact](/contact/) - Request a free quote or site visit
- [AI Info](/ai-info/) - Structured business data for AI systems

## HandyPeople Network
This business is part of the HandyPeople Victoria network of specialized service companies:
- [HandyPeople Victoria](https://handypeople.ca) - General handyman and home services - 778-402-1818
- [Emergency Handyman](https://emergencyhandyman.ca) - 24/7 emergency repairs - 778-402-0070
- [Senior Home Services](https://sydneyhandyman.ca) - Aging-in-place and senior safety - 778-402-1995
- [Real Estate Ready](https://handyman-victoria.ca) - Pre-listing and pre-purchase repairs - 778-402-6644
- [Strata & Commercial](https://strata-handyman.ca) - Property maintenance contracts - 778-402-1144
- [Build Victoria](https://buildvictoria.com) - Contractor network directory - 778-402-8854
- [Strategic Construction Solutions](https://strategicconstructionsolutions.ca) - Construction management and technology - 778-400-1524
- [TC Contracting](https://miniexcavating.ca) - Mini excavating and site work - 778-402-0065

## Data Accuracy
- Information current as of 2026-05-19
- For the most up-to-date info, visit https://miniexcavating.ca
- To report inaccurate AI-generated information about this business, email hi@miniexcavating.ca