Dig in. We’ll move the earth.
Franklin Excavation & Earthworks is a locally owned, family-run small business near Nelson. Yard makeovers, earthworks and excavation in summer, snow removal in winter.

Excavation and earthworks
Fast, efficient, top-quality work on residential properties around Nelson.
Excavation
Digging for residential projects around Nelson.
Learn moreEarthworks
Moving and shaping earth to get your property ready.
Learn moreYard Makeovers
Major yard redos, often done in a single day.
Learn moreSkid Steer Work
Compact equipment for tight spaces and smaller jobs.
Learn moreSnow Removal
Winter snow removal for local properties.
Learn moreProperty Projects
Spring and summer projects, big or small.
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Fast, friendly and the pink machines
Locally owned and family run, Franklin Excavation is the go-to first call for a lot of Nelson-area property owners.
- Incredibly fast and efficient, with top-quality work
- Knowledgeable, affordable and hardworking
- Understands what you want, sometimes before you say it
- Easy to spot: look for the pink equipment
How it works
Call Logan
Tell us about your property and project.
Plan
We talk through what you envision.
Dig in
Fast, efficient, top-quality work.
Next phase
Come back for the next project or for winter snow removal.
“I recommend these guys 100%! They are such a pleasure to work with. They are incredibly fast and efficient, and their work is top quality. I look forward to working with them every time.”Google review, Jul 2024
“It was a joy working with Logan. He knew what I wanted without me even telling him. Like a wizard. And. I also love his pink equipment. Franklin excavation deserves some kind of award for excellence”Google review, Jun 2024
“Logan is amazing! He completely transformed our property in one day! We still have more work to do and I'm excited to have him back. From snow removal throughout the winter to spring/ summer projects, he goes above and beyond. So grateful!”Google review, May 2024
“Swift and smooth major yard redo with these guys! They were fast and totally got what we envisioned. Also just overall rad little family. They are our go to, first call, for any job we look at.”Google review, Mar 2022
Quotes are word for word from public Google reviews (emoji removed).

Nelson, Bonnington and area
Franklin Excavation is based in Bonnington, near Nelson, B.C. Call to check if we cover your property.
- Nelson
- Bonnington
- West Kootenay
