Scoop Excavating » Rock Work & Retaining Walls

ROCK WORK, STEPS & RETAINING WALLS

We specialize in natural rock retaining walls & stone steps built with granite local to the Nelson, B.C. area. Our work is designed to be beautiful, practical, and long lasting, with structures that fit the property and are built to last for decades.

WHAT WE DO (RETAINING SOLUTIONS)

ENGINEERED STRENGTH. NATURAL AESTHETICS.

Heavy Power Meets Artistic Precision

A good rock wall should do more than hold back material. It should manage surface and ground water, suit the shape of the land, and improve the look and value of the property. We use local granite whenever possible to create strong, natural-looking structures that enhance curb appeal, age well, and require no maintenance.

Our work combines heavy machinery, skilled labor, drainage planning, and practical knowledge of our local environment and freeze-thaw cycles. The goal is not just to make it look good on day one, but to build something that looks and performs the same for decades.

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CONCRETE BLOCKS & SPECIALIZED ROCK WORK

Custom hard landscaping featuring natural stone steps and rock-faced retaining tiers on a steep Kootenay property.
Nelson properties often come with steep slopes, tight access & drainage issues. We specialize in turning those vertical challenges into usable, attractive spaces. We create retaining walls, stone steps, terraces & other features that work with your property instead of fighting against it.
  • Stone Walls & Steps
  • Interlocking Concrete Blocks
  • Allan Blocks
  • Pathways & Patios
  • Paving Stones
  • Concrete Finishing
  • Slope Stabilization
  • Rock Armoring & Rip-Rap
Scoop mini excavator carefully maneuvering in a tight-access residential backyard to place heavy structural rock.<br />
A finished precast concrete block retaining wall leveling out a steep slope to create functional backyard lawn space.
Tiered architectural concrete block retaining walls paired with residential landscaping and floral garden beds.
Tiered architectural concrete block retaining walls paired with residential landscaping and floral garden beds.

EXPLORE OUR OTHER SERVICES

From structural rock work to custom finishing, our team provides the integrated expertise needed to complete your project from the ground up.
Orange Kubota excavators digging a home foundation and performing precise site grading next to a concrete foundation wall.

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Great work from a great team. Scoop did a fantastic job in my yard. Beautiful stone wall, hard landscaping and a new concrete path. Can’t recommend enough.

Nicolas Rousset – Nelson BC

five-stars