Excavating & Contracting Services for the Lower Mainland — Residential, Commercial & Government.
Serving the Lower Mainland · Mission BC · Abbotsford · Chilliwack · Langley · Maple Ridge · and surrounding areas
The Lower Mainland's Most Trusted Excavation Contractor.
Welcome to Bud Macleod Contracting Ltd. — your trusted partner for excavation and contracting services across the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas. With over 50 years in the construction industry, we have proudly served residential, commercial, and government clients.
Every project is unique, which is why we bring a comprehensive range of services and the right equipment for every job — from land clearing and excavating to rock walls, septic systems, water features, and more. When you choose Bud Macleod, you can expect professionalism, attention to detail, and personal service.
- 50+ Years in the Construction IndustryProven track record on every job type.
- Residential, Commercial & GovernmentTrusted across all sectors.
- Based in Mission, BCServing the entire Lower Mainland.
Full-Service Excavation & Contracting Company
From the first cut to the finishing grade — we handle every phase of your project with the equipment and experience to back it up.
Land Clearing & Lot Grading
Safe and efficient clearing of any site. We ensure proper drainage and grading for construction and landscaping — every job site accessible and ready.
Learn MoreResidential Excavating & Site Servicing
House excavating, utility trenching, and full site servicing for residential builds. We dig it right the first time.
Learn MoreRoads & Driveways
From private driveways to all road construction — graded, compacted, and built to last in the Lower Mainland's demanding conditions.
Learn MoreRockwalls & Blockwalls
Structural and aesthetic rock and block wall systems for retention, landscaping, and slope stabilisation. Engineered to hold.
Learn MoreSeptic Systems
Installation of septic systems done correctly and to code. We handle the excavation, installation, and backfill from start to finish.
Learn MoreWater Features & Waterfalls
Custom water features, ponds, and waterfalls that bring your landscaping vision to life. Craftsmanship you can see and hear.
Learn MoreDemolition Work
Safe demolition of structures, concrete, and site cleanup to prepare your property for the next phase.
Learn MoreSome of Our Work
Browse projects by category. When you send photos, we'll drop them into the matching cards below.
Rock WallTiered Estate Rock Walls
Two-tier armour stone walls terracing the yard of a hillside custom home.
Rock WallAcreage Terrace Walls
Multi-level granite walls creating usable flat ground on a sloped acreage.
Rock WallCurved Retaining Wall & Steps
Curved rock wall with built-in stone steps on a new-build site.
Rock WallDriveway Edge Rock Walls
Rock walls holding back the grade along a freshly paved driveway.
Rock WallRip Rap Drainage Channel
Rock-lined drainage channel and wall carrying culvert runoff past a cabin.
PipingCulvert & Gravel Crossing
PVC culvert set through a rock headwall with a compacted gravel crossing above.
PipingWater Tank & Service Set
Cistern lowered onto a poured slab and tied into buried service lines.
PipingPerimeter Drains & Catch Basins
Foundation perimeter drains and downspout leads glued into concrete catch basins.
PipingDrain Rock Trench
Filter-cloth wrapped drain rock trench with perforated pipe run to the manhole.
PipingCommercial Tank Set
Double-wall fibreglass tanks craned into a shored, bedded trench on a tight site.
PipingRural Gas Line Trench
Long service trench with poly gas line laid and staked across farm ground.
Land ClearingFarmland Strip & Grade
Field stripped and graded flat for a new farm build, ready for base rock.
Land ClearingTreed Lot Building Pad
Trees felled and bucked, pad cut and levelled against the tree line.
Land ClearingForest Lot Clearing
Stumps pulled and brush cleared to open a house site in standing timber.
Land ClearingAccess Route & Creek Crossing
New access route cut through forest with rock placed along the creek edge.
Land ClearingRural Lot Clear & Level
Corner lot cleared, grubbed and levelled with clean edges to the road.
DrivewayWidened Driveway & Slope Work
Driveway widened and re-graded with a hydroseeded cut slope alongside.
DrivewayLong Acreage Driveway
Crushed rock driveway running across farmland up to a new build.
DrivewayEstate Driveway & Turnaround
Wide gravel driveway and turnaround finished with granite boulder edging.
DrivewayNew Build Driveway & Pad
Driveway and side parking pad built and compacted for a custom home.
DrivewayResidential Driveway Rebuild
Old driveway stripped and rebuilt with fresh crushed rock curb to garage.
Septic SystemConcrete Tank Set
Precast concrete septic tank craned into a prepared excavation.
Septic SystemField Bed Laterals
Distribution laterals laid on drain rock across a new sand mound field.
Septic SystemField Pressure Test
Pressure testing the distribution laterals for even flow before backfill.
Septic SystemTank, Pump Chamber & Risers
Tank, pump chamber and inspection risers set on concrete pads.
Septic SystemDistribution Manifold Build
Manifold and header piping tied into the distribution box on a finished bed.
Septic SystemRural Field Bed Install
Complete disposal field built and shaped on a treed rural property.
Foundation ExcavationFooting Dig & Drain Rock
House excavation dug, shaped and topped with clean drain rock ready for forms.
Foundation ExcavationHillside Basement Dig
Full basement excavation cut into a valley slope with gravel-levelled footing pads.
Foundation ExcavationCommercial Building Dig
Deep commercial foundation excavation with compacted gravel base and safe benched walls.
Foundation ExcavationSubdivision Foundation Prep
Foundation and garage pad excavated, compacted and staked on an infill lot.
Foundation ExcavationAcreage Home Excavation
Stepped footing excavation for a large acreage home, cut to grade and ready to pour.
Water FeaturesCascading Rock Waterfall
Multi-drop waterfall built into a landscaped slope with natural stone steps and river rock.
Water FeaturesBoulder Pond & Falls
Lined pond framed with armour stone and a tiered waterfall feeding into it.
Water FeaturesDry Creek Rock Bed
Feature boulder and river rock basin set against a hand-placed stone wall.
Water FeaturesTerraced Waterfall Garden
Stone-walled water feature and planting beds built between a new home and retaining walls.
Road BuildingForest Service Road Build
New gravel road cut and crowned through standing timber for year-round access.
Road BuildingRural Access Road
Brushed, ditched and gravelled access road running back to a rural build site.
Road BuildingNew Road Cut & Gravel
Fresh road cut through the bush, ditched and topped with crushed rock.
Road BuildingMountain Grade Road
Wide gravel road built to grade with clean shoulders and drainage on both sides.
Road BuildingRip Rap Shoulder Road
Hillside road armoured with rip rap along the shoulder to hold the slope and shed water.
Our Equipment
Owner-operated iron, maintained in-house and ready for jobs of any size across the Lower Mainland.
Excavator & Dozer On Site
Link-Belt 160X excavator and CAT D6K dozer working a subdivision site.
Rock Truck & Excavator
Volvo A30D articulated rock truck paired with our Link-Belt excavator on a forest job.
Screening Plant
EvoQuip Colt 600 screener producing clean sand and gravel on site.
CAT D6K Dozer
Dozer and service truck set up for grading a new building site.
Field Crew Setup
Service truck, job trailer and gear staged for a rural acreage project.
Why Bud Macleod?
- Trusted & Experienced CompanyOver 50 years of proven experience across the Lower Mainland.
- Licensed & InsuredFull coverage and compliance on every residential, commercial, and government contract.
- Right Equipment, Right TeamOwned fleet of excavation equipment operated by experienced crew.
- Free Quotes, No RunaroundGet a straight answer and a fair price, fast.
How It Works
Getting started with Bud Macleod is simple. Here's what to expect:
Call or Email
Reach out for a free, no-obligation quote. Talk directly to Bud.
Site Assessment
We visit your site, understand your needs, and prepare a clear plan.
We Get to Work
Our team and equipment arrive on schedule. No surprises.
Project Complete
Inspected, signed off, and built to last. You're ready to build.
Ready to Start Your Next Project?
Get In Touch
Ready to talk about your project? Call Bud directly or fill out the form and we'll get back to you fast.
- Phone(604) 854-9065
- Emailbudmacleod@gmail.com
- Address32277 Diamond Ave, Mission, BC
Serving Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, Maple Ridge, and the entire Lower Mainland.