At Gartner’s Excavating & Trucking, we understand that your home is one of your biggest investments — and every successful build or renovation starts with a solid foundation. Since 1992, our family-run team has provided reliable excavation and site preparation services for homeowners across Penticton and the South Okanagan. From new home foundations to property upgrades, we bring decades of hands-on experience and a commitment to quality workmanship.
Our residential services cover every step of your project, from the initial dig to the final grading and finishing. We handle everything in-house — including utility installs, drainage systems, driveways, block walls, and landscape preparation — so you can count on one trusted team to manage the job from start to finish. Whether you’re building new or improving your existing property, Gartner’s combines skill, equipment, and local expertise to get the job done right.
We offer a complete Septic system design and install service. From the removal of the old system to the complete install of the new system. We are ROWP certified and work with local engineers to achieve the most optimum system for the property.
Water, sewer, and electrical line installs, replacements, and upgrades. We also provide emergency excavation for broken private water lines to prepare them for repair.
Gravel and asphalt and concrete prep, driveway resurfacing, grading, and drainage correction to prevent water issues.
Installation of cost-effective block walls — typically 20% cheaper than poured concrete walls, with better long-term flexibility and aesthetics.
Tree, shrub, and lawn removal; topsoil or landscape rock delivery and placement; and regrading for new outdoor projects.
Complete foundation digs for homes, garages, and carriage houses — including hauling away material, installing radon rock and perimeter drains, rock pits and dry wells, and proper backfill preparation for asphalt or concrete.
