Excavation permits in Calgary, AB
7,310 excavation permits on record in Calgary — updated every morning from city records.
Other trades in Calgary
Excavation in Calgary — by the numbers
3,112
Permits in the last 12 months
22 days
Median application → issue
$64,624
Median project value
A permit is typically applied ~22days before it's issued. TradeHound surfaces permits at application — weeks before the work starts and before most contractors know the job exists.
Common questions
How many permits involving excavation work were filed in Calgary in the last 12 months?
3,112 permits involving excavation work were filed in Calgary over the last 12 months, based on official city records updated every morning.
How long does a permit with excavation work take to be issued in Calgary?
Based on the last 24 months of permits, the median time from application to issue in Calgary is 22 days.
What is the typical project value on Calgary permits with excavation work?
The median construction value reported on Calgary permits involving excavation work is $64,624 CAD. This is the whole project's value, not the permit fee — permits often cover multiple trades.