Excavation permits in Vancouver, BC
1,190 excavation permits on record in Vancouver — updated every morning from city records.
Other trades in Vancouver
Excavation in Vancouver — by the numbers
1,006
Permits in the last 12 months
107 days
Median application → issue
$45,000
Median project value
A permit is typically applied ~107days before it's issued. TradeHound surfaces permits at application — weeks before the work starts and before most contractors know the job exists.
Most active areas (12 months)
Common questions
How many permits involving excavation work were filed in Vancouver in the last 12 months?
1,006 permits involving excavation work were filed in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
Based on the last 24 months of permits, the median time from application to issue in Vancouver is 107 days.
What is the typical project value on Vancouver permits with excavation work?
The median construction value reported on Vancouver permits involving excavation work is $45,000 CAD. This is the whole project's value, not the permit fee — permits often cover multiple trades.
Which Vancouver areas have the most excavation permits?
Over the last 12 months, the most active areas are V6P (65 permits), V5P (58 permits), V5N (52 permits).