Excavation Contracting Fencing, Decks & Sheds

Add a combination of functionality and rugged-good-looks to your property with a custom-designed deck, shed, or fence built by the landscape pros at Island Efficient Excavating.


With tonnes of base preparation knowledge and years of woodworking experience under our belt, Island Efficient Excavating builds beautiful wooden garden structures that are made to last.

This is a place where your own personal style can really shine. By working closely with you, we aim to capture and incorporate your taste right into the design of your garden structures. Together we’ll create your very own backyard oasis!

We can help to...

  • Safely store your outdoor tools in a stylish new garden shed
  • Add some privacy with custom cedar fencing
  • Entertain family and friends on a unique custom deck

Did you know? The owner of Island Efficient Excavating has years of experience in the cabinetry and fine woodworking trades, making us a smart choice for your wooden garden structure project.

Sheds & Other Wooden Structures

In addition to designing completely custom sheds, we can also help install ready-made sheds. From preparing the base to hanging the door, we’ll make sure the shed bought from your local home improvement store is installed correctly.

Buildings, including sheds, that are 10 square meters (107 square feet) or less do not require a building permit in the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN). That means building a custom wood garden structure can be a pretty straightforward project that you will enjoy for years to come.

Of course, sheds are only one type of wooden structure we can build on your Nanaimo property. We can also help with:

  • Pergolas
  • Gazebos
  • Arbours
  • Trellises
  • Tree forts
  • Play structures
Before and after photos of a cedar fencing project
The start of replacing an old fence near the beginning of a large landscape renovation project in Nanaimo, BC.

Custom & Pre-Built Fencing

While we love designing and building custom cedar fencing, we also work with pre-built fence panels.

Prefabricated fencing panels are available from many building supply stores in Nanaimo. Pre-fab fence panels are a more economical option compared to a custom-built cedar fence, and when installed correctly can still last for many years.

A building permit is not required by the RDN when building fences that are less than 2 meters in height.

Deck Construction & Remodelling

Building a new deck (or remodelling an existing deck) can completely transform the way you use your outdoor space.

We’ll work with you to determine the best custom deck design that makes the most out of your goals, your hobbies, and the existing space/structures we have to work with.

The Regional District of Nanaimo requires that you have a permit when either remodelling or building a deck. Count on us to lend you a hand if you have any questions about the application process.

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