approved services
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersWest Kelowna, Canada
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
approved services firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- approved services
- Legal name
- Approved Services
- Website
- https://approvedservices.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
approved services industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Excavation & Site Contracting Services
- NAICS
- Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)
- SIC
- Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Debris Removal & Access Restoration (Roads/Sites) (EUAEAIAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Mutual Assistance Crew Logistics, Staging & Base Camp Services (EUAEAIAJ)
Keywords
Where approved services is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- West Kelowna
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
approved services business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Excavation & Earthworks Services: Comprehensive excavation services using John Deere excavators for digging, trenching, grading, and site preparation. Core revenue driver from residential, commercial, and municipal projects.
- Hydrovac Excavation: Non-destructive excavation using hydrovac trucks with 4-hour minimum. Specialized service for utility locating, trenching, and working in sensitive areas year-round.
- Emergency Response Services: 24/7 emergency response contracts with municipalities (CWK, RDCO) and utilities (FortisBC). Services include mechanical and hydro excavation for urgent needs.
- Trucking & Material Handling: Dump trucks and stone slinger trucks for transport and precise placement of aggregates, gravel, and backfill materials.
- Heavy Equipment & Site Support: Equipment rental with operators, including backhoes, skid steers, compressors, light towers, water trailers, and service trucks.
- Utility & Underground Services: Waterline installation, septic systems, drywells, catch basin services, and sanitary sewer connections.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
approved services product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Approved Services is a family-owned excavation and site contracting company that delivers digging, trenching, grading, hydrovac excavation, utility and underground installation, trucking and material handling, rock breaking and compaction, equipment transport, and 24/7 emergency response using its own fleet of John Deere excavators, hydrovac trucks, stone slinger, Hiab, lowbed, and support equipment. Customers in the Okanagan Valley contract these services for residential, commercial, municipal, and utility projects, with hydrovac work subject to a 4-hour minimum.
Product overview
Approved Services is a family-owned excavation services company offering a comprehensive suite of construction and earthmoving services. The company operates a fleet of John Deere excavators (ranging from 17G to 135G models), backhoes, dump trucks, hydrovac trucks, stone slinger trucks, and specialized equipment including rock hammers, hoe-packs, and compressors. Their service portfolio includes excavation and earthworks, hydrovac services, trucking and material handling, heavy equipment rental with operators, rock breaking and compaction, utility and underground services, equipment transport (lowbedding), site support equipment, emergency response (EVT2 vehicle), and skilled labour. The company specializes in waterline installation and repair, septic and sewer services, storm and catch basin services, basement digging, directional drilling, pool excavation, and emergency response for CWK, RDCO, FortisBC, and AIM Roads.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Excavation & Earthworks Comprehensive excavation services using a fleet of modern John Deere excavators in multiple sizes, equipped with specialized attachments for digging, trenching, grading, and site preparation for residential, commercial, and municipal customers.
- Hydrovac Services Safe and efficient non-destructive excavation using hydrovac trucks for utility locating, trenching, and working in sensitive or confined areas year-round, with a 4-hour minimum and tailored for municipal, utility, and residential customers.
- Trucking & Material Handling Reliable transport and material movement services using dump trucks and a tandem axle stone slinger truck for the precise placement of aggregates, gravel, and backfill materials on job sites across the Okanagan Valley.
- Heavy Equipment Services Access to a wide range of heavy machinery including backhoes, skid steers (Bobcat 590), compact equipment, and specialized tools, supplied with operators to support construction, demolition, and site development projects.
- Rock Breaking & Compaction Professional rock breaking and compaction services using rock hammers, hoe packs, and ride-on packers to handle tough ground conditions and ensure solid, stable surfaces on excavation and site preparation projects.
- Utility & Underground Services Specialized underground services including pneumatic mole installation of waterlines, septic systems, drywells, catch basins, and sanitary sewer connections for residential, strata, subdivision, and municipal customers.
- Equipment Transport (Lowbedding) Safe and efficient transport of heavy equipment and oversized loads using lowbed hauling services to and from job sites across the Okanagan Valley.
- Emergency Response & Field Support 24/7 emergency response services delivered via a specialized EVT2 emergency response vehicle with aluminum body, integrated storage, mounted hose reels, and secure compartments, serving municipal and utility customers including CWK, RDCO, FortisBC, and AIM Roads.
Quantifiable outcome
- 48+ years of continuous operation since 1976
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use approved services
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
approved services technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
approved services partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- ASSTBCcoreAffiliated organization for registration in septic installation, design, and maintenance. Provides certification and regulatory compliance support for on-site wastewater services.
- BCOSSAcoreAffiliated organization for septic installation, design, and maintenance registration. Supports regulatory compliance and industry standards for on-site wastewater systems.
- City of West Kelowna (CWK)flagshipPrimary emergency response contractor for the City of West Kelowna. Provides excavation, hydrovac, and infrastructure services for municipal needs.
- Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO)flagshipEmergency response team for RDCO, providing excavation and infrastructure support services for the regional district.
- FortisBCflagshipEmergency response contractor for FortisBC, supporting utility infrastructure maintenance and emergency excavation needs.
- AIM RoadsflagshipContracted for catch basin and flume cleaning from Osoyoos to Vernon, Highway 33 to Big White, and Highway 97C to Pennask Summit. Major infrastructure maintenance partner.
- District of PeachlandcoreMunicipal services contractor providing excavation and infrastructure support for the District of Peachland.
- Traders Cove WatercoreWater utility services partner for waterline work and water infrastructure support.
- Casa Loma UtilitiescoreUtility services partner for infrastructure support and waterline services.
- Local Builders & Construction CompaniescoreCollaborates with builders on projects including digging foundations, installing utilities, and providing backfill for residential and commercial construction.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
approved services competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Badger Infrastructure Solutions: North America's largest hydrovac and non-destructive excavation provider. Comparable to Approved Services' hydrovac and utility exposure but operates at national scale with a much larger fleet.
- Tomlinson Group: Major Canadian infrastructure services contractor with environmental, civil, and utility divisions. Overlaps with Approved Services on excavation, sewer/water installation, and emergency site work across Ontario and Eastern Canada.
- Vertex Resource Group: Canadian field services provider serving utilities and energy infrastructure with equipment and crews. Comparable to Approved Services' emergency response and utility excavation work, but with broader geographic and sector reach.
- Mullen Group: Diversified Canadian transportation, logistics, and energy/infrastructure services company. Comparable in providing field services and equipment to industrial customers across Western Canada.
- Secure Energy Services: Canadian energy and environmental services company with infrastructure solutions segment serving utilities and industrial customers. Comparable in providing field services and equipment with operators.
- Clean Harbors: North American environmental and industrial services provider with field services and emergency response capabilities. Overlaps with Approved Services on industrial site work and emergency response contracts.
Direct peers
- Hydrodig: US-based hydrovac and non-destructive excavation provider. Direct competitor to Approved Services' hydrovac offering with similar service model and customer base.
Regional players
- Countrywide Excavating: BC-based excavation contractor serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Comparable in scope of services (excavation, site prep, utility installation) but operates in different BC regions.
- Quattro Excavating: BC Lower Mainland excavation and site services contractor. Comparable service mix including excavation, utilities, and site preparation for residential and commercial developers.
- Apex Excavating: Western Canadian excavation and earthworks contractor. Comparable in offering excavation, hydrovac, trucking, and site preparation services to municipal and commercial clients.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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approved services leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
approved services funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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approved services M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about approved services
What does approved services do?
Approved Services is a family-owned excavation and site contracting company that delivers digging, trenching, grading, hydrovac excavation, utility and underground installation, trucking and material handling, rock breaking and compaction, equipment transport, and 24/7 emergency response using its own fleet of John Deere excavators, hydrovac trucks, stone slinger, Hiab, lowbed, and support equipment. Customers in the Okanagan Valley contract these services for residential, commercial, municipal, and utility projects, with hydrovac work subject to a 4-hour minimum.
Is approved services a public or private company?
approved services is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was approved services founded?
approved services was founded in 1976.
Where is approved services based?
approved services is headquartered in West Kelowna, Canada, in the North America region.
How does approved services make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Excavation & Earthworks Services are the primary driver. The others are hydrovac Excavation, emergency Response Services, trucking & Material Handling, heavy Equipment & Site Support and utility & Underground Services.
Who are approved services's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Badger Infrastructure Solutions, Tomlinson Group, Vertex Resource Group, Mullen Group, Secure Energy Services and Clean Harbors. Hydrodig is listed as a direct peer. Regional players are Countrywide Excavating, Quattro Excavating and Apex Excavating.
Does approved services have an API?
No public API is recorded for approved services.
What industry is approved services in?
approved services's product category is Excavation & Site Contracting Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAIAK, Debris Removal & Access Restoration (Roads/Sites), with a secondary code of EUAEAIAJ, Mutual Assistance Crew Logistics, Staging & Base Camp Services. Its NAICS code is 23711 and its SIC code is 1623.