Argonaut Contracting & Excavation Ltd
Built for the Island. Built to last.
Construction, excavation, and prefab homes - serving Vancouver Island with quality craftsman built to last
Red Seal
Excellence Program
WorkSafeBC
WCB Compliant
Licensed & Insured
BC Contractor
Authorized Retailer
Nelson Homes
Construction & Excavation
Groundwork You Can Build On
From site clearing and excavation to full custom home builds, Argonaut Contracting delivers the expertise and equipment to handle every phase of your project — on time, on budget, and built to last.
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Authorized Nelson Homes Retailer
Quality Homes, Delivered to Your Land
As an authorized Nelson Homes retailer in British Columbia, we connect you with a full range of prefab and modular home models — and handle the site preparation and installation ourselves.
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Find Your Perfect Home
Browse our selection of Nelson Home models — designed for BC living, built to last, and ready to place on your property.
1,720 sq ft · 3 bed / 2 bath
Norquay
Fresh, modern bungalow living with an open-concept design.
1,723 sq ft · 3 bed / 2.5 bath
Cheyenne
Spacious bungalow living designed for comfort and everyday function.
1,817 sq ft · 3 bed / 3 bath
Chateau Ridge
A spacious two-storey design made to take advantage of the view.
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Explore all available models, floor plans, and pricing options.
What We Do
Full-Service Construction on Vancouver Island
Excavation
Land clearing, grading, trenching, and earthworks for residential and commercial projects across BC.
Site Preparation
Complete site prep including drainage, access roads, utility trenching, and pad preparation.
General Contracting
From foundation to finish — we manage your custom home build with experienced crews and proven processes.
Foundation Work
Concrete foundations, crawl spaces, and basement construction built to BC code and engineered for longevity.
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Ready to Build?
Whether you're breaking ground on a new property or choosing a Nelson Home model, we're here to guide you through every step. Let's talk about your project.