Development & Community Sustainability Services
RDCK Wildfire Resilience Contractors
The RDCK Wildfire Resilience Contractors List is for the purpose of connecting RDCK residents who have had a FireSmart assessment with local contractors who have taken RDCK FireSmart Training.
Being on this list does not constitute an endorsement or referral by the RDCK. We do not guarantee, certify, insure, or inspect work completed by contractors on this list. Always do your own research prior to hiring any contractor.
Please note that the RDCK FireSmart Rebate program is separate and independent from the Wildfire Resilience Contractors List.
| Business | Description | Areas Serviced | Contact |
| Straightline Carpentry | Siding, window replacement, fire resilient exterior insulation, decks and stairs | Castlegar, Ymir, Salmo, Nelson, Balfour | 250-551-6666 mike@straightlinecarpentry.ca www.straightlinecarpentry.ca |
| RMG Siding | Installation of roofing, siding, soffits, fascia and gutters | Areas E,F,H,I,J Castlegar, Nelson, Slocan Valley | 250-304-8883 rmgsiding@gmail.com www.rmgsidingandroofing.com |
| Silver King Construction Ltd | All aspects of carpentry, including windows, doors, siding, metal roofing, decks, railings, soffits, and fascia | Areas E,F,H,I,J Castlegar, Nelson, Slocan Valley | 250-551-8550 Silverkingconstruction@hotmail.com |
| Hybreed Contracting Ltd. | Construction and earthworks | All areas | 250-608-7777 hybreedcontracting@gmail.com www.hybreedcontracting.com |
| Sloan’s Sheet Metal | Manufacturing and installation of sheet metal, flashing, roofing, siding | Nakusp, Area K, New Denver and Silverton | 250-265-7454 sheetmetalsloan@yahoo.ca |
| GYS Construction | All carpentry related work on a home. Specialized in residential renovation. | Nelson, Castlegar, Salmo, Ainsworth | 438-825-5738 gabriel@gysconstruction.ca |
| Dee’s Contracting | Exterior finishing (siding, soffit, facia), new deck construction and repair, firerated Polymer membrane installation | Balfour, Nelson and surrounding area, Slocan Valley, Castlegar and surrounding area | 250-551-3779 deesdecking@hotmail.com |
| Falls Creek Carpentry | Carpentry services, foundations, framing, exterior | Nelson and the surrounding area | 604-754-2208 Fallscreekcarpentry@gmail.com |
| Pro Force Contracting Ltd. | Registered Carpenter, New builds, renovations, design and permitting services | Kaslo and surrounding areas | 250-353-1016 proforcecontractingltd@gmail.com www.proforcecontracting.ca |
| Ellenwood Homes Ltd | Custom home construction informed by FireSmart guidelines, exterior fireproof insulation, siding, roofing | Nelson, Castlegar, Slocan Valley, Kaslo | 250-505-2001 marc@ellenwoodhomes.ca orsi@ellenwoodhomes.ca |
| Edge Roofing LTD | Installation of roofing & custom flashing. Debris Removal & Prevention: cleaning of roofs, gutters, eaves, solar panels, and skylights to remove combustible debris such as leaves, moss, and nests. | Areas E,F,G,H,I Balfour, Nelson & surrounding area, Ymir, Salmo & surrounding area Slocan Valley | 250-354-1802 info@edgeroofing.ca www.edgeroofing.ca |
| Schiebel Contracting | Building envelope upgrades, siding replacement, window/door flashing. Low fire risk landscape design, fire smart fencing, decks and retaining walls. Brush thinning, dead fuel removal. | Balfour, Ainsworth, Kaslo, Argenta, Meadow Creek, Johnson Landing. | 780-893-1646 Sebastian@schiebelcontracting.ca |
| Scoop Contracting | We provide residential construction services with a focus on FireSmart-friendly improvements that enhance the safety and durability of your property. Services include building and repairing decks, fences, and outbuildings such as sheds and firewood storage, along with exterior upgrades like siding, doors, and windows. We also complete interior renovations including kitchens, bathrooms, and finish carpentry, delivering practical, well-built solutions designed to last. | We are based out of Nelson and service surrounding areas such as Castlegar, Salmo and the Northshore. | Kellytoolecontracting@gmail.com 2505056463 https://scoopexcavating.com/ |
| Creston Roof and Gutter Cleaning | Gutter cleaning, moss removal, roof cleaning, softwash treatments | Creston and surrounding areas | info@crestonguttercleaning.com 2502547151 crestonguttercleaning.com |
| Business | Description | Areas Serviced | Contact |
| Nova Mountain Hardscape & Terrain Ltd. | Construction of natural rock retaining walls, trails/walkways, patio stone, raised garden beds, fire and fuel mitigation services | Areas D,E,F,H,I,J Nelson, Castlegar, Kaslo | 250-304-5299 info@novamountain.ca www.novamountainhardscape.com |
| Cascadia Landscaping | Full landscaping services, combustible removal, xeriscaping, natural stone work, retaining walls, steps | Areas E,F,I,J Nelson, Castlegar, Balfour | 250-505-6004 cascadialandscaping@gmail.com www.cascadialandscaping.ca |
| Grey Owl Moving Service | Dump trailer to take yard waste piles to the dump or deliver pea gravel or sand to border your house or property | Nelson, Trail, Castlegar, Salmo, Balfour, Kaslo, Slocan valley | 778-256-1201 greyowlmoving@gmail.com www.greyowlmovingservice.ca |
| Dylmar Excavating & Landscaping | Landscaping services, wildfire mitigation, mini excavator and dump trailer, clearing limbs and brush | All of RDCK west of Kootenay Lake | 250-551-0101 dylan.markin@hotmail.com |
| M.R. Landscaping | Landscaping services | Kaslo, North Kootenay Lake, Nelson, Balfour, New Denver | 250-353-1053 mrlandscaping1@outlook.com |
| Fluid Landscape Design | Excavation and landscaping services | Slocan Valley, North Shore, Nelson, Pass Creek, Crescent Valley, Balfour | 250-551-7699 pcochrane32@gmail.com |
| Garbage Can Dan Junk Removal | Removal of junk, wood piles, brush piles, garbage, propane tanks, etc. | Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Kaslo, Nakusp, Salmo, Winlaw, Slocan, New Denver and everywhere inbetween. | 250-608-7274 gcdhauling@gmail.com www.garbagecandan.com |
| Wight Lotus Construction | Patios, walkways, decks and siding | Slocan, Winlaw, Castlegar, Nelson | seandwight@yahoo.ca 778.984.6980 www.wightlotus.net |
| Scoop Contracting | Our landscaping and excavation services focus on creating safer, more resilient properties using FireSmart principles. We specialize in rock and block work such as retaining walls and stone stairs, and install durable, non-combustible features including gravel pathways and rock landscaping. Our services also include vegetation and tree management, turf installation, perimeter drainage, and foundation repairs. Using compact excavators and dump trucks, we provide practical site solutions that improve drainage, stability, and defensible space around homes. | We are based out of Nelson and service surrounding areas such as Castlegar, Salmo and the Northshore. | Kellytoolecontracting@gmail.com 2505056463 https://scoopexcavating.com/ |
ReKindled Wood Co. | Safe demolition of old structures, such as barns, sheds and old houses with discounts given for old wood and building materials reclaimed. Fuel mitigation including brushing, falling and controlled burning with experience as a residential and wildland firefighter. | All areas of the RDCK | 250-777-1985 rekindledwoodco@gmail.com Rekindled Wood Co – Facebook Page |
| West Kootenay Curb Appeal | Roof and gutter cleaning, yard clean up, junk removal, fence and deck building | Castlegar, Nelson, Trail | 250-687-4379 cstlclnrs@gmail.com |
| Robin Hood Industries Inc | Excavation Landscaping Land clearing Lot prep Water line and septic install and repair | Creston and Surrounding Areas | rhi.excavation@gmail.com 778-687-0308 |
| Business | Description | Areas Serviced | Contact |
| Aurora Forestry | Arborcare topping, falling of danger trees, ladder fuel limbing, raking and removal of woody debris, pile burning. | Areas D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K Kaslo, Nelson, Castlegar, Nakusp, Salmo, New Denver | 250-551-8140 auroraforestryltd@gmail.com www.auroraforestrywildfire.com |
| Kootenay Excavations And Skidsteer Services | Earthwork and equipment services, brushing, grubbing, stumping, slash burning, site development, access/egress, drainage, retaining wall, hard scapes | Areas D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K Kaslo, Nelson, Castlegar, Nakusp, Salmo, New Denver | 250-278-9599 Kootenayexcavations@gmail.com |
| Kodiak Forestry Ltd. | All aspects of arboricultural services | Entire RDCK with a focus in the Nelson and Castlegar areas | 250-365-6664 kodiaktreeservice@shaw.ca www.kodiaktreeservice.ca |
| North Lakes Arborist | Arborist & falling work, wildlife danger tree assessment, debris removal, wood chipping, thinning, fire mitigation | Areas D, North E, North H, Kaslo, New Denver, Silverton | 250-551-2422 northlakesarborist@gmail.com www.northlakesarborist.ca |
| Vincent Treeworks | Danger tree removal, tree removal, tree pruning, small lot clearing, chipping, stump grinding, fuel mod/brushing | Full West Kootenay Area | 250-687-8733 vincenttreeworks@gmail.com www.vincenttreeworks.ca |
| Trace’s Tree Removal | Fire mitigation work, fuel mod, burning, tree work service, pruning, limbing, danger tree removal, falling | Areas E,F,H,I,J Castlegar, Nelson, Slocan Valley | 250-354-9357 tracecooke@icloud.com |
| Loki Tree Service | Dangerous tree removal, wildfire mitigation, arborist services, faller services, chipping, land clearing, wildland firefighting, consulting. | Entire RDCK | 250-353-2405 info@lokitree.com www.lokitree.com |
| Timber Falls Forest Services | Danger/wildlife tree assessment, danger tree falling, forest fuel debris clean up and disposal, wildfire risk reduction, burning | Area D, Kaslo, Meadow Creek | 250-353-8534 timberfallsforestservices@gmail.com |
| West Kootenay Arborist Inc. | Tree removal, pruning, hedge trimming/maintenance, chipping/mulching, fuel reduction, stump grinding | Anywhere within 11.5 hour drive of Nelson | 236-866-9544 westkootenayarborist@gmail.com www.westkootenayarborist.com |
| UNLTD Forestry | Tree Falling, limbing, slashing, bucking, pile burning. All WRR practices | Nelson, Castlegar, Kaslo, Trail, Salmo, Cresent Valley, Nakusp, Creston, Yahk | 604-902-2260 Dave@Unltdforestry.com www.UNLTDForestry.com |
| Brier’s Fires | Chipping, brush and small tree removal, danger tree and falling services | Area K, Area H north, Nakusp, New Denver, Silverton | 250-265-1831 brier_dea_mclean@live.ca |
| Baumanis Timber Contracting Ltd | We do large scale fuel mod for various government bodies provincial and federal. | We serve the entire region of the RDCK. | 250-354-7595 info@baumanistimbercontracting.ca www.baumanistimbercontracting.ca |
| Wild Developments Ltd | Chipping and mulching. Specialized mulching units designed for work near structures and around the yard up to 10” diameter, forest fuels removal | Our BC operations are based out of Yahk BC, but we will work anywhere in the Central Kootenays | 403-634-5955 travis@wilddevelopments.ca www.wilddeveloments.ca |
| Flow State Adaptations | Forestry and residential wildfire fuel mitigation. Land clearing and soil remediation. Small scale equipment specialists with 4’ forest tractor for in situ mastication, mulching, chipping and low impact log skidding and forwarding for sensitive and hard to access sites. | All of RDCK | 250-505-3608 fs-adapt@tetradition.ca www.tetradition.ca |
| Tait Bros Contracting Ltd | Mulching, Brush Cutting/Clearing, Tree Falling, Land and Debris Clearing. | West Kootenays | 250-608-7111 taitbroscontracting@gmail.com |
| Fire FX | Local FireSmart Representative ( LFR ), Danger Tree Specialist ( DTS ) Arborist services, Forest Technician consulting, offering danger tree removal, wildfire mitigation, land clearing, pile burning, forest health assessments, safety and evacuation plans. | Based in Castlegar, serving the West Kootenays since 2008. | efxinfo@gmail.com 250-368-7375 www.firefx.ca |
| Island Pond Company INC | We specialize in forest thinning- both for fuel mitigation and habitat restoration. | We are located north of Cranbrook- Willing to travel into the west kootenays, east to Fernie and as north as Golden. | ipcSilviculture@gmail.com 778-992-1176 |
Contact Information
250.352.1539