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Driveways

A driveway is only as good as what's underneath it. We excavate to the correct depth and fall, remove unsuitable material, and spread and level the base so the concreter, paver or asphalt crew starts on ground that won't move.

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Mini excavator levelling a crushed-rock driveway base outside a suburban Melbourne home

Suitable project types

  • New driveway construction and replacement
  • Crossovers and vehicle entries
  • Parking bays and side-of-house areas
  • Driveway widening and extensions

Typical applications

  • Stripping topsoil and old driveway material
  • Boxing out to the correct depth
  • Cutting falls for drainage away from the house
  • Spreading and levelling crushed rock base

Equipment used

  • 1.7T Caterpillar excavator
  • 1000mm mud bucket
  • 450mm digging bucket
  • 10 × 5 Ifor Williams trailer

What to prepare

  • Confirm the finished surface type (concrete, pavers, asphalt or gravel)
  • Mark or point out known services along the driveway line
  • Clear vehicles from the work zone
  • Confirm where excavated material is to be removed to

Access considerations

Driveways usually have excellent machine access — but tight side entries and shared crossovers are where our compact machine earns its keep. Send the width of the narrowest point and we'll confirm before quoting.

The quote process

  1. 01Send the job details, suburb and photos of the access point.
  2. 02We confirm suitability, method and equipment for the site.
  3. 03You receive a written quote with the scope set out clearly.
  4. 04We book a start window and keep you updated as work progresses.

Frequently asked questions

Do you lay the concrete or pavers too?

We handle the excavation and base preparation. Your concreter or paver works from a level, properly prepared base.

Can you remove an existing concrete driveway?

Old concrete can be broken out and loaded for removal. Send photos and measurements so we can confirm the best method and include disposal in the quote.

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