Service
Excavation & Site Preparation
Excavation sets the level, the fall and the tolerances every trade after you has to work to. We cut, strip and shape ground so the next stage starts on a surface that is accurate and properly prepared.
Suitable project types
- New home and extension site cuts
- Shed, garage and studio pads
- Driveway and path preparation
- Landscaping and paving base works
Typical applications
- Bulk and detailed excavation
- Levelling and grading to a set fall
- Footing and slab preparation
- Spoil removal and site clean-up
Equipment used
- 1.7T Caterpillar excavator
- 1000mm mud bucket
- 450mm digging bucket
- 400mm ripper
What to prepare
- Mark or point out known services and irrigation
- Clear vehicles and stored items from the work zone
- Confirm where spoil can be stockpiled or removed to
- Provide plans or levels if an engineer has set them
Access considerations
A 1.7 tonne machine suits most residential entries. Send us the narrowest point of your access — a gate, side path or carport clearance — and we will confirm suitability before quoting.
The quote process
- 01Send the job details, suburb and photos of the access point.
- 02We confirm suitability, method and equipment for the site.
- 03You receive a written quote with the scope set out clearly.
- 04We book a start window and keep you updated as work progresses.
Frequently asked questions
Do you remove the excavated soil?
Yes — spoil can be stockpiled on site or removed. Let us know which you prefer so it is included in the quote.
Can you work to engineered levels?
Yes. Provide the plans or set levels and we will excavate to them.
Other services
Tight-Access Earthworks
Specialised excavation for backyards, narrow entries, urban sites and areas with restricted machinery access.
Auger Drilling
Accurate post holes and drilling for fencing, retaining walls, decking and structural works.
Land Clearing
Efficient removal of vegetation, soil, debris and site obstacles in preparation for building or landscaping.