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Excavation Contractors Sydney

We carry out excavation and earthworks across Sydney as part of construction projects: footings and foundations, cuts for new slabs, trenching for services, and site preparation for extensions, patios and decks.

What we do

Excavation by a Sydney builder

Because we also build what goes on top, excavation is set out from the approved drawings and engineering, and levels are checked before the next stage starts.

Residential and commercial excavation

Residential work is often detailed excavation close to the existing house, fences and services. Commercial and larger sites need bulk earthworks sequenced with the rest of the program.

Before we dig

Underground services are located through Before You Dig Australia, access for equipment and trucks is planned, and the engineer's footing details are confirmed. Where an excavation sits close to a boundary or neighbouring footing, the engineering may call for shoring or staged digging.

Spoil and ground conditions

Excavated soil may need classification before it can be disposed of, and rock or poor ground is not always visible beforehand. Our quotes state how these are handled so costs are clear.

What affects the price

  • Volume of material and depth of excavation
  • Access for equipment and trucks
  • Rock, fill or poor ground
  • Spoil removal and disposal classification
  • Proximity to boundaries, structures and services
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Guides

Useful reading before you start

Questions

Excavation in Sydney, answered

What is the difference between bulk and detailed excavation?

Bulk excavation removes larger volumes to create a building platform. Detailed excavation is the precise digging for footings, trenches and confined areas.

Do you locate underground services?

Yes. Services are identified through Before You Dig Australia before excavation, with a service locator used where needed.

Can you do the footings and slab too?

Yes. We carry out concreting and carpentry, so the excavation and the structure that follows can be one contract.

Find your suburb

Excavation by Sydney suburb

Every suburb page covers the work we do locally, how we run the job and how to get a written quote.

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Planning your next project?

Tell us what you are looking to achieve and we will come back to you to discuss the project, arrange a site visit and put a written quote together.

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