Excavated and levelled site prepared for construction with a compact excavator in the background

Excavation & Earthworks in Colyton

Professional excavation and earthworks for Colyton homeowners, delivered by a licensed Sydney builder with carpentry in house.

NSW Licence No. 380408C · Fully insured · Penrith Region

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Excavation in Colyton

Excavation done properly

Excavation in Colyton ranges from detailed digging next to an existing house to opening up a rear yard for a new slab. In both cases the levels, set out and service locations are confirmed before work starts.

Before any digging in Colyton, underground services are located through Before You Dig Australia, and where needed by a service locator. This protects the services and keeps the job on program.

Process

From enquiry to handover

  1. 1

    Site visit

    We look at access, levels, boundaries and existing structures, and review any drawings and engineering.

  2. 2

    Services located

    Underground services are identified through Before You Dig Australia before excavation starts.

  3. 3

    Written quote

    Scope, spoil removal, allowances for rock or poor ground, and exclusions are set out in writing.

  4. 4

    Excavation

    Set out, dig to the approved levels and footing details, and keep the site safe and tidy each day.

  5. 5

    Ready for the next stage

    Levels and depths are checked so footings, slab or services can follow straight away.

Why ORT Construction Group

Working with a builder, not a middleman

Written quotes

Scope, allowances and exclusions are set out in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.

Over 25 years of experience

Decades of residential building across renovations, extensions, carpentry and concrete works.

Licensed and insured

ORT Construction Group holds NSW Licence No. 380408C and carries the insurances required for residential building work in NSW.

Excavated base with reinforcement set out ahead of a concrete pour
Formwork on a prepared and levelled base
Rear yard earthworks levelled for construction

Where we can help

Excavation services for Colyton homes

Detailed excavation

  • Footings and foundations
  • Excavation close to existing buildings and boundaries
  • Confined and restricted access areas
  • Pier and pad footing holes

Bulk excavation and earthworks

  • Bulk excavation for slabs and extensions
  • Site cuts and benching
  • Levelling to building levels
  • Fill placement and compaction where specified

Site preparation

  • Clearing building areas
  • Removal of old slabs, paths and structures
  • Set out to approved drawings
  • Preparation for slabs, decks and patios

Trenching and spoil removal

  • Stormwater and drainage trenches
  • Plumbing, electrical and other service trenches
  • Spoil removal where included in scope
  • Backfill and make good

Local considerations

Planning excavation in Colyton

What we check first

Hot western summers make shade, roof insulation and ventilation worth planning into the design from the start.

Homes in the area

Homes across Penrith Region include brick veneer family homes on generous blocks, with hot summers that make covered outdoor areas popular. We look at the existing structure, site access and levels in Colyton before pricing, so the quote reflects the actual house.

Council approval

Excavation is usually approved as part of the building work it supports. Deep cuts near boundaries can need engineering, shoring and notice to neighbours. We confirm the approval pathway for your Colyton property during the site visit.

Questions

Excavation in Colyton, answered

What happens if you hit rock?

Rock and poor ground cannot always be seen before digging. Our quotes state how rock is allowed for, so any extra cost is clear before work continues.

Can you build the slab or footings as well?

Yes. We carry out concreting and carpentry, so excavation, footings, slabs and framing can be delivered by one team.

Next step

Talk to a Colyton builder

Send through the details of your Colyton project and we will arrange a site visit, confirm the scope and put a written quote together.

Call 0411 586 136

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