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

Excavation & Detailed Excavation in Mount Vernon

Professional excavation and earthworks for Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon

Excavation done properly

ORT Constructions carries out excavation in Mount Vernon as the first stage of building work: footings for an extension, a cut for a new slab, trenches for drainage or services, or levelling ahead of a patio or deck.

On residential sites in Mount Vernon, the main questions are usually access for equipment and spoil trucks, how close the dig is to boundaries and existing footings, and where underground services run. We work these out at the site visit.

Process

How the process works

  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

Licensed and insured

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

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.

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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon

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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon property during the site visit.

Questions

Excavation in Mount Vernon, answered

Do you do small excavation jobs in Mount Vernon?

We focus on excavation that forms part of a construction project, such as footings, slabs, trenches and site preparation. Tell us the scope and we will tell you quickly if it suits.

Do you remove the soil?

Spoil removal can be included in the scope. Where soil needs testing or classification before disposal, we allow for that in the quote.

Next step

Ready to price your Mount Vernon project?

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

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