Excavation Contractors in Tempe
Professional excavation and earthworks for Tempe homeowners, delivered by a licensed Sydney builder with carpentry in house.
NSW Licence No. 380408C · Fully insured · Inner West
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Excavation in Tempe
Excavation done properly
Most excavation we do in Tempe is tied to a build. We dig to the engineer's footing details, set levels from the drawings and leave the site ready for the next stage, which is often our own concrete or carpentry crew.
For commercial and larger residential work in Tempe, excavation is sequenced with the rest of the program so footings, slab and services can follow without delay. Spoil removal is priced separately where it is part of the scope.
Process
How we run the job
- 1
Site visit
We look at access, levels, boundaries and existing structures, and review any drawings and engineering.
- 2
Services located
Underground services are identified through Before You Dig Australia before excavation starts.
- 3
Written quote
Scope, spoil removal, allowances for rock or poor ground, and exclusions are set out in writing.
- 4
Excavation
Set out, dig to the approved levels and footing details, and keep the site safe and tidy each day.
- 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
Carpentry in house
Structural and finishing carpentry is done by our own team, which keeps set out accurate and the program moving.
One point of contact
You deal with the people running the build, not a sales team who hand the job over.
Tidy sites
Sites are cleaned down daily and access is agreed with you before work starts.
Scope of work
Excavation services for Tempe homes
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
Detailed excavation
- Footings and foundations
- Excavation close to existing buildings and boundaries
- Confined and restricted access areas
- Pier and pad footing holes
Local considerations
Planning excavation in Tempe
What we check first
Tight lots and shared walls make access, boundary setbacks and neighbour protection the first things we plan.
Homes in the area
Homes across Inner West include Victorian and Federation terraces, semis and cottages, many on narrow lots with rear lane access. We look at the existing structure, site access and levels in Tempe 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 Tempe property during the site visit.
Questions
Excavation in Tempe, answered
What is detailed excavation?
Detailed excavation is precise digging for footings, foundations, trenches and confined areas, often close to existing buildings or services, where accuracy matters more than volume.
Do I need approval for excavation in Tempe?
Excavation is normally covered by the approval for the building work it supports. Deep excavation near boundaries can need engineering and neighbour notification.
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