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

Excavation & Earthworks in Yarramundi

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

NSW Licence No. 380408C · Fully insured · Hawkesbury

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Excavation in Yarramundi

Excavation done properly

Excavation in Yarramundi 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 Yarramundi, 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

Tidy sites

Sites are cleaned down daily and access is agreed with you before work starts.

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.

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

Services included

Excavation services for Yarramundi 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 Yarramundi

What we check first

Flood and bushfire mapping can set minimum floor levels or material requirements, so we check the planning certificate first.

Homes in the area

Homes across Hawkesbury include rural and semi-rural properties and older township homes, some with flood-related planning controls. We look at the existing structure, site access and levels in Yarramundi 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 Yarramundi property during the site visit.

Questions

Excavation in Yarramundi, answered

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.

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.

Next step

Talk to a Yarramundi builder

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

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