Earthworks

We provide groundwork for your new home, from site clearing to a laser-levelled pad. Our fleet handles tight-access urban sections to complex hill builds.

Experts in earthworks

We deliver a complete earthworks package, ensuring your land is stable, compliant, and ready for construction. We combine heavy capability with small-scale agility to shape your section efficiently.

Site clearing & excavation

We prepare your canvas. Our teams manage the stripping of vegetation, removal of unsuitable soil, and bulk cut-to-fill operations. Whether it is a flat section or a technical hill site, we execute the heavy lifting to shape the land to your architect’s design levels,.

Foundation & slab prep

We ensure your build starts on a solid base. We specialise in constructing engineered gravel rafts and preparing subgrades for concrete slabs. Using laser-guided box blades and GPS machine control, we achieve millimetre-accurate final trims, reducing concrete over-pours and ensuring a perfectly level platform

Hillside & tight access

We have the right machine for every corner of your property. Our fleet ranges from 1.8T compact excavators for confined side boundaries to 30T+ machines for major retaining wall cuts. We manage complex access logistics to ensure safe, efficient earthworks on steep or narrow sites

Sustainability & responsible waste management

We strive for a “cleaner tomorrow” by minimising waste bulk. Our specialised mechanical shredder allows us to recycle old concrete and asphalt from your existing driveway, crushing it for re-use as a structural sub-base on-site to reduce your project’s carbon footprint.

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FAQ

Have questions about demolition? Here are the answers to the most common things clients want to know before work begins.

Do you handle the removal of excess soil?

Yes. We manage the "cut to waste" process, loading and carting all excess spoil to approved disposal facilities using our own fleet of tip trucks.

Can you work on steep hill sites?

Absolutely. We are specialists in hill country work, particularly in Timaru and the Port Hills. We have experienced operators and specific machinery suited for steep gradients and rock breaking.

Do you prepare the driveway as well?

Yes. We handle the full driveway package, from the initial "box out" (excavation) to laying the sub-base aggregates and coordinating the final asphalt or chip seal finish.

What if you find rock?

We have the capability to handle it. Our fleet includes excavators fitted with rock breakers and rippers. For extreme cases, we have drill and blast capabilities, though mechanical breaking is standard for residential sites.

Do I need a consent for earthworks?

Often, yes. Earthworks over a certain volume or near boundaries usually require council consent. We can work with your architect or engineer to ensure our works align with your approved building consent.