Drainage & Site Preparation
Practical ground shaping, trenching and landscape drainage designed around site levels, access and the finished surface.

Persistent wet areas and failed landscape finishes usually begin below the surface. MTS approaches drainage as part of the complete site—establishing levels, outlet strategy, access and reinstatement before construction starts.
Typical scope
What we can deliver
- Subsoil and retaining-wall drainage
- Landscape and stormwater trench excavation
- Surface shaping and fall correction
- Aggregate, geofabric and drainage-zone installation
- Soil replacement, turf preparation and reinstatement
- Coordination with licensed drainage trades where required
A strong fit for
Projects that need control
- Waterlogged yards and failed lawn areas
- Drainage behind new or existing retaining walls
- New landscape levels and site preparation
- Machine-assisted trenching and reinstatement
Related MTS work
Construction details from completed and active sites.


Completed projects
See this capability across real MTS sites.
Each project uses photographs from work completed by Moores Trades and Services.

Spring Farm Dual-Occupancy Landscaping
Spring Farm · View project

Rosemeadow Residential Renovation
Rosemeadow · View project

Douglas Park Acreage Civil & Landscape Works
Douglas Park · View project

Buxton Equine Property Civil & Sandstone Works
Buxton · View project

Bradbury Patio, Drainage & Concrete Renovation
Bradbury · View project

Emerald Hills Granny-Flat Access Path
Emerald Hills · View project
Related capability
Keep the site moving.
Complete Landscape Construction
Construction-led outdoor transformations integrating earthworks, structure, drainage, hardscape and soft landscaping.
Commercial Landscaping
Construction-focused landscaping for builders, property managers, retail, strata and commercial sites.
Retaining Walls & Sandstone
Licensed construction of sandstone, concrete sleeper and engineered retaining systems with correct excavation and drainage.
Start with the site
Bring us the vision. We’ll work through what it takes to build it properly.
Send through your address, plans, photos and preferred timing. We’ll assess the scope, access, approvals and the right construction pathway.
