Excavation & Earthworks

Owner-operated excavation for residential cuts, retaining preparation, trenching, site formation and material handling.

Aerial view of MTS earthworks and sandstone retaining at a Buxton equine property

MTS operates and coordinates a broad fleet of excavators, tracked loaders, compaction plant, tippers and specialist attachments. That range suits tight residential access, detailed structural landscaping and larger rural or new-build preparation.

The excavation is planned around the finished purpose of the site—not simply the amount of material moved. Levels, drainage, compaction, spoil, access and the following retaining, hardscape or landscape work are considered before the first cut.

Typical scope

What MTS can deliver

  • Residential bulk cuts and site levelling
  • Tight-access excavation and backyard preparation
  • Retaining-wall benches, footings and pier holes
  • Service, drainage and conduit trenching
  • Concrete, soil and green-waste removal
  • Wet-hire packages with MTS plant and operators

Before pricing

What needs to be checked

  • Access width, height, surface and turning space
  • Known utilities and Before You Dig information
  • Cut and fill volumes and required finished levels
  • Material classification and lawful disposal location
  • Compaction, erosion and wet-weather requirements

Start with the site

Discuss your excavation and earthworks project.

Send through your address, plans, photos and preferred timing. We’ll assess the scope, access, approvals and the right construction pathway.