This business is very professional and well worth the call. Mark was asked to come around and prep our driveway for concreting. He was contacted on a Thursday morning and arrived that same afternoon and had the job done by 4pm. The previous contractor we hired had left us with quite a mess but in no time Mark was finished and his attention to detail was fabulous. He has working knowledge of the concreter we are using and as such knew exactly what was needed for the prep of our driveway. He was friendly, easy to talk to and was able to give us advice on other matters as we are first home owners/builders. We will be hiring Cicada Earth again.

Handy tips

Rock, landscape and hydro excavation all have their benefits. Which do you need?

There are a variety of processes, techniques and machinery types to move soil, rock, earth and other material to ensure the area is prepared and ready for construction. The types of excavation employed by these excavating services is dependant on the purpose, the material being moved and the requirements of the building area. Excavation can be categorised into the following:

Topsoil excavation – this concerns the removal of the topmost surface area of the Earth's soil. Through this method vegetation and other organic matter which could compromise the lands ability to support structural loads is removed.

Rock excavation – this excavation type clears rocky surfaces than can obstruct the building process. This type is often the most costly and challenging.

Muck excavation – here the combination of soil and water (known as muck) needs to be removed before building can occur.

Earth excavation – building foundations for future construction and drainage systems often require layers of earth (the layers below the topsoil) to be removed.

Basement excavation – the application of excavation techniques to create a basement (defined as that which is below the ground level of a building).

Explaining your project to excavation services and earthmoving contractors will help you make informed decisions. Keep gathering quotes and searching for excavation companies near you.

Excavation & Earthmoving Contractors - Common Questions

What is excavation work?

It means any projects or work involving the removal of soil or rock from any home or commercial land to form an open face, hole or cavity using tools, machinery or explosives.

What is earthmoving?

Earthmoving involves moving and operating (registered and licensed) earthmoving plant to assist with building roads, water supply, dams, removing, or adding soil or unformed rock as part of agricultural earthworks.

What do excavation and earthmoving projects involve?

Projects that require earthmoving and excavation are the construction of roads, railway beds, causeways, dams, land grading, canals as well as commercial and residential properties.

What equipment is used by excavation and earthmoving contractors?

Heavy pieces of construction equipment must be used by licensed and trained contractors when working to ensure the safety and integrity of the project.