Earthmoving Contractors

Also known as 'earthworks', earthmoving involves the moving, adding, or removing soil and unformed rocks during a construction project. It is a necessary operation for heavy construction projects such as railway beds, cans, causeways, including commercial and industrial buildings. There are various types of heavy equipment needed to complete earthmoving operations. These equipment are used in removing trees, debris and other objects in the site to create a good and even foundation for the structure or any other construction project. They can also be used for mining, digging trenches, clearing vegetation etc.

Below are the five main pieces of equipment used for earthmoving services:

1. Excavator. With its hydraulic system, excavators are used for excavations, demolitions, grading, mining, heavy lifting, and landscaping.
2. Backhoe loader. More commonly known as a 'backhoe', this equipment is also used for excavation, trench digging, pipe placing, lifting materials, etc. It also has retractable buckets that can be replaced with other tools or equipment such as buckets to help dig trenches.
3. Bulldozer. This equipment is the most spotted in construction sites. Used mainly in moving large amounts of soil or dirt from one place to another in open construction sites, bulldozers can also be used in crushing rock, fine grading etc.
4. Skid-steer loader. This piece of equipment is handy when the construction site is space-constrained. It is used in moving mud or snow, compacting soil, lifting loads, excavation work etc.
5. Trencher. As the name implies, this equipment's primary purpose is for digging trenches for piping, cabling, and drainage purposes.

When building a home, earthmoving companies will use their machinery to clear your land and dig the house's foundations. For in-ground pool projects, earthmoving contractors will be responsible for digging the hole. For larger and more complex projects such as roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, dams etc., all earthmoving operations will be involved (loading to hauling, excavation, dumping, digging etc.)

Excavation contractors are the people responsible for the operation and maintenance of excavation equipment and machinery. They use the equipment to perform excavation operations while ensuring other operators and workers' safety on site.

The average cost to excavate dirt in Australia ranges from $800 to $6,500, with the hourly rate at $70 to $150. It also depends on the state or city you're located in. For instance, in Sydney, the average cost is around $700 to $15,000 while in Perth, it's from $475 to $2,800. Please contact local earthmoving companies in your area for more accurate costing information.

For simple excavation and with the right weather conditions, earthmoving takes about 1 to 2 days. But for complex excavation operations and included prep work, it will take about an average of 3 to 5 days.

iseekplant has a nationwide network of quality earthmoving companies operating in all Australian capital cities from Brisbane to Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne to Darwin, Perth and Adelaide. We also offer earthmoving hire solutions in all major towns and cities from Mackay down to the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Bendigo and Ballarat.

Use our get a quote tool and find the right earthmoving company at iseekplant. We have various earthmoving contractors that will offer you their efficient and timely earthmoving services. The right earthmoving company for you has all the equipment, machinery and workforce you will need for all your construction projects. You can also give us a call on 1300 691 912 or email us at projects@iseekplant.com.au to submit your quote request.