Christchurch Earthworks & Excavation

Your site address or suburb, the type of project (site prep, driveway, retaining wall, trenching, demolition, subdivision or other), rough dimensions, access notes and your desired timeframe. Photos of the site and access route speed things up. Share as much as you have on the contact page and we will confirm the rest.

It depends on access, ground conditions, the volume of material to move, disposal distance and whether imported material is needed. We do not publish fixed rates because two similar-looking sites can price very differently. See our cost-factors guide, then request a specific quote for your site.

We work across Christchurch and into the Selwyn and Waimakariri districts. Check our locations page for the specific areas we cover, and mention your suburb when you enquire so we can confirm coverage and travel time for your job.

It depends on your zone, the depth and volume of the work, slope, proximity to waterways and other site-specific factors. Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council and Waimakariri District Council each publish their own earthworks and resource consent rules. We can flag likely triggers, but you should confirm requirements with your council or planner before committing to a programme.

Yes — send us photos and measurements of the narrowest point on your access route (width, height clearance and any corners) and we will talk you through what is realistic before you book anything.

We excavate for drainage, retaining walls and foundations, and we build and repair retaining walls ourselves. We coordinate closely with the licensed drainlayers, structural designers and geotechnical engineers other parts of a job need — but we are not a drainlaying, engineering or design business ourselves. If your project needs one of those specialists, we can work alongside them or point you in the right direction.