Excavation Services
Excavation Services
We run our own excavation equipment — faster turnarounds with no relying on third parties.
Most plumbing companies have to wait on a separate excavation contractor. We run our own equipment, which means faster job starts, better coordination, and lower costs for you. From tight-access residential jobs in Wollongong suburbs to larger groundworks across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.
What's included
- 2 tonne tight-access zero-swing excavator
- Larger machines for major groundworks
- Wet hire available
- Trench digging for drainage and services
- Footings and slab preparation
- Site clearing
Excavation services available across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, including Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Nowra, Gerringong and all surrounding suburbs.
Why choose Ross Barber Plumbing for excavation services?
Licensed, insured, and backed by 25 years in the trade across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.
Fully licensed and insured
NSW Plumbing Licence 262955C. All work is performed to code with compliance documentation provided.
Own equipment, no wait
We carry hydro jetting, CCTV drain cameras, and our own excavator. Most jobs start the same day without waiting on subcontractors.
24/7 emergency response
We pick up the phone. For burst pipes, gas leaks, and blocked sewers across the Illawarra, call us any time.
Common questions about excavation services
Straight answers to what customers ask us most.
What size excavator do you run for jobs in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven?
We operate a 2-tonne tight-access zero-swing excavator, which is ideal for residential sites in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven where space between buildings, fences, or gardens is limited. We also have access to larger machines for major groundworks, and wet hire is available if you need the machine without an operator.
Why use a plumber with their own excavator in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven?
No waiting for a separate contractor. When the plumber owns the excavation equipment, the dig crew and the plumbing crew are the same team. That means faster job starts, better coordination on site, and lower overall costs for jobs in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven that need both digging and plumbing.
What excavation work do you carry out in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven?
Trench digging for drainage, sewer, water mains, and underground services. Footings and slab preparation. Site clearing and levelling. We work across residential and commercial sites in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven and throughout the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region.
Can you do tight-access excavation on a residential block in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven?
Yes. Our zero-swing excavator is purpose-built for tight residential sites where standard machines cannot operate without causing damage to gardens, paths, or structures. If you have limited clearance on your the Illawarra and Shoalhaven property, that is exactly the situation this machine was designed for.
Excavation Services by location
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