Mini excavator digging a drainage trench with stormwater pipe laid

Septic, sewer and drainage

Septic installs and sewer work alongside licensed plumbers, built to local regulations, plus practical solutions for blocks that will not drain.

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Septic systems, done properly

Installing a septic system needs council approval and a licensed plumber. We work in conjunction with licensed plumbers to install your system so it meets local regulations and requirements, and we handle the excavation, placement and backfill.

Sewer and stormwater

New connections, replacements and extensions all start with a trench. We dig to the depths and falls the plumber needs, work carefully around existing services, and reinstate the ground afterwards.

Blocks that won’t drain

Water sitting in the yard, soggy lawns and water heading towards the house are common on the Central Coast. The fix is usually a combination of levels and drainage. We will look at where the water is coming from and suggest a solution that deals with the cause.

Do you install the septic system yourselves?

We do the earthworks and work alongside licensed plumbers, who handle the plumbing and the certification.

Do I need council approval for a septic system?

Yes. On-site sewage systems need council approval. Your plumber or system supplier will usually help with the application.

Can you fix water pooling in my yard?

Usually, yes. Most drainage problems come down to levels, subsoil drainage or both. We will look at the site before recommending anything.

Will you locate existing services before digging?

Yes. We check for existing services before we start and dig carefully around them.

Other services

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Excavator on the sand site beside the new house before landscaping

Residential excavation

New homes and renovations: footings, foundations, driveways, retaining walls and site cuts. Every stage handled with precision so your builder walks onto a clean, level start.

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Kobelco mini excavator working a tight-access slope between retaining wall posts

Tight access excavation

Narrow side access, sloping backyards and under-house work. We started as Coastwide Mini Excavations and still take the tight and tricky jobs others avoid.

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Excavator placing a sandstone block on a new retaining wall

Retaining walls

Sandstone block and sleeper retaining walls, excavated, drained and built by licensed structural landscapers — from garden terraces to walls for new homes.

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Finished new house with lawn, gravel driveway and sandstone edging

Structural landscaping

Fully licensed. Driveway grading, swimming pool digs, retaining walls, sandstone blocks and entertaining areas — the heavy end of transforming a property.

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