Excavation in NSW
Find local excavation businesses near you. Enter your suburb or postcode to see listed businesses nearest-first, then contact them directly.
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Before you hire an excavation business
- Check their licence (and that it covers your type of work) before you hire.
- Ask for a written quote that lists labour, materials and GST.
- For residential work over $5,000 (incl. GST) in NSW, get a written contract.
- Confirm they hold public liability insurance.
- Check the ABN on the ABN Lookup website.
- Ask how long the job will take and who will be on site.
What excavation businesses do
- Site cuts
- Trenching
- Earthmoving
- Drainage
Excavation: FAQs
How do I find an excavation business near me?
Enter your suburb or postcode above. Find My Tradie shows listed excavation businesses nearest-first, with their distance from you and whether they service your area.
Do excavation businesses need a licence in NSW?
There’s no specific NSW trade licence for this work, so check the business’s ABN, ask about public liability insurance and get a written quote.
Is Find My Tradie free to use?
Yes. Searching is free for homeowners, and you contact the business directly by phone or email. We don’t take a cut of your job.
I’m an excavation business — how do I list my business?
You can list your business for $19 a month including GST, paid by direct debit. Your listing shows your trades, service area and contact details. Start at findmytradie.au/join/.
Are you an excavation business?
List your business for $19 a month (incl. GST) and get found by people searching in your area.