Excavation Services
Site Cuts, Trenching & Earthworks Across the Latrobe Valley & Gippsland.
Need site prep, trenching or bulk earthworks done properly? 1800 GO TREES provides professional excavation services across the Latrobe Valley and right through Gippsland.
We dig footings and foundations, trenches for drainage, water and services, house and shed pads, driveway cuts, retaining-wall footings, dam and batter work, and general site levelling and clean-up. On a block that still has trees and stumps on it the clearing has to happen first, which we cover in our guide to land clearing in Victoria.
Our operators run excavators, tippers and attachments, so we can get on site, move the dirt and cart it away — without you chasing three different contractors.
Every job is done by licensed, fully insured operators working to Australian Standards, so your build stays on schedule and there are no nasty surprises underground.
From a single day of digging to a full site cut, we’ll give you a straight, competitive quote. Get in touch today and we’ll sort your earthworks.
Professional Certified Arborists
Fully Insured
15+ Years Experience
Safety trained
Ready to kickstart a residential or commercial building project? 1800 GO TREES provides hassle-free tree removal, mulching and stump grinding services so you can get your site prepped in no time. Clear the way for groundbreaking success with our renowned woodchipping solutions!
1800 GO TREES will work with you to ensure your job is completed as quickly and safely as possible. We’ll conduct an on-site inspection, provide a detailed quote within 48 hours of enquiry, then book in our skilled team for the most convenient time suitable to deliver quality results promptly.
Our team of professional, licensed arborists and climbers prioritize safety on every job. They complete thorough risk assessments before starting each project, ensuring all personnel adhere to Workcover regulations for maximum protection in the workplace. Working together collaboratively with extensive training under their belts – your trees are always in safe hands!
Our Excavation process
Talk. Plan. Do.
At our 1800 GO TREES, we like to make the process easy and straightforward. We begin by learning your exact requirements in order to develop a tailored solution. After inspecting the job location, we provide you with a competitive price quote that takes into account all factors involved. You can rest assured knowing that your project will be completed on time – to spec and within budget!
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CALL 1800 GO TREES
We take the time to talk with you, to understand what you need done, and how we can help you achieve it.
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WE QUOTE YOUR JOB
We come to your location, to figure out what must be done. We then quote you the price to get it done right.
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We FIX YOUR PROBLEM
With our well-defined plan, your job will be done efficiently, while prioritising both quality and safety.
Earthmoving and Excavation for Construction Sites
Our excavation services support construction projects from the first cut. On a building site that means footings and foundations, house and shed pads, retaining-wall footings and general site levelling, all done by operators who run excavators, tippers and attachments in one crew. Earthmoving and excavation on a construction site works best when the digging, loading and carting are planned together, so the project keeps moving and the site is left clean.
Excavation for Your Next Project
Whether it is a single day of digging or a full site cut, we quote the project once we know the scope. Excavation work for a residential project, a commercial project or a rural project starts with a site inspection, and the quote comes within 48 hours of the enquiry. Hourly suits a project where the scope may shift once the ground is open, while a fixed quote suits a project with a firm budget, and we will set up whichever suits your project.
Site Excavation for Driveways, Pads and Trenches
Site excavation covers the jobs that come up on almost every block: trenches for drainage, water and services, driveway cuts and base preparation, and the digging for sheds, pads and slabs. Our excavation crew works from Dial Before You Dig plans and, where services are uncertain, potholes carefully to confirm what is in the ground, so the site is dug safely. The equipment is matched to the work, from compact excavators that fit through standard gates to larger machines for bulk earthworks, and every piece of equipment we bring is sized for the job.
Commercial and Residential Excavation Services
Our excavation services cover commercial and residential sites across the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland, from a backyard slab to a commercial site cut. Commercial projects get the same licensed, fully insured operators working to Australian Standards as a residential project, and every excavation services quote is free. When a project also needs trees or stumps removed first, the same crew can clear the site and then start digging, so the project does not have to wait on a second contractor.
For all Your Vegetation, Excavation & Elevation Needs
SEE More 1800 Go Trees Services
Our highly skilled, licenced arborists and climbers have been providing expert care to valued customers for over 30 years – bringing with them decades of combined experience in managing projects big and small. Our commitment to safety gives you the peace of mind — that all staff are fully trained, insured and Workcover ticketed
Tree Removal
We use latest techniques to remove dangerous trees that may be a safety hazard.
Tree Pruning
We remove dangerous branches while taking care to preserve your valuable tree.
Stump Removal
We cleanly remove your old stumps to reclaim your outdoor living space and view.
Land Clearing
We help avoid building delays by ensuring your site is clear of roots, stumps and rocks.
Wood Chipping
We turn tree offcuts into uniformly-sized wood chips, for easier re-use or transport.
Cherry Picker hire
Reach heights with ease! Our cherry pickers and operators provide the perfect solution.
Elevated Work Platform
Our advanced equipment and experienced staff make high operations easy for you.
Driveway Construction
Using dump trucks and heavy earthmoving equipment, our driveways make the grade.
Culvert Installations
Our designs can protect your driveways and entrances from even the heaviest flows.
Vegetation Management
We partner with governents and corporations to maintain public asset environments.
Traffic Control
Keep your project running smoothly and safely with our dependable traffic control.
Recent Excavation Jobs — Real Photos From Our Crews
No stock photos here — every shot below is our gear and our people on real jobs across Gippsland.
Road-registered fleet
Our machinery is road registered.
Excavation Services Across the Latrobe Valley & Gippsland
1800 GO TREES runs a full excavation operation alongside our tree crews — excavators, tippers and experienced local operators, based in Morwell and working across the Latrobe Valley, Wellington, Baw Baw and South Gippsland shires. Because the diggers and the trucks are ours, you get one quote and one crew from the first cut to the last load of spoil.
What we dig
Site cuts and pads for sheds, garages and slabs — cut, levelled and compacted ready for the builder. Trenching for water, power, drainage and septic runs, worked off Dial Before You Dig plans and potholed where services are uncertain. Driveways boxed out, based and drained so they survive a Gippsland winter, from suburban frontages to kilometre-long farm entries. Retaining wall digs cut clean and to level, with spoil carted or repurposed on site. And dam, drainage and general farm earthworks across the region's dairy and lifestyle country.
The tree-company advantage
Most excavation contractors hit a problem when the block has trees on it. We don't — the same company that digs your site is a professional arborist operation with truck-mounted EWPs, stump grinders and chippers. Overgrown block to build-ready pad, trees down, stumps grubbed, vegetation carted, earthworks done: one contractor carries the whole job and the responsibility that goes with it.
Tight access, tricky ground
Compact machines for backyard and side-gate access, tracked gear for soft ground, and operators who've worked everything from Venus Bay sand to Strzelecki clay. Ground conditions decide the method — fifty years of combined local experience means we read them right the first time.
Fully insured, including $20M public liability. Free quotes — call 1800 GO TREES and tell us what you're planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Site cuts and levelling for sheds and slabs, trenching for services and drainage, driveway construction and repair, retaining-wall digs, dam and drainage work on rural blocks, and grubbing out stumps and old vegetation. If it involves moving Gippsland dirt, it's worth a call.
Yes — we run machinery sized for the job, and for backyard and side-access work in Gippsland that means compact excavators that fit through standard gates and still dig properly. Tight access is a planning problem, not a deal-breaker.
Yes — with tippers alongside our excavators, we dig, load and cart in one operation. Spoil can be removed completely, spread on site, or a combination. You get one quote and one crew instead of coordinating a digger and a truck separately.
It runs hourly by machine size: a 2.6-tonne excavator is around $120–$130 plus GST an hour, a 6-tonne around $135–$145 plus GST, and a 14-tonne around $150–$170 plus GST. If you'd rather have a fixed number, we look at the Gippsland job (or detailed photos) and quote it as a firm price before anything starts.
Yes — driveway work is one of our staples across the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland: boxing out, base preparation, drainage so it doesn't wash away, and finishing gravel or preparation for concrete. Long rural driveways and steep sites are familiar ground for us.
Before any trenching we work off Dial Before You Dig plans and, where services are uncertain, pothole carefully to confirm what's actually in the ground. It's the difference between an experienced operator and an expensive accident.
Excavation rates, hourly or quoted
Our excavators run by size: a 2.6-tonne is around $120–$130 plus GST per hour, a 6-tonne around $135–$145 plus GST per hour, and a 14-tonne around $150–$170 plus GST per hour, with attachments moving the larger machines. Excavation can be hourly or a fixed quote — private customers often want a fixed price to protect a budget, while contractors often prefer hourly, because excavation has a habit of turning up surprises once you're in the ground. Either way, tell us the job and we'll set it up.
