Excavations Cobbitty

Excavation services in Cobbitty are typically priced per project rather than per hour, with the final cost depending on site access, soil type, the volume of material being moved, and whether spoil removal is needed. Because many Cobbitty blocks are larger or rural, a face-to-face site visit usually gives the most accurate quote rather than a phone estimate. After the initial enquiry, Mat will either review your plans or come out to walk the site, then send a written quote within a few business days. There is no charge for the quote, and we will flag anything that could affect price during the visit so there are no surprises later.

Yes. MRN Excavations holds a piering and underpinning licence (number 384683C), and we carry full public liability insurance for every job we take on. Mat has more than 13 years of hands-on experience across landscaping, concrete preparation, and screw pier installation, along with a Certificate III in civil foundations. You are welcome to ask for a copy of the licence and insurance certificate before work begins, and we always recommend doing this with any excavation contractor.

In most cases, yes. Cobbitty blocks vary a lot, from suburban-style residential lots through to acreage with long gravel driveways, so we match the machine to the property rather than the other way around. Our fleet includes a 1.7-tonne excavator and 2.8-tonne Bobcat for tight or sensitive sites, plus 6-tonne and 8.5-tonne machines for larger residential and acreage work. If you can send a few photos of the driveway, gate widths, and any tight turns when you enquire, we can plan the right machine and float arrangement before the day.

Most residential excavation jobs in Cobbitty are completed in one to three days once we are on site. Larger acreage projects like full site cuts, dam works, long drainage runs, or rural pad preparation can take longer, especially if the soil is clay-heavy or the weather has been wet. We always give you a realistic timeline in the quote so you can plan around any disruption to the property. If weather affects the schedule, we will keep you informed and rebook as soon as the site is workable again.

Yes. We can take all the excavated material off site as part of the job, including soil, clay, rock, and any old concrete or rubble we dig up. Spoil removal is priced based on the volume of material and the waste type, and we use licensed disposal sites so everything is handled properly. On acreage and rural Cobbitty blocks, many owners prefer to keep some of the excavated material on site for fill, garden beds, or paddock levelling, and we can plan the job around that if you let Mat know during the quote.

We cover Cobbitty and the wider Camden and Macarthur region, including Camden, Narellan, Bringelly, Theresa Park, Grasmere, Ellis Lane, Catherine Field, Oran Park, Cawdor, and Werombi. We also work further afield across Sydney, Wollongong, Penrith, and the south coast for the right project. If you are not sure whether your suburb is on our regular run, give us a call on 0404 835 019 and we will let you know straight away.

Yes. Drainage trenches, stormwater runs, and service trenches are some of the most common detailed excavation jobs we take on for Cobbitty homeowners and builders. On rural and semi-rural properties this can also extend to longer service runs, paddock drainage, and absorption trenches for septic systems. We can dig to the depth and grade specified by your plumber or builder, and if you are not yet sure what depth or fall you need, we can suggest a local plumber to scope the job alongside us before quoting.

Before any excavation work starts on your Cobbitty property, we do a Dial Before You Dig check to identify the location of underground services. On site, we also look for visible markers, meter locations, septic vents, tank lines, and run-of-pipe clues, and we work carefully near anything that could be live or sensitive. Septic systems, water tanks, and bore lines are particularly common on Cobbitty acreage, and we will pause and coordinate with the relevant trade rather than risk damage. If a service has to be cut or relocated, that is a job for the licensed trade involved (electrician for power, plumber for water and septic).

For minor residential works like backyard levelling, drainage trenches, or small site cuts, council approval is usually not required. Bigger jobs such as new footings, pool excavations, dam works, or anything that changes site drainage may need approval from Camden Council, depending on the scope. Rural and semi-rural Cobbitty blocks can also fall under additional overlays such as bushfire, flood, or rural zoning, which can affect what is approvable. The final call on permits sits with your builder, certifier, or the council, so it is worth confirming early before the dig date.

Our usual lead time is around three weeks, although this can move either way depending on how busy the run sheet is when you call. For shorter detailed excavation jobs or weather-affected projects we can sometimes fit you in sooner, especially if you have flexibility on the start date. The quickest way to lock in a date is to get your enquiry in early, since we book out from the day the deposit is paid. Call 0404 835 019 or send through the contact form to get the ball rolling.