Excavation Services Sydney
FDSS Landscaping delivers precise, tidy excavation across Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs. From tight-access site cuts and trenches to detailed digs for footings, pools and landscaping, our licensed operators handle bulk and detailed earthworks with care. Modern, well-maintained machinery tackles rock breaking and sawing, spoil removal and remediation, planned to keep neighbours, pedestrians and traffic moving.
Expect clear communication, safe work areas and a clean handover. We plan access, laydown and waste routes for narrow laneways, terraces and strata sites common in Inner Sydney, then coordinate with your builder to maintain program and compliance. Services include trenching for utilities and drainage, pad and footing excavation, level reshaping, under-house digs and cut-and-fill for new retaining walls.
If you need a responsive crew that respects your property and schedule, talk to FDSS today and move your project forward with efficient, professional earthworks. on time, Sydney-wide.
Residential and Commercial Excavation Services
FDSS Landscaping excavates Sydney residential and small commercial sites with tight-access expertise. Services cover site cuts, trenches, rock and remediation, planned around CBD traffic and neighbours. Licensed operators use mini and mid-size plant for precise results, clean disposal and safety on every job. Get fast scheduling and clear communication to keep your build or landscaping works on program. Servicing Inner Sydney and Western suburbs.
Site prep and cut and fill
Level pads and balanced soil movement.
Footings and service trenches
Accurate depths, shored sides, tidy spoil.
Pool digs and backfills
Clean cuts, safe access, compacted returns.
Detailed excavation near structures
Hand and machine digs that protect assets.
Rock breaking and sawing
Hammers and saws for Sydney sandstone.
Basement and under house
Low headroom digs with dust control.
Drainage pits and stormwater
Spoon drains and channels to spec.
Land clearing and remediation
Vegetation removal and soil improvement.
Spoil haulage and clean up
Licensed disposal and spotless handover.
Tight Access Excavation for Inner Sydney Sites
Terrace lanes and shared driveways in Inner Sydney demand compact plant, careful staging and clean handover. FDSS Landscaping plans every dig around neighbours and delivery windows, using mini excavators, loaders and hydro vac potholing to verify services before digging begins. Protective mats and barriers shield fences, walls and paving, while staged spoil removal keeps access open for residents and couriers. The result is efficient, low impact excavation for footings, retaining walls, drainage and utilities on tight blocks across the CBD and surrounding suburbs.
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BYDA utility plans and certified locators engaged.
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Machine and hand digs staged to protect services.
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Dust, noise and pedestrian management for inner city compliance.
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Rock breaking and sawing options for Sydney sandstone.
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Narrow access solutions including ramps, skates and micro loaders.
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Daily site tidy with licensed spoil disposal and documentation.
Safe, Compliant Excavation in NSW
Excavation in NSW demands planning, documentation and disciplined site control. FDSS Landscaping applies BYDA's 5Ps to locate and protect services before ground is broken, then works to SafeWork and Model Code guidance for trench depth, benching or shoring, and exclusion zones. For high-risk works we prepare a task-specific SWMS, brief all personnel and monitor atmospheres, edges and access points throughout the shift. Erosion and sediment controls are installed to small-site guidelines with silt fences, inlet protection and stabilised entries sized to rainfall and soil type. Daily prestarts, plant checks and as-built notes keep clients informed and inspectors satisfied, while tidy demobilisation returns your site ready for the next trade.
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Utility plans obtained and services potholed before excavation.
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SWMS prepared for trenches over 1.5 metres.
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Benching shoring or shields selected to suit ground.
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Exclusion zones signed, barricaded and supervised at entries.
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Erosion and sediment controls installed and maintained daily.
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Licensed spoil transport with receipts and disposal records.
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BYDA 5Ps verified
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SafeWork NSW guidance
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SWMS for high risk
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Public liability insured
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Erosion sediment controls
Excavation for Retaining Walls Footings and Drainage
FDSS Landscaping excavates footings, pads and bench cuts to plan, coordinating set-out and finish levels with your engineer or builder. Subgrades for retaining walls are shaped to spec, with over-excavation, trimming and bedding completed so reinforcement and concrete can be placed efficiently. For drainage we open trenches, install pits and sumps to designed inverts, maintain fall to outlets, then backfill with specified materials and compaction. Where works fall under exempt development, we operate within those limits; otherwise we assist with certifier documentation and sequencing to keep approvals and inspections on track.
Retaining wall bases
Base trimming, geotextile and bedding to specified depth.
Footings and pads
Accurate set-out, bench cuts and compaction for formwork.
Drainage and stormwater
Trenches, pits and backfill graded to maintain design fall.
Where We Work Sydney CBD to North St Marys
FDSS Landscaping delivers excavation across Inner Sydney and Outer Western Sydney with methods tuned to local ground. In the CBD and suburbs, narrow lanes and sandstone demand compact plant, precision digs and rock saw capability. West toward North St Marys, broader lots and clay or shale soils call for different trench support, spoil handling and wet‑weather planning. Site inspections confirm access, depth and services before scheduling and pricing.
Inner Sydney CBD and terraces
Inner Sydney CBD and terraces feature tight access, heritage structures and frequent sandstone. We use mini and mid‑size excavators, hammers and rock saws, staged spoil removal and pedestrian management to keep projects safe and tidy.
Outer Western Sydney and North St Marys
Outer Western Sydney including North St Marys presents clay and shale, variable groundwater and broader frontages. We plan trench support, haulage routes and wet‑weather resilience, selecting buckets, augers and shoring to protect services and maintain production in changing conditions.
Our Excavation Process
Six clear steps keep your excavation safe, efficient and predictable across Sydney conditions. We coordinate drawings, access and approvals, then deliver tidy earthworks and documentation so the next trade can start without delay smoothly.
Consult and quote
Discuss scope, drawings, utilities and access; confirm constraints and provide a clear, itemised scope proposal.
Plan and locate
Lodge BYDA enquiry, book certified locators if required and pothole to verify underground services beforehand.
Set up site
Install fencing, signage, sediment controls and access protection; brief SWMS and emergency plan on start.
Excavate
Bulk or detailed dig with appropriate buckets, rock hammer or saw; monitor utilities, edges and spoil.
Remove and recycle
Segregate materials, load safely and transport to licensed facilities; recycle clean spoil where possible locally.
Validate and backfill
Check levels and falls, test compaction if specified, backfill in layers and hand over tidy.
Excavation FAQs for Sydney Homeowners
Get clear answers to common Sydney excavation questions so you can plan with confidence. FDSS Landscaping follows NSW requirements and communicates proactively to keep retaining walls, footings, drainage and services on program. Every site is different; access width, utility locations, depth and rock influence method and duration. After inspection we confirm methodology and provide scope based programming and pricing so the next trade can start smoothly. Crews operate across inner city terraces and Western Suburbs blocks using compact equipment, rock saw capability and licensed spoil transport to maintain safety, compliance and tidy handover.
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Site address with drawings or sketches for retaining walls, footings or drainage.
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Access details including width, height, parking and delivery windows.
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Known underground services and your latest BYDA enquiry reference.
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Preferred dates, noise constraints and any strata or heritage requirements.