We plan, coordinate, and execute excavation works across Sydney. Foundation digs, basement excavation, service trenching, and bulk earthworks. Accurate, controlled, and engineer-coordinated.
Excavation sets the levels, exposes the ground conditions, and creates the space for foundations. Get the excavation wrong, wrong depth, wrong levels, disturbed soil, or damaged services, and every stage of construction above is compromised.
METCON coordinates excavation with structural engineers and surveyors. We dig to exact levels, manage ground conditions, protect adjacent structures, and hand over a properly prepared excavation ready for foundation construction.
Whether it's foundation trenches for a house extension, a basement dig-out under an existing building, or bulk earthworks for a commercial development, we bring the right machines, operators, and engineering coordination to every job.
If any of these sound familiar, it is worth a free site visit. We will tell you straight what your site needs.
Foundation trenches, pad footings, strip footings, and slab excavation all need accurate level control and clean formation.
Excavating under or adjacent to existing structures requires engineering, underpinning, and careful ground management.
Pool digs need accurate dimensions, access planning, spoil removal, and coordination with pool builders and engineers.
Water, sewer, stormwater, electrical, and gas trenching with proper depths, bedding, and backfill requirements.
Excavation for retaining wall footings needs accurate levels, drainage provisions, and engineered formation.
Sloping blocks need cut-and-fill earthworks to create level building platforms with proper compaction and drainage.
Need excavation done right? Send us the plans or scope and we'll price the earthworks.
From single footing trenches to full basement excavations, we handle excavation at every scale with precision and control.
Trenches, pads, and slab excavation for residential and commercial foundations. Accurate to design levels, clean formation, and engineer-inspected before pouring.
Excavation under and adjacent to existing buildings for basements and sub-floor space. Engineered retention, underpinning coordination, and groundwater management.
Large-scale cut-and-fill operations for development sites. Level platforms, access roads, drainage grades, and compacted fill to engineering specification.
Residential and commercial pool excavation to exact dimensions. Access management on tight sites, spoil removal, and coordination with pool shell installers.
Utility trenching for water, sewer, stormwater, electrical, and communications. Correct depths, bedding, and backfill per authority requirements.
Excavated material loaded, transported, and disposed of to licensed facilities. Clean fill separated and recycled where possible. Waste tracking documented.
A selection of recent excavation projects across Sydney.
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Every excavation follows our structured five-step process. Survey control, engineering coordination, and documented formation, every time.
Registered surveyor sets out the excavation boundaries and levels. Reference points established for level control throughout the dig.
Underground services located using plans and on-site detection. Services marked, protected, or relocated before excavation begins.
Dig progresses to design levels with ongoing level checks. Batters, retention, and dewatering managed as ground conditions require.
Engineer inspects the excavation formation, soil bearing capacity, level accuracy, and stability. Any issues addressed before construction proceeds.
Excavation complete, formation certified, survey as-built provided. Ready for foundation construction, drainage installation, or the next stage.
Survey set-out, level control documentation, formation inspection records, and engineer sign-off. The foundation of a well-built project.
Excavation is the foundation of every construction project. We dig with precision and engineering coordination, not just machine operators digging holes.
Excavation coordinated with structural engineers and surveyors. Levels, formation, and ground conditions verified.
We manage excavation adjacent to existing buildings with proper retention, monitoring, and underpinning where needed.
Meteora Constructions Pty Ltd, fully licensed in NSW with all required insurances.
Range of machines for every site size, from tight residential access to large development sites.
Experience with Sydney's soil conditions, sandstone, shale, clay, and fill. We know what to expect and how to manage it.
Hands-on Sydney building experience going back to the 1970s.
Real reviews from homeowners, strata and builders.
We're a strata block and needed a retaining wall replaced urgently. METCON moved fast, communicated well, and the residents are very happy.
I called three builders and METCON were the only ones who actually came to look at the site before quoting. Honest pricing, no surprises.
We got three quotes. METCON was not the cheapest but was clearly the most thorough. Worth every dollar.
Straight answers from the builder. Anything else, just ask.
Yes, most demolition work in NSW requires approval. Internal strip-outs may be exempt in some cases, but partial and full demolition typically require a Development Application or Complying Development Certificate.
Additional requirements may include:
We handle all permits and compliance requirements.
We coordinate licensed asbestos removal as part of our demolition and renovation services. All asbestos work is carried out by licensed removalists in line with SafeWork NSW regulations.
If your property was built before 1990, there is a chance it contains asbestos, so we always arrange appropriate testing before starting demolition or renovation work.
Every METCON quote is fully itemised and includes:
There are no hidden costs. What we quote is what you pay, unless you request changes to the scope.
Construction can sometimes uncover unexpected issues, especially on older properties or difficult sites.
If we find something outside the original scope, such as hidden asbestos, unstable soil or structural defects, we tell you immediately, explain the options and give you a clear cost for any additional work before proceeding.
You are never hit with surprise bills.
We cover the full scope of demolition & excavation work with one licensed team.
Back to Demolition & ExcavationWe deliver excavation works across Sydney, from residential footings in the suburbs to commercial earthworks across greater NSW.
Structural plans, site survey, or even a sketch of what you need dug. We'll assess access, ground conditions, and scope, then give you a clear price and timeline.
