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/ Excavation & Footings · Sydney

Where every
build
begins.

We excavate, form, and pour footings for retaining walls, buildings, and civil structures across Sydney. Proper site preparation, engineered footings. The foundation your project needs to stand on.

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/ Excavation · On site
Site excavation and footing works · Sydney
Licensed NSW Builder Site Excavation Specialists Strip & Pad Footings Retaining Wall Foundations Engineer-Certified Works Rock Excavation Fully Documented & Insured Free On-Site Assessments Licensed NSW Builder Site Excavation Specialists Strip & Pad Footings Retaining Wall Foundations Engineer-Certified Works Rock Excavation Fully Documented & Insured Free On-Site Assessments
/ Getting the ground right

Everything above ground
depends on what's below.

Skip the site preparation and you pay for it later. Insufficient excavation, poor compaction, wrong footing depth, inadequate drainage — these are the problems that show up as cracked walls, leaning retaining structures, and settling buildings. Foundations don't fail visibly until the damage is done.

METCON carries out excavation and footing works across Sydney for retaining walls, residential builds, and civil projects. We work from engineer's specifications with proper survey control, documented hold points, and quality materials. Every footing is engineered, inspected, and certified.

From a simple strip footing for a garden retaining wall to deep rock excavation for a multi-level basement — we bring proper planning, the right equipment, and experienced operators to every job.

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/ Six situations that need professional excavation
Retaining wall construction on a slope
Retaining walls need engineered footings at the right depth, with proper drainage behind and below.
New build on reactive or unstable soils
Clay soils, fill, or soft ground require deeper footings and sometimes ground improvement before building.
Rock encountered during excavation
Sydney sandstone and shale need the right equipment and techniques — standard excavators won't cut it.
Council or engineer requiring inspections
Most building work requires footing inspections at hold points before concrete is placed.
Sloping or terraced site requiring cut and fill
Level pads, benched cuts, and controlled fill placement need experienced operators working to survey levels.
Drainage and services coordination
Stormwater, sewer, and utility trenching often runs alongside footing works and needs coordinated excavation.
Got a site that needs excavation? Send us the plans — we'll give you a clear scope and competitive quote.
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/ What we deliver

Excavation & footings
for every project.

From simple trench footings to complex multi-level excavations, we handle the full range of groundworks.

01
Site Excavation

Bulk excavation, cut and fill, bench cutting, and level pad preparation. GPS-controlled machine work to survey levels with documented compaction testing.

02
Strip Footings

Continuous strip footings for retaining walls, boundary walls, and building perimeters. Excavated, formed, and poured to engineer's specification.

03
Pad Footings

Individual pad footings for posts, columns, and point loads. Sized and reinforced per structural design with documented depth and bearing verification.

04
Pier & Bored Footings

Drilled pier footings for deep foundations, steep sites, and areas with limited access. Machine-bored or hand-dug to engineer's specification.

05
Rock Excavation

Sydney sandstone and shale excavation using hydraulic hammers, rock saws, and controlled methods. Clean faces for retaining walls and basement construction.

06
Drainage & Subsoil Works

Ag drains, subsoil drainage, sump pits, and stormwater connections. Coordinated with footing works for a complete below-ground solution.

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/ Our process

Dig right.
Build right.

Every excavation and footing project follows our structured five-step process. No guesswork — just proper planning and execution.

01
Step 01
Site Survey

We survey the site, confirm levels, locate services, assess soil conditions, and identify access and staging requirements before any digging starts.

02
Step 02
Engineering Review

We review the structural and geotechnical engineer's specifications for footing type, depth, reinforcement, and any ground improvement requirements.

03
Step 03
Excavation

Our operators excavate to the specified levels using appropriate equipment for the ground conditions. Depths are verified and documented at hold points.

04
Step 04
Forming & Pouring

Footings are formed, reinforcement is placed per the bar schedule, and concrete is poured to specification. Inspected before every pour.

05
Step 05
Inspection & Certification

Engineer inspects completed footings before backfill or construction proceeds. You receive full documentation and certification.

/ What you get
Solid foundations —
with full documentation.

Compaction test results, footing inspection records, pour documentation, and engineer certification. Everything your certifier and council need.

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/ Why choose METCON

Sydney's
excavation & footing
specialists.

The difference between a good build and a bad one usually starts underground. We get the ground right first. Every excavation is controlled, every footing is engineered, and everything is documented.

Engineer-Certified

Every footing is designed and signed off by a qualified structural engineer.

Right Equipment

From mini excavators to 20-tonne machines and rock breakers — the right tool for the site.

Licensed Builder

Meteora Constructions Pty Ltd — fully licensed in NSW with all required insurances.

Survey Controlled

All excavation to survey levels with documented depth and compaction verification.

Services Aware

Dial Before You Dig, potholing, and careful excavation around existing services.

40+ Years Experience

Hands-on Sydney building experience going back to the 1970s.

/ Where we work

Sydney-wide excavation & footing services.

We service all of Sydney and surrounding regions — from tight inner-city sites to large suburban and semi-rural projects.

Mosman Manly Cremorne Lane Cove Chatswood Hornsby Parramatta Strathfield Burwood Concord Hunters Hill Drummoyne Five Dock Leichhardt Newtown Surry Hills Paddington Bondi Randwick Coogee Maroubra Sutherland Hurstville Kogarah Cronulla Engadine Penrith Liverpool Campbelltown Wollongong Central Coast + Greater Sydney
/ Sydney coverage
Servicing Sydney metro & surrounding NSW regions
/ Need excavation or footings? Let's plan it

Send us
the plans.

Whether it's a retaining wall footing, a building slab, or a full site excavation — send us the plans and we'll give you a clear, itemised quote. Honest pricing from experienced builders.

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Sydney & Greater NSW
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