Excavation & Site Preparation
Site cuts, detailed excavation, trenching, pool excavation and preparation for construction or landscaping.
Tight-Access Earthworks · Melbourne
Earthmoving Done Right.
Built to Last.
Precision tight-access excavation, site preparation, drilling and earthmoving for residential and commercial projects across Melbourne.
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Tight-Access Specialists
Owner-Operated
Residential & Commercial
Melbourne Metro & Regional Victoria
Fully Insured
Who we are
Built for the Spaces Others Can't Reach.
Rigid Earthworks delivers precise excavation and earthmoving solutions for sites where access, accuracy and planning matter. From residential backyards and restricted urban sites to commercial preparation works, we bring the right machinery, attachments and experience to complete the job efficiently.
More about Rigid EarthworksTight-access capability
Care around existing structures
Clear communication
Professional site preparation
Residential and commercial work
Efficient equipment selection
What we do
Earthworks Services
Tight-Access Earthworks
Specialised excavation for backyards, narrow entries, urban sites and areas with restricted machinery access.
Auger Drilling
Accurate post holes and drilling for fencing, retaining walls, decking and structural works.
Land Clearing
Efficient removal of vegetation, soil, debris and site obstacles in preparation for building or landscaping.
Retaining Walls
Practical retaining-wall excavation and construction solutions designed around the requirements of each site.
Driveways
Excavation and base preparation for new driveways, crossovers and parking areas — cut to the correct levels and compacted ready for surface.
Site Clean Ups
Fast, thorough clean-up of residential and building sites — soil, rubble, builders waste and unwanted material loaded out and removed.
Wet & Dry Equipment Hire
Flexible machinery hire options with suitable attachments for excavation, trenching and earthmoving.
Why Rigid Earthworks
Done Right. Done Once.
No shortcuts. No surprises. Just solid work, clear communication and a professional result.
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Tight-Access Expertise
Compact plant, the right attachments and a planned entry route into backyards and restricted urban sites.
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Precision & Site Care
Accurate levels and careful work around fences, paving, services and existing structures.
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Reliable Communication
You deal directly with the operator. Clear scope, clear timing, no chasing for answers.
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The Right Equipment
Buckets, rippers, sieve and augers matched to the ground and the job rather than whatever is on the trailer.
How it works
From Enquiry to Finished Ground.
Six clear steps, a written scope before anyone digs, and the operator on the phone the whole way through.
See the full process- 01
Enquiry & access check
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Written quote
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Scheduled & on site
Where we work
All of Melbourne. Regional Victoria Too.
North, south, east and west across the metro area, plus regional work through Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, the Macedon Ranges, the Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland. Travel is quoted up front, not added later.
Areas we coverReviews
Trusted on Site.
4 months ago · Google
“Lucas and the team did a fantastic job of cleaning our block from all the illegal dumping that was placed on it. Now ready for our home to be built. The whole process was smooth and communication was great. Definitely recommend their services.”
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Tell Us About the Job.
A few details are enough to get started. If the access is tight, mention the narrowest point — it's the first thing we check.
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