Digging Services in Perth
Digging services cover the smaller, more precise ground work that sits alongside larger excavation projects: trenches for services, post holes for fencing and pergolas, footing trenches, soakwell holes, garden bed cut-downs and drainage runs. The work is often in tight spaces where a large machine cannot reach, and where hand digging alone would take far too long.
We use mini excavators, trenchers, augers and hand tools depending on what the job requires. That mix lets us dig accurately close to fences, paving, established trees and existing structures without damaging what is already there.
Trench Digging, Post Holes and Drainage Runs
Service trenching is the most common request, covering water, irrigation, power, gas and communications conduit runs between a house, shed, pool or granny flat. Trenches are dug to the required depth and cover for the service, kept to a consistent line, then backfilled and compacted once the service is laid and inspected.
Post hole boring with an auger produces clean, consistent holes for fence posts, pergola posts, verandah piers and sign footings. We also dig soakwell holes, stormwater runs and garden drainage lines, setting falls so water moves away from the building instead of pooling against it.
Digging Safely Around Existing Services
Most digging incidents in Perth involve shallow or poorly recorded services. Before we start, we obtain dial-before-you-dig plans and use on-site detection to mark what is in the ground. Where a service sits close to the dig line, we pothole by hand or use non-destructive methods to expose it safely before machine work continues.
Spoil is kept clear of the trench edge, open trenches are made safe when left unattended, and the area is reinstated and compacted after backfilling. That protects your property, your neighbours and the surface above the trench once the job is finished.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers for Perth property owners planning concrete driveways, repairs, resurfacing and durable concrete surfaces.
What kind of digging jobs do you take on?
Service and irrigation trenches, footing trenches, post and pier holes, soakwell holes, drainage runs, garden cut-downs and small site preparation work.
Can you dig in a backyard with narrow side access?
Yes. Mini excavators and trenchers are chosen to fit through standard side gates, and hand digging is used where machinery cannot reach.
How deep should a service trench be?
Depth depends on the service and whether it runs beneath a trafficked area. Water, power, gas and communications each have their own minimum cover requirements, which we dig to.
Do you backfill and compact the trench afterwards?
Yes. Once the service is laid and any inspection is complete, trenches are backfilled in layers and compacted so the surface does not settle later.
Can you dig post holes in limestone or hard ground?
Yes. Augers fitted with rock teeth, or a breaker attachment, are used where the ground is too hard for a standard auger.
Do you check for underground services before digging?
Always. Dial-before-you-dig plans and on-site detection are used, and services are exposed by hand where they sit close to the dig line.