Mini excavation and site prep, done right
Almost every good outdoor project starts underground. Dust To Lawn runs mini excavation across Canberra for site cuts, levelling, trenching and clearing, the groundwork that gets levels, drainage and access right so everything built on top sits true.
- Tight-access mini excavation
- Site cut, levelling and trenching
- Prep for landscaping and construction
Get your free, no-obligation quote
Tell us about your yard and Adam will get straight back to you, usually the same day.
How we handle your mini excavation job
Tight-access machines
Compact excavators that fit through standard gates and side access, so we can dig and level in backyards other machines cannot reach.
Site cut and levelling
Cutting and grading the site to the right levels for lawns, paving, slabs and structures, so nothing has to be fudged later.
Trenching and drainage
Trenches for drainage, services and footings, dug clean and to the right depth and fall.
Clearing and haul-out
Clearing old surfaces, rubble and spoil and getting it off site, so you start the build with a clean, level block.
- Tight access
- Accurate levels
- Trenching and drainage
- Clean haul-out
- Build-ready site
Word of mouth
Rated 5.0 by Canberra homeowners
We needed our backyard redoing to make it more practical. Adam and his team did an incredible job from start to finish! Honestly, one of the best companies I’ve dealt with. They went above and beyond with their work. Very highly recommended!!
Top-notch bloke, top-notch team. Dust to Lawn are that quiet little company who simply do great work and look after their clients. Seems a rarity these days. I would have the team back at my place any day. I highly recommend them.
Highly recommend Dust to Lawn. Adam and his team were amazing. Adam was extremely helpful from start to finish. We are very pleased with the landscaping as it’s turned previously unused areas into beautiful gardens, lawn and paved living areas.
Thank you Adam and team, our backyard transformation is incredible!
Highly recommended. Very happy with the work done at our place.
Mini Excavation FAQs
Will your machine fit through my side access?
In most cases yes. We run compact machines that fit through standard gateways and side paths. Send us a photo of the access and we will confirm before we quote.
Can you do excavation only, not the whole landscaping job?
Yes. We are happy to do the excavation and site prep for your own project or another builder, as well as part of our own jobs.
Do you remove the dirt and rubble?
We do. We can haul spoil and old material off site and leave you a clean, level block ready for the next stage.
Can you dig for drainage and footings?
Yes, we trench for drainage, services and footings to the right depth and fall as part of getting the site ready.
Landscaping across Canberra & the ACT
Dust To Lawn works right across Canberra, from Tuggeranong and Woden through to Belconnen, Gungahlin and out to Queanbeyan and Googong, for homeowners, builders, body corporates and schools alike.
- Canberra
- Tuggeranong
- Woden Valley
- Weston Creek
- Belconnen
- Gungahlin
- Queanbeyan
- Googong
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Paths, patios, driveways and edging. Paving, concreting and stonework laid level, square and built to last.
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