Rockwork & Earthwork Services | Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter to Mid Coast

Rock and Earth Boring
When you need precise holes through rock and earth, our rock and earth boring service delivers.
♦ Bored piers, piles and footings for homes, civil projects and retaining walls
♦ We deal with class III rock with hard rock augers and sticky clay with core barrels
♦ Accurate, stable and clean every time
♦ Our boring capabilities reach depths of up to 12 metres
♦ Earth and rock augers ranging from 300 mm to 900 mm in diameter
♦ Core barrels for hard rock and complex geotechnical conditions

Rock Breaking | Rock Hammering
We offer rock and concrete breaking and rock hammering services to efficiently excavate foundations for excavation or removal.

Hydraulic rock hammering is the go-to for breaking through tough bedrock, boulders, and stubborn layers when regular digging just won’t cut it.
♦ Ideal for house slabs, pools, driveways and excavation works
♦ Fast, powerful removal of rock and hard materials
♦ Precision work even on tight access or difficult sites

Rock or Hard Material Ripping & Rock Grabbing
Ripping is the most efficient way to break up weathered rock, shale or hard compacted ground before excavation. Once material is broken free, our rock grab attachment lets us sort, lift and load it straight away, no separate machine or extra site visit needed.

Ripping
♦ Rapid bulk earthworks and site preparation
♦ Ideal for residential sites, subdivisions, roadworks or breaking up old road base
♦ Quieter and less vibration than hammering, perfect for close-to-structure work

Rock Grabbing
♦ Sorts and separates rock from soil, spoil or vegetation
♦ Loads boulders and broken material directly onto trucks for removal
♦ Handles oversized rock that's too big to dig or bucket
♦ Speeds up site clean-up once ripping or breaking is complete

Rock Sawing
♦ For projects needing neat, accurate cuts, not just brute force, our rock sawing services deliver:
♦ Tight access areas
♦ Clean, straight lines through sandstone, concrete or hard rock
♦ Precision cutting: Ensures minimal disruption to surrounding areas
♦ Perfect for trenches, footings, expansion joints, removal or demolition of areas and urban sites
♦ Low vibration and dust for sensitive or built-up locations
♦ Our techniques also enable the removal and repurposing of sandstone for use in retaining walls or other structural features, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.

We have two Austramac Flashcut Rock Saws with diamond blades:
2200RM Rock Saw
1400RM Rock Saw

Detailed Excavation Work
We ensure precise site cuts and detailed trench work to prepare your site for construction.
♦ Laser-guided site preparation for accuracy.
♦ Trench work to accommodate utilities and drainage systems.
♦ Cut and fill excavation to achieve a level ground surface.
♦ Our team is highly experienced in working on difficult sites, ensuring your excavation project is completed to the highest standards.

Not Sure Which Service You Need?
You don't need to know exactly which attachment or excavation method is required—that's our job.

♦ Excavator won't dig or keeps bouncing on rock? Rock hammering or ripping may be the solution.
♦ Need holes for piers or footings in rock? Rock and earth boring is usually the best option.
♦ Need clean, accurate cuts for trenches or services? Rock sawing provides precise results with minimal disturbance.
♦ Need to break up hard rock or concrete? Hydraulic hammering is often the quickest and most economical method.
♦ Preparing a site before excavation or construction? Ripping can break up hard ground and old road base efficiently.

Still not sure? Send us your plans, geotechnical report (if available) and a few site photos. We'll review your project, explain the best approach and provide a free quote.

Common Questions

Can you work on tight-access sites?
Yes. We operate compact excavators for narrow access as well as larger machines for more demanding excavation and rockworks.

What happens to the excavated rock, soil or spoil?
Material can be stockpiled on site for reuse or removed to a location nominated by you. We'll discuss the best option before work begins.

Do you provide wet hire?
Yes. We provide experienced operators together with our excavators and specialised attachments to suit your project.

Do you build retaining walls?
Not at the moment. Our current focus is rockworks, earthworks, bored piers, detailed excavation and wet hire. Retaining wall construction is planned to return once our new commercial facility is complete.

I'm not sure what service I need?
That's perfectly fine. Send us your plans, geotechnical report (if available) and a few site photos. We'll review your project, explain the most suitable solution and provide a free, no-obligation quote.