Backhoe and excavation services in Adelaide
Supporting residential and civil works across Adelaide
From single-day site tasks to ongoing civil works, Garrard Plant Hire provides targeted excavation and backhoe services across metro and regional South Australia. We support projects with a single well-maintained machine, but deliver the kind of service you'd expect from a larger dedicated team. From site preparation to trenching and drainage, we assist clients across the construction industry.
Planning earthworks, trenching, or drainage in Adelaide?
Contact us today to book reliable backhoe services backed by experience, precision, and local support.
Earthworks
We support small—to mid-scale earthworks across Adelaide, from backyard reshaping to bulk material movement for construction sites. We ensure safe, clean, and accurate results on every job and take pride in our role in building strong foundations—literally and professionally.
- Site clearing and preparation
- Cut and fill for slabs or pads
- Backfilling and compaction
- Bulk soil movement and reshaping
- Small-scale grading, levelling, and landscaping
Stormwater drainage
We deliver precise trenching and backhoe work to support stormwater drainage installation and repairs. Whether for a single residence or part of a larger subdivision, we help put underground infrastructure in place safely and to spec, with a strong commitment to quality and compliance.
- Trenching for stormwater pipes
- Pit and pipe installation
- Stormwater upgrades and diversions
- Pipe repairs and replacements
- Support for new developments
Trenching
Our backhoe is ideal for tight-access trenching on residential blocks or larger open sites. We dig to depth with minimal disruption and help reduce risk with careful planning and a focus on safety.
- Water, electrical, and communication trenching
- Sewer and stormwater connections
- Property boundary and fencing trenches
- Conduit and cabling runs
- Neat spoil removal and clean-up
Subdivisions
We support small-scale subdivision works with efficient excavation, trenching, and site prep. Our flexible approach helps improve productivity and keep your timeline moving, from the initial dig to final clean-up.
- Service trenching for new lots
- Stormwater and sewer excavation
- Site preparation for driveways or pads
- Backfilling and levelling
- Soil removal and spoil transport
Soil removal
Whether from a backyard project or a civil work site, we help you clear unwanted spoil with minimal fuss. Our earthmoving equipment can dig, load, and assist with safe soil removal and clean-up, helping to maintain safety and site tidiness.
- Spoil and soil load-out
- Post-excavation clean-up
- Site clearance and waste reduction
- Support for landscapers or builders
- Can coordinate with local tip sites
Civil construction
We assist local civil contractors with experienced backhoe support for various on-site excavation tasks. Whether part of a staged development or a one-off job, we help deliver quality outcomes that meet compliance and project standards.
- Civil excavation and trenching
- Pipe laying and stormwater works
- Pad preparation and grading
- General site support and clean-up
- Ideal for rural or regional jobs
Areas we service
Based in Morphett Vale, we provide reliable excavation services across Adelaide and surrounding regions. Whether you need backhoe hire for a residential project or support for ongoing civil works, we can travel for short-term jobs or longer engagements throughout South Australia.
We regularly service areas including: