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Auger attachment drilling pier holes

Augering & Piers

Augering and pier holes in Melbourne

Pier holes and footings augered to depth for builders and structures.

01Overview

Pier holes have to be the right diameter, the right depth and in the right spot. Anything less becomes the engineer's problem and the builder's delay.

We auger pier and footing holes for builders, decks, extensions, fences and retaining wall posts, working from the engineer's design and your set-out.

Ideal for

  • Builders
  • Carpenters and deck builders
  • Fencing contractors
  • Homeowners

What's included

  • Pier holes
  • Footings
  • Post holes for retaining walls
  • Augering for decks, extensions and structures
  • Builder and structural preparation

02How it runs

From first look to handover.

  1. Step 01

    Check the design

    Pier schedule, diameters and depths from the engineer.

  2. Step 02

    Set out

    We work from your set-out and pegs.

  3. Step 03

    Auger

    Holes augered clean to depth, with spoil managed.

  4. Step 04

    Ready for inspection

    Holes left clean and ready for the inspection and pour.

03Good to know

Before you book.

Auger attachment drilling pier holes
  • 01

    Bring your engineering. Pier depth depends on the soil report.

  • 02

    Rock or hard ground may need different tooling. Tell us what the soil report says.

05FAQ

Common questions.

What auger sizes do you have?

Tell us the diameters on your pier schedule and we'll confirm we can do them.

Excavator on a Melbourne site at the end of the day

Need augering & piers?

Tell us what you're working on and we'll discuss the excavation, equipment and site requirements.

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