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Drainage trench excavated by CEG

Drainage

Drainage excavation in Melbourne

Stormwater and agi drainage trenching, aggregate and backfill.

01Overview

Water causes more problems on a site than almost anything else. Drainage that's dug to the right fall and backfilled properly saves walls, slabs and gardens.

We excavate for stormwater and agi drainage, place aggregate and backfill. It's often done as part of a wall or site cut, but we take on drainage jobs on their own too.

Ideal for

  • Plumbers
  • Builders
  • Homeowners
  • Landscapers

What's included

  • Stormwater excavation
  • Agi drainage
  • Trenching
  • Aggregate placement
  • Backfilling
  • Drainage behind retaining walls

02How it runs

From first look to handover.

  1. Step 01

    Plan the fall

    Where the water needs to go, the levels and the connection point.

  2. Step 02

    Trench

    Trenches dug to line and fall with the right-sized bucket.

  3. Step 03

    Lay and cover

    Aggregate placed around pipes as specified.

  4. Step 04

    Backfill

    Trench backfilled and the surface reinstated.

03Good to know

Before you book.

Drainage trench excavated by CEG
  • 01

    Stormwater connections to legal points of discharge must be done by a licensed plumber. We do the excavation and work alongside them.

  • 02

    Services need locating before trenching. Lodge a BYDA request.

05FAQ

Common questions.

Do you do the plumbing?

We excavate, place aggregate and backfill. Pipe connections are done by your licensed plumber, and we're happy to coordinate with them.

Excavator on a Melbourne site at the end of the day

Need drainage?

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

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