About Us
Canterbury's
Trusted
diggers.
At Total Excavation, we specialise in professional excavation and site preparation services delivered with precision, reliability, and pride.
From residential foundations to full site cuts, driveways, trenching, landscaping preparation and everything in between - we provide the groundwork that sets your project up for success. With years of hands-on industry experience, we understand that solid groundwork is the foundation of every great build.
What We Do
Our
Services.
Foundation & Site Excavation
We provide precise foundation and site excavation services to ensure your build starts on solid ground. From house site cuts and footing trenches to slab preparation and compaction, we prepare your site accurately and efficiently to meet engineering and council requirements.
Driveway Preparation
Our driveway preparation services include excavation, basecourse installation and professional compaction to create a strong, long-lasting foundation. Whether you're preparing for concrete, asphalt or chip seal, we ensure the base is built to handle long-term use.
Landscaping & Site Levelling
We shape and prepare outdoor areas to suit your vision, delivering clean, level surfaces ready for lawns, gardens, retaining walls or further landscaping. From minor ground adjustments to full contouring, we create practical, well-prepared spaces that look great and function properly.
Hydroseeding
We offer professional hydroseeding to establish lush, green lawns quickly and cost-effectively. By spraying a specialized mix of premium seed, mulch, and fertilizers directly onto perfectly prepared topsoil, we ensure fast germination and even coverage. It's the ideal alternative to expensive instant turf or unpredictable hand-sowing. Whether we are finishing a freshly levelled backyard or securing a sloped bank against erosion, we deliver a clean, vibrant lawn that completes your outdoor space.
Our Work
Project
Gallery.
Testimonials
What They
Say.
"We at DP Homes have worked with Gareth from Total Excavations for many years, and they have consistently delivered outstanding service. Their team is reliable, professional, and highly skilled, always completing projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Communication is excellent from start to finish, and they are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the job is done right. Whether it's a large-scale project or a smaller job, they bring the same level of commitment and attention to detail. It's rare to find a contractor you can trust year after year, but this team has continually proven themselves to be dependable and hardworking. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality excavation services."
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Serving Rolleston • Selwyn District • Canterbury