Plumbing Excavation
Equipment Hire
Plumbers can use our 1T, 1.7T and 2T excavators for sewer, stormwater, drainage, pipe replacement and septic pipework. Add the tipper to remove spoil and a leg rammer for backfill compaction, so the whole trenching job can be handled from one hire.
Recommended Equipment
1T Micro Excavator
$250/dayBackyard plumbing, tight access and small connections
1.7T Mini Excavator
$250/dayStandard sewer, drainage and stormwater trenches
2T Excavator
$275/dayDeeper trenches, hard clay and heavier pipework jobs
Excavator + Tipper Package
$450/dayDig and remove spoil in one setup
Leg Rammer
$100/dayTrench backfill and pipe-zone compaction
Common Plumbing Excavation Tasks
Ground Conditions & Advice
The 1.7T is the all-rounder for most plumbing work. Use the 1T for tight access and the 2T where the ground is harder or the trench is deeper.
Commercial & Long-Term Equipment Hire
Daily and weekly hire is available, with discounted long-hire pricing on selected machinery from 7 days. We can deliver and collect from site, with selected machines prepared to site requirements including relevant high-vis markings, amber beacons/flashing lights and service history documentation.