Earthworks Contractor in Taranaki & Whanganui
Excavat Ltd is your trusted earthworks contractor based in Hāwera, delivering expert earthmoving and site preparation services across Taranaki and Whanganui. Whether you’re building a new community facility, developing farmland, or preparing commercial land, we provide professional, safe, and efficient earthworks tailored to your project’s unique needs.
With extensive local experience and a fleet of modern machinery, we ensure your site is prepared perfectly for the next stage of construction — saving you time, money, and stress.
Our Earthworks Services
Site Preparation
We carry out thorough site clearance by removing all unwanted vegetation, debris, and topsoil. This process ensures a clean, stable, and level foundation, making the area safe and ready for excavation, earthworks, and further stages of construction.
Site Cuts & Levelling
We provide precision site cuts and levelling services to create stable, even ground for foundations, slabs, driveways, and landscaping. Using laser-guided equipment, we ensure accurate grading and compaction, reducing the risk of future settlement or drainage issues.
Bulk Earthmoving & Soil Removal
For large projects or where unsuitable soil needs replacing, we offer bulk earthmoving and soil removal services. Our operators efficiently remove excess material or import quality fill, ensuring your site meets engineering and council specifications.
Driveway & Access Preparation
A well-constructed driveway starts with expert earthworks. We prepare base layers, grade surfaces, and install drainage to provide durable, safe access roads and driveways that stand up to local weather conditions.
Trenching & Utilities Excavation
Excavat Ltd handles trenching for utilities such as water, sewer, electrical, and telecommunications. Our careful excavation protects existing infrastructure and ensures accurate placement for new services.
Retaining Wall Preparation
We prepare ground for retaining walls by cutting, leveling, and compacting soil to ensure structural integrity. Proper preparation extends the life of your retaining walls and prevents soil erosion.
Why Choose Excavat Ltd as your Earthworks Contractor?
Local Expertise
We understand the soil types, terrain, and weather patterns unique to Taranaki and Whanganui, tailoring our earthworks accordingly.
Modern Machinery
Our fleet includes excavators, bobcats, compactors, and trucks, allowing us to handle projects of all sizes efficiently and safely.
Experienced Operators
Our skilled team operates with precision, meeting engineering specifications and council regulations every time.
Comprehensive Service
From site assessment and planning to earthmoving and finishing, we manage your project end-to-end.
Commitment to Safety
Health and safety is paramount; we follow strict protocols to protect you, your property, and our workers.
HAVE QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Earthworks FAQs
We offer a comprehensive range of earthworks services including site clearing, excavation, bulk cut and fill, soil grading, trenching, and site levelling for commercial, rural, and civil projects.
Our experienced operators use modern machinery and follow detailed plans based on engineering specifications. We also conduct thorough site assessments and soil testing to ensure stability and compliance.
Yes, we are based in Hāwera and provide earthworks services throughout Taranaki and Whanganui. This includes South Taranaki, New Plymouth, Stratford, Whanganui City, and their surrounding areas.
We follow best practices for erosion and sediment control, including silt fencing, drainage management, and careful site planning to minimise environmental disruption.
Project duration varies depending on size and complexity, but we provide detailed timelines during the consultation phase and aim to complete work on schedule.
It’s important to have clear site boundaries, any necessary permits, and detailed engineering plans. We can advise on requirements during our initial consultation.
Our Earthworks Process
Site Assessment & Consultation
We visit your site to assess soil conditions, access, drainage, and any challenges specific to your project.
Planning & Compliance
We work with engineers and councils to ensure all earthworks meet regulatory standards and your project requirements.
Excecution
Our operators carry out earthmoving with modern equipment, maintaining accuracy and safety throughout.
Final Grading & Clean-up
We finish by grading and compacting the soil, leaving your site clean, level, and ready for the next construction phase.
VIEW SOME OF OUR RECENT PROJECTS
Kopiri Development – Stage 2
Excavat was contracted to Maxion Civil to deliver the civil works for Stage 2 of the Kopiri development, where 6 prefab Kāinga Ora homes were moved onto their sections.
St Joseph’s School Hawera
Year Complete — 2025Location — Hāwera, TaranakiHead Contractor — Clelands Construction Excavat was engaged by head contractor Clelands Construction to carry out all earthworks and
Commercial Floor Pad
Our client needed a large, stable floor pad for their new 2700sqm commercial building. The site required precise preparation to ensure the foundation could support
Opunake Four Square
Excavat provided comprehensive civil construction services for the Four Square supermarket development in Ōpunake. As a subcontractor for Clelands Construction, Excavat handled all civil construction
Effluent System Upgrade
Our client faced a pressing issue on their dairy farm: their current effluent system was not sufficiently sized to meet their growing needs. To address
Feed Pad
Our client recognised the need for feed sheds to improve their grazing management and mitigate impacts on the land. Our solution was recommended to meet
Driveway Construction
Our client had a bare site with no driveway leading to their new property. To create a functional space, our team comprehensively cleared the site,
Normanby Dairy Farm Upgrades
Our client needed several infrastructure upgrades across their dairy farm to enhance efficiency and operations. This included addressing their effluent management, improving accessibility and clean
Inglewood Effluent System Upgrade
Our client needed an upgraded effluent system to meet their growing demands and ensure compliance with legislation. They required a system that would effectively manage
Opunake Beach Retaining Wall
Ōpunake Beach was facing a significant issue with an old retaining wall that had begun to fail due to major erosion over time. We addressed
Rural Driveway and Shed Pad
Our client had an empty paddock section in a remote area of South Taranaki and needed to build a shed with a suitable driveway for
Terau 5 Million Litre Effluent Pond
Our client needed a significantly larger effluent pond to adequately store effluent on their dairy farm until it was ready for use, while meeting the
Testimonials
Local Expertise Serving
Taranaki & Whanganui
As a locally owned earthworks contractor based in Hāwera, Excavat Ltd proudly serves;
South Taranaki | Hāwera, Eltham, Normanby, Manaia, Kaponga, Pātea, Ōpunake
North Taranaki | New Plymouth, Stratford, Inglewood, Bell Block, Waitara
Whanganui region | Whanganui city, Castlecliff, Kai Iwi, Fordell, and surrounding rural areas
Our deep knowledge of local soil types, climate, and council requirements means we deliver earthworks solutions built for the region