FAQ’S

Do you offer free quotes?

As part of our service to the community, we offer no-obligation, free quotes. Bookings can be made on our website.

What is the Minimum Fee once I sign up for your Excavation Services?

To engage our services, a minimum of 2 hrs must be booked. Hourly rates are $115.00 excluding GST. Time starts when the Operator departs the Lakes Creek Depot. The clock stops when the job is completed on-site.

What are Tip Fees?

Tip fees are charged by Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility for accepting different types of waste including clean fill, mixed waste, bricks and concrete. Prices start at $30/Tonne. This will be added to your invoice, in addition to our Waste Removal Service Fees.

What size equipment do you have?

We have a 7.5 Tonne Tipper Truck with a carrying capacity of 4 Tonne. In addition to this we have a 1.7 Tonne Mini Excavator specialising in Confined Spaces as well as a 3.5 Tonne skid-steer. Dimensions for the Excavator are as follows - W: 980mm, H: 2297mm.

Are all attachments included in Wet-Hire Services?

CQ Landworks has a range of Digging Buckets (200mm, 300mm and 450mm), Mud Bucket, Ripper and Auger Drive (300mm and 450mm Augers). Any additional attachments required will incur a Hire Fee. This will be added to the invoice.

Do you hire out machines without an operator?

At this point in time, we do not offer machines without an operator. We offer Wet-Hire Services only. For Dry Hire, we recommend Flexi Hire.

Do I need Council approval before I conduct Earthworks at home?

You should always check with your local council before undertaking excavation works as well as conduct a “before you dig” inquiry.

What is Before You Dig and is it my responsibility?

This is a free service for information on locating underground utilities. It is the customer’s or builder’s responsibility to identify where the utilities are before excavation commences. See:  https://www.byda.com.au/?utm_source=G_ads&utm_medium=CPC&utm_format=Search&utm_campaign=BYDA&utm_client=BYDA_&_LUAL&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6KaA1oTKjAMVcyBECB3P2zCzEAAYAyAAEgJCkPD_BwE