Dig Em Up Earthworks
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Dig Em Up Earthworks

Mini excavation & earthworks in Brisbane.We Dig Em Up.

Small machines. Careful work. Tidy sites.

Getting ready for a new lawn, shed or backyard project? We handle the digging, trenching and levelling so you can get on with the next stage.

  • Compact machines for tight access
  • Small jobs welcome
  • Clear quotes before work starts
  • For homeowners, builders & landscapers

★★★★★Read our customer reviews

Eight Mile Plains · Approx. 50 km radius

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Based in Eight Mile Plains. Approx. 50 km service radius. Gold Coast excluded.

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Careful work

We check access and plan around your garden and existing features.

Easy to deal with

Clear communication from the first chat to the final tidy-up.

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About us

Local earthworks with care for your property

Based in Eight Mile Plains, Dig Em Up Earthworks helps homeowners, builders and landscapers across Brisbane and nearby suburbs get their sites ready. From backyard turf preparation to trenches and footings, we take care of the groundwork.

Our compact machines suit smaller sites and tight access. We’ll talk through your plans, check how we can reach the work area and explain what’s involved before you book.

  • Fully insured
  • Small jobs welcome
  • Care around your property
  • Free, no-obligation quotes
  • Approx. 50 km service radius
  • Based in Eight Mile Plains
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Services

Get the groundwork sorted

From a few post holes to a backyard makeover, we can help with the digging. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll talk through the work.

Mini excavation

Digging and earthmoving for backyards, smaller sites and trade jobs. Compact machines help us work where access is limited.

Site preparation and levelling

Prepare and level ground for sheds, paving, turf and concrete slabs, ready for the next stage of your project.

Trenching

Trenches for drainage, plumbing, electrical and irrigation work, ready for your plumber, electrician or installer.

Post holes and footings

Post holes and footing excavation for fences, decks, carports and small retaining walls. Tell us the sizes and layout you need.

Small demolition

Removal of small concrete slabs, paths, ponds and garden structures. We’ll check what’s involved and how to access the area before you book.

Landscaping preparation

Clear and shape the ground for new turf, garden beds and landscaping. Get the site ready for planting or your landscaper.

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Our work

See the difference, before and after

Take a look at our excavation and site preparation work. Drag the slider on each photo to compare before and after.

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Customer reviews

Hear from our customers

See what customers say about our communication, careful work and site clean-up in their Google reviews.

★★★★★

“Thank you so much to Naomi and Mitch for the brilliant job you both did with demolishing my pond, backfill and landscaping work all in one day. Very impressive! For over…”

Janet Y. · Google review

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Our service area

Local earthworks. Within 50 km.

We work across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, the mainland Redlands and nearby areas within roughly 50 km of Eight Mile Plains. We don’t service the Gold Coast.

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Eight Mile Plains baseIndicative service areaGold Coast excluded

Based in

Eight Mile Plains, QLD 4113

Service radius

Approximately 50 km

Coverage

Mainland suburbs · Gold Coast excluded

Find your suburb

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  • Eight Mile Plains
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  • Rochedale South
  • Wishart
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  • MacGregor
  • Upper Mount Gravatt
  • Mount Gravatt

FAQs

A few things to know before we dig

Can you work in my suburb?

We cover mainland suburbs within roughly 50 km of Eight Mile Plains, excluding the Gold Coast. Search the suburb list above or send us your address, and we’ll confirm whether we can help.

What digging jobs can you do?

We handle site preparation, levelling, trenching, post holes, footings and landscaping preparation. We can also remove small slabs, paths, ponds and garden structures. We don’t take on house or pool demolition.

How much will the work cost?

Pricing depends on the job size, access, ground conditions and material to be moved. Tell us what you need done for a free, no-obligation quote. We’ll explain what’s included before you book.

Can your machines fit through narrow access?

Our compact machines suit many sites with limited access. Share the narrowest width, any steps or slopes, and anything overhead that could be in the way. We’ll check the access before confirming your job.

Are you insured for the work?

Yes, we’re fully insured. If you’d like to discuss the cover for your job, just ask when requesting a quote. We can talk through your questions before you decide to book.

Can you help builders and landscapers?

Yes, we work with builders, landscapers and other trades on trenches, footings and site preparation. Share your plans, measurements and preferred timing, and we’ll discuss the work and how it fits into your project.

How will you look after my property?

We’ll discuss the access route, nearby features and any protection needed before starting. Digging can disturb the ground, but we take care around your property and tidy the work area when we finish.

What should I prepare before you arrive?

Share any plans or measurements, explain how we can access the site, and tell us about known underground pipes or cables. We’ll talk through the checks and preparation needed before work starts.

How can I get a free quote?

Get in touch with your suburb, a brief description of the job and your preferred timing. Include access details if you have them. We’ll let you know if we need a site visit before quoting.

Free, no-obligation quotes

Tell us what you need dug

Tell us what needs doing and your suburb. We’ll take it from there.

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Based in Eight Mile Plains. Approx. 50 km service radius. Gold Coast excluded.