Excavation Contractors Ireland
Rayco Civils carries out excavation works on construction sites across Ireland — bulk excavation, reduced-level dig, basement and foundation excavation, trenching and rock breaking. Dig depths and formation levels are set out from engineer's drawings, spoil is separated for re-use or licensed disposal, and formations are left clean and ready for inspection.
Excavation — Full Scope
What is excavation?
Excavation covers bulk dig, reduced-level excavation, foundation and basement dig, and trenching for drainage and ducting. Depths and formation levels are taken from the engineer's drawings, spoil is separated for re-use or licensed disposal, and where the dig meets rock a hydraulic hammer is used. Rayco Civils excavates with its own plant and operators nationwide.
Excavation — Frequently Asked Questions
How is excavation safety managed around services?
Service drawings are reviewed and routes scanned before digging, and excavation near known services is hand-dug. Excavation edges are protected, spoil is set back, and deeper trenches are battered or supported before anyone enters.
What happens if we hit rock?
Rock is broken out with a hydraulic hammer on the excavator. We flag it as soon as it appears, because it changes both the programme and the volume of material to be removed.
Can excavated material be re-used on site?
Suitable material is often re-used as engineered fill or in landscaping, which cuts both cart-away and imported fill. Unsuitable or contaminated material is removed to a licensed facility.
How deep can you excavate?
Depth is governed by the design, the ground conditions and safe support of the excavation rather than by the machine alone. Deeper digs are planned with battering, benching or support in advance.
Excavation by County
We deliver excavation packages across every county in Ireland. Tap your county for local detail.
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- Groundworks Ireland
- Foundations Ireland
- Drainage & Ducting Ireland
- Concrete Works Ireland
- Site Clearance Ireland
- Roadworks & Kerbing Ireland
- Earthworks Ireland
- Site Development Ireland
- Utility Installation & Ducting Ireland
- Kerbing & Footpaths Ireland
- Car Parks & Hard Standings Ireland
- Drainage Repairs Ireland
- Land Clearance Ireland
- Rock Breaking Ireland
- Concrete Slabs & Bases Ireland
- Farm Groundworks Ireland
- Retaining Walls Ireland
- Bulk Excavation Ireland
- Road Repairs Ireland
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