Frequently Asked Questions

About Swift Earthworks

What areas do you service?

The Fleurieu Peninsula and south of Adelaide, based out of Mount Compass.

Are you insured?

Yes, fully insured and properly licensed for earthworks. Happy to provide certificates if your job requires them.

Do you charge for quotes?

No. Quotes are free. I prefer to come and look at the job in person where I can, so the price you get is the price you pay.

How quickly can you start a job?

It depends on the size and current bookings, but I aim to get on most small jobs within a week or two. Bigger jobs need a bit more planning.

Are you owner-operated?

Yes. When you call, you talk to me, and I’m the one on the job. No middlemen, no bait and switch.

Concrete Preparation

What does concrete preparation involve?

I dig out the area, level the earth to the right depth, and prep the soil so your concreter or builder can roll straight in. Clean lines, right depths.

Can you prep footings, shed pads, slabs and driveway pads?

Yes, all of those. House slabs, shed pads, driveway pads, paths around the house and footings for extensions.

Do you also pour the concrete?

No, I don’t pour concrete myself. I get the site ready, then your concreter takes over. Happy to recommend a few good ones if you don’t have someone lined up.

How deep do you dig for a slab?

Your concreter or engineer will give the depth based on the job. I follow their spec exactly so the pour goes off without surprises.

Concrete Removal

What kind of concrete do you remove?

Old driveways, paths, slabs, patios and footings. Broken out, loaded up and carted away. Site left clean and ready for whatever’s next.

Do you handle reinforced concrete and thick slabs?

Yes. I’ve got the gear for cutting and breaking reinforced sections, so old commercial-grade slabs and footings are no problem.

Where does the concrete go after removal?

To a licensed recycler, where it’s crushed and reused as road base. Better than landfill.

Is there a minimum job size?

No. A single path or a whole driveway, happy to do either.

Rubbish Removal

What kind of rubbish do you take?

Hard rubbish, demo debris, overgrown blocks, post-build cleanups and general site clearance. I clear it and cart it away.

Can you get into tight access blocks?

Yes, that’s the specialty. Narrow side gates, backyard blocks, sloped lots. Compact machinery, no fuss.

Do you separate recyclables?

Where it makes sense. Concrete and clean fill go to recycling, green waste to composting, and the rest goes to the tip.

Soil, Rubble & Green Waste Removal

What’s the difference between this and rubbish removal?

Same principle, different material. This is natural site material (dirt, rubble, soil, garden waste, overgrown vegetation) rather than household or demo rubbish.

Do I need to pile it up first?

No, I load it myself. Just point me at it. The only exception is if it’s something massive or unusually delicate, like a leaning stack of bricks against something fragile. Usually I’ve got the machines and manpower to handle it.

Booking & Quotes

How do I get a quote?

Call 0438 831 299, email justin@swiftearthworks.com.au, or fill out the form on the Contact page. I’ll get back to you quickly.

What information do you need to give a quote?

A rough description of the job, the address, what access is like (side gate width, driveway, sloped, etc), and a photo or two if you have them. I’ll usually come and look in person before quoting.

Do you provide written quotes?

Yes. You’ll get a written quote with a clear price before any work starts.

How do I pay?

EFT or cash on completion. Invoice provided.

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