Site Strip-Outs & Clearance
Removal of topsoil, rubble, vegetation, or old surfaces—preparing a clean, level base for your next stage.
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Elite Driveways & Excavations
Excavation Service in Norfolk
Safe
Responsible methods and trained operators
Accurate
Precise excavation completed to specification
On Time
Reliable support that keeps projects moving
Professional Excavation
Dependable Support From the First Dig
Need ground cleared, trenches dug, or soil removed without any hassle? Our excavation work provides dependable support for domestic and commercial projects across Norfolk and can form the first stage of a complete groundworks project. As experienced excavating contractors, we offer a wide range of excavation methods, including vacuum excavation and traditional techniques, ensuring safe, precise, and cost-effective results for every project.
Based in Norfolk, we cover a 30-mile radius including Norwich, Great Yarmouth and surrounding towns and villages. Our team is easy to work with, detail-focused, and committed to site clearances and getting things done properly from the start. Call us today to discuss your project and see how we can help.
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What Our Excavation Service Covers
We provide a wide range of excavation services to support construction, landscaping, and utility projects of all sizes. Whether it’s a back garden or a construction site, our experienced excavating contractors carry out excavation work using a variety of excavation methods, including vacuum excavation, to ensure safe, precise, and cost-effective results. We also handle site clearances efficiently and are ready to talk today to discuss your project
Our services include:
Footing & Foundation Excavation
Precision digging for footings of new builds, extensions, retaining walls and garages.
Foundation QuoteTrenching for Utilities
Accurate trenching for water, gas, electric, or fibre installations. We follow your plans to the letter and work carefully around existing services.
Trenching QuoteDriveway & Patio Prep
Excavation and sub-base preparation ahead of new driveway paving or surfacing projects. We also offer spoil removal if required.
Book Site PrepBulk Excavation
Fast removal of large volumes of soil or hardcore, ideal for ground reduction or site levelling.
Excavation QuoteWhether you’re a homeowner planning an extension or a builder managing a larger project, our excavation support ensures a strong start.
Domestic & Commercial Support
Who Uses Our Excavation Service?
Our excavation team regularly supports homeowners, builders and landscaping projects across Norfolk:
- Homeowners & landlords
- Builders & developers
- Landscape gardeners
- Utility contractors
- Local authorities
No matter the scale of the job, we bring the same professionalism and care to each and every task.
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Our Approach
Why Client Choose Us
Safe, Accurate, On-Time
Excavation is about more than just digging—it’s about doing it right the first time. Our operators are fully trained, follow site plans accurately, and communicate clearly to avoid mistakes or delays.
When you book our excavation service, you get trained operators backed by dependable plant hire services:
Experienced Operators
We’ve worked on all kinds of excavation jobs—from small residential builds to larger commercial developments.
Maintained Equipment
We operate modern, well-kept machinery to avoid delays and ensure the work is carried out cleanly and efficiently.
Full Safety Compliance
We take site safety seriously. Risk assessments and method statements can be provided on request.
Friendly, Reliable Service
We turn up when we say we will, work tidily, and keep you informed every step of the way.
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Why Clients Choose Our Excavation Service in Norfolk
It’s not just about shifting soil, it’s about laying the right foundation for whatever comes next. That’s why so many of our clients return for future excavation work. View our excavation case studies to see completed projects.
- Clear, competitive, and cost-effective pricing with no surprises
- Local team of experienced excavating contractors
- Full insurance cover and responsible site clearances and site practice
- Punctual and respectful operators skilled in a wide range of excavation methods, including vacuum excavation
Areas We Cover
We’re proud to offer excavation services across Norfolk, including:
If you’re outside this radius, just ask—we’ll always do our best to help.
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Our Excavation Projects
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Straightforward Advice
Not Sure What You Need? Let’s Talk
Some clients come to us with detailed plans. Others just know they need a space dug out. Either way, we’re happy to advise. We’ll help you figure out what’s needed, what machinery suits the job, and how we can carry it out safely and efficiently.
We’re just a call away—no obligation, no pushy sales talk.
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Customer Feedback
Our Reviews
★★★★★
From quoting through to pricing, communications through to the start date and the work on site, I couldn't rate James and his team highly enough.Greg Scott
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We have to thank James and his team for doing an amazing job - planning and creating a new parking area for us. They were meticulous and professional in everything they did and worked hard from beginning to completion. They were also considerate to our neighbours at all times. We would have no hesitation in using James again and would recommend to anyone considering work in the future.Simon Norman
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Area excavated as per quote taram 100 and type 1 installed and vibrated down in layers, all carried out in a professional manner and completed in the allocated time frame, site left clean and tidy, would definitely use Elite Driveways and excavations againJohn Parker
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Overall these guys gave a great service, the work was done efficiently and with great quality while also being respectful of their impact on us and our neighbours. Really happy with the work they did on our front drive, turned it from a mud pit to a very smart looking feature of our home.Alex
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Thank you for a very professional job and excellent communicationMary Brentnall
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Great service from James and the team. Highly recommend.MetroRod Norwich
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Recently transformed our Cottages drive with Willow fences either side. It's look fantastic and James and his team did a great job especially working in the snow. Really pleased, and can recommendDarren Bedingfield
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James was fantastic! So helpful and knowledgeable, he completed the job with no issues and left everything as it was, you wouldn't have known they dug the front of our house up! Highly recommend Elite and will definitely use them again.Sarah Ingram
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Elite Driveways have recently completed a new Driveway at our business premises in Rackheath. From our first meeting James has been excellent with his advice, scheduling, promptness and standard of work. He and his team were professional, friendly, extremely hard working and delivered a excellent job. We would have no hesitation in using them again or highly recommending them.Jon and Linda
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I highly recommend James @ Elite Driveway and Excavations, from the first point of contact to the finished driveway James surpassed our expectations. His communication skills are excellent, and he works tirelessly to give you the best outcome.Robin