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Removing unwanted soil, rubble, concrete, and vegetation. Perfect for new builds, extensions, or landscaping projects.
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Elite Driveways & Excavations
Plant Hire Services in Norfolk
Reliable Machinery & Skilled Operators
Skilled Operators
Experienced people included with every machine
Reliable Machinery
Well-maintained equipment ready for work
Across Norfolk
Local plant hire within a 30-mile radius
Digger Hire With Operators
The Right Machines. The Right People.
If you need the job done quickly, safely, and properly, our digger services are exactly what you’re looking for. Whether you’re preparing ground for a new driveway, trenching for utilities, or clearing a site, we’ve got the right machines—and the right people—to get it done.
Based in Norfolk, we offer digger hire with skilled operators within a 30-mile radius. That includes Norwich, Great Yarmouth, and surrounding areas. We bring years of groundwork experience to every site, and we treat every job like it matters—because it does.
Plant Hire for Every Project
Professional Plant Hire Services for All Types of Groundwork
Our plant hire services are ideal for both residential and commercial projects. We provide a full range of excavation support, from small-scale back garden projects to larger construction work. With a variety of diggers and attachments available, we tailor the setup to suit the job.
We don’t just drop off the machine—we provide an experienced operator who knows how to work efficiently, follow site plans, and keep things moving.
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Plant Hire Applications
What We Can Help With
Our construction services are suitable for:
Trenching
Accurate trenching for foundations, footings, drainage, cables, or pipes. We work to precise depths and dimensions.
Trenching QuoteFoundations
Digging for house footings, garages, outbuildings or retaining walls. All done with care and coordination.
Foundation QuoteDriveway Preparation
Strip-outs, levelling, and sub-base prep ahead of driveway installations. We also handle spoil removal if required.
Driveway Preparation QuoteBulk Excavation
Fast removal of large volumes of material for housing plots, commercial builds or ground reduction projects.
Excavation Quote
More Than Machine Hire
Experienced Operators, Not Just Machines
Every job we take on includes a fully trained and experienced operator. Our team has worked on hundreds of groundwork projects across Norfolk, meaning you get:
- Safe, efficient operation
- Accurate, level digging
- Communication with other trades on site
- Careful working around utilities or structures
We’ve built a reputation for being easy to work with, respectful of clients’ properties, and reliable from start to finish.
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The Elite Standard
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Why Choose Our Plant Hire Services?
We understand how important groundwork is to the success of any build. Poor excavation can lead to delays, extra costs, or unsafe conditions. Explore our plant hire case studies to see our machinery in action. That’s why our digger services are based on:
Skilled, On-Time Operators
Our team shows up ready to work. No waiting around, no missed days.
Well-Maintained Machinery
We only use reliable, well-serviced diggers to reduce the risk of downtime or on-site issues.
Clear, Fair Pricing
No guesswork—just honest pricing and straightforward advice. We’ll let you know if anything changes during the job.
Flexible Plant Hire
Perfect for Builders, Landscapers, and Homeowners
Whether you’re a contractor needing reliable plant hire services for your site, or a homeowner digging out for a patio, extension or pond—we bring the same level of professionalism to every job.
We often work with:
- Builders & construction teams
- Landscapers
- Utility installers
- DIY homeowners
- Local councils & businesses
We’re happy to quote for one-off jobs or regular hire as needed.
Service Area
We cover a wide area across Norfolk, including:
- Norwich
- Great Yarmouth
- Dereham
- Wymondham
- Thetford
- Swaffham
- Surrounding Towns and Villages
Need to check if we cover your postcode? Just get in touch.
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Plant Hire in Action
Our Projects
Plant HireGround Prepared Efficiently
ExcavationCommercial Site Support
EarthworksOperated Plant Hire
GroundworksReliable Machinery on Site
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Thank you for a very professional job and excellent communicationMary Brentnall
★★★★★
Great service from James and the team. Highly recommend.MetroRod Norwich
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
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Need a hand with digging? Save time, avoid delays, and keep your project moving with our trusted digger services. Get in touch today for a free quote or to book a site visit.
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