Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Groundworks & Excavator Hire Services
At Dig & Shift Groundworks & Plant Hire Ltd., we bring over two decades of expertise to the groundworks and plant hire sector. Our team delivers precision and efficiency across commercial and domestic projects, from small-scale excavations to large developments. We specialise in tailored machinery solutions, ensuring optimal equipment selection for each project's unique requirements. Our comprehensive services include spoil excavation and removal using grab trucks and tippers, leaving sites clean and ready for construction. We conduct free site surveys to estimate material volumes and plan waste disposal responsibly, prioritising Environment Agency-approved recycling centres. With a fleet of excavators, dumpers, and attachments available for hire or operated by skilled drivers, we combine technical capability with environmental stewardship.Our commitment to competitive pricing and timely execution stems from minimising downtime through in-house equipment management. Operating across Wirral, Chester, and surrounding areas (CH1-CH66, WA6, WA7, CW6), we provide expert groundwork solutions supported by method statements and risk assessments. Our focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability ensures clients receive reliable service for projects ranging from driveway excavations to full-scale demolitions. By maintaining a diverse range of machinery and skilled operators, we guarantee adaptability to both straightforward and complex groundworks challenges.
Services
Digger Hire
Excavator Hire
Concrete Breaking
Footings Excavation
Driveway Preparation
Demolition Services
Site Clearance
Spoil Removal
Plant Hire
Operated Machinery
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in groundworks and plant hire
- Our tailored machinery selection ensures optimal equipment for every project
- We provide efficient spoil removal using grab trucks and tippers
- Our free site surveys include waste disposal planning and volume estimation
- We prioritise environmental responsibility through approved recycling centres
Services
Digger Hire
We offer self-drive and operated mini digger hire across Wirral and Chester. Our fleet includes 1.2-2.6 tonne excavators capable of accessing tight spaces through gates and alleyways. Machines can be hired with or without expert drivers for various projects.
Concrete Breaking
Our hydraulic concrete breakers efficiently tackle stubborn surfaces when attached to excavators. This service accelerates demolition processes while maintaining control over debris management and site safety during challenging concrete removal tasks.
Footings Excavation
We excavate footings and foundations for extensions, conservatories and new builds. Using appropriate machinery and experienced operators, we ensure accurate excavation depths and efficient spoil removal using grab trucks or tippers.
Driveway Preparation
Our experienced drivers prepare driveways and gardens using suitable machinery. We excavate to correct depths for various project sizes, ensuring proper groundwork before construction begins while maintaining site cleanliness.
Demolition Services
We provide full demolition services with method statements and risk assessments. Our machines handle complete site clearance, including on-site crushing of recyclable materials or transporting waste to local recycling centres when space is limited.
Questions
What areas do you cover for groundworks services?
We cover all areas from CH1 to CH66, plus WA6, WA7 and CW6 postcodes across Wirral, Chester and surrounding regions.
Do you provide both equipment hire and operated services?
Yes, we offer self-drive machinery hire and operated services with experienced drivers for complex groundworks projects.
What types of excavators are available for hire?
Our fleet includes 1.2 tonne Bobcat E10, 1.7 tonne Kubota U17-3 and 2.6 tonne Kubota U27-4 excavators.
Can you handle concrete breaking requirements?
We provide hydraulic concrete breakers as attachments for our excavators to efficiently tackle tough concrete surfaces.
What waste disposal options do you offer?
We remove spoil using grab trucks or tippers, disposing of waste at Environment Agency-approved recycling centres where possible.
Do you provide site surveys before starting work?
Yes, we conduct free site surveys to assess project requirements and plan excavation depths and waste removal processes.
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