Precise Site Cuts

Perfect Basements

Always Dead Level

Site cuts, basements and site excavation services for Melbourne builders who want fast, smooth, worry free site preparation.

15 tonne hitichi excavator owned by site cut experts Dead Level Excavations

We make life easier for residential and light commercial builders.

Melbourne's site excavation experts

Managing a construction project is complex enough without worrying about site preparation. That’s why builders turn to Dead Level: we handle every detail—reading plans, sequencing tasks, and tailoring our services—with the expertise only seasoned professionals can offer.

Site cuts

Precise levels

Great site cuts demand precision and expertise. We expertly level ground, manage gradients, and cut to exact specifications. Every step ensures your site is perfectly prepared for slabs, footings and foundations.

Excavator digging a basement site cut by the water at marina construction site with boats in the background.

Basements

DEEP EXCAVATIONS

We handle basement excavations with care and accuracy. Our team manages every detail—from overcoming access challenges to reinforcing walls for stability—so your site is ready for construction.

Deep residential basement site cut with an excavator in the background.

Bored piers

Solid foundations

Our team are experts in installing bored piers, meeting exact depths and diameters to match your engineering specifications. Each step is carefully managed to deliver stability and efficient site management.

A deep basement excavation with bored piers with an excavator and residential street in the background.

Rock drilling

Powerful groundwork

Hard ground needs expert drilling. We handle tough rock with skill and the right equipment. From clearing rock for foundations to creating pathways for structural support, your site is ready to build.

Excavator drilling rock for a new underground basement at a construction site using a large rock drill.

We simplify site excavation services by taking care of every detail.

builder benefits 

Builders can hand off all earthworks tasks with confidence, knowing the Dead Level team will manage everything—no need for constant supervision or coordination.

WHY CHOOSE US

Why builders keep coming back.

Deep expertise

With 20+ years of experience, we know what it's like onsite. With Dead Level, you get the dependability of a seasoned team, combined with personal, helpful, hands-on support. 

Fast & accurate

Imagine having a partner who anticipates challenges, solves problems before they arise, and keeps your projects on track—no delays, no rework, no stress.

Easy to work with

Builders love our flexibility. Whether it’s scheduling changes or unexpected challenges, we adapt quickly to keep your project on track—we’re just a phone call away.

Crane lifting excavator over house for tight access site cut earthworks
Excavator digging a basement site cut by the water at marina construction site with boats in the background.
Excavator digging a new basement on a residential block
Excavators breaking concrete on city street with rock hammers.

Can’t recommend highly enough. 

We’ve been working with Ryan’s crew for years. Experienced, reliable, and easy going. Really know their stuff.

Vance, Forme Homes

These guys are consistently good. 

Site cuts are spot on, and communication is great. All I need to do is give them the plans and off they go. 

Jacob, Concrete Logic

Great service, real professionals.

Always go the extra mile. They know their levels, and always deliver. Strongly recommend.

Cameron, Constructing Spaces