Services / Fence foundations
Digs for fences and retaining walls
Trench digging along a line for a fence, retaining wall or gabion foundation, including holes for individual posts.
Machine
mini excavator, 30 or 40 cm bucket
Typical depth
50–100 cm
Typical time
half a day to one day
How it's done
The line is strung along the property boundary. The depth depends on the height of the fence and whether it will also retain soil. A retaining wall also needs drainage behind it, or the first wet winter pushes it over.
When we say no
We don't dig along a boundary that neighbors are disputing until it's settled where it runs.
What to know afterward
A fence right on the boundary affects your neighbor. Agree on the line before the dig, not after the concrete.
Also known as
fence trench, fence foundation, post holes, retaining wall, gabions, gate foundations
Will the machine fit?
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The site visit is free and takes twenty minutes
Tell us what needs digging and how wide the entrance is. If you send a photo of the yard too, we can tell you over the phone whether the machine fits.
Mon–Sat, 07:00–19:00