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Earthworks & excavation, done right.

Precise and efficient earthwork and excavation for residential and commercial projects — whether you’re building from scratch, upgrading your backyard, or preparing for structural work.

15+years building
in Queensland

Earthworks & excavation

Experience, reliability and attention to detail

At APT Build Group, we deliver precise and efficient earthwork and excavation solutions for a wide range of residential and commercial needs. Our team brings experience, reliability, and attention to detail to every project.

APT Build Group provides Earthworks & Excavation, lawn levelling, wooden raised garden beds, post hole digging and soil removal in Brisbane, Queensland.

Our services

Comprehensive earthworks & excavation

Yard levelling for turf

Perfectly levelled and graded ground, ready for new turf, with better drainage and long-term grass health.

Garden bed & landscape prep

We excavate and shape garden areas into clean, defined zones for planting, mulch, decorative rock or features.

Excavation for concrete slabs

Site cuts for patios, driveways, sheds or house slabs, with a stable, compacted base that meets engineering requirements.

Bank cuts for retaining walls

We cut into sloped terrain to create level ground for retaining walls, with structural integrity and proper drainage.

Post hole drilling

Precise holes for steel posts and footings, using augers suited to your soil, for strong wall and fence foundations.

Trenching

Clean, accurate trenches for conduits, stormwater pipes, footings, plumbing lines and irrigation layouts.

Concrete & soil removal

Removal and disposal of unwanted concrete, clay, soil and rubble, leaving the site clean for the next stage.

Tight access excavation

Compact machinery for narrow pathways and confined backyard spaces.

No job too big or small

Professionalism, care and the right equipment on every site.

Our fleet

Compact machinery for tight access

We specialise in tight access excavation, perfect for narrow pathways or confined backyard spaces. Let us take care of the digging — while you sit back and watch the transformation begin.

FAQs

Questions? Answered.

Can you level my yard for new turf?

Yes. We level and grade the ground ready for turf, improving drainage and long-term grass health.

Can you get machinery into a tight backyard?

Usually, yes. Our compact fleet, including a 1.7T Kubota excavator and Kanga mini loader, is made for narrow access.

Do you take away the soil and rubble?

Yes. We remove and dispose of unwanted concrete, clay, soil and rubble and leave the site clean.

Do retaining walls need council approval in QLD?

Walls over 1 metre, near a boundary or supporting a structure usually need approval. We assess each project and help manage approvals.

Request a free quote

Tell us a little about your project. We usually reply within one business day.

How it works

Getting started is easy

1. Call or send a request

Tell us about your block, what you want built and share any photos.

2. Free on-site quote

We visit, measure up, talk through options and give you a clear price.

3. We build and clean up

Our crew delivers on time with quality materials and leaves your yard tidy.

Our services

Everything outside, built properly.

Retaining walls

Specialised in retaining walls

Fencing & gates

Secure, stylish and built to last

Artificial grass & turf

Instant green, lasting impression

Earthworks

Crafting outdoor spaces that endure

Our work

Recent builds

Google reviews

What our customers say

    
 
 
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   Alexis Molina 
 
 
 
  I highly recommend Pary and the APT team for their exceptional work building my new fence and retaining wall. They were professional, friendly, and maintained great communication throughout the entire project. The quality of the workmanship is top-notch, and the pricing was incredibly fair for the work provided. I couldn't be happier with the results!
  
 
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   Veronica Molina 
 
 
 
  Thank you APT Build Group for being so efficient and professional. I called other local companies for quotes, but Pary was one of the very few people who was professional and had great communication with us. Everyone got the job done much faster than we expected and we are very happy with the retaining wall and Colorbond fence. I definitely recommend APT Build Group for retaining walls and fencing. Thank you!
  
 
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   Christine Meadows 
 
 
 
  Thank you Pary for an excellent job building our retaining wall with an attached Colourbond fence. Your discussions with us were open and your knowledge of wall  / fence building is very obvious. We appreciate your team staying focussed on getting the job completed in the time frame quoted during your initial visit. The cleanup of our yard was wonderful. Highly recommend your skilled work.
  
 
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   bernadette braddock 
 
 
 
  I would highly recommend Pary to anyone wanting a quality retaining wall. His work is of a high standard. He is reliable and a good communicator and he and his workers were respectful to deal with and know what they are doing and it shows in the quality of their work.
  
 
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   tejinder singh 
 
 
 
  Highly recommend.Excellent work. Finished before time. Very professional and finished job very neat and clean. Keep it up. Five stars👍
  
 
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   Wendy Bryant 
 
 
 
  We are both very happy with the finished product that Pary and his team completed (concrete retaining wall and colour bond fence)in early 2025.
In my dealings with Pary he is very approachable and listened to what the customer needs were and also offered suggestions.

His workmanship is top quality. Shortly after the job was completed Cyclone Alfred arrived which brought with it a high amount of rain and wind. We had no issues with both the wall or fence.

If you want someone you can trust to do a good job at a reasonable price, then I would recommend Pary and his team.

Many of our family and friends have commented after seeing our wall that the workmanship was very professional.

Ross
Calamvale