Earthworks Camps Bay helps you get quotes from independent earthworks contractors and plant hire companies for jobs in Camps Bay. Use it for pools, basements, retaining walls on steep stands and rubble removal. Describe the job once and providers who cover the area reply with availability and prices.
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Get the Best QuoteEarthworks and Plant Hire in Camps Bay
| Service | Typical scope |
|---|---|
| Excavation Contractors | Foundations, basements and pools |
| Rubble Removal | Builders rubble, soil and site waste |
| Excavator Hire | Mini to 30-ton, with operator |
| Bobcat Hire | Skid steer for levelling and loading |
| Tipper Truck Hire | 6, 10 and 18 m³ tippers with driver |
| Trenching Services | Trenches for pipes, cables and drains |
| Soil Compaction | Fill and layers compacted to spec |
Earthworks Prices in Camps Bay
Ballpark prices so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| TLB with operator, per hour | R500 - R900 |
| Mini excavator with operator, per hour | R350 - R600 |
| Bobcat with operator, per day | R3,500 - R6,000 |
| 10 m³ tipper with driver, per day | R4,500 - R7,000 |
| Rubble removal, per 10 m³ load | R2,200 - R4,000 |
| Machine trench up to 1 m deep, per metre | R90 - R280 |
| Compacted layerworks 150 mm, per m² | R30 - R80 |
| Hydraulic breaker on mini excavator, per day | R2,000 - R4,500 |
| 6 m³ tipper load removed | R1,400 - R2,600 |
| Concrete block retaining wall, per m² face | R900 - R2,200 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, excluding VAT. They reflect typical South African contractor and plant hire rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no provider is bound by them. Confirm what each quotation includes, such as transport, diesel, operator, tip fees and minimum hours.
Get prices for your site rather than a range. Send one request and compare replies.
Get the Best QuoteSite Conditions in Camps Bay
- Spoil volumes. Pools and basements on steep stands produce large volumes of spoil. Plan truck loading and removal before digging starts.
- Steep stands. Many sites need cut and fill with retaining walls, so an engineer's design is often required.
- Rock. Granite and shale are common under shallow soil. Budget for a breaker on the excavator.
- Street access. Narrow, busy streets limit truck size and loading time. Expect minis and 6 m³ tippers.
Approvals and Disposal
- Building plans. The City of Cape Town requires approved building plans before most building work, including earthworks for new structures.
- Work in the road reserve. Digging in a street or pavement for service connections needs approval from the City of Cape Town first.
- Heritage. Demolishing or altering structures older than 60 years needs a Heritage Western Cape permit.
- Rubble disposal. Larger rubble loads must go to a licensed landfill, such as Vissershok or Coastal Park. Ask where your load is going.
What to Include in Your Request
- Your street or suburb in Camps Bay.
- The work you need and the rough size in m², m³ or metres.
- Plans, levels or an engineer's specification if you have them.
- Whether soil or rubble must be removed.
- Access width and any slopes.
- Your preferred start date.
- Photos of the site.
Earthworks Camps Bay FAQs
Why are Camps Bay earthworks quotes so different?
Rock, slope, retaining and truck access vary greatly. Compare quotes on the same quantities.
Why does excavation cost more on the Atlantic Seaboard?
Steep sites, rock, small machines and limited truck access all slow the work. Ask each provider how they will get spoil off site.
Do I need approval for earthworks in Camps Bay?
Earthworks for a new building normally fall under the building plans approved by City of Cape Town. Work in the road reserve and heritage structures need separate approval.
How many quotes should I get?
Two or three written quotes priced on the same scope and quantities.
Nearby Areas
For other areas, send your request through Earthworks South Africa.
Earthworks South Africa is a lead-generation and quote-comparison service. We do not own machinery, employ operators or carry out earthworks. Your enquiry is matched with independent providers who quote and do the work, and your contract is with the provider you choose. Ask for a written quotation that states the scope, quantities, rates, exclusions and timing before you pay a deposit.
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